Hiraeth - Welsh Politics
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The home of modern Welsh politics
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There is no easy way to say this but the time has come to announce that the Hiraeth Pod - in its current form - is coming to an end.
For reasons personal and professional, the team behind the pod are not able to commit to continuing production of pods, live events, and newsletters
1/13
There is no easy way to say this but the time has come to announce that the Hiraeth Pod - in its current form - is coming to an end.
For reasons personal and professional, the team behind the pod are not able to commit to continuing production of pods, live events, and newsletters
1/13
We share the sadness felt across Wales on the news of the sudden passing of friend of the pod Hefin David MS, who championed all things Caerphilly, the causes of disabled citizens, and was always willing to debate any subject. Our condolences to Vikki and family. Cwsg mewn hedd.
August 13, 2025 at 11:56 AM
We share the sadness felt across Wales on the news of the sudden passing of friend of the pod Hefin David MS, who championed all things Caerphilly, the causes of disabled citizens, and was always willing to debate any subject. Our condolences to Vikki and family. Cwsg mewn hedd.
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I still think this is a pretty good overview of metro and transport in Wales.....thnx @hiraethpod.bsky.social
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Getting Wales back on track, with Prof. Mark Barry
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May 31, 2025 at 6:51 AM
I still think this is a pretty good overview of metro and transport in Wales.....thnx @hiraethpod.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU8Q...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU8Q...
Hugely sad to hear that @claireoshea.bsky.social passed away, she contributed so much, even in the most difficult times. Claire was a champion for better *everything* and we were proud to platform her campaign on the pod.
A great campaigner and huge loss to family, friends, Wales, and beyond. RIP
A great campaigner and huge loss to family, friends, Wales, and beyond. RIP
'A wake up call': Damning report criticises cancer care in Wales | ITV News Wales Reporter Rhys Williams writes
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May 12, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Hugely sad to hear that @claireoshea.bsky.social passed away, she contributed so much, even in the most difficult times. Claire was a champion for better *everything* and we were proud to platform her campaign on the pod.
A great campaigner and huge loss to family, friends, Wales, and beyond. RIP
A great campaigner and huge loss to family, friends, Wales, and beyond. RIP
STATEMENT
There is no easy way to say this but the time has come to announce that the Hiraeth Pod - in its current form - is coming to an end.
For reasons personal and professional, the team behind the pod are not able to commit to continuing production of pods, live events, and newsletters
1/13
There is no easy way to say this but the time has come to announce that the Hiraeth Pod - in its current form - is coming to an end.
For reasons personal and professional, the team behind the pod are not able to commit to continuing production of pods, live events, and newsletters
1/13
January 1, 2025 at 9:22 AM
STATEMENT
There is no easy way to say this but the time has come to announce that the Hiraeth Pod - in its current form - is coming to an end.
For reasons personal and professional, the team behind the pod are not able to commit to continuing production of pods, live events, and newsletters
1/13
There is no easy way to say this but the time has come to announce that the Hiraeth Pod - in its current form - is coming to an end.
For reasons personal and professional, the team behind the pod are not able to commit to continuing production of pods, live events, and newsletters
1/13
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Some end of 2024 listening now up at @hiraethpod.bsky.social!
🚨NEW POD🚨
In our last pod of 2024, friend of the pod @jessblair.bsky.social speaks with former FM Mark Drakeford about reforms to Welsh democracy under his premiership, political compromise in dealmaking, and 'the best old people's home in London'. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/6Z0u...
In our last pod of 2024, friend of the pod @jessblair.bsky.social speaks with former FM Mark Drakeford about reforms to Welsh democracy under his premiership, political compromise in dealmaking, and 'the best old people's home in London'. #Wales #Cymru
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Renewing Welsh democracy, half-a-loafers, and the best old people’s home in London
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December 31, 2024 at 9:27 AM
Some end of 2024 listening now up at @hiraethpod.bsky.social!
🚨NEW POD🚨
In our last pod of 2024, friend of the pod @jessblair.bsky.social speaks with former FM Mark Drakeford about reforms to Welsh democracy under his premiership, political compromise in dealmaking, and 'the best old people's home in London'. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/6Z0u...
