Más de uno – Onda Cero

Episode: Las tres noticias de Carlos Alsina para empezar el día: "Las encuestas se lo ponen aún más negro al PSOE"
Date: February 2, 2026
Host: Carlos Alsina

Overview

In this episode, Carlos Alsina kicks off the week with his signature mix of information and humor, focusing on three key stories: the dire outlook for the PSOE in Aragón according to the latest polls, the looming Venezuelan amnesty law, and Carlos Alcaraz's historic tennis victory. Alsina provides sharp political analysis, colorful commentary on Spanish and international politics, and some lighter moments as well.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Aragón Elections: PSOE in Trouble, Vox Rising

• Polls show historic lows for PSOE
  • The PSOE faces its bleakest prospects in Aragón's regional elections, possibly dipping below its 2015 record low of 18 seats (given 17 by El País' latest poll).
  • Vox sees a surge, nearly doubling its parliamentary representation, while the Partido Popular (PP) leads but falls short of an absolute majority (30–31 seats out of 34 needed).
  • Feijóo (PP) would need a pact with Vox, as a deal with PSOE is not expected.
• Candidate dynamics:
  • Pillar Alegría (PSOE) is not weighed down by scandals like Gallardo in Extremadura, yet the "Sánchez factor" still drags down expectations.
• Debate spectacle less impactful:
  • Tonight’s 8-party televised debate isn't anticipated to spark real confrontation of ideas.

"Las encuestas se lo ponen aún más negro al PSOE, mínimos históricos para los socialistas y subidón de Vox..." (Alsina, 00:10)

• Campaign atmosphere:
  • Last campaign week; politicians out in force, especially Sánchez, Feijóo, and Santiago Abascal (Vox).
  • Abascal benefits most in polls with his usual rhetoric targeting both major parties and warning of dangers from immigration regularization.

2. Pension and Housing Politics: Sánchez vs. Feijóo

• Ongoing duel:
  • Sánchez reassures pensioners their payments will be updated "with or without the PP". Alsina clarifies that a simple decree could already guarantee this, but the real parliamentary disputes involve broader issues (notably, housing and legal issues with tenants and squatters important for Junts per Catalunya).
  • Alsina highlights the “storytelling” around pensions as a distraction from these larger legislative struggles.

"Amigos pensionistas, podéis estar en efecto tranquilos porque el Gobierno viene contándonos un cuentito con este asunto..." (Alsina, 10:40)

• Feijóo’s role in la riada investigation:
  • Feijóo (PP) called to testify in parliamentary commission on the disastrous Valencia flood, despite having no direct responsibility.
  • Sánchez accuses Feijóo of having lied about his real-time knowledge of events, stoking more mutual attacks.

3. Zapatero's Consultancy and Scandals

• Ongoing police investigation:
  • Ex-PM Zapatero’s connections scrutinized: a friend (Julio Martínez) paid him up to €450,000 over six years for consultancy, with police recently finding €300,000 in cash at Martínez's home.
  • Alsina outlines how much of the company's income (45%) went directly to Zapatero, underlining the murky optics.

"Contaminar contamina." (Alsina, 19:45)

4. Venezuela’s Amnesty: Analyzing the Announcement

• A changing regime?
  • Amid shifting leadership claims, Delcy Rodríguez (official for Trump’s delegation) announces a pending amnesty law for Venezuelan political prisoners.
  • However, Alsina casts doubt—will the law recognize abuses or frame releases as government generosity?
  • The infamous Helicoide detention/torture center may be converted into a “social center”.

"...una ley de amnistía que haría el parlamento de cartón al servicio del gobierno..." (Alsina, 22:00)

• Discussion of political prisoners:
  • Alsina criticizes Spanish politicians who previously denied the existence of political prisoners or the Helicoide; now, “no dicen nada”.

5. Carlos Alcaraz: From Promise to Legend

• Historic tennis achievement:
  • Alcaraz wins the Australian Open, besting Djokovic and Nadal, becoming the youngest male to complete all four Grand Slams—taking that record from Nadal.
• Humble in victory:
  • Alcaraz, in a radio interview, asks not to be called a "legend" yet—he wants to earn it over years, not months.

"A mí me gustaría que no me lo llamen ahora, sino cuando yo el día de MAÑANA [...] que soy una leyenda del tenis. Y eso es lo que me haría orgulloso." (Alcaraz via Alsina, 29:50)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On PSOE's plight:

  "Las encuestas se lo ponen aún más negro al PSOE, mínimos históricos..." (Alsina, 00:10)

• On electoral debates:

  "…los debates a 8 suelen ser bastante poco debate. Al final hay poca confrontación de ideas o contraste…" (Alsina, 04:27)

• On pensions as political theater:

  "Amigos pensionistas, podéis estar en efecto tranquilos porque el Gobierno viene contándonos un cuentito con este asunto..." (Alsina, 10:40)

• On Zapatero’s consultancy income:

  "De los ingresos de esa sociedad, el 45 se destinaba luego a pagar la consultoría de Rodríguez Zapatero..." (Alsina, 19:30)

• On Venezuela’s amnesty law:

  "...una ley de amnistía que haría el parlamento de cartón al servicio del gobierno..." (Alsina, 22:00)

• Carlos Alcaraz’s response to ‘legend’ status:

  "A mí me gustaría que no me lo llamen ahora, sino cuando... me digan que mi carrera ha sido de leyenda." (Alcaraz, 29:50)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:00] – Episode theme, opening political headlines
• [03:15] – Details on Aragón’s electoral polls
• [06:40] – Vox’s rise and electoral math in Aragón
• [10:40] – Pensions debate and government maneuvering
• [15:20] – Sánchez vs. Feijóo on the Valencia flood
• [17:55] – Zapatero’s consultancy scandal
• [21:50] – Venezuelan political amnesty and regime analysis
• [28:30] – Carlos Alcaraz: tennis accomplishment and humility

Tone & Style

• Informal and often wry, Alsina blends sharp political commentary with colloquial language and humor, making serious topics accessible and engaging.

Summary

Carlos Alsina’s morning remarks cut through the spin of the electoral cycle, government scandals, and international developments, always with a dose of skepticism and wit. Tensions ratchet up ahead of the Aragón vote, Spanish political stars cross swords over pensions and past disasters, Zapatero faces uncomfortable questions about old alliances, Venezuela’s regime repackages repression as “generosity”, and Carlos Alcaraz quietly redefines Spanish sporting greatness—all before breakfast.