Podcast Summary: Más de uno (Onda Cero) – 17/12/2025 (06:00–08:00)

Overview

This episode of "Más de uno," hosted by Carlos Alsina with Miguel Ángel Aguilar, Marta García, and Ana Redondo, presents a dynamic Wednesday morning blend of news, analysis, humor, and cultural tidbits. The show covers Spain’s political scene—centered on coalition government tensions and corruption scandals—European regulatory shifts, notable international headlines, arts news, sports results, and heartfelt human stories. The conversational, sometimes ironic tone keeps listeners engaged while offering depth and variety.

Main Topics & Key Segments

1. Weather and Opening Headlines

[00:14–01:55]

• Weather Update: Lluvias fuertes predominan en el este peninsular y Baleares, con niebla en zonas interiores; temperaturas máximas al alza, aunque el frío se espera para el domingo.

  • “El frío, ya les adelanto que volverá, pero a partir del domingo con anuncio de nevadas.” – Miguel Ángel Aguilar [00:40]

• EU Policy on Combustion Engines: Brussels softens emissions policy, allowing manufacturers to continue selling gasoline and diesel vehicles beyond 2035, reducing the emissions cut from 100% to 90%. The move, celebrated in Germany and Italy, is criticized by Spain’s government and environmentalists.

  • “Greenpeace habla de un claro retroceso.” – Miguel Ángel Aguilar [01:48]

2. Political Tensions in Spain’s Government

[01:55–10:07 & 30:00–36:00, 65:00–70:30]

Coalition Friction:

• Sumar scales down from demanding government overhaul (due to corruption and harassment cases) to seeking an urgent meeting with PSOE to renew coalition coordination. Key voices:
  • Ana Redondo: "Las empresas automovilísticas europeas van a seguir malgastando dinero y tecnología... apostando por una tecnología obsoleta." [01:55]
  • Carlos Alsina: “Estamos preparando una reunión de trabajo que ya hemos solicitado al Partido Socialista.” [04:40]
  • Ana Redondo: “Tienen que cambiar no el quién, sino el para qué.” [04:50]

Resignations and Internal Disputes:

• Minister Pilar Alegría leaves government, aiming for Aragón's presidency. Sumar and other coalition partners criticize PSOE’s inertia over recent scandals.
• The Chunta Aragonesista considers withdrawing support unless there’s government transparency.
  • “Nuestra paciencia con este Gobierno ya no aguanta más. Ha llegado a su fin.” – Jorge Pueyo, Chunta Aragonesista [07:47]
  • Ana Redondo (about feminist response): "En un partido como el Partido Socialista se alce la voz y se diga hasta aquí. Basta ya de conductas machistas..." [09:27]
  • On PP: “El Partido Popular no es quien para dar lecciones de feminismo al Partido Socialista cuando sabe Dios lo que tienen dentro.” [10:00] Memorable quote.

Scandal in Galicia:

• New sexual harassment allegations against Ourense’s mayor, who was also a signatory of a feminist manifesto against party leadership's inaction.

3. International & European Developments

[18:32–21:33, 43:05–44:27]

• UK Back to Erasmus+: Confirmed for 2027, benefitting both British and EU students.
• France: Brigitte Macron apologizes after calling protesting feminists “unas estúpidas asquerosas.” [19:02]
• Italy: Rome considers charging tourists to view the Trevi Fountain up close.
• Egypt: Luxor unveils Amenhotep III’s restored colossi after two decades.
• USA/Venezuela: Trump orders blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, heightening regional tensions.

4. Sports Highlights

[21:33–23:23, 83:38–84:28, 111:53–113:28]

• Copa del Rey: Barcelona, Real Sociedad, and Valencia move forward; Deportivo la Coruña eliminates Mallorca. Day's schedule previewed.
• Women’s Champions League: Major Spanish teams in action.
• Euroliga de Baloncesto: Mixed results for Spanish teams.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Estos partidos son engañosos… tenemos que salir igual, con la misma ambición y mentalidad para ganar.” (Barcelona post-match comment) [22:01]

5. Domestic News Round-up

[23:23–29:27, 36:45–44:27]

• Castilla y León: Law passed to attract medical professionals to rural posts.
• Aragón/Elections: Pilar Alegría leaves as government spokesperson to run for president.
• More PSOE Scandals: The “Caso Coldo” with new data provided to courts on cash payments; calls for secret probes into finances.
• Gregorio Marañón Hospital: Pioneering heart transplant for a seven-month-old baby, using a living tissue valve that will grow with her.
• Media Responsibility: Traditional media deemed more credible than social networks.
• Cultural News: Banksy exhibit at Barcelona’s Moco Museum, featuring two never-seen-before pieces. [16:37–17:23]