In our last pod of 2024, friend of the pod @jessblair.bsky.social speaks with former FM Mark Drakeford about reforms to Welsh democracy under his premiership, political compromise in dealmaking, and 'the best old people's home in London'. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/6Z0u...
Renewing Welsh democracy, half-a-loafers, and the best old people’s home in London
Hiraeth - Welsh Politics · Episode
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December 31, 2024 at 9:17 AM
🚨NEW POD🚨
In our last pod of 2024, friend of the pod @jessblair.bsky.social speaks with former FM Mark Drakeford about reforms to Welsh democracy under his premiership, political compromise in dealmaking, and 'the best old people's home in London'. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/6Z0u...
In our last pod of 2024, friend of the pod @jessblair.bsky.social speaks with former FM Mark Drakeford about reforms to Welsh democracy under his premiership, political compromise in dealmaking, and 'the best old people's home in London'. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/6Z0u...
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An enlightening listen which hints at important questions for Welsh in education today and tomorrow, such as 'why doesn't education currently create Welsh speakers/users?' and 'to what extent can the education system alone create new speakers?'
A pod on Welsh in education could be a neat follow up
A pod on Welsh in education could be a neat follow up
Fantastic @hiraethpod.bsky.social episode with Martin speaking about the WelshNot and Welsh language more generally.
Anyone who cares about Welsh would find it very interesting podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Anyone who cares about Welsh would find it very interesting podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
December 28, 2024 at 2:46 PM
An enlightening listen which hints at important questions for Welsh in education today and tomorrow, such as 'why doesn't education currently create Welsh speakers/users?' and 'to what extent can the education system alone create new speakers?'
A pod on Welsh in education could be a neat follow up
A pod on Welsh in education could be a neat follow up
🚨NEW POD🚨
Friend of the pod @sarahlethbridge.bsky.social of @cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social hosts a chat with @lauramcallister30.bsky.social & Dr Rowan Williams reflecting on the work of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. #Wales #Cymru
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Friend of the pod @sarahlethbridge.bsky.social of @cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social hosts a chat with @lauramcallister30.bsky.social & Dr Rowan Williams reflecting on the work of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. #Wales #Cymru
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The Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales
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December 28, 2024 at 12:19 PM
🚨NEW POD🚨
Friend of the pod @sarahlethbridge.bsky.social of @cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social hosts a chat with @lauramcallister30.bsky.social & Dr Rowan Williams reflecting on the work of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/2bf8...
Friend of the pod @sarahlethbridge.bsky.social of @cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social hosts a chat with @lauramcallister30.bsky.social & Dr Rowan Williams reflecting on the work of the Independent Commission on the Constitutional Future of Wales. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/2bf8...
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It was great to talk to @hiraethpod.bsky.social last week! Do listen wherever you get your podcasts!
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
As Christmas week starts we're joined by @hannahmerich.bsky.social & @liturgicalben.bsky.social to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Welsh Politics, from the legal legacy of nonconformism to recent debates on assisted dying #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/19iI...
As Christmas week starts we're joined by @hannahmerich.bsky.social & @liturgicalben.bsky.social to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Welsh Politics, from the legal legacy of nonconformism to recent debates on assisted dying #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/19iI...
Christianity and Welsh Politics
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December 22, 2024 at 2:14 PM
It was great to talk to @hiraethpod.bsky.social last week! Do listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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Really enjoyed chatting all things faith & politics with the
@hiraethpod.bsky.social team - thanks for having me on!
@hiraethpod.bsky.social team - thanks for having me on!
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
As Christmas week starts we're joined by @hannahmerich.bsky.social & @liturgicalben.bsky.social to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Welsh Politics, from the legal legacy of nonconformism to recent debates on assisted dying #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/19iI...
As Christmas week starts we're joined by @hannahmerich.bsky.social & @liturgicalben.bsky.social to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Welsh Politics, from the legal legacy of nonconformism to recent debates on assisted dying #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/19iI...
Christianity and Welsh Politics
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December 22, 2024 at 12:30 PM
Really enjoyed chatting all things faith & politics with the
@hiraethpod.bsky.social team - thanks for having me on!
