El repaso lírico de la semana

Summary

Podcast Summary: Más de uno – “El repaso lírico de la semana”

Host: Carlos Alsina
Podcast: Más de uno (Onda Cero)
Episode Air Date: May 8, 2026
Episode Title: El repaso lírico de la semana

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Episode Overview

This episode presents “El repaso lírico de la semana,” a weekly poetic segment where current events and politics are reviewed with wit, satire, and literary flair. Carlos Alsina takes on the persona of the Venezuelan poet Abigail Lozano to recast the week’s political and cultural happenings in verse and sharp commentary. The episode blends humor with insightful reflection, offering listeners a lyrical digest of Spanish political life and the latest theatrical highlights.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Political Satire in Verse

(00:00–01:15)

• Abigail Lozano’s Persona:
  Alsina opens in the voice of the fictionalized Venezuelan poet, melding classical references with modern-day Spanish political news.

• Corruption & Socialism:

  • The segment satirically references Maíllo’s (likely referring to a politician) public demand for Sánchez’s (President Pedro Sánchez) accountability regarding corruption.
  • Alsina/Lozano’s take:

    “¿Qué es el socialismo sino vana ocasión e ilusión?”
    (“What is socialism if not vain chance and illusion?”)

    • [00:20] – Highlights a skeptical view of political promises and ideologies.

• Clavijo and the Government:

  • Clavijo (possibly Fernando Clavijo, President of the Canary Islands) is portrayed as naively expecting governmental loyalty:

    “Esperó lealtad del Gobierno. Qué cosas tienes hijo.”
    (“He expected loyalty from the Government. Oh, the things you believe, my boy.”)

    • [00:30] – Mocks optimistic trust in political processes.

2. Theatrical Humor & Character Parade

(01:15–02:15)

• Mr. Jinx & Thieves Everywhere:

  • López references the cartoon character Mr. Jinx, known for his vendetta against mice, as a metaphor:

    “Marditos roedores que no había a bordo, pero por doquier hay atracadores.”
    (“No cursed rodents aboard, but thieves everywhere.”)

    • [00:45] – Points out how, while petty troubles might be absent, larger issues (like corruption or ‘thieves’) are rampant.

• Rise of the International Pickpocket:

  • Álvarez Santiago notes the evolution of pickpockets:

    “Ahora han cambiado. El carterista es internacional. Se ha profesionalizado.”
    (“Things have changed. The pickpocket is now international. He’s been professionalized.”)

    • [01:05] – Wry observation on how criminality adapts to modernity.

• Theatre Scene Roundup:

  • Carlos Carbonell is described as a theater professional, with references to several plays and actors currently at the Infanta Isabel Theater:
    • “Dos Davides Richetto y de Jorge, de parrilla y anaquel, dos Aníbal y nuestra Leonor Lavado. Vinieron en buena hora.”
    • [01:20] – Celebrates the gathering of noted performers and comic talents.

3. Changing Value of Comedy and Recognition

(02:15–02:50)

• Gómez on Underappreciated Comedy:

  • Gómez remarks that comedy is no longer the most valued in theater today:

    “Dijo Gómez que hoy la comedia no es lo que más se valora. ¿Se valora?”

    • [01:35] – Rhetorical, slightly ironic question about whether comedy gets its due.

• Mar Manrique’s Award:

  • Celebrates Mar Manrique, who will imminently (in six minutes, at almost 8:00 am mainland, 7:00 in the Canaries) be recognized by Queen Letizia:

    “Lo entregará la reina Letizia, nuestra más ilustre colega, en seis minutos.”
    (“It will be awarded by Queen Letizia, our most illustrious colleague, in six minutes.”)

    • [02:40] – Infuses recognition with playful camaraderie, calling the Queen a “colleague.”

4. Lyrical Play & Closing Reference

(02:50–03:00)

• The segment closes with Alsina noting the time and promising the program will continue, smoothly connecting the lyrical review back to live broadcast schedule.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “¿Qué es el socialismo sino vana ocasión e ilusión?”
  (Carlos Alsina as Abigail Lozano, 00:20)
  — Witty critique tying ideology to empty promises.

• “Esperó lealtad del Gobierno. Qué cosas tienes hijo.”
  (00:30)
  — Dry sarcasm toward political trust.

• “Marditos roedores que no había a bordo, pero por doquier hay atracadores.”
  (00:45)
  — Humorous, mixing cartoon catchphrases (Mr. Jinx) with social commentary.

• “El carterista es internacional. Se ha profesionalizado.”
  (01:05)
  — Reflects on globalized forms of crime.

• “Lo entregará la reina Letizia, nuestra más ilustre colega, en seis minutos.”
  (02:40)
  — Light teasing, humanizing the monarchy by calling the Queen a “colleague.”

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Important Segments & Timestamps

• 00:00 — Introduction of the lyrical review, channeling Abigail Lozano.
• 00:15-01:10 — Satirical breakdown of political events and upbraiding of corruption.
• 01:20–02:15 — Commentary on the theater scene and evolution of criminals.
• 02:20–02:50 — Discussion on the changing value of comedy and upcoming award for Mar Manrique.
• 02:55 — Wrap-up and transition to next broadcast segment.

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Tone & Style

• Literary, Witty, and Ironical: The segment maintains a poetic and somewhat classical tone, full of irony, wordplay, and clever references, true to both political satire and Spanish morning radio humor.

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This episode offers a vivid, fast-paced poetic roundup of Spanish politics and culture, blending laughter with pointed social observation, and making morning news feel like spoken word theatre.

Transcript

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Como cada viernes, llega ahora el repaso lírico de la semana. Recreación del poeta venezolano Abigail Lozano. Abigail Lozano. Reclamó Maíllo responsabilidades a Sánchez por la corrupción, pero ¿Qué es el socialismo sino vana ocasión e ilusión? Otro iluso pero sobre el crucero fue Clavijo. Esperó lealtad del Gobierno. Qué cosas tienes, hijo. Tiene inquietud López, diría Mr. Jinx. Marditos roedores que no había a bordo, pero por doquier hay atracadores. Eso sí, como dijo Álvarez Santiago, ahora han cambiado. El carterista es internacional. Se ha profesionalizado. Carbonell es un profesional del teatro. En el Infanta Isabel, dos Davides Richetto y de Jorge, de parrilla y anaquel, dos Aníbal y nuestra Leonor Lavado. Vinieron en buena hora. Dijo Gómez que hoy la comedia no es lo que más se valora. ¿Se valora? Valora a Mar Manrique, a la que un premio le llega. Lo entregará la reina Letizia, nuestra más ilustre colega, en seis minutos. Las ocho o siete en Canarias. Ahora seguimos.