Podcast Summary

Podcast: Más de uno
Host: OndaCero
Episode: La España que madruga – 26/12/2025
Date: December 26, 2025

Overview of the Episode's Main Theme

This episode of "La España que madruga" offers a lively and humorous rundown of the day’s news and commentary, featuring the usual "Dream Team" of columnists and analysts. The program blends sharp political analysis, reflections on journalistic life, Spanish current affairs, and a generous dose of banter, all led by host Miguel. Special attention is given to predictions for the coming year (2026), a review of the King’s Christmas address, political shake-ups, media highlights, economic news, and sports updates—all delivered with the trademark wit and conversational tone of the panel.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Opening: Satire on the Early-Rising Journalists

[00:00–01:08]

• The episode opens with a playful and slightly irreverent portrayal of journalists as heroic early risers, only to have that notion promptly mocked by the team.
• Rosa Belmonte jokes: “Ojalá os cayera un rayo encima.” (00:15)
• The team shifts into banter about the thankless nature of journalism, freedom of the press, and their collective exhaustion.

2. Introducing the Team & Mood Setting

[01:08–02:28]

• The regular contributors exchange morning greetings, each bringing their own brand of humor and marking the post-holiday mood.
• The sense of camaraderie and exhaustion from the Christmas holiday is palpable, embodied in remarks such as:
  • Dani Ramírez: "Ayer, cuando ponía el despertador, pensaba. Qué alegría, Qué alegría." (01:19)
  • Esther Rodríguez: “Me he colado yo, Esther, en el quinteto titular. Pero un honor compartir tiempo y espacio con el Dream Team.” (01:40)

3. 2026: Political Predictions & Questions

[02:28–03:25]

• Professor Rodríguez Brown lays out seven critical questions for 2026, ranging from the potential for early elections, the resilience of Sánchez, and corruption scandals, to the geopolitical climate in Ukraine and who might face Atlético de Madrid in the Champions League final.
  • “¿Habrá elecciones adelantadas? ¿Podrá Sánchez resistir a las derrotas electorales?” (02:34)
  • Adds satirical touches: Suggests more political debate in children’s programming on TVE.

4. Press Review – Headlines & Themes

[03:25–07:47]

• Dani Ramírez reviews the day’s newspapers, dominated by coverage of the King’s Christmas speech and rare political unity between PSOE and PP.
  • "Hoy merece la pena leer los periódicos. Solo por eso, mañana ya será tarde." (03:44)
• Observes that other parties (Vox, Sánchez's partners) respond less favorably, possibly seeing themselves targeted by the King's remarks against populism and extremism.
• Noteworthy visual: The photo of Princess Leonor in Navarra, symbolized as Don Felipe’s victory in the "Fifth Carlist War."
  • “Don Felipe ha ganado la Quinta Guerra Carlista." (04:17)
• Other political developments:
  • The left: A new broader alliance among Izquierda Unida, Comunes, and Sumar.
  • Corruption: Update on the Plus Ultra case and UCO’s investigation into the "Leire case."
  • The right: PP’s increasing willingness to openly negotiate with Vox.
  • International: Release of political prisoners in Venezuela and Trump’s continuing influence in Latin America.
  • Closing on a humorous note: “Os echaré de menos tanto como me echaréis de menos vosotros a mí. Absolutamente nada.” (07:41)

5. The Burning Column: Commentary by Rosa Belmonte

[07:47–10:00]

• Rosa channels various opinion columns, including Madueño (El Mundo), on the universe Sánchez has created; El País's reflection on PSOE as a vehicle for personal salva­tion, and sharp-tongued takes on the use of the word "genocide."
• She humorously laments abnormal work routines and summarizes pop culture tidbits (Guardiola weighing his players after holidays, Egyptian crackdown on “indecent” influencers, etc.).

