For Wales, See Wales

This week the pod heads out on the road. Setting up camp inside the Senedd/Welsh Parliament the gang invite any politician to come one and chew the fat. 

The very morning that we arrived a gobsmacking poll was released that put Plaid top, with Reform just behind and Labour on just 18%. First Minister Eluned Morgan had also given a speech where she (sorta) reestablished the clear red water between herself and Keir Starmer. ...

The pod welcomes their first ever Conservative guest. Brecon and Radnorshire MS James Evans joins the team on his birthday! What could be more fitting than a cake and Union Jack balloon.

James provides some real insights into whether his party would work with Reform, what the relationship is like with their fellow Tories in London and why he backed Liz Truss. Fair play to Mr Evans, he doesn’t hold back in his answers.
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Mel's back comes bearing gifts (and truth bombs) for the boys. 

In today's pod the gang makes some wagers and discuss Welsh accents, 

They then breakdown growing discontent within Welsh Labour with some MSs calling on the party to make some big changes. 

This is followed by them exploring what it would be like in Wales if Reform were to win and whether it would actually help Nigel Farage long te...

This week the pod (minus Mel who is off betting on the dogs) ask the question on everyone's lips - why is steel making at Port Talbot not as important to the UK Government as Scunthorpe?

Robin and Will then talk about a spike in support for Welsh independence and get very confused about the Plaid supporters who oppose it. 

They also look at how Welsh Tory politicians have been charged by the police and seek t...

Well this pod sure descended into carnage…

The gang starts by looking at why Wales is paying its young people to leave (with Robin getting VERY angry when Will asks about his student debt).

They then explore how the UK Government has found a whole new way to shaft Wales. 

It concludes with a BAFTA worthy performance by Mel and Robin as they reenact a Senedd committee. They really commit to this and it descends into chaos with Robin go...

In this week’s episode, Will, Mel and Robin ponder whether an influx of global bad news stories is causing the public to minimise their current affairs consumption. 

The trio unpack what the UK Government’s highly-debated Spring Statement will mean for Wales, and discuss a very awkward exchange in FMQs.

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In this week’s episode, Will reports back to Mel and Robin on his time at the Plaid Cymru conference. The trio ask how likely it is that the Rhunicorn will become First Minister, and which policies will make the party stand out to the electorate.

The gang also discuss Welsh Labour’s request that members feedback on any news or politics-focussed programmes. Astonishingly, FWSW was not on their to-watch list!

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In this week’s episode, Will, Mel and Robin discuss the media landscape in Wales and how it holds the Welsh Government to account. The trio ask whether a ‘mainstream media’ really exists and, if so, how’re we consuming their output in 2025?

The gang answer some listener questions left over from the live show, including whether Reform are on the brink of implosion, and who could realistically form the next Welsh Government?

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On a high after the live show Will gets all the way up on his high horse over Labour MPs voting to reject Wales getting extra cash. 

Robin breaks down exactly why he makes a perfect 60-year-old Conservative cabinet minister and Mel outlines her red flags. 

Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/

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This week’s episode is brought to you not just by the usual gang, but by a packed out audience at the Glee Club, aptly just a stone’s throw from the Senedd.

In this special live recording, Robin, Mel and Will discuss what a Gŵyl Dewi bank holiday could mean for Wales, and how COVID altered the public’s awareness of devolution.

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While the lads are devastated to be missing their (frankly) Welshest member they do their best to keep calm and carry on.

Robin and Will take a look at how Wales has been really creative when it comes to sending young people abroad before taking a look at the latest waiting list data.

Elsewhere they look at where Labour are currently at in Wales as well as asking the question of whether the Lib Dems have negotiate...

A bumper episode where Will reveals he is both Moses and a serial frog murderer. 

The gang breakdown the cuts to the arts and sport in Wales before delving into why Cymru gets so much less money when it comes to National Parks. 

Elsewhere Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar tries to justify “that” trip to the USA while his party debate who is actually in charge. 

Plus BBC presenter Iolo Williams speaks to the...

In this week’s episode, the gang personally thank Darren Millar for creating content for them. No he didn’t come on the podcast, but he did jet off to Washington DC for a national prayer breakfast with Trump which was, apparently, more important than doing his job as the Leader of the Opposition.

Will investigates deeper into the Cardiff University job losses, uncovering some hard-to-swallow reasons for the closure of the ...

Robin is back from his stint in prison after being let out for good behaviour (obviously) and the reunited trio chow down on a juicy Welsh politics burger. 

This week Will reveals a leaked document that suggests chaos within the Welsh Government. The three also discuss the job losses at Cardiff Uni.

We also answer an audience question where we look at how second homes are putting rural Welsh communities under real...

“It wasn’t a Nazi salute I promise!” This week the pod covers everything from international politics to local government.

Will starts fanboying over a group of Welsh local councillors who took on the Welsh Government and won whereas Mel admits that perhaps she may actually not dislike all politicians!

They also breakdown the good and the bad of Mark Drakeford’s interview and ask the question: “Why doesn’t he ena...

For Wales, See Wales has their first ever guest in the form of former First Minister Mark Drakeford.
 
What better way to welcome this cheese obsessed politician than with some brie, Caerphilly and…erm… Babybels?
 
The gang scrutinise Mr Drakeford over Labour’s record in Wales and how the Welsh NHS can be fixed. Plus we find out what he really thought of Boris Johnson and what his relationship is like with Keir Star...

In this week pod Will enters a rage spiral after Reform refuses to name a Welsh leader. The gang discuss whether Nigel Farage’s party (or should that be company) has Wales’ best interests at heart.

Elsewhere Mel explains how Welsh cakes once got her in trouble with Mexican border force and Robin makes his pitch to be First Minister.

Plus some very exciting news about a live show…

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In this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales gang get environmental. Will breaks down Wales’ position on the fight against climate change, Mel admits she is a high-emissions girly and Robin confesses a vendetta against Norman Price.

From considering the biodiversity of Bannau Brycheiniog to debating the Welsh Government’s plans for adapting the agricultural industry, the three delve into the question: What can Wales do ...

Mel, Robin and Will put their heads together to make some bold predictions for what will happen in Welsh politics in 2025.

Can we expect an official Welsh leader of Reform? Will the Tories change leader (again)? The gang make their predictions and show their workings.

They also start working their way through a string of listener questions including whether Wales is in decline and whether there is such a thing as...