Episodes

  • Richard Wyn Jones

    Richard Wyn Jones
    Apr 7 2020
    Professor Richard Wyn Jones, head of the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University, talks devolution, "Little Britain" and cultural warfare. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Shereen Williams

    Shereen Williams
    Mar 10 2020
    Shereen Williams, CEO of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales, speaks on adapting to Welsh life from Singapore, and her community work with victims of coercive control.Discussing religious conservatism, she tells Martin that the first time she wasn't allowed in a mosque because of her gender was here in Wales, and calls for the nation to be more representative of its citizens in public institutionsShe's also talks about overseeing the controversial process of reviewing the number of Welsh MPs and local authorities. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Shavanah Taj

    Shavanah Taj
    Mar 3 2020
    General secretary of TUC Wales, Shavanah Taj, talks about systemic structural discrimination and her own personal experiences.She tells Martin why the trade union movement must be better organised, louder and more supportive of one another, if they are to hold the UK Government to account and meet the challenges of Brexit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    34 mins
  • Bishop Cherry Vann

    Bishop Cherry Vann
    Feb 25 2020
    The first female Bishop of Monmouth, Cherry Vann, talks women in the church and the foundation of her faith.She recalls her frustration and hurt as she waited five years to be ordained and what is was like to come out after hiding her sexuality through fear. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • Owen Evans

    Owen Evans
    Feb 18 2020
    How do you get more Welsh speakers watching S4C? Chief executive Owen Evans speaks on viewing figures, the move to Carmarthen, improving quality of programmes and its relationship with the BBC.He also discusses putting power back into our classrooms, recalling his time as director of the Welsh Government's education department. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Menna Elfyn

    Menna Elfyn
    Feb 11 2020
    Poet Menna Elfyn began writing at the age of 15, struck by the injustice of the Vietnam war and Treweryn Valley.She talks about her journey as a woman writing in Welsh to acceptance as a serious poet.And she recalls the stigma of writing about miscarriage in the 1970s and how activism saw her in prison twice. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Lee Waters

    Lee Waters
    Feb 5 2020
    Deputy Economy and Transport Minister Lee Waters on how a major part of the Welsh Government’s role is to nourish communities that have been abandoned by economic forces.The Llanelli AM also recalls his time working as special adviser to Welsh Secretary Ron Davies, and explains why he argued against the M4 relief road. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Dr Sophie Quinney

    Dr Sophie Quinney
    Jan 28 2020
    Dr Sophie Quinney explains how she helped to establish a gender identity service in Wales after a huge unmet need.She is joined by patient Ben Marriott, who talks about the mental health suffering of young trans people. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    31 mins