Podcast Summary: "Más de uno" (Onda Cero)

Episode: 11/12/2025 (06:00 - 08:00)
Host: Carlos Alsina & María Gómez Prieto
Date: December 11, 2025

Overview

This episode dives deep into the latest Spanish and international news, highlighting political scandals within the PSOE (Spanish Socialist Workers' Party), high-profile corruption and sexual harassment cases, the clandestine escape and Nobel recognition of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, and other burning topics in society, sports, science, and culture. The tone is direct, critical, and tinged with the program’s characteristic wry humor.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Political Storm in the PSOE: Arrests and Scandals

[00:53, 36:02, 62:51, 78:00]

• Leire Díez and Vicente Fernández Guerrero Detained:

  • Leire Díez ("la fontanera del PSOE") and Vicente Fernández Guerrero, former SEPI (State Society for Industrial Holdings) president, spent the night in custody for alleged public contract rigging and corruption.
  • Investigations hint at connections with previous scandals—particularly colluding to bury legal cases threatening the PSOE’s Andalusian branch.
  • Notably, Fernández was appointed with the backing of key PSOE figures (María Jesús Montero, Santos Cerdán).
  • Political Response: The PSOE distances itself, stressing Díez is no longer a party member despite being active during the alleged offenses.

    “No es militante del Partido Socialista y respetamos a la justicia y es el tiempo de la justicia.” – PSOE spokesperson Montse Díez [38:19]

• The “Fontanera” and Party Networks:

  • Both suspects allegedly leveraged inside information to manipulate judicial and economic outcomes.
  • Links are traced to SEPI, Enusa (national uranium company), and Servinavar (a firm entangled in parallel scandals).

• Growing Internal Panic:

  • PSOE sources describe a "tsunami" with fears of more sexual harassment accusations surfacing internally.
  • The show is blunt about the pattern: party expulsions often follow, not preempt, media leaks or formal charges.

2. Sexual Harassment Row within Political Parties

[09:16, 39:05, 62:51, 78:00]

• String of Allegations:

  • Multiple party officials face accusations, sparking forced resignations and calls for transparency.
  • High-profile resignations include:
    • José Tomé, president of the Lugo Deputation, steps down after accusations but retains his seat and mayorship.
    • Antonio Navarro (PSOE Torremolinos leader) under investigation.
    • In the PP, José Ignacio Landaluce (mayor of Algeciras) is suspended after allegations.
  • Notable Quote:

    “Estoy hasta el moño de putero y de acosadores, sobre todo porque me duele…en un partido como el mío, donde estos comportamientos…nos desgarran.” – Ángeles Ferriz (PSOE Andalucía), [10:53]

• Climate of Fear and Change:

  • Ongoing WhatsApp rumors suggest more cases on the horizon.
  • Party leadership is accused of being reactive rather than proactive.

3. María Corina Machado’s Nobel and Clandestine Odyssey

[01:13, 32:20, 73:22]

• Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (collected by her daughter), Machado escaped Venezuela clandestinely, arriving late for the ceremony in Oslo. The harrowing journey involved a fishing boat to Curaçao and a private jet to Norway.
• Her appearance from her hotel balcony in Oslo was an emotional moment for the Venezuelan exiled community.
• The episode details the tense geopolitics: US–Venezuela standoffs, US seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers, and Maduro’s retaliatory rhetoric.
  • Quote by Maduro:

    "Preparados para partirle los dientes al imperio norteamericano si hiciera falta, desde la patria de Bolívar." [34:10, 74:10]

4. International Current Affairs

[17:17 – 20:31]

• UK: New research suggests humans are closer to meerkats and beavers than to other primates when it comes to social monogamy.
• Mexico: National ban on vape/e-cigarette sales, with up to 8 years’ jail time.
• Italy: UNESCO recognizes Italian cuisine as Intangible Cultural Heritage—expected to boost tourism and exports.
• Morocco: The Kaftan is declared heritage after a diplomatic spat with Algeria.

