Walescast Podcast
1) Winter Pressures and What's in the Latest Polling
How is the NHS in Wales coping with winter pressures? Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board sorts out its stats but what can be done about their lengthy waiting times? Our Health Correspondent Owain Clarke joi...Show More
2) 2026 Senedd Election: The Road Ahead
It’s 2026... A big year lies ahead with Wales heading to the polls for the Senedd election in May. And the political year hasn’t exactly started quietly. Fliss is joined by BBC Wales’ Political Editor...Show More
3) Deck the Polls
A brand-new Senedd election opinion poll lands just in time for Walescast’s Christmas special! Fliss and James are joined by colleagues from across the BBC Wales newsroom to unpack the numbers and ref...Show More
4) Welsh Budget: Labour and Plaid Cymru Strike a Deal
The Welsh Government’s budget was on a rocky road, with Labour staring down the possibility of defeat when their spending plans went to a vote in January. Behind closed doors, negotiations went on — a...Show More
5) The Budget has Landed
The UK Budget is out – but what does it all mean for Wales? Fliss and James break down the big announcements with a panel of politicians, exploring how the decisions in Westminster will impact people ...Show More
6) Waiting Lists and Flood Risks
It’s a big week for the NHS in Wales. The Covid inquiry report lands, waiting lists results are published, and health boards are facing tough questions. We’re joined by experts including Professor Jon...Show More
7) Nuclear Reactions
From environmental and economic ambitions to nuclear power plans in Anglesey — and Reform’s Senedd member facing suspension — Fliss and James unpack a packed week in Welsh politics. Joining the discus...Show More
8) Budget Talks
Budgets are on the minds of politicians on both ends of the M4 this week. Whether the Welsh Government can pass theirs will come down to striking a deal with opposition members. But what are the offer...Show More
9) The by-election takeaways
The dust has settled on the Caerphilly by-election, but the campaigning won't stop there. It's not long to go until the parties will face the ultimate challenge at the Senedd election in May. Politici...Show More
10) The Morning After the Night Before
James and Fliss discuss Plaid Cymru's victory over Reform and Labour in the Caerphilly by-election. It's been a whirlwind campaign and a long night for James, Gareth and Teleri who join the pod off th...Show More