BBC Radio Podcasts from Walescast
Making Histories
New FM Vaughan Gething gets down to business plus a history of the Conservatives in Wales
"The doctor will see you now..."
Why hospital doctors are pausing strikes. And a looming election. (No, not that one)
First Readings
Fliss and James' guests recommend good reads in a book club special
New First Minister, new direction?
Fliss and James look at Vaughan Gething's road to becoming FM and ask what happens next
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry in Wales
Fliss and guests look back at the Welsh module of the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
"I commend this statement to the House..."
Fliss, James and guests dig through the details to unpack what the Budget means for Wales
Food for Thought
Fliss and James dig into the issues that led Welsh farmers to protest outside the Senedd
The Candidates
Fliss, James and guests review the BBC Wales Live Welsh Labour leadership debate
The Art of the Political Interview
TV journalist Rob Burley on the challenges of getting straight answers from politicians
Ruffled Feathers
The latest on the contest to become the next First Minister and leader of Welsh Labour
State of the Union
Retiring PCS general secretary Mark Serwotka on his 40-year career in the union movement
Tata Steel special
Fliss and James on the impacts of Tata's decision to close its Port Talbot blast furnaces
"Talkin' 'bout the Constitution..."
Fliss and James discuss the latest report into options for Wales' constitutional future
The Year Ahead
Fliss, James and guests on what's in store in 2024 in politics, education and the economy
That was the year that was - and to come
Fliss and James talk to BBC Wales long-serving Welsh Affairs editor Vaughan Roderick
Budget Lines
Fliss, James and leading politicians crunch the numbers in the Welsh Government budget
Drakeford Stands Down, Who Will Stand Up?
What's next for Wales after Mark Drakeford stands down as FM and Welsh Labour Leader
Another chance to hear "In the Park with Mark Drakeford"
From the Walescast archive: a wide-ranging chat with the First Minister from 2021
Walescast Extra: "Drakeford to Stand Down!"
Reaction to the news that Mark Drakeford is to stand down as FM and Welsh Labour leader
Leaning into Pisa
Fliss, James and guests mark Wales' results in the latest international education tests
Airing Differences
Dan and Teleri discuss the Air Quality Bill with Joseph Carter of Healthy Air Cymru
An Ode to the Autumn Statement
Fliss, James and guests unpack the Autumn Statement - and what it means for Wales
Getting Down to Brass Tax
Fliss, James and guests talk council tax reform. Who will win and who will lose?
War in the Middle East and the King's Speech
Fliss and guests on the Senedd debate on Israel and Gaza and the King's Speech
Tata Steel and Drug Consumption Rooms
Felicity and James on the growing uncertainty surrounding Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant
Winter is Coming
Fliss, James and guests on the challenges facing the ambulance service as winter looms
It's (Number) Crunch Time
Fliss, James and guests crunch the numbers following Welsh government budget cuts
Conference Pairs
Fliss, James and guests look back at the Labour and Plaid party conferences
A Platform for Change?
Fliss reviews the Tory party conference and that HS2 announcement with Fay Jones MP
Signing Up, Up, Up
James, Fliss and guests discuss Senedd petitions and look back at the Lib Dems conference
Reforming the Senedd and reframing Net Zero
James and guests discuss Senedd reform, the road to Net Zero and the latest opinion polls
Is 20 Plenty?
James is joined by Lee Waters to discuss the new 20mph default speed limit.
"There may be trouble ahead..."
Fliss, James and a trio of MSs discuss the issues set to dominate the new political term
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
The Long Road to a General Election
Fliss, David + guests discuss party politics as we edge towards a General Election
By-election Blues, Reds and Oranges
How the parties stand after by-election tests plus a round up of the year in education
End-of-term Senedd reports - and reporters
End-of-term reports for the parties and their leaders as the Senedd heads into recess
The NHS at 75
James, Jenny and guests take the pulse of the National Health Service as it turns 75
Bills, Bills, Bills
Fliss, James and guests study the Welsh Government's list of new laws for the year ahead
Under New Management
Fliss, James + guests discuss how Rhun ap Iorwerth may tackle being leader of Plaid Cymru
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry and the road to Net Zero
Bereaved Welsh families react to the opening statements to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry
An Admiral Job
Fliss sits down with Henry Engelhardt, the co-founder and former CEO of Admiral Insurance
A Duty of Care?
Fliss and Cemlyn on the asylum and care systems plus the future of Welsh farming
Ely: the aftermath
Fliss and James on the political fallout from the Ely riot and what needs to happen next
Lights. Camera. Inaction!
Fliss and James focus on the causes and effects of high economic inactivity in Wales
Priced Out
Felicity and James react to Adam Price's resignation as the leader of Plaid Cymru
Conservatively Speaking
Fliss and Dan look back at the Welsh Conservative Spring conference with Darren Millar MS
Corrections and Clarifications
Fliss and James seek clarity in a Senedd row. Plus the end of opencast mining in Wales
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.