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Sunday Supplement

BBC Radio Wales
Wales
Labour Party
Plaid Cymru
Donald Trump
Israel
Gaza
Ukraine
NHS
Welsh Government
Welsh Labour
Keir Starmer
Reform UK
Caerphilly By-Election
Iran
Syria
Reform Party
UK Government
Hamas
Conservative Party
Senedd

Political news, discussions and analysis from Wales, the UK and the world.

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Latest Episodes

25 years after the deadly terror attacks on the World Trade Centre, is the world a safer place? Lord Peter Ricketts was working at the foreign office at the time. Far right party AfD won Sachsen-Anhalt's state election last weekend, whilst far right ... more

Fresh from Reform's annual conference in Birmingham, their chief whip in the Senedd, Llyr Powell reacts to all the weekend's events. Andy Burnham has done his first Prime Minister's Questions. Newport West and Islwyn MP Ruth Jones tells us how the pa... more

A pre-recorded programme looking back at our best interviews of the year to date. Guests include: Professor Richard Wyn Jones; Lord Simon Hart of Tenby; research associate at the Arctic Institute, Fiona de Cuyper; Baroness Carmen Smith; Dr Juliette W... more

A pre-recorded programme looking back at our best interviews of the year to date. Guests include Reform's Jason O'Connell; commissioner with the health think tank The Bevan Commission, Nygaire Bevan; Columbia Journalism Review's Ivan Nagy; Professor ... more

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Recent Guests

Richard Wyn Jones
Professor of Welsh Politics at Wales Government Centre, guest analyst
Wales Government Centre
Episode: Senedd election, drinking in Westminster, Greenland, House of Lords reform, Unnos, Muslim Wales and a new MS
Hannah Spencer
Green Party MP elected to the House of Commons
Green Party
Episode: Senedd election, drinking in Westminster, Greenland, House of Lords reform, Unnos, Muslim Wales and a new MS
Simon Hart
Lord Hart of Tenby, former Chief Whip
Conservative Party
Episode: Senedd election, drinking in Westminster, Greenland, House of Lords reform, Unnos, Muslim Wales and a new MS
Abdul-Azim Ahmed
Director, Centre of Study of Islam, Cardiff University
Cardiff University
Episode: Senedd election, drinking in Westminster, Greenland, House of Lords reform, Unnos, Muslim Wales and a new MS
Zaynub Akbar
Plaid Cymru MS in Cardiff Bay
Plaid Cymru
Episode: Senedd election, drinking in Westminster, Greenland, House of Lords reform, Unnos, Muslim Wales and a new MS
Jason O'Connell
Reform UK Member of the Senedd for Pontefrith Cynon Merthyr, invited guest
Reform UK
Episode: Reform, Welsh NHS, Hungarian election, Belfast riots, the Size of Wales and a new MS
Barbara Davies-Quy
Deputy Director, The Size of Wales
The Size of Wales
Episode: Reform, Welsh NHS, Hungarian election, Belfast riots, the Size of Wales and a new MS
Sarah Cooper-Lesadd
New member for Penerbont Bromorganwg, Reform? Shadow Minister for Young People and Skills
Plaid Cymru (reform faction context)
Episode: Reform, Welsh NHS, Hungarian election, Belfast riots, the Size of Wales and a new MS
Heledd Fychan
Welsh Government's Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Plaid Cymru
Episode: A look back at the 2026 Senedd election and how it's been going so far in the Senedd

Host

Vaughan Roddrick
Co-host and principal moderator, noted for steady interviewing style and cross-party engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Good balance of local news with a global view. Good penetrating interviews while being polite

    Podcast Addict
    5
    cocobiskits
    6 years ago
  • Consistently required listening

    Sunday Supplement is one of the highlights of my listening week. The range of topics covered in the programme, even during the pandemic, is varied and always of interest. Vaughan is challenging in his interview manner without ever being confrontational. Above all what I think is its best quality is the way in which subjects are allowed to breathe and guests thus able to develop their points. Such a contrast to so many other political programmes. Although Welsh-born I now live in England and neve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wales10!
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • If you want to know what is going on in Wales, this is the podcast to listen to!

    I listen to this podcast every week to catch up on the truly important issues being discussed in Wales. I only wish that I understood enough Welsh to listen to it on Radio Cymru. Mr. Roderick is extremely knowledgeable and seems very fair to both sides of any issue. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone who loves Wales.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delwina
    United States13 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Broad coverage of Welsh and UK politics helps listeners understand complex governance issues.
Guests challenge interviewees without hostility, letting topics breathe.
Quality varies with panel composition, but depth and relevance are consistently high.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#75
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#249
France/Government
Apple Podcasts
#63
Hong Kong/Government
Apple Podcasts
#66
South Africa/Government
Apple Podcasts
#72
Poland/Government
Apple Podcasts
#77
Japan/Government

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Labour turmoil, new Plaid government, Reform, the fall of the Welsh Conservatives, 1926 general strike
Q: What is the central challenge facing Labour in Wales according to the guest analysis?
The central challenge is deeper structural shifts in society and deindustrialisation, not just leadership changes, requiring a reconnection with working-class communities, reform of the party's approach, and a credible economic narrative.
UK-US relations, mental health, tourism, Senedd changes, war and heritage and a leader interview
Q: From your perspective, is the expansion from 60 to 96 Members likely to change the dynamics of Welsh politics?
Yes, it should bring more capacity for scrutiny, reduce over-extension of ministers, and create a more diverse, capable legislature that can scrutinize government more effectively.
Iran, Gorton & Denton, Plaid & Labour Senedd election pledges
Q: Why do you need to establish all these commissions and committees?
There are things we can do in opposition, and we need to take action to put plans into practice.
Iran, Gorton & Denton, Plaid & Labour Senedd election pledges
Q: Is it a problem for you that easy promises are hard to deliver?
Governing is challenging especially when people are struggling; we need to lead them through tough times.
The world this week, deposit return scheme, energy, social media, St Dwynwen
Q: What motivates the push for social media restrictions for minors?
Tonia Antoniazzi expressed concerns about the negative impacts of social media on youth, drawing from her experiences as a teacher and a mother.

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A high-signal political discussion program focusing on Welsh and UK governance, with frequent forays into national politics, devolved powers, and policy implementation. Episodes often center on elections, budget pressures, transport and infrastructure, health policy, and cultural heritage, featuring a rotating cast of Welsh politicians, policy experts, journalists, and academics. Notable strengths include a strong handling of multi-party dynamics, minority-government realities, and timely analysis of devolved and UK-wide issues, making it useful for listeners who want a pragmatic, policy-forward take on current affairs in Wales and beyond.

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1. Walescast
2. Senedd Sources
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4. For Wales, See Wales
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1. Richard Wyn Jones
2. Hannah Spencer
3. Simon Hart
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5. Zaynub Akbar
6. Jason O'Connell
7. Barbara Davies-Quy
8. Sarah Cooper-Lesadd

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