Podcast Summary: "Las tres noticias de Carlos Alsina para empezar el día: Los enemigos de Dios se multiplican en Irán"

Podcast: Más de uno
Host: Carlos Alsina (Onda Cero)
Date: January 12, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode, Carlos Alsina presents his signature blend of sharp news analysis and humor, focusing on three major international and national stories. The episode’s centerpiece is the intensifying unrest in Iran, framed by the regime’s religiously-charged language and severe crackdowns. Alsina also explores shifting political dynamics in Venezuela and Cuba, heightened tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, and a significant update on Spain’s internal political landscape as the right rises in the polls.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Iran: Protests, Repression, and International Stakes

(00:00 - 06:01)

• The Situation:
  • The Iranian regime labels protesters as "enemigos de Dios" (enemies of God), cracking down on demonstrations over poverty, inflation, and lack of liberties.
  • Human rights NGOs estimate 10,000 detained and 500 dead (including 8 minors) in two weeks.
  • Internet and phone services are almost entirely cut, with information trickling out through satellite communication.
• International Reactions and Involvement:
  • Donald Trump eyes Iran as a new field for asserting US power under the pretext of supporting freedom.
  • Trump says he’ll speak with Elon Musk (Starlink) about restoring internet to Iran to aid opposition coordination.
  • Trump’s possible military interventions are being discussed in Washington, with Israel’s open support.
  • Israel is on high alert, having activated its air defenses, in case an Iranian counterattack follows US actions.
• Opposition and Hope:
  • The exiled son of the Shah encourages continuous protests, hoping for dissent within the Iranian regime.
  • Reports suggest some Iranian military figures are refusing to suppress protests.
• Iranian Regime Rhetoric and Response:
  • President Pez Eskiam labels protesters "urban terrorists," equating them with ISIS, and blames the US and Israel for unrest.
  • The Iranian parliament threatens retaliation against Israeli and US military targets if attacked.

Notable Quotes:

• Carlos Alsina:

  “El régimen teocrático llama así, enemigos de Dios, a los manifestantes que desafían la represión y que mantienen las protestas por la precariedad económica...” (00:05)
  "La esperanza de los manifestantes es que dentro del propio régimen... se abra alguna fisura, haya alguna disidencia interna que... permita confiar en que en algún momento este régimen también caiga." (02:56)

• Donald Trump (paraphrased en la voz de Alsina):

  "Son gente violenta, no sé si se les puede llamar líderes que gobiernan gracias a la violencia. Estamos estudiando varias opciones muy seriamente." (04:41)

2. Venezuela and Cuba: Regime Resilience and US Pressure

(06:01 - 07:51)

• Venezuela:
  • María Corina Machado draws connections between the pro-freedom struggles in Iran and Venezuela; she’s to meet Trump at the White House.
  • Maduro, through his son Nicolasito, appears confident and encourages unity.
  • Diosdado Cabello incites street mobilizations against potential US intervention.
• Cuba:
  • Trump threatens energy supplies unless Cuba negotiates with the US.
  • President Díaz Canela vows to defend Cuba’s sovereignty, albeit “bajo la dictadura del régimen.”
  • Underlying irony in the rhetoric of defending freedom while controlling the population.

Notable Quotes:

• Nicolasito Maduro (Venezuelan President’s son):

  "Que no estemos tristes... que nosotros estamos bien, somos unos luchadores y pase lo que pase mantener la unidad entre nosotros, confianza, confianza en Del, confianza en Jorge, confianza en Dios dado y nos toca avanzar en nuestro camino para mantener la democracia viva." (07:31)

• Alsina’s Satirical Tone:

  “Ha respondido el presidente de Cuba... que los cubanos están dispuestos a defender la patria, faltaría más. Hasta la última gota de su sangre ya se la ordenará él, porque nadie les dicta lo que ellos deben hacer, salvo del régimen, claro, que les dicta todo lo que tienen que hacer.” (07:51)

3. Spanish Politics: Rising Right, Internal PSOE Debate

(07:51 - end)

• Internal Dynamics:
  • Jordi Sevilla, disillusioned with “sanchismo,” launches a manifesto to spark PSOE debate as right-wing parties gain ground.
• The Electoral Landscape:
  • New polls (cited from El Español, El País, La Razón) show the Partido Popular holding first place, but stagnant.
  • Vox surges to 18% and over 60 seats, potentially overtaking PSOE in several provinces.
  • Sum of the right (PP + Vox) now leads the current government bloc by 13 points.
  • Feijóo (PP leader) proposes changing the legal process to investigate MPs, aiming to prevent potential immunity for Sánchez; Alsina notes that currently, Sánchez is not under investigation.

Notable Quotes:

• Carlos Alsina:

  "El argumento de Feijóo es que se trata de evitar la impunidad del sanchismo, por si acaso trataran de utilizar el suplicatorio negándolo para que Sánchez fuera imputado o procesado… En este momento Sánchez no está investigado en ninguna causa judicial que se conozca..." (07:51+)

Memorable Moments & Tone

• Alsina’s signature combination of precise analysis and ironic wit keeps the episode lively, even when touching on grave subjects like governmental violence and international politics.
• Global conflicts are framed in the context of realpolitik and rhetoric, highlighting the selective application of principles by world leaders.
• Spanish political commentary is delivered with a subtly sarcastic edge, exposing the performative nature of partisan strategies.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Iran upheaval, regime and Trump’s reactions: 00:00 – 06:01
• Venezuela, Cuba, and US diplomatic maneuvering: 06:01 – 07:51
• Spanish domestic politics, polls, and legal reform talk: 07:51 – end

Conclusion

Carlos Alsina deftly weaves together complex international crises and Spain’s swiftly-evolving political scene, drawing connections between ideology, power, and the often-hypocritical narratives employed by leaders. His comedic touch underscores the absurdities and contradictions at play, leaving listeners informed and entertained.