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Senedd Election 26: The Post-Polls Analysis Jun 04, 2026

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Fliss catches up with Dr Jac Larner from the Wales Governance Centre to look back at the polling across the Senedd election. They discuss what it got right and wrong, political trends and how we got to the final result.

A New Era for First Minister's Questions Jun 02, 2026

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Fliss catches up with our political editor following the first FMQ's after Plaid Cymru's Senedd election victory. Rhun ap Iorwerth faced questions from members across the political spectrum covering topics from health to education.

Rhun ap Iorwerth: The First Minister Interview May 27, 2026

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Rhun ap Iorwerth MS sits down with James for his first Walescast since becoming First Minister.

They met at the Urdd Eisteddfod site on Ynys Môn.

You can also watch this episode on BBC iPlayer.

A View from the Opposition May 20, 2026

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The new Senedd is underway with new parties, new faces and a lot more MSs. How are the opposition navigating this new landscape? We’ll hear from the Welsh leader of Reform and the leader of the Welsh Conservatives. Podcast co-host and former Conservative member and advisor Craig Lawton also joins us in the lounge with Political Correspondent Elliw Gwawr.

Open for Business May 18, 2026

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James discusses a pivotal moment for the new First Minister, catching up with political editor Gareth Lewis ahead of Plaid Cymru’s first Cabinet meeting in government. He also speaks to the journalist behind the Undercover Voters investigation to reflect on what the series uncovered during the Senedd election.

Inside Plaid Cymru’s New Government May 13, 2026

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On this week’s episode, we unpack a historic moment as Plaid Cymru unveils its new Cabinet following their victory in the 2026 Senedd election. Newly appointed Deputy First Minister Sioned Williams MS joins us to discuss the party’s priorities and what this new era of leadership means for Wales. Meanwhile, in Westminster, pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister as questions swirl around his leadership. Claire Hughes MP throws her support behind Sir Keir Starmer. Political consultant Cathy Owens and BBC Wales Political Editor Daniel Davies break down the key developments and deliberate on what it all means for Wales and Westminster.

Senedd Election 26: The Results May 08, 2026

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Fliss and James are joined by Political Editor Gareth Lewis and Politics Wales Presenter Teleri Glyn Jones after a long day. They came together off the back of presenting BBC Wales coverage of the historic Senedd election results.

Senedd Election 26: On Your Marks May 06, 2026

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With less than 24 hours to go until Wales heads to the polls for the 2026 Senedd election James and Fliss take stock with Political Correspondent Daniel Davies.

Undercover Voters: Are chatbots giving misleading advice? May 05, 2026

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The use of AI chatbots for advice is becoming increasingly common. But, could they could be providing misleading information to voters ahead of the Senedd election? Ben Summer, the Journalist running the Undercover Voters investigation, joins James to fill him in on his latest discovery.

Senedd Election 26: The Policy Pod Apr 30, 2026

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Fliss and James catch up with our Health, Education and Environment Correspondent to unpack the policies and issues that have made it big in the Senedd election campaign so far — and those that haven’t.

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