BBC Radio Podcasts from Walescast
In the Spin Room
Fliss and James are backstage after BBC Wales' Caerphilly by-election TV debate
It's Party (Conference) Time...
Fliss, James and guests reflect as the party conference season comes to a close
Welcome to Caerphilly
Fliss and James visit Caerphilly ahead of the Senedd by-election
''Being a socialist doesn't mean you need to dress badly''
The colourful life of Dafydd Elis-Thomas and Jeremy Miles standing down
A New Political Term
Fliss and guests discuss what's in store as the Senedd returns from its Summer recess
When we met Darren Millar in Cardiff
Fliss and James sit down with Welsh Conservative Leader Darren Millar
When we met Liz Saville-Roberts in Wrexham
Fliss and James are joined by Plaid Cymru's Liz Saville-Roberts at Saith Seren in Wrexham
When we met the First Minister at the National Eisteddfod
Fliss and James catch up with Eluned Morgan a year after she became First Minister
What about the opposition?
The opposition a year on from the general election and a year to go until the Senedd vote
The Royal Welsh: Farming Gets Political
A political defection and the future of farming is on the agenda at the Royal Welsh Show
End of Term: Devolution of Justice and Farming
Fliss and Dan Davies discuss devolution of justice and funding for farmers
Tourism Tax: ''Less than the price of a sausage roll''
James talks tourism tax, balancing budgets and polls with the Welsh Gov Finance Secretary
One year on from the General Election
Fliss and James look back on one year since the 2024 UK General Election
Welfare Cuts Rebellion and Assisted Dying
Fliss and guests talk UK Labour welfare cuts and the assisted dying bill
In Conversation with Julia Gillard
Fliss talks to the first and only woman to have served as Prime Minister of Australia
Spending Review: Walescast Live From Westminster
James and Fliss discuss the UK Government's spending plans and what's in it for Wales
Money, Money, Money
Three Senedd politicians and two Political Editors on the UK Government's Spending Review
Where could benefits cuts hit hardest?
James and Fliss talk benefits cuts, public sector pay rises and Welsh language targets
What's the Deal with Brexit?
James and Fliss talk Brexit, homelessness, bad behaviour in schools and NHS waiting lists
Immigration, Climate and Culture
James and Fliss discuss Labour's immigration plans, climate targets and the arts sector.
One Year to Go
Fliss, James and guests discuss one year to go until the 2026 Senedd elections
What the doctor ordered
A report on NHS Wales urges turnaround and what's up with Labour's partnership in power?
Getting Wales Working
James and Fliss discuss economic inactivity in Wales and how to tackle it
ONS: What's gone wrong with the data?
Fliss and James discuss the problems facing the UK's official statistics agency
How to Tackle Wales' NHS Waiting Lists?
Fliss and James talk waiting lists and the teacher who helped Richard Burton find fame.
All Aboard: Welsh Government's Bus Plans
James and Fliss discuss plans for a London style bus network in Wales
A Tale of Two Labour Parties
Things are heating up for Welsh Labour following policies from their UK counterpart.
Covid Five Years On
Felicity Evans, Owain Clarke and guests discuss Covid's impact five years on
What does the Spring Statement mean for Wales?
Fliss and guests crunch the numbers and discuss the Spring Statement's impact on Wales
Jeremy Bowen: War reporting ''Leaves a massive mark''
Jeremy Bowen reflects on his career covering conflicts around the world
What's Behind Welfare Cuts?
Felicity Evans and Nick Servini discuss the details of UK Government's welfare reform.
Yes First Minister
Former principle secretary to the First Minister discusses his decades behind the scenes
Setting Targets but Missing the Point?
James and Fliss discuss overhaul of Welsh ambulance targets and how and if targets work.
Book Club with Simon Hart
James talks to former MP, chief whip and secretary of state for Wales about his new book.
''Chopsy Women Change the World''
James Williams and Gemma Dunstan discuss International Women's Day with three guests.
A Path to Net Zero and Brain Gain
Net Zero 2050 targets need big changes and can Wales' 'Brain Drain' be turned on its head?
The Politics of Lying
James and Bethan discuss how politicians in Wales caught lying could lose their seats
Welsh Labour's Budget Gets a Helping Hand
James digs into the details of the Welsh Government's budget deal
Is there a place for faith in Politics?
Fliss and Elliw are joined by guests to talk about the part religion plays in Politics.
Tackling Knives in Schools
Following the Ammanford school stabbing - How do we deal with knives in schools?
Universities Challenged
James and guests discuss the wider implications of job losses at Cardiff University
Total Recall
How might a recall system to evict politicians who have misbehaved from the Senedd work?
Migration, Migration, Migration...
Fliss and James on immigration and what it all means for Wales.
Under Pressure
Fliss and James on NHS winter pressures and the difficulties of delivering in government
That was the year that was... 2024
Fliss, James and guests don Christmas jumpers to look back at the political year
Crunching the Numbers
Fliss, James and guests crunch the numbers on the Welsh Government's draft budget
Resigned to his Fate
Fliss, James and guests digest the resignation of the Tory Senedd leader Andrew RT Davies
The Co-operation Game
James and guests look back at the Labour/Plaid Cymru Co-operation Agreement
Taxing Talk and DJ sets
Fliss, Elliw and guests dig deep into the row over changes to inheritance tax for farmers
Getting Down to Business
Fliss and James conduct an exit interview with the recently retired director of CBI Wales
Inside Number 10
Former special adviser Jack Sellers looks back at his time working for Rishi Sunak
Trump That!
James and guests discuss Trumponomics and the Single Transferable Vote
Crunching the Numbers
Fliss, James and guests discuss the implications for Wales of Rachel Reeves' first Budget
Debating assisted dying, devolution doubts and how a Budget is put together
Fliss, James and guests debate the big political stories of the week in Wales
When we met Rhun ap Iorwerth at the National Eisteddfod
The Plaid Cymru leader and Ynys Mon MS on politics, journalism - and songwriting
When we met Jeremy Miles at the Gnoll Estate Country Park
The Welsh education minister and Neath MS on the experiences that shaped his politics
When we met Fay Jones at the Royal Welsh Show
The MP for Brecon and Radnorshire reflects on her journey into politics and Parliament
When we met Vaughan Gething at Lisvane Cricket Club…
The Welsh Government economy minister on cricket, Covid and karaoke
When we met Virginia Crosbie at the Anglesey Show...
Ynys Mon MP Virginia Crosbie reflects on her journey into politics and Parliament
When we met Dafydd Wigley in Llanberis…
The former Plaid Cymru leader reflects on half a century in frontline politics
When we met Simon Hart in Pendine Sands...
Boris, beaches, brexit and birds.... we speak to the Welsh Secretary.
When we met Leanne Wood in the Rhondda...
The former Plaid Cymru leader chats about her time with the party, and how it all began.
When we met Kirsty Williams on the farm...
The former education minister chats about her time in office and what's next
When we met Julie James in the park...
Climate Change minister Julie James speaks to Walescast about her life in politics.