Podcast Summary: "Más de Uno" (Onda Cero) – January 27, 2026
Host: Carlos Alsina
Episode Date: 27/01/2026
Duration Covered: 00:00–278:15
Main Theme:
A comprehensive look at major current events in Spain with special focus on the government’s new extraordinary regularization of undocumented migrants, political turmoil after the Adamuz rail accident, infrastructural failures in Catalonia’s Cercanías service, parliamentary unrest over key decrees, and further news from Spain and abroad—all filtered by analysis, commentary, and the characteristic humor and critical tone of Alsina’s team.
Main Topics in this Episode
1. Extraordinary Regularization of Migrants (Multiple segments, starting at 00:47, 01:05, 12:02, 27:58, 49:17, 66:32, 90:15, 129:48, 134:21, 173:28, 182:35, etc.)
Key Points:
- The Spanish government, following an agreement with Podemos, will approve by decree an extraordinary regularization process for undocumented migrants.
- The procedure benefits migrants present in Spain before December 31, 2025, who can prove at least 5 months of residence (e.g., via a utility bill, empadronamiento, or medical report), and have no criminal record.
- Estimated potential beneficiaries: 500,000 to 800,000 people.
- The measure will not go through parliament, aiming to bypass the obstructed legislative process where a prior Iniciativa Legislativa Popular stagnated despite broad initial cross-party support (only VOX opposed).
- The regularization is presented politically as a way for the government to rebuild its left-wing coalition, particularly courting Podemos, and indirectly, Junts, for legislative stability.
- Debate: Does this constitute a “cortina de humo” (smokescreen) to distract from the Adamuz tragedy and political crises, or is it overdue social justice?
- The effect called “efecto llamada” (pull effect) is discussed and largely debunked by cited research and experts.
- Notably, the majority of irregular migrants in Spain are from Latin America.
- Prior mass regularizations (notably 2005 under Zapatero) did not lead to a surge in clandestine entries, nor citizenship rights—the measure grants residency and work permission, not voting rights or nationality.
Notable Quotes:
- Carlos Alsina [49:17]: "Resolver esa situación de intranquilidad y garantizarles que van a poder seguir viviendo y trabajando... sin el riesgo de ser deportados."
- Chema Crespo [14:28]: "Y a estas personas, estos seres humanos, hay que darles una salida. Faltaría más."
- Marta García Ayer [66:32]: "En los años siguientes a aquella regularización masiva, el flujo migratorio se redujo. Llegó menos gente."
- Xavier Parra (REDES) [129:48]: "Esta regularización siempre hemos dicho que se refiere a las personas que viven en España... No es para la gente que vaya a venir."
- Paco Marhuenda [131:09]: "El hecho objetivo es que lo que se quiere cambiar es el mapa electoral."
- Rubén Amón [135:42]: "El PP lo que apoyó fue la toma en consideración de la Iniciativa Legislativa Popular."
- Marta García (comentario finalista) [138:15]: "El término regularizaciones masivas a mí me parece ciertamente ofensivo, porque aquí se regulariza de uno en uno, de persona a persona."
Timestamps (by topic):
- Announcement and details (01:05, 12:02)
- Historical context and past regularizations (14:46, 49:17)
- Parliamentary and partisan debate (27:58, 182:35)
- Civil society perspective—interview with Xavier Parra (129:48 onwards)
- Roundtable with panel (134:21–142:08; 173:28–178:59)
2. Adamuz Rail Accident, Catalonia Rodalías Crisis & Political Fallout (Varied segments: 01:05, 04:04–05:10, 07:14–12:02, 32:16–33:36, 100:04, 187:01–193:26, etc.)
Key Points:
- Ongoing investigation into the deadly Adamuz train derailment: suspected cause is defective welding of rails (an old and a new section), with confusion over whether the Madrid–Seville line was fully or only partially renewed as claimed by Transport Minister Puente.
- Contradictory official narratives: Ministry claimed "integral renovation," investigators point out that only certain sections and switches were renewed.
