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 | 75 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | NewsGovernment | |||
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Fliss and James catch up with our Health, Education and Environment Correspondent to unpack the policies and issues that have made it big in the Senedd election campaign so far — and those that haven’t.
Guto Ifan of the Wales Governance Centre joins Fliss and James to unpack the key themes emerging from the six main parties’ manifestos and to take a close look at whether the numbers behind their promises add up.
The journalist behind the Undercover Voters project, Ben Summer, is back with a new story from his research. This time, he’s been examining how much political parties have been spending on social media over the Senedd election campaign. To find out m... more
Walescast has been hitting the road to speak to voters across the country. This week, on his final stop, James is in Newport, which is part of the new Casnewydd Islwyn constituency. He talks to local people about the issues that matter most ahead of ... 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 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 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 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 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 | #5 | United Kingdom/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #9 |  Brazil/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #61 |  Norway/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  Japan/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #86 |  Spain/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #91 |  Poland/Government |
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What is Walescast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A politics and current affairs show focused on Welsh issues, policy, and governance. Episodes center on manifesto analyses, focus-group style voter insights, field reports from towns, and deep dives with economic and policy experts. Regular discussions cover cost of living, NHS pressures, education funding, and the mechanics of devolution, often contrasting party proposals and examining funding feasibility with independent economists. Notable strengths include in-depth policy scrutiny, practical on-the-ground reporting, and a blend of academic and media perspectives that help translate complex Welsh politics for a broad audience.
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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. Politics from the New Statesman
How many episodes of Walescast are there?
Walescast launched 5 years ago and published 75 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. Ben Summer
2. Professor Martin Innes
3. Dr Emma Connolly
4. Jac Larner
5. Dan Davies
6. Luke Tryl
7. David Philips
8. Stefan Messinger
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