JORNALISMO E ESFERA PÚBLICA: A COBERTURA ELEITORAL DE 2014 PELAS EMISSORAS DE RADIODIFUSÃO EM GUARAPUAVA

Abstract

This work questions the exercise of radio journalism in regional towns, as Guarapuava, production of news and the influences that politicians can play in shaping public opinion. Journalistic processes four stations Guarapuava are identified, Culture AM 560, Difusora AM 1250, Cacique AM 760 and 92 FM during 2014 elections's coverage and preferences adopted in formats, fonts and themes addressed in controlled concessions or linked to agents of elected positions. In a general election, the contest for positions of state and federal deputies, the Senate and the State Government reflect options adopted by local leaders and the positions of both the political field, as the communication. In this light it is considered the election coverage in a means of communication as central to the debate and to provide information relevant to the daily life of the population. From concepts like public sphere of opinion formation and subsidies that provide analyzes of the regional journalism posture means radio in the programs, "Assunto é Noticia", "Combate", "Lobo Notícias" and "Cidade Fala", the text demonstrates how the production of radio journalism is present in the public sphere and how their social impacts can determine the decision of voters in the region of Guarapuava, Paraná state.