@hiraethpod.bsky.social team - thanks for having me on!
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
As Christmas week starts we're joined by @hannahmerich.bsky.social & @liturgicalben.bsky.social to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Welsh Politics, from the legal legacy of nonconformism to recent debates on assisted dying #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/19iI...
As Christmas week starts we're joined by @hannahmerich.bsky.social & @liturgicalben.bsky.social to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Welsh Politics, from the legal legacy of nonconformism to recent debates on assisted dying #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/19iI...
Christianity and Welsh Politics
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December 22, 2024 at 12:16 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
As Christmas week starts we're joined by @hannahmerich.bsky.social & @liturgicalben.bsky.social to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Welsh Politics, from the legal legacy of nonconformism to recent debates on assisted dying #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/19iI...
As Christmas week starts we're joined by @hannahmerich.bsky.social & @liturgicalben.bsky.social to discuss the relationship between Christianity and Welsh Politics, from the legal legacy of nonconformism to recent debates on assisted dying #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/19iI...
Now making its way to all of our Patreons' inboxes is the December edition of the Hiraeth Review, our round up of comment and content from the last political month in Wales. Nadolig Llawen pawb! #Wales #Cymru
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Welsh Conservatives: RT is out and DM slides in | Hiraeth
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December 15, 2024 at 4:44 PM
Now making its way to all of our Patreons' inboxes is the December edition of the Hiraeth Review, our round up of comment and content from the last political month in Wales. Nadolig Llawen pawb! #Wales #Cymru
Subscribe for free to receive it on the link below:
www.patreon.com/posts/welsh-...
Subscribe for free to receive it on the link below:
www.patreon.com/posts/welsh-...
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Thanks to @hiraethpod.bsky.social for giving the opportunity to talk Wales, transport, south Wales metro/Cardiff metro, Cardiff Crossrail, bus reform etc....
@cardiffuniversity.bsky.social
youtu.be/tU8QhgqcPeo?...
@cardiffuniversity.bsky.social
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Getting Wales back on track, with Prof. Mark Barry
YouTube video by Hiraeth - Welsh Politics
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December 14, 2024 at 8:04 PM
Thanks to @hiraethpod.bsky.social for giving the opportunity to talk Wales, transport, south Wales metro/Cardiff metro, Cardiff Crossrail, bus reform etc....
@cardiffuniversity.bsky.social
youtu.be/tU8QhgqcPeo?...
@cardiffuniversity.bsky.social
youtu.be/tU8QhgqcPeo?...
🚨NEW EPISODE! 🚨
We're joined by @swalesmetroprof.bsky.social to discuss the South Wales Metro, Cardiff Parkway, Wales's painful relationship with rail devolution, HS2, and incoming changes to the bus industry in Wales. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/1yE4...
We're joined by @swalesmetroprof.bsky.social to discuss the South Wales Metro, Cardiff Parkway, Wales's painful relationship with rail devolution, HS2, and incoming changes to the bus industry in Wales. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/1yE4...
Getting Wales back on track, with Prof. Mark Barry
Hiraeth - Welsh Politics · Episode
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December 14, 2024 at 11:08 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE! 🚨
We're joined by @swalesmetroprof.bsky.social to discuss the South Wales Metro, Cardiff Parkway, Wales's painful relationship with rail devolution, HS2, and incoming changes to the bus industry in Wales. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/1yE4...
We're joined by @swalesmetroprof.bsky.social to discuss the South Wales Metro, Cardiff Parkway, Wales's painful relationship with rail devolution, HS2, and incoming changes to the bus industry in Wales. #Wales #Cymru
open.spotify.com/episode/1yE4...
Our latest pod is now available to paid Patreon supporters!
We're joined by @swalesmetroprof.bsky.social to discuss the South Wales Metro, Cardiff Parkway, Wales's painful relationship with rail devolution, HS2, and incoming changes to the bus industry in Wales.
www.patreon.com/posts/gettin...
We're joined by @swalesmetroprof.bsky.social to discuss the South Wales Metro, Cardiff Parkway, Wales's painful relationship with rail devolution, HS2, and incoming changes to the bus industry in Wales.
www.patreon.com/posts/gettin...
