Podcast Summary: "La España que madruga" (29/12/2025)

Podcast: Más de uno
Host: Carlos Alsina (OndaCero)
Date: December 29, 2025
Theme: Informative and humorous morning round-up of national, international, regional, and sports news with a light-hearted team dynamic.

Episode Overview

This festive-spirited episode delivers a brisk, witty review of the day's headlines in Spain and abroad. The hosts dissect media coverage, analyze the political scene, review notable cultural losses, give voice to regional stories, and wrap up with sports updates—all sprinkled with good humor and camaraderie.

1. Opening Banter & Team Introductions

The episode begins with a burst of playful exchanges, establishing a cheerful, lightly satirical tone:

• Playful mockery: The team jokes about journalists being "bárbaros" and "heraldos de la información," poking fun at the stereotypes of their profession.

• Quote:

  "Cásese con un enterrador, con un pistolero, con un jugador tramposo, pero nunca se case con un periodista."
  —Miguel (00:22)

• Team check-in: Each team member is greeted, expressing excitement for the holiday edition.

2. National Newspaper Highlights

(Laura Lorenzo, 02:02–05:18)

Laura Lorenzo synthesizes the main stories from Spain's major newspapers, highlighting divergent angles and notable interviews.

Key News Topics

• Trump–Zelensky Meeting:
  • The summit in Florida dominates front pages. Three interpretative streams emerge:
    • El País & ABC: Stress Trump’s high-stakes warning —

      "O la guerra acaba ahora o durará mucho más." (Trump quote, emphasis in El País & ABC headlines)

    • La Razón & El Mundo: Focus on hopes for a "solid security agreement."
    • El Periódico & La Vanguardia: Skeptical, noting limited progress:

      “Nos estamos acercando” (El Periódico)
      “Acercan posturas, pero sin cerrar ningún acuerdo.” (La Vanguardia)

• Brigitte Bardot’s Passing:
  • Media salutes the French icon:
    • La Razón: “La ninfa que mostró su deseo sin miedo.”
    • El País: “La musa del cine francés.”
    • El Mundo: “El adiós a una leyenda.”
• Political Interviews:
  • El Periódico: Juanfran Pérez Llorca, new president of Valenciana

    “El presidente soy yo.” (Pérez Llorca)

  • El Mundo: Jorge Azcón, president of Aragón, already campaigning

    “A Vox se le frena con gestión. El cabreo útil es que el PP gobierne solo.”

• Other Notables:
  • Pegasus Spyware: Morocco possibly behind espionage against PM Sánchez (La Razón).
  • Biggest 2025 Breakups: (El País) From the ‘Team Leire’ vs ‘Team Amaia’ rift in La Oreja de Van Gogh to the breakup of Andy & Lucas, and even a viral ‘Kiss Cam’ scandal at a Coldplay concert.

3. International Press Review

(Gabriela Olías, 05:23–06:36)

Gabriela Olías highlights how foreign media frame the Trump–Zelensky summit:

• USA:
  • Washington Post: “Tono esperanzador, aunque persisten obstáculos.”
  • NYT: “Plan de paz difícil de alcanzar.”
• UK:
  • Financial Times: “Conversaciones cruciales”; notes Trump-Putin phone call prior to the summit, with skepticism about a ceasefire.
  • The Guardian: Trump says peace "closer than ever," though territorial issues remain unresolved, emphasizing Trump's "sympathy for Russia."
• Germany:
  • Handelsblatt: Suggests Kiev may criticize Trump, highlighting his prior commitment to Putin.

4. Regional Press Round-Up

(Pablo Sánchez Olmos, 06:42–07:40)

Pablo surveys local headlines, reflecting Spain's diversity and immediate community issues:

• Valencia: Extreme rainfall endangers infrastructure, with lingering disaster aftermath.
• Málaga: One death and one disappearance after record flooding; good news as reservoirs reach half-capacity.
• Basque Country: Adult baptisms surge (“Uno de cada diez ya es adulto; pensé que igual me decían que no porque tenía 30 años.”)
• Galicia (Vigo): Post-Christmas flu surge saturates emergency rooms (up to 800 treated on Friday alone).

5. Sports Update

(Esther Rodríguez, 07:56–10:03)

Despite the football break, the sports desk is lively:

• Football:
  • La Liga resumes with Real Madrid back in training for Sunday's match versus Real Betis.
  • Barçelona's open-door training for fans; "todo se ve plácidamente" from the domestic top spot.
  • Xabi Alonso remains under pressure; speculation if he’ll last until the upcoming Supercopa semi-final (Jan 8).
• African Cup of Nations: Progress noted for hardcore football fans.
• Basketball:
  • Domestic & Euroleague both play through the holidays.
• Tennis:
  • “La batalla de los sexos” replayed in Dubai:

    “Esta vez sí que ha ganado él y queda claro. Si es que los chicos tienen bastante más fuerza que nosotros. Sólo en algunas cosas.”
    —Esther Rodríguez (09:38)

  • Nod to Billie Jean King’s historic win over Bobby Riggs in 1973.

6. Featured Quotes & Light Moments

• On journalists:

  “Heraldos de la información... paladines de la opinión... no son más que unos bárbaros.”
  —Miguel & team, collectively riffing (00:10–00:18)

• About Christmas spirit:

  “Incluso podemos hasta cantar hoy.”
  —Miguel (01:12)

• On sports pressure:

  “El técnico vasco vive con una espada de Damocles sobre su cabeza.”
  —Esther Rodríguez (07:59)

7. Closing

The team wraps up with friendly sign-offs and a brisk handoff to the next segment—demonstrating camaraderie and encouraging listeners to savor both daily rituals and the news together.

Key Timestamps for Notable Segments

• Opening banter & team intros: 00:00–01:25
• National newspapers’ review: 02:02–05:18
• International press overview: 05:23–06:36
• Regional news roundup: 06:42–07:40
• Sports summary: 07:56–10:03
• Highlighted quotes & laughter: Interspersed; see above

Tone & Takeaways

The episode vibes with sharp wit, fast-paced teamwork, and a commitment to both information and entertainment—honoring the blend of seriousness and humor that characterizes Spanish morning radio. Whether listeners want the big global story, cultural loss, local hazards, or a dash of sports speculation, “La España que madruga” delivers a bright, comprehensive morning package.