Julia Mengolini, the key voice in feminist and digital journalism
Julia Mengolini, fundadora de Futurock, en plena conducción de su programa “Segurola y Habana”.
Julia Mengolini is a journalist, lawyer and co-founder of Futurock.fm, a digital radio station that is a reference in Argentine alternative journalism. With a career that spans television, feminist activism and media leadership, she has become an influential voice in the country’s political and cultural debates.
Education and early steps
Julia Mengolini studied law and communication at the University of Buenos Aires. Her academic training strengthened a direct argumentative style. She began her career in television, with political and cultural segments that reflected a young and critical perspective, in tune with the social debates of the 2000s.
Television participation
In programs like Duro de Domar and 678, Mengolini gained notoriety by addressing politics from a progressive perspective. She was one of the few female communicators to hold a visible role in spaces traditionally dominated by male voices, positioning debates on gender and media.
Feminism and public discourse
Her voice became key in the Argentine feminist wave. She supported the campaign for legal abortion, took part in demonstrations and media. She not only communicated but politicized topics such as consent, symbolic violence or the representation of women in media on a daily basis.
Founder of Futurock.fm
In 2016 she co-founded Futurock.fm, a digital radio station aimed at young audiences with political, cultural and musical content. The station grew with the support of its community and became a reference among alternative platforms, distancing itself from the traditional commercial model and prioritizing independence.
Segurola y Habana
From Futurock she hosts “Segurola y Habana,” a daily show where politics, humor, culture and social debates intersect. There, Mengolini displays her frontal and relatable style. With an active listener community, the show consolidated its influence in Argentina’s digital media.
Public controversies
Her style generates both support and rejection. She has been the target of online campaigns and criticism in traditional media. Debates with figures like Baby Etchecopar or statements about politicians caused major public reactions. She does not avoid conflict—she uses it as a form of public intervention.
A reference in alternative media
Mengolini represents a different kind of communicator: she creates, manages and leads. Through Futurock she opened space for new feminist, dissident and young voices. Her work goes beyond the microphone: she builds audiences, community funding and content with its own identity.
Present and projection
Today she remains at the head of Futurock, with programs, specials and participation in public debates. She is invited as a panelist and interviewed by national and international media. Her career influences a new generation of critical and committed communicators.
