Podcast Summary: “Repaso de la prensa diaria con Alsina” — Más de uno, Onda Cero

Date: February 6, 2026
Host: Carlos Alsina

Overview

In this episode, Carlos Alsina delivers his signature morning press review, blending sharp analysis and characteristic humor. The discussion revolves around the day’s major news stories in Spain, including weather-related disasters, political maneuvering ahead of upcoming elections in Aragón, internal controversies within key parties (PSOE and PP), and cultural tidbits. The tone is witty and direct, making for an informative but entertaining morning briefing.

Main Themes & Key Discussion Points

1. Weather Emergencies Across Andalucía

• Floods and River Overflows:
  • Alsina highlights severe floods in Cádiz and Granada, with striking images in La Razón and El País featuring the Guadalete River post-dam release.
    • Memorable quote:
      “Además del temporal cuyas imágenes abren hoy la edición del diario La Razón... una foto también arrolladora en el diario El País del Guadalete tras el desembalse de la presa de Arcos de la Frontera.” – Alsina [00:00]
  • Expert input on the crisis facing rivers in emergency zones.
    • Quote:
      “Aquí dos ríos que están en su zona de emergencia, donde ya no drena el terreno y por tanto todos los arroyos que derivan en esos ríos lo hacen crecer.” [00:31]

2. Aragón Elections: Anticipating a PSOE Downturn

• Media Coverage and Political Narratives:
  • La Razón reports that the government (La Moncloa) is preparing to blame a global 'ultra wave' for its anticipated losses, echoing familiar political strategies.
    • Quote:
      “Dice La Razón que La Moncloa culpará del batacazo a la ola ultra que recorre el mundo, que viene a ser como un clásico ya de los argumentarios...” – Alsina [00:44]
  • PP’s Modest Expectations:
    • El Independiente notes the PP only expects marginal gains in Zaragoza and Teruel.
    • El Heraldo spotlights the 28,000 hunters voting, with all candidates emphasizing the role of hunting in rural life.
    • PSOE stance: democratizing hunting access, “para que puedan cazar también los pobres.”
  • Candidate Affairs:
    • El Mundo covers Pilar Alegría “victimizándose” over the Salazar case; ABC alleges secret campaign involvement by Paco Salazar, described with Alsina’s caustic humor regarding campaign setbacks and the “salazarista” measure of humanism.
      • Memorable moment:
        “Un sentimiento humanista mediano. No sé si es mucho o poco mediano. Bueno, debe ser un concepto salazarista, digamos, a la hora de medir el humanismo de los demás.” – Alsina [01:59]

3. Scandal in Móstoles: Accusations, Cover-ups, and Party Politics

• Alleged Harassment Cover-up:
  • El País breaks the story of a PP mayor (Móstoles) accused of harassment, with the party allegedly failing to investigate properly.
    • “El PP nacional archivó el caso sin citar a la víctima.” – El País via Alsina [02:56]
  • Audio leaks: Dialogue between the ex-councilwoman and Ana Millán (PP Madrid), revealing attempts to downplay the case as a local dispute.
    • Notable exchange:
    • Ana Millán (distorted voice), “Este partido sí que tiene una denuncia presentada hacia ti con pruebas de que tú llevas tiempo pasando información al Partido Socialista de todo este tema que yo.” [04:25]
    • Alsina explains the accidental disclosure of the whistleblower’s identity by the party.
  • Secondary Fallout:
    • El Confidencial links the case to long-standing internal strife in Madrid’s PP, referencing Millán’s own legal troubles.

4. Judicial and Institutional Tangles

• UCO Investigations:
  • Ongoing reviews of devices linked to Leire Diez, officials from SEPI, and others; described colloquially as “está saliendo la de Dios.” [05:02]
• Bizarre Political-Cultural Crossovers:
  • El Español claims Coldo and Ábalos were offered cameo roles in the forthcoming “Torrente” movie (“aparecer friendo chistorras... paseando con dos prostitutas”), highlighting the sometimes surreal intersection of politics and pop culture.

5. National Infrastructure Woes

• Railway Crisis:
  • La Vanguardia: Catalan commuter trains (Cercanías) will remain free “sine die” until the network normalizes; AVE speed restrictions between Barcelona and Madrid persist until year-end.
    • Alsina quip:
      "Iba a decir la normalidad, pero normalidad como tal es que nunca ha habido en Cercanías Cataluña gratis, Sinedie..." [06:03]

6. Art, History, and a TV Triumph

• The Sorolla Portrait Mystery:
  • An intriguing backstory about a lost-and-found portrait of “la chata” (Isabel de Borbón), stashed in the Palacio de Liria’s attic until rediscovered in 2017 and now confirmed as state property.
    • Memorable anecdote:
      “...cuando se disolvió la sociedad se quedó el cuadro el duque de Alba y estaba en el Palacio de Liria, en el desván, hasta el año 2017 estaba ahí embalado...” – Alsina [07:00]
• Pasapalabra Phenomenon:
  • Rosa Rodríguez wins and becomes a millionaire by finding the word “Moral.” The show claims a stunning 36.8% audience share.
    • Alsina delivers with excitement:
      “Pasapalabra marcó anoche un 36,8% de cuota de pantalla. Voy a repetirlo, 36,8% de cuota DE pantalla, o sea, una barbaridad.” [08:15]

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “Un sentimiento humanista mediano. No sé si es mucho o poco mediano. Bueno, debe ser un concepto salazarista...” – Carlos Alsina [01:59]
• “El PP nacional archivó el caso sin citar a la víctima.”—Alsina quoting El País [02:56]
• “Este partido sí que tiene una denuncia presentada hacia ti...” – Ana Millán (audio, voice distorted) [04:25]
• “Está saliendo la de Dios”—anonymous source on UCO review [05:02]
• “Nunca ha habido en Cercanías Cataluña gratis, Sinedie...” – Alsina [06:03]
• “El cuadro de Sorolla... estaba en el Palacio de Liria, en el desván, hasta el año 2017...” – Alsina [07:00]
• “Pasapalabra marcó anoche un 36,8% de cuota DE pantalla, o sea, una barbaridad.” – Alsina [08:15]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Weather and flooding coverage: [00:00–00:31]
• Aragón elections and political analysis: [00:44–02:20]
• Móstoles/PP internal crisis, audio leaks: [02:56–05:00]
• Judicial and institutional news: [05:02–05:40]
• Cultural stories and railway crisis: [06:03–07:35]
• Pasapalabra TV victory: [08:10–end]

Tone and Delivery

Alsina mixes rigorous press review with sardonic jokes and sharp commentary, highlighting the ironies and contradictions in Spanish politics and media. His style is both informative and playful, making for an engaging and lively morning review.

Summary prepared for listeners who want all the substance, minus the noise.