- Political costs: See heads rolling in Renfe and Adif, growing calls for ministerial resignations, and intense scrutiny in press and parliament.
- Parallel crisis: Massive disruption in Catalonia’s commuter trains (Cercanías/Rodalías) due to technical failures, computer glitches, and longstanding maintenance issues.
- Catalan government and central government in mutual blame over operational control and investment deficits.
- Public frustration and political destabilization, with parties (Junts, ERC) demanding more devolution, resignations, or both.
- Emotional context: Funeral arrangements, controversy over political presence.
Notable Quotes:
- Chema Crespo [04:12]: "Que caiga quien tenga que caer. Y si soy yo... pues tendré que ser."
- Rubén Amón [11:09]: "Todos creíamos que se había hecho una remodelación integral de la línea. Y no ha sido así."
- Chema Crespo [32:47]: "El presidente, Ignacio Barrón, pedirá a Adif que explique los criterios para renovar unos tramos sí y otros no."
- Carlos Alsina [101:41]: "El ejecutivo de Salvador Illa y los socios independentistas lo pidieron y el Gobierno actúa. Ya se han ejecutado las primeras destituciones por el caos en las cercanías de Cataluña."
Timestamps:
- Adamuz info update & investigation [07:14, 10:12–12:02]
- Catalonia crisis & resignations [05:10, 30:39, 101:41]
- Contradictory statements between ministry and investigators [100:04, 187:01]
- Parliamentary and public reaction [32:16–33:36, 103:17]
3. Political Pulse: Parliamentary Showdown & Maneuvering (Throughout, focused at 01:05, 26:27, 103:50, 104:14–104:57)
Key Points:
- Parliament (Cámara Baja) set for a potentially pivotal day: government faces defeat over key decrees (decreto ómnibus and transport aid), due to lack of support from both PP and Junts.
- Issues hinge on procedural bundling of disparate measures in single decrees, particularly the inclusion of a desahucios (evictions) moratorium alongside pension hikes.
- Background: Need for support from leftist and nationalist parties in exchange for various policy concessions.
Notable Quotes:
- Carlos Alsina [26:27]: "Este martes serán noticia el pleno extraordinario en el Congreso..."
- Rubén Amón [62:51]: "El Gobierno podría afrontar su primera derrota parlamentaria del año..."
Timestamps:
- Legislative battle overview [26:27, 103:50]
- Decree voting prospects [104:14–104:57]
4. News Roundup—Spain and Abroad (Throughout, especially after 35:46 and 38:03)
Highlights:
- Donald Trump’s administration faced with protests in Minneapolis after a police shooting; shifting of federal law enforcement personnel, international reactions (33:36, 35:46).
- European Commission opens investigation into X (ex-Twitter) for AI-generated sexual imagery (36:03).
- Spain-Nicaragua diplomatic tit-for-tat expulsions, France’s social media regulation law, and skepticism over the moon landing among Spaniards (38:27, 39:31, 39:51).
- Advances in paleontology using AI (40:16).
- Animal behavior study: horses “smell” human fear (41:01).
- Economic outlook: falling unemployment, new job records, but persistent youth joblessness (144:00).
- Local news: Weather, sports (tennis: Alcaraz in Australian Open; football: Champions League news), a high-profile murder case in Sueca, Valencia.
5. In-Depth: Aragón Election Preview—Interview with President Jorge Azcón (147:07 onwards)
- Jorge Azcón (PP) is interviewed about the upcoming Aragón regional elections (Feb 8), the region's risks of depopulation, governance in coalition with Vox, and current policy debates.
- Discussion of the migrant regularization from a regional management perspective.
Key Quotes:
- Azcón [154:01]: "Gobernar es complicado... No es sencillo."
- Azcón [155:44]: "Yo soy partidario de que la ley se modifique... creo que una vez más, a Pedro Sánchez le importa poco lo que le ocurra a los inmigrantes y le importa lo que le ocurra a él exclusivamente."
- Azcón [157:22]: "Esta es una regularización que se hace por real decreto y que no va a pasar por el Congreso de los Diputados. Yo creo que lo primero es que una decisión de este calibre debería pasar por el Congreso..."
