Local political analyst discusses Spain’s secession issue Gene Marrano October 10, 2017 1 min read As early as today the Spanish region of Catalonia could deliver a unilateral declaration of independence from Spain. A local political analyst says President Trump can use that as a bargaining chip. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Anthem to restrict where patients it covers get CT scans, MRIsNext: Griffith: 9th District homeowners shouldn’t subsidize flood insurance along the coast Related Stories 1 min read Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer Denise Membreno April 21, 2025 1 min read Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 AP April 21, 2025 3 min read Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Ian Price April 19, 2025