Walescast Podcast
A look at what’s going on in Welsh politics and current affairs from our podcast studio. Felicity Evans and James Williams talk about the big issues with exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis.
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Inside the Welsh Conservatives: The Conference
Today
Walescast is at Llandudno's Venue Cymru for the Welsh Conservative's 2026 conference
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Mandelson Scandal: First Minister Stands by Starmer
Tuesday
Wales' First Minister has full confidence in Prime Minister following Mandelson scandal
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''Next Welsh Government Must do More to Drive Down Poverty''
Tuesday
A new report from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation highlights Wales' need to tackle poverty
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Inside Reform: The Rally
Last Thursday
Reform’s 2026 rally reveals a new leader in Wales - and another defection.
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Wales Fire Services: One Year On from Damning Culture Reports
Wed 4 Feb 2026
One year after workplace culture reports, we catch up with two fire service leaders
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Policing Reforms and Party Splits
Thu 29 Jan 2026
Fliss and James talk Labour’s policing reform plans and disagreements on devolved powers
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MS thrown out of party for 'talking to Reform' and WRU before MPs
Thu 22 Jan 2026
James and Fliss on the sacking of MS James Evans and the WRU before MPs at Westminster.
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Winter Pressures and What's in the Latest Polling
Thu 15 Jan 2026
James and Fliss on NHS winter pressures, Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board and a new poll
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2026 Senedd Election: The Road Ahead
Thu 8 Jan 2026
It's 2026 and it's election year. Fliss and guests look at what's to come.
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Deck the Polls
Wed 17 Dec 2025
A new poll lands just in time for Walescast’s Christmas special at the Four Elms
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Welsh Budget: Labour and Plaid Cymru Strike a Deal
Tue 9 Dec 2025
The Welsh Government's budget get a helping hand. Fliss, James and guests discuss.
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The Budget has Landed
Thu 27 Nov 2025
Breaking down the UK Budget: Fliss and James discuss what's in it for Wales
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Waiting Lists and Flood Risks
Wed 19 Nov 2025
NHS waiting lists and a covid inquiry report landing -- plus, what to do about flooding?
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Nuclear Reactions
Wed 12 Nov 2025
A busy week in politics: Nuclear, UK Labour woes and a Senedd member facing suspension.
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Budget Talks
Wed 5 Nov 2025
Fliss and James talk about budgets on both ends of the M4 and what it means for Wales
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The by-election takeaways
Thu 30 Oct 2025
Fliss and James talk next steps with three politicians after the Caerphilly by-election
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The Morning After the Night Before
Fri 24 Oct 2025
After a long night James and Fliss digest the results of the Caerphilly by-election...
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In the Spin Room
Wed 15 Oct 2025
Fliss and James are backstage after BBC Wales' Caerphilly by-election TV debate
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It's Party (Conference) Time...
Thu 9 Oct 2025
Fliss, James and guests reflect as the party conference season comes to a close
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Welcome to Caerphilly
Thu 2 Oct 2025
Fliss and James visit Caerphilly ahead of the Senedd by-election
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''Being a socialist doesn't mean you need to dress badly''
Thu 25 Sep 2025
The colourful life of Dafydd Elis-Thomas and Jeremy Miles standing down
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A New Political Term
Thu 18 Sep 2025
Fliss and guests discuss what's in store as the Senedd returns from its Summer recess
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When we met Darren Millar in Cardiff
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Fliss and James sit down with Welsh Conservative Leader Darren Millar
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When we met Liz Saville-Roberts in Wrexham
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Fliss and James are joined by Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville-Roberts at Saith Seren in Wrexham
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When we met the First Minister at the National Eisteddfod
Tue 5 Aug 2025
Fliss and James catch up with Eluned Morgan a year after she became First Minister
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What about the opposition?
Thu 31 Jul 2025
The opposition a year on from the general election and a year to go until the Senedd vote
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The Royal Welsh: Farming Gets Political
Wed 23 Jul 2025
A political defection and the future of farming is on the agenda at the Royal Welsh Show
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End of Term: Devolution of Justice and Farming
Thu 17 Jul 2025
Fliss and Dan Davies discuss devolution of justice and funding for farmers
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Tourism Tax: ''Less than the price of a sausage roll''
Wed 9 Jul 2025
James talks tourism tax, balancing budgets and polls with the Welsh Gov Finance Secretary
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One year on from the General Election
Thu 3 Jul 2025
Fliss and James look back on one year since the 2024 UK General Election