Getting Wales back on track, with Prof. Mark Barry | Hiraeth
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December 13, 2024 at 2:40 AM
Our latest pod is now available to paid Patreon supporters!
We're joined by @swalesmetroprof.bsky.social to discuss the South Wales Metro, Cardiff Parkway, Wales's painful relationship with rail devolution, HS2, and incoming changes to the bus industry in Wales.
www.patreon.com/posts/gettin...
We're joined by @swalesmetroprof.bsky.social to discuss the South Wales Metro, Cardiff Parkway, Wales's painful relationship with rail devolution, HS2, and incoming changes to the bus industry in Wales.
www.patreon.com/posts/gettin...
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Fantastic @hiraethpod.bsky.social episode with Martin speaking about the WelshNot and Welsh language more generally.
Anyone who cares about Welsh would find it very interesting podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Anyone who cares about Welsh would find it very interesting podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
December 9, 2024 at 1:01 PM
Fantastic @hiraethpod.bsky.social episode with Martin speaking about the WelshNot and Welsh language more generally.
Anyone who cares about Welsh would find it very interesting podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Anyone who cares about Welsh would find it very interesting podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Welsh eyes were on Ireland last week for the Cymru Women's team result, but we were watching their election, too!
Here @lilaeh.bsky.social & Alexander Fitzpatrick of @walesgovernance.bsky.social discuss the Irish General Election campaigns and results!
open.spotify.com/episode/07X0...
Welsh eyes were on Ireland last week for the Cymru Women's team result, but we were watching their election, too!
Here @lilaeh.bsky.social & Alexander Fitzpatrick of @walesgovernance.bsky.social discuss the Irish General Election campaigns and results!
open.spotify.com/episode/07X0...
Dáil or No Dáil - The Irish General Election 2024
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December 8, 2024 at 12:13 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Welsh eyes were on Ireland last week for the Cymru Women's team result, but we were watching their election, too!
Here @lilaeh.bsky.social & Alexander Fitzpatrick of @walesgovernance.bsky.social discuss the Irish General Election campaigns and results!
open.spotify.com/episode/07X0...
Welsh eyes were on Ireland last week for the Cymru Women's team result, but we were watching their election, too!
Here @lilaeh.bsky.social & Alexander Fitzpatrick of @walesgovernance.bsky.social discuss the Irish General Election campaigns and results!
open.spotify.com/episode/07X0...
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Our latest pod looking at the Irish Election results this week with @lilaeh.bsky.social and Dr Alexander Fitzpatrick of @walesgovernance.bsky.social is now in the feed for our paid Patreons - in the public feed soon!
www.patreon.com/posts/dail-o...
Our latest pod looking at the Irish Election results this week with @lilaeh.bsky.social and Dr Alexander Fitzpatrick of @walesgovernance.bsky.social is now in the feed for our paid Patreons - in the public feed soon!
www.patreon.com/posts/dail-o...
Dáil or No Dáil - The Irish General Election 2024 | Hiraeth
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December 8, 2024 at 12:14 AM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
Our latest pod looking at the Irish Election results this week with @lilaeh.bsky.social and Dr Alexander Fitzpatrick of @walesgovernance.bsky.social is now in the feed for our paid Patreons - in the public feed soon!
www.patreon.com/posts/dail-o...
Our latest pod looking at the Irish Election results this week with @lilaeh.bsky.social and Dr Alexander Fitzpatrick of @walesgovernance.bsky.social is now in the feed for our paid Patreons - in the public feed soon!
www.patreon.com/posts/dail-o...
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A fascinating conversation on @hiraethpod.bsky.social with @martinjohnes.bsky.social, author of 'Welsh Not: Elementary Education and the Anglicisation of Nineteenth-Century Wales'.
📚 Read for free here: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
🎧 Follow the link below to listen! ⤵️
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🎧 Follow the link below to listen! ⤵️
December 4, 2024 at 10:31 AM
A fascinating conversation on @hiraethpod.bsky.social with @martinjohnes.bsky.social, author of 'Welsh Not: Elementary Education and the Anglicisation of Nineteenth-Century Wales'.
