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  • What's Going on With Council Tax?

    October 21, 2026 · 33 min

    Wales' Finance Minister has announced that the Welsh Government wants to delay a revaluation of homes for council tax purposes until 2032. Fliss and James are joined by David Phillips from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to digest the…

  • Plaid and Labour Strike a Deal

    October 14, 2026 · 33 min

    Fliss and James are joined by guests to unpack the Welsh Government's agreement with Labour on its mini-budget. Politicians from the Welsh Conservatives, Welsh Labour and Reform UK Wales discuss the details, while BBC Wales Political…

  • Can Wales Finally Fix the M4 and Menai Bottlenecks?

    October 7, 2026 · 35 min

    Plaid Cymru has unveiled plans to address two of Wales' most notorious transport bottlenecks - the M4 in the South and the Menai Strait crossing in the North. Nick Servini is joined by our Business and Political Correspondents to assess…

  • What Did We Learn from Plaid Cymru's Conference?

    October 6, 2026 · 30 min

    The First Minister took to the stage in Llandudno to deliver his first conference speech since winning the Senedd election. Before an expectant audience, he celebrated Plaid Cymru's historic victory but also acknowledged the challenges…

  • Andy Burnham's Big Pitch: What's in it for Wales?

    October 1, 2026 · 36 min

    Andy Burnham has set out his vision for transforming Britain, including a pledge to end the state pension triple lock from 2030 to help fund a new National Care Service in England. But what does it all mean for Wales? Fliss is joined by…

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  • An Interview with the Prime Minister

    September 25, 2026 · 7 min

    Ahead of the annual Labour Party conference, the Prime Minister is in Manchester and talks to our Political Editor Gareth Lewis about independence, the future of devolution, and speculation of an early general election.

  • Reform Reshuffles and NHS Targets

    September 24, 2026 · 35 min

    Following Reform UK Wales' first week under new leader Helen Jenner, our Political Correspondent Dan Davies walks us through the party reshuffle and what her leadership might mean for the opposition in the Senedd. Health Correspondent…

  • Who's the New Leader of Reform in Wales?

    September 21, 2026 · 28 min

    Following a difficult week for Reform in Wales, Nigel Farage arrived on the steps of the Senedd to unveil Helen Jenner MS as the party's new Welsh leader. She takes over from Dan Thomas, who stepped down after being arrested on suspicion…

  • What's childcare got to do with the Welsh Government's budget talks?

    September 17, 2026 · 23 min

    Plaid Cymru’s biggest challenge in government so far may be securing enough support in Cardiff Bay to get its Budget over the line. With negotiations continuing between Plaid ministers and opposition parties, tensions are continuing to…

  • Reform Under Pressure as Senedd Returns

    September 16, 2026 · 33 min

    It's been a difficult week for Reform UK Wales. Dan Thomas, who led the party during their successful Senedd election campaign, has stepped down as Welsh leader after being arrested for assault. The party has also been hit by a defection…

  • Is Westminster's Time Coming to an End?

    September 14, 2026 · 35 min

    For the first time since devolution began, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are all led by first ministers who support leaving the United Kingdom. Following a press conference with the three leaders, Fliss and James discuss the signing…

  • 'Must try harder' - Wales' poor PISA results

    September 8, 2026 · 34 min

    Fliss studies the latest PISA results that show Wales has fallen further behind other UK nations, as well as taking a look back at the Reform party conference.

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About the show

Your one-stop shop for everything Welsh politics and current affairs. Felicity Evans and James Williams discuss the big issues with exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis.