Walescast Podcast
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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An Interview with the Prime Minister
Friday
BBC Wales Political Editor Gareth Lewis sits down with Prime Minister Andy Burnham
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Reform Reshuffles and NHS Targets
Thursday
A Reform reshuffle and confusion over Welsh Government's waiting times targets
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Who's the New Leader of Reform in Wales?
Last Monday
Nigel Farage has unveiled Helen Jenner as the newly elected leader of Reform in Wales
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What's childcare got to do with the Welsh Government's budget talks?
Thu 17 Sep 2026
As budget talks continue, Welsh Labour insists any cuts to Flying Start are a red line
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Reform Under Pressure as Senedd Returns
Wed 16 Sep 2026
A resignation, a defection and a dramatic start to a new term in Welsh politics.
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Is Westminster's Time Coming to an End?
Mon 14 Sep 2026
The leaders of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland say it is...
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'Must try harder' - Wales' poor PISA results
Tue 8 Sep 2026
Fliss studies the latest PISA results and takes a look back at the Reform conference
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When we met Helen Jenner at the Pritchard Jones Institute
Thu 27 Aug 2026
Fliss and James meet Reform's Deputy Welsh leader and chat about her career and politics.
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Has Plaid Cymru's 100 Day Plan Paid Off?
Wed 26 Aug 2026
How successful have Plaid Cymru been in 100 days of governing Wales?
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When we met Heledd Fychan at the National Lido of Wales
Wed 19 Aug 2026
James talks to Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru's new Trefnydd, Chief Whip and Culture Minister
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When we met Ken Skates at Shotton Steelworks
Fri 14 Aug 2026
Walescast talks to the Welsh Labour leader about his life, career and the party's future.
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What has Burnham's First Week Meant for Wales?
Thu 23 Jul 2026
Fliss, James & guests talk about Burnham's first week as PM and what it's meant for Wales
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Royal Welsh, Rural Affairs and a New Prime Minister
Tue 21 Jul 2026
James is at the Royal Welsh to talk farming on the day Andy Burnham becomes PM
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New Labour Leaders
Thu 16 Jul 2026
Fliss and James discuss the new leaders for Labour in Wales and Westminster
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Budget Vote Loss: The Analysis
Wed 15 Jul 2026
James, Fliss and guests discuss the Welsh Government's budget vote defeat.
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Budget Vote Loss: The Interviews
Wed 15 Jul 2026
James' interviews with the First Minister & Welsh Labour Leader on Radio Wales Breakfast
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In Conversation with the Bank of England's Chief Economist
Thu 9 Jul 2026
Fliss and James talk to the Bank of England's Chief Economist who hails from Wales.
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Nigel Farage's Resignation Gambit
Wed 8 Jul 2026
How has Reform UK in Wales responded? Plus, Fliss and James on childcare and growth.
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Can 'Manchesterism' work for Wales?
Thu 2 Jul 2026
Andy Burnham has unveiled his vision for government - but what could it mean for Wales?
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Counting the change: Plaid's mini-budget
Thu 25 Jun 2026
Felicity and Gareth speak to the Finance Minister about the supplementary budget.
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Brexit: 10 Years on in Ebbw Vale
Tue 23 Jun 2026
A decade after Wales voted to leave the EU James is in Ebbw Vale to reflect with locals
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Can Extra Cash Cut NHS Waiting Lists?
Sat 20 Jun 2026
Fliss and James discuss NHS waiting lists and whether new funding can bring them down
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A Senedd Walkout and Education Updates
Thu 18 Jun 2026
A Senedd debate sparks a walkout, alongside a busy week of Welsh education announcements
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Plaid's childcare expansion: What's the plan?
Thu 11 Jun 2026
James and guests unpack the politics around childcare, council tax, poverty and prisons.
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Senedd Election 26: The Post-Polls Analysis
Thu 4 Jun 2026
Dr Jac Larner looks back at the Senedd election polling to look at what happened and why.
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A New Era for First Minister's Questions
Tue 2 Jun 2026
Rhun ap Iorwerth faces Senedd Members in first FMQ's since Plaid's Senedd win
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Rhun ap Iorwerth: The First Minister Interview
Wed 27 May 2026
James sits down with the new First Minister at the Urdd Eisteddfod on Ynys Môn.
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A View from the Opposition
Wed 20 May 2026
With a fresh faced Senedd, how are some of the opposition navigating the new landscape?
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Open for Business
Mon 18 May 2026
Plaid’s first Cabinet meeting plus a look back at what Undercover Voters revealed.
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Inside Plaid Cymru’s New Government
Wed 13 May 2026
Rhun ap Iorwerth reveals his top team in first Cabinet after historic Senedd win
