Podcast Summary: Más de uno — La España que madruga (30/12/2025)
Host: Carlos Alsina (OndaCero)
Date: December 30, 2025
Overview
In this lively and information-packed episode, Carlos Alsina leads his team through the key headlines defining Spain and the world as 2025 draws to a close. The tone dances between wit and rigorous reporting, mixing newsroom banter about the cold studio with in-depth looks at national politics, global developments, notable local stories, and sports. As always, the program captures the spirit of “la España que madruga”—those early risers keen to be first in the know.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Humorous and Relatable Opening (00:07–01:31)
- The hosts joke about the early start, cold studio, and newsroom stereotypes, setting a familiar and lighthearted morning mood.
- “Son la primera luz de la actualidad.” [A, 00:07]
- “No hacen pan, aunque podrían. ¿Dónde está mi papel higiénico?” [A, 00:07]
- Playful complaints about the temperature since the "jefe" isn’t in.
2. Spotlight: Leadership & Women in STEM (01:31–03:20)
- Report on the 10th edition of Homeward Bound, a global female leadership initiative in STEM fields, recently held in Africa.
- “Esta nueva perspectiva aporta una visión más rica al trabajo que venimos desarrollando.” [Isabel Gistau, ACCIONA, 02:40]
- Highlights:
- 57 women from 17 countries participated.
- First time the forum finished in Africa, not Antarctica, to add a social dimension by engaging with local communities.
3. National Press Round-Up with Laura Lorenzo (03:20–06:27)
- Main headlines focus on Alberto Núñez Feijóo (PP):
- Division between coverage on pacts with Vox or criticism of Sánchez’s government.
- Housing crisis: “El precio de los pisos repunta y cierra el año con una subida del 13%.” [La Vanguardia, 03:29]
- Lotteries intrigue: a local scandal over alleged Lotería fraud in Villamanín.
- Two hooded thieves steal €60,000 and 2,000 lottery tickets in Extremadura.
- Political intrigue: Sánchez and Junqueras preparing a summit post-Epiphany.
- WhatsApp leaks: Antonio Hernando allegedly pressed for EU interventions.
- Notable quote:
- “La vivienda deja sin margen financiero a las familias...” [Laura, referencing La Razón, 03:29]
4. Additional Press Picks (05:39–06:27)
- Tragic statistics: Over 3,000 migrants died trying to reach Spain in 2025.
- Political maneuvering: Miguel Ángel Gallardo’s bid for senatorial immunity.
- Visual moment: Pilar Alegría, PSOE candidate in Aragón, photographed in a beekeeper suit to highlight support for women in agriculture.
5. International News with Gabriela Olías (06:31–08:59)
- Russia–Ukraine conflict:
- Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Putin’s residence; Ukraine denies, calls it a ploy.
- “Rusia busca motivos para atacar edificios estatales en Kiev.” [Zelensky, Ukrainska Pravda, 06:45]
- Western press sees rising tension, potential threats to peace talks.
- Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack on Putin’s residence; Ukraine denies, calls it a ploy.
- Middle East:
- Trump-Netanyahu meeting; both emphasize unity despite rising tensions.
- “Netanyahu ha elogiado a Trump como el mejor amigo que Israel ha tenido en la Casa Blanca.” [08:00]
- U.S. backing for possible strikes on Iran.
- Trump’s aggressive stance: “Les daremos una paliza.” [Trump, Jaretz, 08:10]
- Trump-Netanyahu meeting; both emphasize unity despite rising tensions.
- Asia:
- Chinese military maneuvers around Taiwan.
- “Una advertencia estelar contra los separatistas independentistas de Taiwán y las fuerzas externas.” [Xi Jinping, South China Morning Post, 08:46]
- Chinese military maneuvers around Taiwan.
6. Regional Headlines with Pablo Sánchez Olmos (09:05–10:47)
- Mountaineering tragedy in Panticosa:
- Rescue of victims “en condiciones totalmente invernales”—mountaineers hailed as experts.
- "La nieve a tanta altitud siempre es impredecible." [Periódico de Aragón, 09:12]
- Rescue of victims “en condiciones totalmente invernales”—mountaineers hailed as experts.
- Survival story from Mazarrón:
- Francisco Fernández, a pensioner, survives a waterspout by sheltering in a gas station.
- “El tornado movió mi vehículo 10 metros y si no me escondo ahora mismo no estaría vivo.” [Francisco Fernández, La Verdad de Murcia, 10:18]
- Francisco Fernández, a pensioner, survives a waterspout by sheltering in a gas station.
- Mental health: Local cop saves a young man in Málaga ruined by bitcoin losses.
7. Sports Update with Esther Rodríguez (10:58–13:14)
- Mourning the death of Enrique Collar, Atlético Madrid icon:
- “Este habilidoso extremo zurdo disputó… 470 partidos… marcó 105 goles, ganó una liga, tres copas y la Recopa de 1962.” [Esther Rodríguez, 11:02]
- Festive open-door training sessions:
- Barcelona and Real Madrid reconnect with fans post-holidays.
- Special mention of Espanyol’s good run and upcoming derby—with tension over keeper Joan García’s move to Barça.
- “Se van a repartir carteles que simulan billetes con mensajes como traidor o pesetero…” [Esther Rodríguez, 12:45]
- Reference to infamous Figo "cochinillo" incident: hope for a less dramatic derby.
Memorable Quotes & Timestamps
- “Son la primera luz de la actualidad.”
[A, 00:07] - “No son más que unos bárbaros.”
[C, 00:24] - “Esta nueva perspectiva aporta una visión más rica al trabajo que venimos desarrollando.”
[Isabel Gistau, ACCIONA, 02:40] - “El precio de los pisos repunta y cierra el año con una subida del 13%.”
[La Vanguardia via Laura, 03:29] - “El tornado movió mi vehículo 10 metros y si no me escondo ahora mismo no estaría vivo.”
[Francisco Fernández, 10:18] - “Se van a repartir carteles que simulan billetes con mensajes como traidor o pesetero…”
[Esther Rodríguez, 12:45]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:07–01:31 — Opening humor and team introductions
- 01:31–03:20 — Homeward Bound: Women in STEM
- 03:20–06:27 — National press highlights
- 06:31–08:59 — International press, focus Russia/Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan
- 09:05–10:47 — Regional news: Panticosa tragedy, Mazarrón tornado, Málaga mental health story
- 10:58–13:14 — Sports news: Enrique Collar tribute, football derbies, Espanyol fans
Conclusion
The episode blends the warmth and wit of morning radio with a brisk walk through the headlines. Listeners are treated to everything from newsroom banter to sobering stats on migration and global conflict, festive sports traditions, and uniquely Spanish urban legends. It’s a snapshot of a country and a world both anxiously ending one year and peering into the next—humor, humanity, and headlines, all before most people’s first coffee.