Walescast Podcast
Felicity Evans and James Williams present a one-stop shop of what's happening in the world of Welsh politics.
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Deletions and Donations
Thu 9 May 2024
James and Dan digest another week of difficult headlines for the new First Minister
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Running into Opposition
Thu 2 May 2024
The Senedd debates controversial donations to Vaughan Gething's leadership campaign
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Tata Steel, 20mph and campaign donation controversy
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Felicity Evans and David Deans discuss the big political stories of the week in Wales
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Making Histories
Thu 18 Apr 2024
New FM Vaughan Gething gets down to business plus a history of the Conservatives in Wales
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"The doctor will see you now..."
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Why hospital doctors are pausing strikes. And a looming election. (No, not that one)
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New First Minister, new direction?
Thu 21 Mar 2024
Fliss and James look at Vaughan Gething's road to becoming FM and ask what happens next
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The UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Wales
Thu 14 Mar 2024
Fliss and guests look back at the Welsh module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
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"I commend this statement to the House..."
Thu 7 Mar 2024
Fliss, James and guests dig through the details to unpack what the Budget means for Wales
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Food for Thought
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Fliss and James dig into the issues that led Welsh farmers to protest outside the Senedd
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The Candidates
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Fliss, James and guests review the 成人快手 Wales Live Welsh Labour leadership debate
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The Art of the Political Interview
Thu 15 Feb 2024
TV journalist Rob Burley on the challenges of getting straight answers from politicians
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Ruffled Feathers
Thu 1 Feb 2024
The latest on the contest to become the next First Minister and leader of Welsh Labour
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State of the Union
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Retiring PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka on his 40-year career in the union movement
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Tata Steel special
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Fliss and James on the impacts of Tata's decision to close its Port Talbot blast furnaces
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"Talkin' 'bout the Constitution..."
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Fliss and James discuss the latest report into options for Wales' constitutional future
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The Year Ahead
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Fliss, James and guests on what's in store in 2024 in politics, education and the economy
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That was the year that was - and to come
Thu 28 Dec 2023
Fliss and James talk to 成人快手 Wales long-serving Welsh Affairs editor Vaughan Roderick
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Budget Lines
Thu 21 Dec 2023
Fliss, James and leading politicians crunch the numbers in the Welsh Government budget
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Drakeford Stands Down, Who Will Stand Up?
Thu 14 Dec 2023
What's next for Wales after Mark Drakeford stands down as FM and Welsh Labour Leader
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Another chance to hear "In the Park with Mark Drakeford"
Wed 13 Dec 2023
From the Walescast archive: a wide-ranging chat with the First Minister from 2021
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Walescast Extra: "Drakeford to Stand Down!"
Wed 13 Dec 2023
Reaction to the news that Mark Drakeford is to stand down as FM and Welsh Labour leader
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Leaning into Pisa
Thu 7 Dec 2023
Fliss, James and guests mark Wales' results in the latest international education tests
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Airing Differences
Thu 30 Nov 2023
Dan and Teleri discuss the Air Quality Bill with Joseph Carter of Healthy Air Cymru
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When we met Rhun ap Iorwerth at the National Eisteddfod
Tue 15 Aug 2023
The Plaid Cymru leader and Ynys Mon MS on politics, journalism - and songwriting
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When we met Jeremy Miles at the Gnoll Estate Country Park
Wed 9 Aug 2023
The Welsh education minister and Neath MS on the experiences that shaped his politics
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When we met Fay Jones at the Royal Welsh Show
Wed 2 Aug 2023
The MP for Brecon and Radnorshire reflects on her journey into politics and Parliament
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When we met Vaughan Gething at Lisvane Cricket Club鈥�
Tue 23 Aug 2022
The Welsh Government economy minister on cricket, Covid and karaoke
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When we met Virginia Crosbie at the Anglesey Show...
Tue 16 Aug 2022
Ynys Mon MP Virginia Crosbie reflects on her journey into politics and Parliament
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When we met Dafydd Wigley in Llanberis鈥�
Tue 9 Aug 2022
The former Plaid Cymru leader reflects on half a century in frontline politics
