Walescast Episodes Episode guide
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Boris and the mystery of the Bridgend battery factory
Is there a battery factory coming to Bridgend?
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Book Club with Simon Hart
James talks to former MP, chief whip and secretary of state for Wales about his new book.
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Black and whiteboards and Gray areas
While Covid in schools is receding, the report into lockdown parties in No 10 is imminent
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Bills, Bills, Bills
Fliss, James and guests study the Welsh Government's list of new laws for the year ahead
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Bills, Bills, Bills
With energy prices soaring this winter, what can be done to alleviate high energy bills?
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Big bills and Biggar boots to fill
Dealing with the cost of living crisis while crossed wires see rugby and politics collide
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Betsi Blues
Fliss, James and guests on the north Wales health board going back into special measures
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Basic incomes and advancing devolution
The team discuss a pioneer basic income pilot and a new study of the impact of devolution
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Back to business
Fliss and James reflect on the election, the Queen's Speech and Senedd business resumes
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Are the traffic lights finally turning green?
Relaxation of restrictions, risk assessments and the joys of dancing in nightclubs again
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Are the Grey Suits Out?
James discusses Wales' first female First Minister and the changes she's made already.
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Are our vaccines being held back?
Fliss and James discuss vaccines, student funding and the Welsh Political Barometer Poll.
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Are holiday homes pushing locals out?
Concerns over second homes and a look at the new vaccine strategy for Wales.
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Another chance to hear "In the Park with Mark Drakeford"
From the Walescast archive: a wide-ranging chat with the First Minister from 2021
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And then there were two
Who's favourite to win the race to lead the Tory Party? What's hot at the Royal Welsh?
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Anatomy of a Fall
Fliss, James and guests digest the fallout from Vaughan Gething鈥檚 resignation as FM
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An Ode to the Autumn Statement
Fliss, James and guests unpack the Autumn Statement - and what it means for Wales
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An Autumn Statement of Intent
Fliss and James review the Chancellor's Autumn statement - and what it means for Wales
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An Admiral Job
Fliss sits down with Henry Engelhardt, the co-founder and former CEO of Admiral Insurance
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All Aboard: Welsh Government's Bus Plans
James and Fliss discuss plans for a London style bus network in Wales
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Alert Level Zero Alert
James and Fliss unpick the thinking behind the relaxation of Covid restrictions
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Airing Differences
Dan and Teleri discuss the Air Quality Bill with Joseph Carter of Healthy Air Cymru
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A Women's Health Takeover
Health correspondent Jenny Rees takes over Walescast for a women鈥檚 health special
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A Walescast Smorgasbord
James and Cat discuss tax, social care, the boundary review and a study on Welsh identity
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A View from Committee Room 1
Lessons from the questioning of the WRU by MSs looking into claims of sexism and misogyny
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A Tale of Two Labour Parties
Things are heating up for Welsh Labour following policies from their UK counterpart.
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A Storm in a Tearoom
Felicity and James discuss the details of the Senedd booze saga.
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A Statement of Intent
Fliss, James and guests run the numbers on the Chancellor's Spring Statement
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A Platform for Change?
Fliss reviews the Tory party conference and that HS2 announcement with Fay Jones MP
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A Path to Net Zero and Brain Gain
Net Zero 2050 targets need big changes and can Wales' 'Brain Drain' be turned on its head?