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Walescast
A look at what’s going on in Welsh politics and current affairs from our podcast studio. Felicity Evans and James Williams talk about the big issues with exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis.
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It's Party (Conference) Time...
With Plaid Cymru bringing the party conference season to a close, Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined by BBC Wales colleagues Cemlyn Davies a...
Welcome to Caerphilly
Felicity Evans and James Williams pay a visit to the Caerphilly constituency ahead of the approaching Senedd by-election, speaking to voters and to Ri...
''Being a socialist doesn't mean you need to dress badly''
James and Fliss are joined by BBC Wales' health correspondent Owain Clarke to talk about Jeremy Miles' decision to stand down at the next Senedd elect...
A New Political Term
It's been a busy Summer of politics and the pace is not letting up as the Senedd returns from recess. So there's plenty for Felicity Evans to pour ov...
When we met Darren Millar in Cardiff
Over the summer, James and Fliss sit down with politicians across Wales. On this episode of Walescast they are joined by Darren Millar, the Welsh Cons...
When we met Liz Saville-Roberts in Wrexham
Over the summer, James and Fliss sit down with politicians across Wales. On this episode of Walescast they are joined by Liz Saville-Roberts, Plaid Cy...
When we met the First Minister at the National Eisteddfod
Eluned Morgan joins Felicity Evans and James Williams at the National Eisteddfod to reflect on a year since becoming the First Minister. They discuss...
What about the opposition?
A few weeks ago Walescast discussed where Labour was a year on from winning the general election. But, where do the opposition parties stand? And what...
The Royal Welsh: Farming Gets Political
Walescast comes from the Royal Welsh Show - the biggest agricultural festival in Europe.
James kicked things off with Nigel Farage MP, Reform U...
End of Term: Devolution of Justice and Farming
It's the last week of the Senedd term and Fliss and Political Correspondent Dan Davies dive into the debate about devolution of justice and whether We...
Tourism Tax: ''Less than the price of a sausage roll''
James is joined by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance Mark Drakeford to discuss taxes on tourism, budgets, taxing the wealthiest and the most recent Se...
One year on from the General Election
It's been a year since the UK General Election and James and Fliss look back at what's been a busy year in politics. They also talk about the challeng...
Welfare Cuts Rebellion and Assisted Dying
Felicity is joined by PA's Political Editor David Hughes and BBC Political Correspondent Teleri Glyn Jones to discuss UK Labour's welfare cuts and whe...
In Conversation with Julia Gillard
Fliss is joined by Australia's former Prime Minister, and the only woman who's held that position, Julia Gillard. Born in Barry, they discuss her sens...
Spending Review: Walescast Live From Westminster
James and Fliss went live from Westminster on Wednesday (11/06/25) to discuss the UK Government's Spending Review, what's in it for Wales and what it...
Money, Money, Money
Money, Money, Money... James and Fliss speak to three Senedd politicians and two political editors about the UK government's upcoming Spending Review....
Where could benefits cuts hit hardest?
Where will benefits cuts hit hardest? What’s the impact of public sector pay rises in Wales? James and Fliss are joined by Policy in Practice’s Sam Fa...
What's the Deal with Brexit?
James and Fliss discuss Britain's Brexit reset following the UK Government's latest deal with the EU. They are joined by Welsh Conservative James Evan...
Immigration, Climate and Culture
James and Fliss are joined by Plaid Cymru's Llyr Gruffydd MS and Reform UK's Llyr Powell to discuss immigration and the plans set out by the UK Govern...
One Year to Go
It's one year to go until the 2026 Senedd elections, and Fliss and James are joined by a panel of politicians to discuss the long road ahead. The Wels...
What the doctor ordered
Fliss and James discuss a report from the Ministerial Advisory Group (MAG) about the issues facing the Welsh NHS and the ''urgent need for a turnaroun...
Getting Wales Working
Getting more people into work is a key target of the Labour Government in Westminster. Wales has the highest rate of economic inactivity in the UK. Th...
ONS: What's gone wrong with the data?
The ONS, whose data is used by the government to help make decisions affecting millions of people in the UK, is under review following criticisms abou...
How to Tackle Wales' NHS Waiting Lists?
Fliss and James discuss the Welsh Government's new plans to cut waiting times. The proposed changes are part of a number of ideas looking to improve t...
All Aboard: Welsh Government's Bus Plans
James and Fliss look at the Welsh Government plans to bring buses under public control. The proposals would see franchises set up and overseen by Tran...
A Tale of Two Labour Parties
Felicity Evans and James Williams are joined guests to discuss the pressure Welsh Labour find themselves under following UK Labour's welfare cuts. Cat...
Covid Five Years On
Fliss and Owain reflect on the week marking the 5th anniversary of the first covid lockdown. They are joined by BBC Wales' education correspondent Bet...
What does the Spring Statement mean for Wales?
Felicity Evans and guest presenter Owain Clarke are joined by the Wales Governance Centre's Guto Ifan to delve into the details of the UK Government's...
Jeremy Bowen: War reporting ''Leaves a massive mark''
Welsh Journalist and the BBC's International Editor Jeremy Bowen has travelled around the world reporting on war and conflicts. His career spans over...
What's Behind Welfare Cuts?
Felicity Evans is joined by guest presenter Nick Servini to discuss the details of the UK Government's welfare reforms and what it means for Wales. Al...
Yes First Minister
James and Fliss speak to Desmond Clifford, the former principle secretary to Mark Drakeford and Carwyn Jones. He also worked as the head of Wales' EU...
Setting Targets but Missing the Point?
James and Fliss talk through the Welsh Government's overhaul of ambulance response time targets with BBC Wales' Health Correspondent Jenny Rees. They...
Book Club with Simon Hart
James talks to former Conservative MP, chief whip and secretary of state for Wales Simon Hart about his new book, Ungovernable. Hart said he wrote the...
''Chopsy Women Change the World''
James and guest presenter Gemma Dunstan discuss International Women's Day. Johanna Robinson, the Welsh Government's National Adviser on Violence again...
A Path to Net Zero and Brain Gain
James and Fliss digest the UK Government's independent climate advisers report on how the 2050 Net Zero target can be met. They are joined by the Chie...
The Politics of Lying
James and guest presenter Bethan Rhys Roberts look into a Senedd report on politicians who deliberately deceive. Members of the Senedd who lie could l...
Welsh Labour's Budget Gets a Helping Hand
A Welsh Labour budget deal has been struck. James sits down with BBC Wales' Political Editor and our Education, Health and Business Correspondents to...
Is there a place for faith in Politics?
Felicity Evans and guest presenter Elliw Gwawr discuss faith and it's role in politics with Canon Aled Edwards, Senedd Member and Patron of Humanists...
Tackling Knives in Schools
Fliss and James are joined by Meleri Williams, BBC's Swansea Reporter to discuss the Ammanford school stabbings. She was one of the first reporters on...
Universities Challenged
James Williams explores the implications of potentially 400 academic job losses at Cardiff University for both the wider Welsh higher education sector...