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Walescast

by BBC Radio Wales · 110 episodes

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Your one-stop shop for everything Welsh politics and current affairs. Felicity Evans and James Williams discuss the big issues with exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis.

Latest episodes

  1. What's Going on With Council Tax?

    Wales' Finance Minister has announced that the Welsh Government wants to delay a revaluation of homes for council tax purposes until 2032. Fliss and James are joined by David Phill…

    33 min ↗
  2. Plaid and Labour Strike a Deal

    Fliss and James are joined by guests to unpack the Welsh Government's agreement with Labour on its mini-budget. Politicians from the Welsh Conservatives, Welsh Labour and Reform UK…

    33 min ↗
  3. Can Wales Finally Fix the M4 and Menai Bottlenecks?

    Plaid Cymru has unveiled plans to address two of Wales' most notorious transport bottlenecks - the M4 in the South and the Menai Strait crossing in the North.Nick Servini is joined…

    35 min ↗
  4. What Did We Learn from Plaid Cymru's Conference?

    The First Minister took to the stage in Llandudno to deliver his first conference speech since winning the Senedd election. Before an expectant audience, he celebrated Plaid Cymru'…

    30 min ↗
  5. Andy Burnham's Big Pitch: What's in it for Wales?

    Andy Burnham has set out his vision for transforming Britain, including a pledge to end the state pension triple lock from 2030 to help fund a new National Care Service in England.…

    36 min ↗
  6. An Interview with the Prime Minister

    Ahead of the annual Labour Party conference, the Prime Minister is in Manchester and talks to our Political Editor Gareth Lewis about independence, the future of devolution, and sp…

    7 min ↗
  7. Reform Reshuffles and NHS Targets

    Following Reform UK Wales' first week under new leader Helen Jenner, our Political Correspondent Dan Davies walks us through the party reshuffle and what her leadership might mean…

    35 min ↗
  8. Who's the New Leader of Reform in Wales?

    Following a difficult week for Reform in Wales, Nigel Farage arrived on the steps of the Senedd to unveil Helen Jenner MS as the party's new Welsh leader. She takes over from Dan T…

    28 min ↗
  9. What's childcare got to do with the Welsh Government's budget talks?

    Plaid Cymru’s biggest challenge in government so far may be securing enough support in Cardiff Bay to get its Budget over the line. With negotiations continuing between Plaid minis…

    23 min ↗
  10. Reform Under Pressure as Senedd Returns

    It's been a difficult week for Reform UK Wales. Dan Thomas, who led the party during their successful Senedd election campaign, has stepped down as Welsh leader after being arreste…

    33 min ↗
  11. Is Westminster's Time Coming to an End?

    For the first time since devolution began, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all led by first ministers who support leaving the United Kingdom. Following a press conference…

    35 min ↗
  12. 'Must try harder' - Wales' poor PISA results

    Fliss studies the latest PISA results that show Wales has fallen further behind other UK nations, as well as taking a look back at the Reform party conference.

    34 min ↗
  13. When we met Helen Jenner at the Pritchard Jones Institute

    Fliss and James are in Newborough, on Anglesey, to meet Reform UK's Welsh Deputy Leader. Joining her at the Pritchard Jones Institute they chat about her upbringing, career, Welsh…

    37 min ↗
  14. Has Plaid Cymru's 100 Day Plan Paid Off?

    We have come to the end of Plaid Cymru's 100 Day Plan. But, what have they achieved in that time? Fliss catches up with BBC Wales' Political Editor Gareth Lewis to find out what's…

    36 min ↗
  15. When we met Heledd Fychan at the National Lido of Wales

    James is in Ynysangharad Park, overlooking the National Lido of Wales, to chat with Heledd Fychan MS. Recently appointed Minister for Culture and Sport in the new Plaid Cymru Gover…

    39 min ↗
  16. When we met Ken Skates at Shotton Steelworks

    Fliss and James meet the new Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates MS at the John Summers Clock Tower on the former Shotton Steelworks site. In a wide-ranging conversation, they discuss h…

    45 min ↗
  17. What has Burnham's First Week Meant for Wales?

    Fliss and James are joined by three BBC political correspondents from Wales and Westminster. They discuss Burnham's first week as PM, what's been said about Wales and some familiar…

    37 min ↗
  18. Royal Welsh, Rural Affairs and a New Prime Minister

    The Royal Welsh is back, and James is joined by a variety of guests at the showground to discuss what a Plaid Cymru government means for rural affairs and Welsh farming. The conver…

    41 min ↗
  19. New Labour Leaders

    Ken Skates has been confirmed as the new permanent leader of Welsh Labour, inheriting a party facing significant challenges after its disappointing Senedd election performance. As…

    30 min ↗
  20. Budget Vote Loss: The Analysis

    Plaid Cymru's plans for additional spending have been voted down in the Senedd after Labour refused to back proposed budget changes. Fliss and James are joined by Dr Ed Poole of th…

    35 min ↗
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