6. Social Issues Spotlight: "El Insomnio" with Writer Isaac Rosa (235:34 onwards)
- Novel "Las buenas noches" explores the social epidemic of insomnia—its stigma, causes, and how it affects community mental health.
- Live discussion with a sleep doctor about diagnostics, cultural tendencies towards pharmaceutical solutions, and the challenges in normalizing poor sleep.
- Listeners participate with personal experiences.
Notable Quotes:
- Isaac Rosa [238:20]: "En general no solemos hablar de lo mal que dormimos... si lo hiciéramos seguramente nos daríamos cuenta de que somos muchos los que dormimos mal."
- Ainhoa Álvarez (Sociedad Española del Sueño) [241:34]: "Hay unos criterios claros de insomnio... Pero muchas veces nadie quiere cogerse la baja por un insomnio porque cree que qué van a pensar de mí..."
Notable, Memorable Moments and Quotes
- Humor and Irony: Throughout the show, especially when addressing political contradictions or social phenomena; e.g., Alsina referring to the "manual ultra" “en la mesilla de noche” (04:31) or on effect of political correctness: “Cada vez que hay una regularización extraordinaria pues sale la oposición a decir efecto llamada...” (49:17).
- Critical Balance: Discussion about the "cortina de humo" argument around regularization, with panelists highlighting underlying political dynamics but reaffirming humanitarian rationale.
- Civil Society Voice: Xavier Parra’s intervention gives voice to the associative and ecclesial movements behind the ILP for regularization, breaking with the left-right narrative. (129:48 onwards)
- Historical Perspective: References to previous regularizations (Felipe González, Aznar, Zapatero eras) and their effects.
- Open Dispute: Paco Marhuenda vs. panel on whether the Church is “colonized” by the left (173:13), and wider arguments about the intersection of Catholic doctrine, leftist values, and social policy.
Timestamps for Key Segments
- Weather & Headlines: 00:00–00:47
- Regularization Announcement & Debate: 00:47, 01:05, 12:02, 27:58, 49:17, 66:32, 129:48, 134:21, 173:28, 182:35
- Adamuz Accident & Catalonia Transit Crisis: 01:05, 04:04–05:10, 07:14–12:02, 32:16–33:36, 100:04, 187:01–193:26
- Political Analysis & Parliamentary News: 26:27, 103:50, 104:14–104:57
- Press Review: 15:18, 75:04, 76:15, 78:59
- Azcón Interview (Aragón / Immigration): 147:07–170:59
- Discussion with Civil Society (Xavier Parra): 129:48–134:21
- Round Table (Marta, Chema, Paco, Pilar, Rubén): 134:21–142:08; 173:28–178:59
- Listener Participation—Insomnia: 235:34 onward
Tone and Style
The episode remains true to the “Más de uno” style: informative, incisive, sometimes skeptical, blending hard news with social commentary, panel debate, interviews, humor, and direct audience engagement. The show oscillates between formal news and conversational, even playful, exchanges among hosts and guests.
Example:
- Carlos Alsina [142:00]: “Ya está. Qué superioridad moral tenéis la izquierda.”
- Chema Crespo [138:15]: “Una consideración más es que el término regularizaciones masivas a mí me parece ciertamente ofensivo, porque aquí se regulariza de uno en uno, de persona a persona.”
Summary for New Listeners
This episode provides a rich, multifaceted view of Spain’s current affairs: the seismic impact of a historic regularization of irregular migrants (both its social rationale and its political calculations), the deep wounds and finger-pointing over a major train accident and day-to-day infrastructural failures, as well as the difficulties facing the government in navigating a fractious parliament. All this is punctuated by press reviews, weather snapshots, social science tangents (like insomnia), sport, and a showcase of candid, critical, yet ultimately pluralistic conversation. Whether you’re seeking headlines or analysis, “Más de Uno” delivers both with humor and gravitas, reflecting the complexities (and comedy) of Spanish public life.
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