This episode was a lot of fun. The trio are back in 2026 and are answering some audience questions. How do journalists decide who to vote for? Would any of them ever get into politics? Does the rest of Wales feel about Cardiff how people in Cardiff feel about London? All of these are the delicious starter to the big meaty main course - how can Wales fix its own economic questions. The short answer - they can’t. The longer answer - it’s complicated. Wales’ best known poli...

Next year will be the biggest in Welsh politics since 1999. The Senedd election in May will shape the future of Cymru and the wider UK. The only option for our humble podcast is to gather round and make our best predictions for what is to come. Robin, Mel and Will come together after eating their own weight in delicious Christmas treats to discuss what they think will happen over the next year. Predictions include an unlikely bromance, a new Prime Minister, a new Welsh Tory lead...

After a jam-packed year for the Senedd and politics in Wales, Robin, Will and Mel celebrate Christmas in true For Wales See Wales style. The gang get festive with a bit of gift sharing, some Nathan Gill inspired cocktails and a Welsh politics quiz! About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own descrip...

This week the gang look at a Labour MS being on their phone during a committee and him totally styling it out. We also have Eluned Morgan doing an impression of a Welsh icon which makes Mel have the ick. The trio then listen to the Rhunicorn and First Minister literally trading horses… About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied that Wales was no differ...

This week the pod hosts Scotland’s First Minister. Speaking from a mobile studio at the British Irish Council Summit, John Swinney makes the wonderful confession that his wife is a big fan of For Wales, See Wales. Sadly there was no Robin this week so Will and Mel sat down to chew the fat with the Scottish leader including asking “why does Scotland get a better deal than Cymru?” Will asks Mr Swinney about his relationship with Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth and whether any future allia...

We have a guest! The pod is joined by Professor Matthew Wall from Swansea University for a fascinating chat about Welsh politics and where we are going. We look at the new electoral system, Reform’s election strategy and why Welsh politics needs more posters. All over a lovely cold Guinness. Plus we find out that Will is a “See You Next Tuesday” and explore some rather interesting characters inside Reform in Wales. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Brita...

The gang return to discuss fallen comrade and former Reform leader in Wales Nathan Gill’s prison sentence as well as the Welsh Government’s targets on new homes (unrelated). Mel channels her inner Oprah Winfrey while Robin and Will analyse who would do better in prison. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’ This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of ...

This week Mel talks us through her dramatic fall and how she nearly paid the ultimate price to save a cereal bar. The trio look at who in Wales is most likely to be living in poverty as well why the UK Government needs to ditch the two child benefit cap. They also explore Will’s interview with Zack Polanski and look at why no party can claim to “speak for Wales”. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen...

On this week’s episode, the gang are joined by leader of the Wales Green Party, Anthony Slaughter. Robin, Will and Mel quiz Anthony on his hopes for the Greens going into May’s Senedd elections, as well as what he thinks sets his Party apart from Plaid Cymru. As well as the Party’s rapidly growing membership, Anthony highlights Zack Polanski’s popularity as indicators that the Greens are set to become big players in Welsh politics. Anthony also discusses his youth as a squatter,...

This week Mel is missing which means Robin and Will undertake a “bro-pod”. After quickly learning that Melanie is the glue that holds them together the pair break down some interesting claims made by a Reform Councillor. They then discuss a major project that could transform Wales that no one seems to want to talk about. After chatting about Robin’s simply fantastic legs they look at how the arts and creative industries are driving some serious cash into Cymru. Finally the take some audienc...

This week the trio digest more of the Caerphilly by-election result including some vandalism on the Reform office. They look at the challenge Reform faces being seen as an English party despite having such a large Welsh core and a Welsh speaking candidate. Robin, Mel and Will also discuss the fact that senior members of the Conservative Party don’t know who their leader in Wales is. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales”...

Ring the alarm - an emergency pod has dropped! Will, Robin and Mel react to the shock Caerphilly by-election result which saw Plaid Cymru take the Senedd seat from Labour for the first time in Senedd history. The trio discuss how Plaid Cymru dealt Welsh Labour such a historic defeat, and why Reform’s best efforts just weren’t enough. Fresh from the overnight count, a very tired Will Hayward demonstrates how the vote share was split between left and right leaning voters, whilst Robin and Me...

A cheeky bonus episode ahead of the Caerphilly by-election reaction on Friday! Robin, Mel and Will dive into some audience questions including why the Greens haven’t cut through in Wales (yet) and whether the main UK parties really care about the Senedd. We also discover Will’s doppelganger and Mel gives a sneak peak into the depressing world of dating apps. For Wales, See Wales will be releasing a reaction podcast to the Caerphilly by-election in Friday, October 24. About FWSW 100 ...

This week there is A LOT of politics. The gang breakdown the Tories forgetting their own morals when it comes to the Nation of Sanctuary, Labour forgetting that they actually run Caerphilly Council, Reform buying cameras from the 1920s and Plaid Cymru hold their conference. The look at who is most likely to win the Caerphilly byelection and Robin suggest that winning the seat might not be in Plaid’s best interests. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britan...

The gang are back to with a “satellite episode” (don’t ask) to answer some listener questions, including how to converse with people across the divide, the lack of female voices in politics, and, of course, whether Mel likes Mamma Mia or not. We also hear about Eluned Morgan’s take on Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board and a possible tease for a Christmas special episode? How festive. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have s...

This week Will is recovering after the Labour conference in Liverpool. The gang discuss Eluned Morgan dancing (again), whether it’s fair to call Plaid Cymru "poison" and why the boys that can moon walk get all the ladies. They also discuss the joys of an “event appropriate” twmpath and dig into the question of why Keir Starmer LOVES flags so much. About FWSW 100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wale...

The pod is back (a day later than usual) and the team is talking polls. New polling for Wales has put Labour down on 14% whereas Reform and Plaid Cymru are up on 30%. This will massively change Welsh politics if true and the trio look at what this would mean in the Senedd after May. The gang also explores the bold claim from Mel that “horses aren’t posh in the countryside”... They also look at the ratings for individual leaders and discover who is the most popular (or should that be ...

The gang head to North Wales to do a live show from the wonderful Ty Pawb. Just a day after Reform suggested abolishing Welsh democracy Robin, Mel and Will break down what this means for Wales. Mel and Robin both do a quiz plus we have some fantastic audience questions. The For Wales, See Wales team are then joined by special guest Plaid Cymru MS Llyr Gruffydd who reveals his musical background and what it was like when UKIP had seven Senedd Members. About FWSW 100 years ago if you h...

Robin, Mel and Will are back in the studio and are looking at the massive by-election coming up in Caerphilly. Reform and Plaid both believe they can take it from Labour and are throwing everything at the seat. Will breaks down why it will be a disaster for Labour if they lose because it will mean they will need to work with other parties inside the Senedd just to get their budget through. The three also talk about how they try to provide balanced analysis in a political world w...

Tickets are still available for the live show in Wrexham on September 6 which you can buy here: https://www.typawb.wales/event/for-wales-see-wales-podcast-live-show-ty-pawb/ This was a lot of fun. The gang start by talking buses and the Welsh Gov’s plans to make it super cheap for young people to catch the bus. Mel reveals her bus-based child trauma. They then break down some fascinating insights into a Welsh Conservative Facebook group. They finish by looking at how well Eluned Morga...