Más de Uno – "La España que madruga" (26/01/2026)

Host: Carlos Alsina (Onda Cero)
Main Theme:
A dynamic and humorous morning roundtable combining sharp commentary on breaking news, in-depth analysis of current political events—especially the aftermath of a major railway accident—and distinctive takes on press coverage, economics, and sports.

Episode Overview

The episode dives into Spain’s top news stories, especially the political fallout from a recent railway accident, while blending wit and caustic observation about journalism, government, and society. Notable voices from media, academia, and commentary join the host for a vibrant, sometimes sardonic, dialogue that also explores economic headlines and sports updates.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Satirical Opening: Journalism and Early Risers

• The episode opens with a playful, quasi-theatrical introduction to the role of the morning journalists, their “ojeras” (eyebags), and the perpetual tension between their dedication and public skepticism (00:01–00:38).
• Memorable exchange:
  • Critical Commentator (mocking): “Ojalá os cayera un rayo encima.” (00:16)
  • Daniel Ramírez G. Mina: “No es un artículo. Lo que has hecho es una revolución.” (00:32)

2. Book Releases and Personal Updates

• Lively banter about Rosa’s upcoming novel, “Los días que no existieron,” coming out on February 4th.
  • Rosa: "Sale el 4 de febrero. Y en exclusiva te digo que se titula Los días que no existieron." (01:23)
• Several team members joke about not having access to the book yet, including some mock envy about being elsewhere (e.g., Melbourne for tennis).

3. The Railway Accident: The Week After

• Daniel Ramírez G. Mina poses a string of probing questions, examining government response, media confusion, infrastructure neglect, political implications, and public trust (02:24–03:37).
  • Investigative focus on whether infrastructure neglect (old rail merged with new) caused the accident.
  • Critical view of how Sánchez’s government uses the tragedy for political narrative and whether victims are truly the priority.
  • Concern about delayed emergency response and loss of trust in public services.
  • Discussion of Minister Óscar Puente being the focal point of both blame and defense.
• Prof. Rodríguez Brown: “Y este Gobierno ha respondido poniendo a las víctimas en el centro de sus prioridades.” (03:12)

4. Press Review: Media Coverage of the Railway Crisis

• Rosa delivers a rapid, detail-rich summary of major newspaper headlines:
  • Both left- and right-wing outlets focus on Minister Puente, with calls for his resignation.
  • Technical details scrutinized: old and new rails, welding failure, conflicting official reports.
  • Political players (PP, Esquerra Republicana, Ayuso, Junqueras) position themselves amid the crisis.
  • Coverage of public sentiment: “Dos de cada tres españoles piden la dimisión de Puente. Siete de cada diez culpan al Gobierno del accidente…” (~05:20)
  • Delay of the state funeral sparks anger among victim families.

5. Further Press & Opinion Columns

• Host and Rosa riff on the press as “croissants rellenos de chistorra” (playful analogy for layered, possibly greasy coverage) (06:35–07:07).
• Political intrigue:
  • Vox’s financial arrangements and Zapatero’s consulting under scrutiny.
  • Wide-ranging headlines from US immigration brutality to cultural debates (Plácido Domingo, Dalí).
  • Critical Commentator, quoting Ayuso and others, about broader government responsibility and decline:
    • “España se está convirtiendo en un AVE con un menú en cinco idiomas que no funciona.” (07:10–~08:00)
    • Calls for a “new elite,” reflection on Spain’s need for renewal.
  • Light touch on odd stories: new novels, family disputes, and art restoration.

6. Economic Section: Rodríguez Brown’s “Despertar Liberal”

• Business highlights:
  • Major telecom shares, CEO movements, public spending critiques.
  • Prof. Rodríguez Brown: “El capital riesgo bate su récord... y el gobierno gasta 75 mil millones fuera de presupuesto. Será por dinero.” (09:20)
• Economic trends abroad:
  • Record gold prices.
  • Prof. Rodríguez Brown: “Lo que nos cuenta el Journal es que la economía mundial lo que tiene es cada vez más deuda pública.” (09:53)
• Economic cartoon:
  • “España es diferente. Aquí la mayoría de los corruptos somos autodidactas.” (10:21)

7. Sports Roundup with José Casillas

• Football: Barça-Madrid race tight, Atlético in hot pursuit, defeats shake up League chasers.
• Basketball: Copa del Rey draw pending.
• International: Weather extremes hit NBA and Australian Open.
• Highlight: “Melbourne es la ciudad de las cuatro estaciones...” (11:46) — summarizing climate wildness at the Australian Open.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On journalism’s reputation:
  • “Un regimiento de tipos furiosos corriendo de un lado para otro para que unos cuantos aburridos sepan lo que pasa por el mundo.” (Critical Commentator, 00:20)
• On government narrative:
  • “Y este Gobierno ha respondido poniendo a las víctimas en el centro de sus prioridades.” (Prof. Rodríguez Brown, 03:12)
• On political cynicism:
  • “España se está convirtiendo en un AVE con un menú en cinco idiomas que no funciona.” (Ayuso, quoted by Critical Commentator, 07:10)
• On corruption:
  • “Aquí la mayoría de los corruptos somos autodidactas.” (Economic cartoon, Prof. Rodríguez Brown, 10:21)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:01–00:38 – Satirical intro: “La España que madruga”
• 01:03–01:39 – Team greetings, book news, newsroom banter
• 02:24–03:37 – Analysis: Railway crisis one week later, probing questions on political and technical failures
• 03:37–06:35 – Newspaper review: accident fallout, government response, headline roundup
• 06:35–07:07 – Press as “croissants rellenos de chistorra”; further political intrigue
• 07:07–09:16 – Opinion columns; culture, politics, and society soundbites
• 09:16–10:37 – Business & economics news recap, international journalistic perspective
• 10:37–12:11 – Sports: Football, local and international highlights, weather’s impact on tournaments

Tone & Style

The conversation is incisive, witty, and often ironic, with hosts and panelists playing off each other’s remarks and keeping a brisk pace. There is constant interplay between humor and seriousness, particularly in navigating the intersection of the day’s grim news and the morning’s banter.

Summary prepared for listeners seeking depth, highlights, and the signature “Más de uno” blend of news and commentary, minus the commercials.