5. Spanish National News – Congress, Labor, Social Policy

[30:16, 44:02, 75:00]

• Spanish Congress:
  • José Luis Ábalos' suspension as deputy due to ongoing investigation.
  • Last parliamentary session of the year, focusing on failed “senda de estabilidad” (budgetary roadmap), salary rises for civil servants.
• Labor:
  • Third day of medical strikes; negotiations between health ministry and unions.
  • Tense debate over minimum wage hikes: Union proposals vs. employer resistance.
• Political Maneuvering:
  • Aragón could face early elections after failed coalition talks between the PP and VOX.
  • Telefónica’s controversial board appointment of ex-PNV leader Andoni Ortúzar—accusations of “revolving doors.”

6. Science, Society & Culture

[13:41, 14:06, 45:10]

• Notre Dame Cathedral:
  • Paris’ Grand Palais unveils full-sized models of new contemporary stained glass windows for Notre Dame, sparking debate over heritage vs. modernity.
• Donor Scandal:
  • An EU investigation exposes a sperm donor carrying a cancer gene who fathered 197 children across Europe, including 35 in Spain.

7. Sports Round-Up

[20:41, 84:35, 111:59]

• Soccer:
  • Real Madrid: New attitude but 1-2 defeat against Manchester City in Champions League; Xabi Alonso’s position temporarily secure.
    • Quote from Xabi Alonso:

      “Me gusta ese contacto personal con ellos, esa cercanía que tengo.” [20:56]

  • Athletic Club Bilbao: Holds PSG to 0-0.
  • Villarreal: Knocked out of Champions after home defeat.
  • Champions Femenina & League, Conference League updates.
• Basketball:
  • Real Madrid faces Baskonia in the EuroLeague.

8. Light Moments & Commentary

[78:00, 105:07]

• Marta García’s Column:
  • Wryly notes how the quickest “good news” for the PSOE is swift half-resignations after harassment accusations and the fact that arrests don't (yet) touch the party directly.
  • Memorable phrase:

    "Qué difícil ser optimistas para los socialistas…” [79:45]

• “La España que madruga”:
  • Satirical look at the day’s scandals, the so-called “fontanera” (Díez) and “como la serie aquella televisión, los problemas crecen”.
• Playful Jibes and Press Review:
  • Alsina and team dissect how the press tackles the intertwined web of scandals, mocking euphemisms and the party's containment strategies.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps and Attribution)

• On Internal Turmoil:

  “Un tsunami a nivel interno. Así es como definen fuentes del PSOE…las acusaciones de acoso sexual…”
  — Carlos Alsina, [09:16]

• PSOE Spokesperson on Leire Díez:

  “No es militante del Partido Socialista y respetamos a la justicia y es el tiempo de la justicia.”
  — Montse Díez, [38:19]

• Ángeles Ferriz (PSOE) on Gender Issues:

  “Estoy hasta el moño de putero y de acosadores…”
  — Ángeles Ferriz, [10:53]

• Maduro’s Escalation:

  “…Preparados para partirle los dientes al imperio norteamericano si hiciera falta, desde la patria de Bolívar.”
  — Nicolás Maduro, [34:10], [74:10]

• Xabi Alonso (About Player Support):

  “Me gusta ese contacto personal con ellos, esa cercanía que tengo.”
  — Xabi Alonso, [20:56]

• Marta García’s Signature Line:

  “Qué difícil ser optimistas para los socialistas…”
  — Marta García, [79:45]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Leire Díez and SEPI Scandal Overview: [00:53], [36:02], [62:51], [78:00]
• Sexual Harassment Cases and Responses: [09:16], [39:05], [62:51], [78:00]
• Machado’s Nobel & Escape: [01:13], [32:20], [73:22]
• International News Roundup (Correspondents): [17:17] (UK), [18:01] (Mexico), [18:44] (Italy), [19:45] (Morocco)
• Spanish Parliamentary and Labor News: [30:16], [44:02], [75:00]
• Notre Dame Windows & EU Sperm Donor Scandal: [13:41], [14:06], [45:10]
• Sports Segment: [20:41], [84:35], [111:59]
• Commentary & Press Review: [78:00], [105:07]

Overall Tone & Language

The hosts maintain a sharp, sardonic, and occasionally satirical tone, lacing factual news with commentary, skepticism, and irony—especially regarding politics and party procedures. Moments of humor help balance the heavy subject matter.

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