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Plaid Cymru
Wales
Welsh Government
NHS
Labour Party
Welsh Labour
Welsh Politics
Senedd
Reform UK
Conservative Party
Welsh Conservatives
Brexit
UK Government
Keir Starmer
Poverty
NHS Wales
Welsh NHS
Green Party
Childcare
Labour

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.

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Latest Episodes

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.

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 identity and political journey. She also reveals the band she was in g... more

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 gone well and the issues that have arisen for the new Government. We l... more

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 Government, she also serves as the party's Trefnydd and Chief Whip. In this... more

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Recent Guests

Anna Bruchgen
Education Minister
Welsh Government
Episode: 'Must try harder' - Wales' poor PISA results
Finola Wilson
Director
Impact Wales
Episode: 'Must try harder' - Wales' poor PISA results
Helen Jenner
Deputy leader of the Reform Group in the Senedd
Reform UK in Wales
Episode: When we met Helen Jenner at the Pritchard Jones Institute
David Tristan Davies
Welsh Government Minister for Government Effectiveness
Welsh Government
Episode: Has Plaid Cymru's 100 Day Plan Paid Off?
Heledd Fychan
Plaid Cymru minister, Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Cabinet Minister for Culture and Sport
Plaid Cymru/Welsh Government
Episode: When we met Heledd Fychan at the National Lido of Wales
Ken Skates
Leader of Welsh Labour, former Economy Minister
Welsh Labour
Episode: When we met Ken Skates at Shotton Steelworks
Anna McMorrin
Junior minister in the Wales Office
UK Government/Wales Office
Episode: Royal Welsh, Rural Affairs and a New Prime Minister
Abbie Reader
President of NFU Cymru
NFU Cymru
Episode: Royal Welsh, Rural Affairs and a New Prime Minister
Dan Thomas
Leader of Reform UK in Cardiff Bay
Reform UK
Episode: Royal Welsh, Rural Affairs and a New Prime Minister

Hosts

Felicity Evans
Host of Walescast
James Williams
Host of Walescast
Gareth Lewis
BBC Wales political editor

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    2
    HilsMoginie
    United Kingdoma year 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 Podcasts
    5
    Mihangel21
    United 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 Podcasts
    5
    Delwina
    United States4 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 Podcasts
    5
    Ceiriosen
    United Kingdom5 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 Podcasts
    4
    Nathan.N.G
    United Kingdom5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Critiques note occasional balance issues when guests lean heavily to one side.
Guests and topics often feel timely and policy-forward.
Shows strong grounding in Welsh politics with accessible explanations.
Consistently useful for sponsors seeking a politically engaged Welsh audience.
Listeners appreciate on-the-ground reporting and expert interviews.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

When we met Helen Jenner at the Pritchard Jones Institute
Q: What brought you to this institute and to this conversation?
The building holds personal significance, and I've spent much of my life engaged with the local community; the interview explores how place shapes identity and political views.
Budget Vote Loss: The Interviews
Q: Is it realistic to expect to govern through four years of budget-by-budget negotiations?
He argues that cooperation has happened over 27 years of devolution and that a multi-form approach to cooperation is necessary, stressing the need for realism in negotiations and the willingness to work with other parties to craft a sustainable agenda.
Budget Vote Loss: The Interviews
Q: Why did you choose to push ahead with a budget that ultimately failed to pass?
The First Minister explains it was about pressing forward with the budget while continuing negotiation, highlighting that they have a basis from previous budgets and aiming to secure support through discussion and committees, not by steamrolling the process.
Budget Vote Loss: The Analysis
Q: What was on the table here?
Ed Poole explains that around 411 million was available for current-year spending, with key items including NHS funding, childcare, and ALN not being part of the initial ALN package, creating a tension between one-off and recurring funding needs.
New Labour Leaders
Q: Will Andy Burnham's rise to UK Prime Minister help or hinder devolution in Wales, and what strategic moves could Wales pursue?
The panel anticipates a honeymoon period for Burnham but notes constraints around budget and taxation; Wales could pursue targeted wins in transport, housing, and devolved powers, potentially through closer collaboration with Labour MPs and leveraging UK–Wales intergovernmental relations to secure more funding and powers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walescast

What is Walescast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A politically detailed program focused on Welsh governance, policy, and current affairs, blending live interviews with ministers and analysts with rigorous policy analysis. Episodes consistently dissect budget decisions, health waiting lists, education reform, childcare policy, and constitutional questions, often anchored by on-the-ground reporting and expert commentary. Noteworthy strengths include a strong emphasis on policy practicality, cross-party critique, and transparent scrutiny of government promises, making it valuable for listeners who want clear explanations of how Welsh government actions translate into real-world outcomes.

A distinctive trait is their willingness to mix insider commentary with accessible explanations, helping... more

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Recent guests on Walescast include:

1. Anna Bruchgen
2. Finola Wilson
3. Helen Jenner
4. David Tristan Davies
5. Heledd Fychan
6. Ken Skates
7. Anna McMorrin
8. Abbie Reader

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