📚 Read for free here: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
🎧 Follow the link below to listen! ⤵️
📚 Read for free here: www.uwp.co.uk/app/uploads/...
🎧 Follow the link below to listen! ⤵️
Some highlights from our Spotify Unwrapped this year. Thanks to all our listeners, supporters, and Patreons!
Rhai o uchafbwyntiau o'n Spotify Unwrapped ni eleni. Diolch i bob un o'n grandawyr, cefnogwyr, a chefnoddwyr! Diolch!
Rhai o uchafbwyntiau o'n Spotify Unwrapped ni eleni. Diolch i bob un o'n grandawyr, cefnogwyr, a chefnoddwyr! Diolch!
December 5, 2024 at 2:33 PM
Some highlights from our Spotify Unwrapped this year. Thanks to all our listeners, supporters, and Patreons!
Rhai o uchafbwyntiau o'n Spotify Unwrapped ni eleni. Diolch i bob un o'n grandawyr, cefnogwyr, a chefnoddwyr! Diolch!
Rhai o uchafbwyntiau o'n Spotify Unwrapped ni eleni. Diolch i bob un o'n grandawyr, cefnogwyr, a chefnoddwyr! Diolch!
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
We're joined by @llannerch.bsky.social and Jan Huyton to discuss what could be seen as one of the areas of expertise that Wales has really developed in the devolution era - Community Development. #Wales #Cymru
In all the usual apps and YouTube! 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7lmn...
We're joined by @llannerch.bsky.social and Jan Huyton to discuss what could be seen as one of the areas of expertise that Wales has really developed in the devolution era - Community Development. #Wales #Cymru
In all the usual apps and YouTube! 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7lmn...
Community Development in Wales - a devolution success?
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December 2, 2024 at 1:40 PM
🚨NEW EPISODE🚨
We're joined by @llannerch.bsky.social and Jan Huyton to discuss what could be seen as one of the areas of expertise that Wales has really developed in the devolution era - Community Development. #Wales #Cymru
In all the usual apps and YouTube! 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7lmn...
We're joined by @llannerch.bsky.social and Jan Huyton to discuss what could be seen as one of the areas of expertise that Wales has really developed in the devolution era - Community Development. #Wales #Cymru
In all the usual apps and YouTube! 👇
open.spotify.com/episode/7lmn...
Our latest pod is now in in the feed for our paid Patreon tiers! We speak with @llannerch.bsky.social and Jan Huyton about Community Development in the devolution era, Russ's new book on the subject, and a teeny bit about Patrick Viera!
www.patreon.com/posts/commun...
www.patreon.com/posts/commun...
Community Development in Wales - a devolution success? | Hiraeth
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December 1, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Our latest pod is now in in the feed for our paid Patreon tiers! We speak with @llannerch.bsky.social and Jan Huyton about Community Development in the devolution era, Russ's new book on the subject, and a teeny bit about Patrick Viera!
www.patreon.com/posts/commun...
www.patreon.com/posts/commun...
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Fascinating history of the Welsh Not. I’d never considered that a driving force would have been local teachers looking to help children advance by becoming bilingual. I’d always assumed it was solely an attack on Welsh identity open.spotify.com/episode/47jP... . Well done @hiraethpod.bsky.social
The History and the Politics of the Welsh Not
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November 29, 2024 at 6:17 PM
Fascinating history of the Welsh Not. I’d never considered that a driving force would have been local teachers looking to help children advance by becoming bilingual. I’d always assumed it was solely an attack on Welsh identity open.spotify.com/episode/47jP... . Well done @hiraethpod.bsky.social
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Excellent interview with @willhaycardiff.bsky.social on @hiraethpod.bsky.social giving a frank analysis of the media in Wales and the state of parties heading into the election. A must listen ⤵️
open.spotify.com/episode/2FVu...
open.spotify.com/episode/2FVu...
The Welsh Political and Media Landscape with Will Hayward
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November 29, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Excellent interview with @willhaycardiff.bsky.social on @hiraethpod.bsky.social giving a frank analysis of the media in Wales and the state of parties heading into the election. A must listen ⤵️
open.spotify.com/episode/2FVu...
open.spotify.com/episode/2FVu...