Episodes
In a Radio Times-style bumper Christmas edition, Betsan and the former leaders discuss how Boris Johnson can repay the trust of northern voters on Brexit; who leads Labour and the Liberal Democrats next; plus there's advice for Simon Hart, the new Welsh Secretary who got Brian Clough trending on Twitter.
Published 12/17/19
The former Welsh leaders reflect on a huge win for Boris Johnson - and a bleak midwinter for Jeremy Corbyn and Jo Swinson.
Published 12/13/19
Green Party Wales leader Anthony Slaughter enters the lounge to discuss whether this is the most climate-friendly (and certainly tree-friendly) election of all time. And as polling day approaches, can anything, apart from the animals on Andrew's farm, stop Boris Johnson?
Published 12/10/19
As Phillip Schofield extracts an apology from Jeremy Corbyn, will Boris be next to say the S word? Meanwhile, Trump's in town but isn't interested in the NHS, or so it seems. And is Wales a bit too anonymous in this election campaign?
Published 12/04/19
The Institute for Fiscal Studies has offered a dim view of the parties' manifestos, so what exactly is deliverable?
Published 11/28/19
With Betsan on a beach, Sarah Dickins asks what makes a bigger impact on a campaign - a good performance from your leader on TV or the pledges you make in your manifesto?
Published 11/19/19
Following a week of resignations, spending sprees, electoral pacts and a fair bit of good old fashioned backstabbing, former party leaders Andrew RT Davies, Caroline Jones, Carwyn Jones, Leanne Wood and Lord German tell Betsan Powys what they make of a turbulent start to the 2019 election campaign.
Published 11/11/19
Introducing a new podcast in which former political leaders discuss the week in politics.
Published 11/11/19