Walescast
BBC Radio WalesYour 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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 70 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||
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Following the first in a series of BBC Wales election debates James is joined by Welsh political commentators Will Hayward and Betsan Powys to digest the details. They also speak to the Presenter Nick Servini and Political Editor Gareth Lewis live fr... more
Walescast heads to St John's Church in Canton for the Wales Green's Action Day. James talks to their Welsh leader Anthony Slaughter and the party leader for England and Wales Zack Polanski. He also catches up with other members as they knock doors ar... more
Fliss is joined by Nick Servini as campaigns heat up on the road to the 2026 Senedd election. They catch up with Joanna Stallard from Welsh Labour, Jason O'Connell from Reform UK and Rodney Berman from the Welsh Liberal Democrats.
Walescast was joi... more
Walescast heads to the Leonardo Hotel in Cardiff for the Welsh Liberal Democrats conference. Fliss talks to their leader Jane Dodds, their MP David Chadwick and other candidates and members. We also catch up with our Political Correspondent Rhodri Le... more
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- What’s the deal
Dreadful interview where all parties including the hosts over talking and shouting down the other party making it impossible to follow the discussion.
Apple Podcasts2HilsMoginie
United Kingdom10 months ago - The podcast I’ve been looking for
Only just discovered this podcast and I’m really enjoying it. I’m interested in all things politics, economics, and of course, Cymru so this podcast is perfect. Diolch for a top pod.
Apple Podcasts5Mihangel21United Kingdom3 years ago - Riveting listening
I was listening to the latest podcast
“A Difference of Opinion” while chopping carrots. I only meant to chop a few, but was got so involved, that I absentmindedly chopped the whole two pound bag! You don’ t get much higher praise than that!!! Diolch am eich gwaith caled.
Apple Podcasts5Delwina
United States3 years ago - Top of the Political Pops!
Love this weekly podcast as it informs us about in ins and outs of politics and does so in layman’s terms! ❤️
Apple Podcasts5CeiriosenUnited Kingdom4 years ago - Listening to Drakeford A-Team good but no criticism or in-depth questioning
Was listening and it was a good podcast but your guest was too Labour centric and there is at times I feel a lack of balance and a lack of what feels like willingness to really question things. So no one raises the lack of polling by companies like survation in Wales or the issues around delivery for certain ministers who got reappointed.
The podcast would be improved if there was some forensic analysis of things a bit more, is X really suited on delivering on Y major project etc. In what ways... more
Apple Podcasts4Nathan.N.GUnited Kingdom5 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United Kingdom/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #72 |  Canada/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #96 |  France/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #127 |  Germany/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #146 |  Australia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #15 |  Spain/Government |
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What is Walescast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The content focuses on the dynamic landscape of Welsh politics, examining current issues and their implications for governance in Wales. It features discussions on pressing topics such as healthcare, political elections, budget negotiations, and the electoral impact of recent political developments. Exclusive interviews with political analysts, journalists, and various party representatives provide listeners with detailed insights into the changing political sentiments, particularly regarding parties like Labour, Plaid Cymru, and the emerging Reform UK.
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Which podcasts are similar to Walescast?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Walescast:
1. For Wales, See Wales
2. The Welsh Politics Pod
3. Senedd Sources
4. Sunday Supplement
5. Newscast
How many episodes of Walescast are there?
Walescast launched 5 years ago and published 70 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Walescast include:
1. Betsan Powys
2. Will Hayward
3. Cemlyn Davies
4. Zack Polanski
5. Joanna Stallard
6. Rodney Berman
7. Jane Dodds
8. Tim Sly
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