Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchStarmer woes, peace talks, health, housing, church mapping and a leader interview
With the latest revelations on vetting Mandelson and what the Prime Minister did and didn't know, the FT's political editor George Parker updates us.…
2 months, 1 week ago
Lebanon, Hungarian elections, the electorate and the environment, electoral system, orthodox Easter and a leader interview
Despite a ceasefire with Iran, Israel continues to bomb Lebanon. We'll hear from Sabine Abiaad from Action Aid in Beirut. As the polls open in Hungar…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Iran, the arts, social media, recap of the sixth Senedd and leader interviews
Former diplomat and National Security Adviser, Lord Ricketts discusses the latest in the Iran war. Equity's Simon Curtis makes suggestions for manife…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
UK-US relations, mental health, tourism, Senedd changes, war and heritage and a leader interview
With the war in Iran continuing, President Trump has criticised his NATO allies for their perceived lack of support. Former UK ambassador to the US, …
3 months ago
Iran exit strategy and economic impact, the future of the Wales Office, Green Party Wales, House of Lords changes
Two violent weeks into the Iran war, and where are we? We discuss possible exit strategies and the economic impact of the war with former security mi…
3 months, 1 week ago
Defence, Reform, Lib Dem Conference, Senedd Representation, Who Cares for Wales?
Following questions over the UK's military capability and the Iran conflict we discuss defence with Francis Tusa, editor of Defence Analysis. With co…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Iran, Gorton & Denton, Plaid & Labour Senedd election pledges
Guests include: Middle East analyst Dr Laura James, politics professor Jon Tonge, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, First Minister Eluned Morgan a…
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Andrew, Sudan, politicians' jobs, NHS vision & Muslim Wales
Guests include Robert Hardman, Prof Lloyd Bowen, Dr Nada Ali, Joe Allen, Nygaire Bevan and Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed. With the paper review: Shavannah Taj …
4 months ago
Labour, transport, Conservative conference, Arctic security, Hymn tunes
Labour MP for Cardiff West MP Alex Barros-Curtis looks back at the week that was for Labour. James Price, Transport for Wales CEO gives an update on …
4 months, 1 week ago
Starmer, Reform, the Homelessness Bill, Cross-border health, New Labour
The FT's George Parker and strategic communications consultant Dafydd Rees joins us to talk all about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's nightmare wee…
4 months, 2 weeks ago