6. European Green Policy Shift

[70:30–73:35, 104:13–104:47]

• The EU delays outright ban on combustion vehicles. Germany and Italy win out; Spain and France lose their position. The policy shift is seen as industrially beneficial, but environmental NGOs warn of future Chinese electric vehicle dominance.
  • “Greenpeace sostiene que es pan para hoy y hambre para mañana porque el coche eléctrico chino… acabará ganando esta guerra.” [60:53 onwards, summary]

7. Ana Obregón–Epstein Story

[11:52–13:56, 75:30–75:51, 106:24–106:47]

• The New York Times links Ana Obregón’s family to Jeffrey Epstein’s financial rise via an 80s business transaction. Obregón strongly denies any romantic or financial connection to Epstein:
  • “Me repugna en lo que se ha convertido este ser humano. Es que me repugna haber sido su amiga.” – Ana Obregón [13:17]
• On TV, she clarifies the nature of their relationship and disputes the financial narrative.

8. Electoral Updates & Local Affairs

[32:30–34:00, 111:18–111:44]

• Extremadura: María Guardiola (PP) unlikely to achieve absolute majority; coalition with VOX probable, Feijóo managing expectations.
  • “Es muy muy difícil conseguir una mayoría absoluta. El objetivo es tener más votos que toda la izquierda.” [32:30]
• Gripe Cases: Notable uptick in Madrid. [87:37]
• Notable crime: Woman murdered in Madrid apartment; police investigate. [43:19, 80:13–80:43]
• Cultural Initiatives: Belenes exhibitions in Alcalá de Henares, local Christmas festivities, arts section with Rodríguez Brown.

9. Press Review and Commentaries

[59:10–61:00, 101:02–106:47]

• Carlos Alsina and co-hosts dissect national and economic headlines with irony and humor, focusing on the EU combustion engine decision, PSOE-VOX scandals, and pre-election coverage.
  • “Las encuestas dicen que gana ella… y Feijóo dice que la mayoría absoluta es muy complicada.” – Alsina, on Extremadura [90:25]
• Humorous Moment: Rosa Belmonte and the outlandish “villancico” by Leticia Sabater. [108:51–109:05]

10. Societal and Cultural Features

[46:55–48:15, 21:33–23:23, 116:34–117:01]

• Sound Design in Cinema: The story of the “grito Wilhelm” as a running joke in Hollywood. [44:50–48:15]
• Preview: Disney’s new live-action Gastón film in development, discussed via soundtrack highlights.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Basta ya de conductas machistas, basta ya de acoso a las mujeres y que se crea y que no se cuestione la voz de las mujeres.”
  – Ana Redondo [09:27]

• “El Partido Popular no es quien para dar lecciones de feminismo al Partido Socialista cuando sabe Dios lo que tienen dentro.”
  – Ana Redondo [10:00]

• “Nuestra paciencia con este Gobierno ya no aguanta más. Ha llegado a su fin.”
  – Jorge Pueyo, Chunta Aragonesista [07:47]

• “Me repugna en lo que se ha convertido este ser humano. Es que me repugna haber sido su amiga.”
  – Ana Obregón, sobre Epstein [13:17]

• “Siempre presumen de ser el único partido decente, el que viene a cambiar el sistema. Y chicos, la verdad, esto de tapar escándalos de desvío de dinero es de lo más mainstream.”
  – Marta García (on VOX-Renovatio scandal) [78:10]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------| | Weather & Opening News Headlines | 00:14–01:55 | | Coalition Government Crisis, Sumar–PSOE Discussion | 01:55–10:07 | | Sexual harassment & resignations in PSOE; Galicia case | 10:07–13:56 | | Review of press & headlines | 59:10–61:00 | | UK re-joins Erasmus, France & Italy news, Egypt archaeology | 18:32–21:33 | | Sports & Copa del Rey Update | 21:33–23:23 | | Banksy’s Exhibition, Arts Coverage | 16:37–17:23 | | Ana Obregón–Epstein Scandal Analysis | 11:52–13:56 | | Main Editorial/Opinion – Marta García on VOX Scandal | 78:02–79:55 | | Rodríguez Brown Press Commentary | 95:19–109:12 | | Sound in Cinema: Wilhelm Scream Story | 44:50–48:15 |

Summary Tone & Style

The tone is lively, sometimes sardonic or wry, especially in political irony and cultural commentary. The hosts don’t shy from calling out contradictions in political discourse and use playful banter to break up heavier themes. The approach is informative yet approachable.

For New Listeners

This episode delivers a wide-ranging, insightful guide to Spain’s key political standoffs, headline-shaping scandals, and unique social commentaries. Its mix of national, European, and international stories, plus light-hearted cultural reviews, makes it an essential listen for staying connected to Spanish current affairs.