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Talking to Treorchy Apr 01, 2026

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Walescast hits the road to speak to voters across the country. This week, James is in Treorchy, part of the new Afan Ogwr Rhondda constituency. He talks to local people about the issues that matter most ahead of the Senedd election — and asks whether they think the result on May 7th will make a difference.

The BBC will be publishing a full list of candidates for every constituency in Wales on the BBC news website - where you'll also find everything you need to know ahead of the polling day. We've also got lots more content available on BBC Sounds - just search for Wales Election 2026.

The Manifesto Launches: Welsh Labour Mar 31, 2026

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Fliss is joined by our Political Editor Gareth Lewis and David Philips from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to discuss the Welsh Labour manifesto launch and to mop up another campaign launch for the Welsh Green party. You can find our other ''The Manifesto Launches'' episodes on BBC Sounds - we will be covering six of the main parties launches.

Senedd Election: Undercover Voters Mar 30, 2026

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Until the 7th of May, the BBC will be looking into how the Senedd election is unfolding on social media feeds across Wales.

On this episode of Walescast, Ben Summer from the News Impact Team, joins Fliss and James to explain how.

Using data and analysis from the National Centre for Social Research, he has set up six social media profiles for fictional voters based in different parts of Wales.

Ben is hoping they can give us a glimpse into the type of content people are being shown.

The full series of Undercover Voters will be available online on BBC Wales and Ben will be returning to Walescast weekly to provide updates.

It is based on a project by Marianna Spring who originally came up with this idea and used it in experiments for the Americast podcast and the 2024 UK General Election.

Senedd Election 2026: The Monday Briefing Mar 30, 2026

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Following the Senedd shutting up shop... Walescast kicks off it's dedicated election coverage with a look back at what's happened over the weekend and what's coming up this week. On this Monday Briefing Fliss and James discuss campaign launches and what happens if no party reaches a majority.

Senedd Signs Off... The Election Countdown Begins Mar 25, 2026

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It's the final week for Senedd business ahead of the Welsh election. Fliss and James have set up shop in the new Siambr to talk about polls, policies and what lies ahead for the political parties in May. They are joined by BBC Wales Correspondents, our Political Editor Gareth Lewis and Dr Jac Larner from Wales Governance Centre. You can watch this episode of Walescast on BBC iPlayer.

Your Voice Live... The After Party Mar 17, 2026

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Following the first in a series of BBC Wales election debates James is joined by Welsh political commentators Will Hayward and Betsan Powys to digest the details. They also speak to the Presenter Nick Servini and Political Editor Gareth Lewis live from Wrexham. You can hear all about the big issues raised on the day in this special episode of Walescast that will also be providing coverage of all the election programmes.

Inside Wales Green Party: The Action Day Mar 15, 2026

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Walescast heads to St John's Church in Canton for the Wales Green's Action Day. James talks to their Welsh leader Anthony Slaughter and the party leader for England and Wales Zack Polanski. He also catches up with other members as they knock doors around the city as well as BBC Wales Political Correspondent Cemlyn Davies.This episode is the final trip Walescast made to the six main parties events, rallies and conferences in the run up to the Senedd election.

Here We Go Again... Election Campaigning Continues Mar 11, 2026

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Fliss is joined by Nick Servini as campaigns heat up on the road to the 2026 Senedd election. They catch up with Joanna Stallard from Welsh Labour, Jason O'Connell from Reform UK and Rodney Berman from the Welsh Liberal Democrats.

Walescast was joined by Plaid Cymru, the Welsh Conservatives and the Green Party on last week's episode.

We are back on TV for a few weeks and you can watch this episode on BBC1 Wales and iPlayer.

Inside the Welsh Liberal Democrats: The Conference Mar 07, 2026

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Walescast heads to the Leonardo Hotel in Cardiff for the Welsh Liberal Democrats conference. Fliss talks to their leader Jane Dodds, their MP David Chadwick and other candidates and members. We also catch up with our Political Correspondent Rhodri Lewis to digest the day. This episode makes up one of the many trips Walescast has made to the six main parties events, rallies and conferences over the election period.

The Manifesto Launches: Welsh Conservatives and Reform Mar 06, 2026

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Fliss is joined by our Political Editor Gareth Lewis and David Philips from the Institute for Fiscal Studies to discuss a busy week of manifesto launches from the Welsh Conservatives and Reform.

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