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Walescast

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.

Radio Wales,63 episodes

Episodes

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2026 Senedd Election: The Road Ahead
It's 2026 and it's election year. Fliss and guests look at what's to come.
08 Jan 2026,35 mins
Deck the Polls
A new poll lands just in time for Walescast’s Christmas special at the Four Elms
17 Dec 2025,48 mins
Welsh Budget: Labour and Plaid Cymru Strike a Deal
The Welsh Government's budget get a helping hand. Fliss, James and guests discuss.
09 Dec 2025,30 mins
Your Voice
Felicity Evans and James Williams host Walescast live from Newport.
03 Dec 2025,60 mins
The Budget has Landed
Breaking down the UK Budget: Fliss and James discuss what's in it for Wales
27 Nov 2025,33 mins
Waiting Lists and Flood Risks
NHS waiting lists and a covid inquiry report landing -- plus, what to do about flooding?
19 Nov 2025,32 mins
Nuclear Reactions
A busy week in politics: Nuclear, UK Labour woes and a Senedd member facing suspension.
12 Nov 2025,38 mins
Budget Talks
Fliss and James talk about budgets on both ends of the M4 and what it means for Wales
05 Nov 2025,39 mins
The by-election takeaways
Fliss and James talk next steps with three politicians after the Caerphilly by-election
30 Oct 2025,37 mins
The Morning After the Night Before
After a long night James and Fliss digest the results of the Caerphilly by-election...
24 Oct 2025,33 mins
In the Spin Room
Fliss and James are backstage after BBC Wales' Caerphilly by-election TV debate
15 Oct 2025,36 mins
It's Party (Conference) Time...
Fliss, James and guests reflect as the party conference season comes to a close
09 Oct 2025,40 mins
Welcome to Caerphilly
Fliss and James visit Caerphilly ahead of the Senedd by-election
02 Oct 2025,29 mins
''Being a socialist doesn't mean you need to dress badly''
The colourful life of Dafydd Elis-Thomas and Jeremy Miles standing down
25 Sep 2025,35 mins
A New Political Term
Fliss and guests discuss what's in store as the Senedd returns from its Summer recess
18 Sep 2025,42 mins
When we met Darren Millar in Cardiff
Fliss and James sit down with Welsh Conservative Leader Darren Millar
27 Aug 2025,49 mins
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
20 Aug 2025,40 mins
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
05 Aug 2025,30 mins
What about the opposition?
The opposition a year on from the general election and a year to go until the Senedd vote
31 Jul 2025,29 mins
The Royal Welsh: Farming Gets Political
A political defection and the future of farming is on the agenda at the Royal Welsh Show
23 Jul 2025,38 mins
End of Term: Devolution of Justice and Farming
Fliss and Dan Davies discuss devolution of justice and funding for farmers
17 Jul 2025,27 mins
Tourism Tax: ''Less than the price of a sausage roll''
James talks tourism tax, balancing budgets and polls with the Welsh Gov Finance Secretary
09 Jul 2025,39 mins
One year on from the General Election
Fliss and James look back on one year since the 2024 UK General Election
03 Jul 2025,32 mins
Welfare Cuts Rebellion and Assisted Dying
Fliss and guests talk UK Labour welfare cuts and the assisted dying bill
26 Jun 2025,49 mins
In Conversation with Julia Gillard
Fliss talks to the first and only woman to have served as Prime Minister of Australia
19 Jun 2025,38 mins
Spending Review: Walescast Live From Westminster
James and Fliss discuss the UK Government's spending plans and what's in it for Wales
12 Jun 2025,29 mins
Money, Money, Money
Three Senedd politicians and two Political Editors on the UK Government's Spending Review
05 Jun 2025,30 mins
Where could benefits cuts hit hardest?
James and Fliss talk benefits cuts, public sector pay rises and Welsh language targets
28 May 2025,30 mins
What's the Deal with Brexit?
James and Fliss talk Brexit, homelessness, bad behaviour in schools and NHS waiting lists
21 May 2025,30 mins
Immigration, Climate and Culture
James and Fliss discuss Labour's immigration plans, climate targets and the arts sector.
15 May 2025,30 mins