Podcast Summary: Más de uno – Repaso de la prensa diaria con Alsina (30/01/2026)

Overview

In this episode of Más de uno, host Carlos Alsina offers his trademark blend of morning news review and wit, providing listeners with a comprehensive look at Spain's daily press. On January 30, 2026, the headlines are dominated by the aftermath of the Adamuz train tragedy, political fallout surrounding Minister Óscar Puente, ongoing debates about regional financing, corruption probes, and a range of other unfolding stories, from vaccination missteps in the Basque Country to sports updates. Alsina sifts through the most notable newspaper coverage and editorials, delivering context, analysis, and the occasional pointed remark.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Newspaper Front Pages and Top Stories (00:41 – 04:00)

• Funeral in Huelva & Minister Óscar Puente

  • National press spotlights Huelva’s funeral (for the Adamuz train disaster victims) and scrutiny over Minister Puente, but neither leads outright.
  • Barcelona Coverage: Focused on a new Mossos d'Esquadra app to monitor repeat offenders. "El delincuente con más detenciones es un ciudadano de origen sirio con 34 arrestos," reports Alsina. (01:30)
  • Regional Focus: La Vanguardia prioritizes the debate on regional financing and highlights Rosalía’s concert for Palestine.
  • El País & La Razón: Both open with the emotional words of Liliana Sáenz (daughter of a victim):

    "Solo la verdad nos ayudará a curar esta herida que nunca cerrará." – Liliana Sáenz, funeral de Huelva (02:05)
    "Sabremos la verdad, lucharemos para que nunca haya otro tren." – La Razón, editorial (02:15)

• Political Fallout

  • ABC turns its attention to Adif (railway administration) and recent cost-cutting orders.
  • El Mundo leads with Minister Puente’s Senate remarks, signaling his self-justification amid criticism:

    "Desmolesto, no porque no haga bien mi trabajo, sino justo por lo contrario, porque lo hago muy bien." – Óscar Puente, Senado (03:00)

  • El Español combines both stories:

    "Las víctimas se conjuran para buscar la verdad, mientras Puente achaca al neofascismo las críticas a su gestión." (03:25)

• Absence of President Sánchez

  • Editorials from ABC and El Mundo criticize President Pedro Sánchez for not attending the funeral, questioning his choices of where to be seen.

    "El presidente solo acude allí donde el viento político sopla a su favor, que gestiona el dolor colectivo con una doble vara." – Editorial ABC (04:10) "El error de la Moncloa fue evidente porque es responsabilidad de los representantes institucionales que las víctimas perciban el respaldo sin ser utilizadas políticamente." – Editorial El Mundo (04:25)

  • According to El País, Sánchez did call Puente post-Senate debate to express his support and intent to keep him in office.

2. Political Calculations and Vote Projections (05:00 – 06:30)

• Impact of Tragedy on Voting Intent
  • La Vanguardia’s Carlas Castro estimates Adamuz-like disasters cost governments about 2 points in voter intention, translating to:

    "Dos puntos menos para el Partido Socialista y un punto más para la derecha." (05:25)

  • Inference draws from the Angrois 2013 precedent and the latest CIS polls, with the right projected above 200 deputies if current trends hold.

3. Pensions and Government Criticism (06:30 – 07:15)

• El País criticizes the government's "tacticista" approach in bundling pension reforms, urging separate votes for each measure:

  "Su decisión, la del Gobierno, carece de utilidad pública y tiene un impacto social que corresponde ahora al Ejecutivo resolver. Amén." – Editorial El País (06:55)

4. Corruption and Judicial Updates (07:15 – 08:55)

• Anticorruption Investigations: Aldama & Delcy Rodríguez
  • El Confidencial and El Mundo reveal pressure on Víctor de Aldama to hand over a crucial envelope tied to alleged illegal PSOE financing via Venezuelan oil money.
  • Photo evidence is cited, but the envelope's whereabouts remain unclear.

    "Si contiene información tan sustancial, ya es hora de que Aldama lo abra y se deje de juegos tácticos." – Alsina, según ABC (08:25)

  • El Mundo adds this will be included in the National Court’s ongoing investigation, noting the familiar and business ties between Aldama and Delcy, "la señora Terrific, fantástica según Donald Trump." (08:40)

5. Public Health: Vaccines in the Basque Country (08:55 – 10:00)

• San Sebastián’s Vaccination Error
  • Local parents recount their experience after a baby received a potentially expired vaccine:

    "La enfermera y la pediatra nos pidieron perdón varias veces." – Padres entrevistados, El Correo (09:10)

  • Health officials attribute the issue to record-keeping errors in multi-dose vaccine administration.

6. Other Noteworthy Mentions (10:00 – 11:30)

• Madrid Politics

  • Interview in El País with Óscar López, government delegate in Madrid, known for his loyalty to Sánchez and efforts to boost voter turnout:

    "Óscar López está haciendo un trabajo ímprobo de movilización del electorado." – Alsina resumiendo la entrevista (10:22)

  • Main question remains: Is this effort translating into actual voter mobilization in Madrid?

• Sports Update – Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open

  • Digital editions report Alcaraz, after leading by two sets and suffering a muscle injury, fights on in the semifinal against Zverev, with the match still unfolding:

    "Carlos Alcaraz acalambrado más de uno. Onda Cero." – Alsina (11:18)

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• "Solo la verdad nos ayudará a curar esta herida que nunca cerrará." – Liliana Sáenz, funeral de Huelva (02:05)
• "El presidente solo acude allí donde el viento político sopla a su favor." – Editorial ABC, citado por Alsina (04:10)
• "Desmolesto, no porque no haga bien mi trabajo, sino justo por lo contrario, porque lo hago muy bien." – Ministro Óscar Puente, Senado (03:00)
• "Si contiene información tan sustancial, ya es hora de que Aldama lo abra y se deje de juegos tácticos." – Alsina, resumiendo ABC (08:25)
• "Carlos Alcaraz acalambrado más de uno. Onda Cero." – Alsina (11:18)

Useful Timestamps

• 00:41 – Start of press review, headlines of the day
• 02:05 – Quoting Liliana Sáenz at the funeral
• 03:00 – Óscar Puente’s Senate quote
• 04:10 – Criticism of President Sánchez’s absence
• 05:25 – Voter intention estimates post-tragedy
• 06:55 – Editorial critique of pension reform process
• 08:25 – Aldama’s envelope and potential evidence
• 09:10 – Vaccine registry issue in San Sebastián
• 10:22 – Efforts to mobilize Madrid’s electorate
• 11:18 – Alcaraz’s situation at the Australian Open

Tone and Style

Alsina oscillates between incisive, sometimes sardonic commentary and respectful gravitas when addressing the major tragedies and controversies of the day. His reviews are layered with editorial reflection, rapid press scanning, and the injection of humor to navigate heavy and controversial themes.

Conclusion

This episode delivers a panoramic view of Spain’s current sociopolitical climate, expertly blending breaking news, critical discourse, and cultural notes. For listeners seeking a thorough yet witty daily briefing, Alsina’s take remains indispensable.