6. Economics Snapshot: Carlos Rodríguez Brown's Section

[10:00–11:35]

• Focus on both national and international economic stories:
  • Expansión: Deals, like CVC with I Park for €300 million, and Revolut’s expansion.
  • Commentary on Spain's government operating without a proper budget: “La prórroga fue concebida para evitar que la administración se paralice, pero no como un subterfugio para sostener a un gabinete aislado de la realidad.”
  • Financial press: Reports on the economic impact of changing habits (weight loss in London, fewer pension plans in Spain).
  • Wall Street Journal reference: Prohibiting evictions backfiring in housing.

7. Sports Brief: Esther Rodríguez

[11:59–13:44]

• Basketball: Real Madrid vs Mónaco in EuroLeague, Joan Peñarroya’s new role at Partizan.
• NBA: Results from "Christmas Day" games; continued Lakers’ woes.
• Boxing Day: The decline of the tradition in the Premier League due to TV rights.
• Lighthearted observation: Spanish managers leading top English teams; digression about Guardiola monitoring his squad’s post-holiday weight gain.

8. Weekly Lyric Recap: Poetic Reflection by Carlos Rodríguez Brown

[14:01–15:34]

• Ends with a lyrical summary of the week’s events, referencing lottery fever, personal battles (cancer survivors), and the tribulations of the current political landscape, all in poetic form.
• Sample lines:
  • "Empezamos la semana de Navidad, lógicamente, con la lotería. La de Babilonia." (14:02)
  • “Los socialistas en Extremadura desdicha padecieron, pero fue culpa de Sánchez, a quien ellos eligieron. Por eso está Rodríguez Ibarra muy preocupado. Ve al PSOE … a punto de estar desmoronado.” (14:35)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Humor and Irony

• “Ojalá os cayera un rayo encima.” — Rosa Belmonte, joking about the journalistic profession (00:15)
• “Ayer, cuando ponía el despertador, pensaba. Qué alegría, Qué alegría.” — Dani Ramírez García Mina, expressing faux excitement about getting up early after Christmas (01:19)

Political Satire

• “Don Felipe ha ganado la Quinta Guerra Carlista. Lo siento por los Carlos ausentes.” — Dani, on the royal speech and its imagery (04:17)
• “El PP pactará con Vox donde haga falta Visa.” — Satirical summary of political headlines (06:26)
• “La prórroga fue concebida para evitar que la administración se paralice, pero no como un subterfugio para sostener a un gabinete aislado de la realidad.” — Carlos Rodríguez Brown, critiquing the government’s extended budgets (10:17)

Cultural Observations

• “El discurso fue al más puro estilo Campofrío.” — Lucía Muñoz de Podevo, cited by Rosa, on the King’s speech (09:00)
• “Vamos, que la bestia sigue en su peso. Y a ver si nosotros podemos decir lo mismo a mediados de enero.” — Esther Rodríguez, about Erling Haaland’s fitness (13:34)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00–01:08: Satirical introduction: “La España que madruga,” with banter about journalism.
• 02:28–03:25: Seven big questions for 2026, including elections and European politics.
• 03:28–07:47: Press review of the day’s political headlines and notable stories.
• 07:47–10:00: Rosa’s media and column round-up, including cultural oddities.
• 10:00–11:35: Carlos Rodríguez Brown’s economic news digest.
• 11:59–13:44: Sports update (basketball, NBA, Boxing Day, Premier League).
• 14:01–15:34: Lyrical/poetic weekly recap.

Style & Tone

The episode is rich in sarcasm, fast-paced wit, and pop culture references, creating an engaging and entertaining atmosphere. At every turn, serious topics are filtered through humor, meta-commentary, and a sense of camaraderie among the panelists.

In summary:
This episode of "La España que madruga" captures both post-Christmas fatigue and the perennial energy of morning news radio, deftly blending insight, skepticism, and laughter as Spain looks ahead to another unpredictable year. Perfect for those wanting a sharp—and not too solemn—look at the state of Spanish politics and society heading into 2026.