Podcast Summary

Podcast: Más de uno
Host: Carlos Alsina (Onda Cero)
Episode: La España que madruga 23/12/2025
Date: December 23, 2025

Overview:

This episode of “La España que madruga” kicks off the morning with a blend of sharp political commentary, witty banter, and a thorough press review, capturing the tense post-election atmosphere in Spain. The team discusses the aftermath of regional political shake-ups, government reshuffles, repercussions for the main parties, and economic news, all delivered with humor and energy. The sports segment analyzes the final La Liga matches of the year and previews the upcoming football scene.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening: The Satirical Portrait of Journalists

• [00:00-00:41]
  The episode opens with a tongue-in-cheek narration and fast-paced interjections, jesting about the early rising routines of Spanish journalists and poking fun at the world of news and opinion.

Notable Quotes:

• “Renuncian a dormir para otear lo que trae el día.” – Narrator, [00:05]
• “Ojalá os cayera un rayo encima.” – Opinionated Panelist, [00:16]

Tone: Playful cynicism, self-awareness

2. Panel Introduction & Warm-Up

• [01:09-02:03]
  Host Carlos Alsina greets his regular panel—economic experts, news analysts, sports reporters—who exchange quips about current events, work habits, and running jokes (e.g., mishearing "San Borlaco").

Notable Quotes:

• "Buenos días. A pesar del gobierno." – Economic Analyst, Rodríguez Brown, [01:11]
• “Estoy en el exilio. He cruzado la muralla de Pamplona.” – News Analyst, [01:21]

Tone: Warm, humorous camaraderie

3. Las Siete Preguntas y Media: Political Satire & Analysis

• [02:20-03:39]
  A recurring segment where the political commentator poses seven pointed, often sardonic questions about the latest political news, from ministerial appointments to party crises.

1. Onomatopeyas y ministros: Jest on the new Education Minister Tolón’s name.
   • “¿No os parece sintomático que la nueva ministra de Educación, Tolón, suene a la onomatopeya de un réquiem?” – Political Commentator, [02:24]
2. Gallardo’s resignation and dignity in defeat.
3. Political aforamiento (legal immunity).
4. Electoral results and extrapolation to the national stage.
5. Can Sánchez calm the party’s base?
6. Recurring lottery complaints.
7. Lotería del Niño as universal hope.
   • “¿De verdad pensáis que la lotería del niño es la solución a todos vuestros problemas?” – Political Commentator, [03:21]
8. Bildu’s normalization as PSOE’s partner.
   • “¿Hemos normalizado que Bildu se haya convertido en el mejor aliado de Sánchez?” – Political Commentator, [03:27]

Tone: Ironic, critical

4. Press Review: Electoral Turmoil & Government Crisis

• [03:39-07:02]
  The news analyst reviews the day’s newspaper headlines and key stories, focusing on:

• The PSOE’s major losses in Extremadura and voter migrations.

• Gallardo’s resignation and its implications; the phrase “hacerse una gallarda” coined to describe party ruin.

• Sánchez’s government reshuffle: Milagros Tolón to Education, Elma Saiz as spokesperson.

• Ongoing internal tensions in PSOE; calls for reflection and alternatives surfacing.

• Negotiation complexities in Extremadura as a microcosm for Spain’s political future.

Notable Quotes:

• “El socialista Gallardo, que no ganó ni en su pueblo, dimite… ¿no os parece que pedir la abstención del PSOE… otorga a su despedida cierta dignidad?” – Political Commentator, [02:35]
• “Extremadura puede ser el Ohio de España, Patrón.” – News Analyst, [06:20]
• “El sanchismo ha naturalizado que un partido pueda llevar a un procesado como candidato.” – News Analyst, [04:50]

Tone: Analytical, sardonic, news-rich

5. Press Clippings: Conservative Block & Bildu

• [07:04-08:39]
  The opinionated panelist interprets editorials on the shifting conservative bloc, the emboldening of Vox, the strategic muddle in PP, and discusses Bildu’s role in national social policy.

Notable Quotes:

• “Vox no es una alternativa, sino un divisor.” – Citing Arcadi in El Mundo, [07:19]
• “Bildu pacta el escudo social y apuesta por la legislatura.” – Opinionated Panelist, [07:59]

Coverage ranges from the prórroga of eviction moratoriums to Moncloa’s alleged media maneuvers.

6. Economic News: From Mercadona to Global Trends

• [09:19-11:19]
  Economic Analyst Rodríguez Brown summarizes the business pages:

• Mercadona’s increasing market share.

• Madrid’s dominance in attracting investment over Catalonia.

• Iberdrola’s troubles in the U.S. due to Trump administration policies.

• Opinions on state aid, taxation, and European-Chinese trade tensions.

• Insights from The Financial Times and Wall Street Journal regarding AI’s impact on corporate bonds and China’s technological ambitions.

Notable Quotes:

• “¿Sabéis quién paga el proteccionismo? Usted, señora. Usted.” – Economic Analyst, [10:23]

7. Sports Segment: Closing the Year in La Liga

• [11:27-13:12]
  The sports reporter recaps the year’s final matches:

• Espanyol’s comeback victory and rising prospects for European competition.

• The strategic standing of Barça and Madrid, including concerns over players like Vinicius.

• A brief mention of the upcoming Copa de África being held in Morocco.

• Notable transition in Spanish sports governance.

Notable Quotes:

• “La Liga cerró el año con dos goles del Espanyol que remontaron el primero del Athletic.” – Sports Reporter, [11:29]
• “El Barça tiene ocho puntos más que el año pasado a estas alturas.” – Sports Reporter, [11:52]

Tone: Dynamic, informative

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 00:16 | Opinionated Panelist | “Ojalá os cayera un rayo encima.” | | 01:11 | Economic Analyst (Rodríguez Brown) | “Buenos días. A pesar del gobierno.” | | 02:24 | Political Commentator | “¿No os parece sintomático que la nueva ministra de Educación, Tolón, suene a la onomatopeya de un réquiem?” | | 03:27 | Political Commentator | “¿Hemos normalizado que Bildu se haya convertido en el mejor aliado de Sánchez?” | | 04:50 | News Analyst | “El sanchismo ha naturalizado que un partido pueda llevar a un procesado como candidato.” | | 06:20 | News Analyst | “Extremadura puede ser el Ohio de España, Patrón.” | | 07:19 | Quoting Arcadi (El Mundo) | “Vox no es una alternativa, sino un divisor.” | | 10:23 | Economic Analyst | “¿Sabéis quién paga el proteccionismo? Usted, señora. Usted.” |

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:00 – 00:41] Humorous intro about journalism
• [01:09 – 02:03] Welcoming the panel & comic exchanges
• [02:20 – 03:39] Las Siete Preguntas y Media (political rapid-fire)
• [03:39 – 07:02] Press and political analysis (PSOE, Gallardo, government changes)
• [07:04 – 08:39] Conservative block, Bildu, and policy talk
• [09:19 – 11:19] Economic news and international business
• [11:27 – 13:12] Sports recap and analysis

Overall Tone & Style

The episode brims with cultural references, biting wit, and critical humor characteristic of “Más de uno.” The panel deftly navigates complex national news, offering both serious insight and comic relief, making it engaging and relevant to a wide audience.

Perfect for:
Listeners seeking an informed, entertaining take on Spanish politics, economics, and sport, flavored with satire and sharp observation.