Tom Spare
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Tom Spare
@tomspare.bsky.social
Works in policy and comms. Interested in politics, writing and podcasting. MA in Political Communication. Lives in Wales
What’s it like to find yourself at a Trump rally? Well you can find out today! I’m releasing a mini series focused on the my travels to the US during last year’s Presidential Election. Here’s a video taster of what’s in store, listen now: spareathought.podbean.com
August 6, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Can we save NHS? I spoke to @jujuliagrace.bsky.social of @everydoctor.org.uk to discuss government reforms, the role of private providers in NHS services, the wellbeing of staff and patients & her own journey from Doctor to campaigner.

Listen here: spareathought.podbean.com
June 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I’ve interviewed Zoe Daniels from the International Rescue Committee to discuss Gaza. You can listen here: thepoliticaldispatch.podbean.com
May 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Had the pleasure of speaking to @willhaycardiff.bsky.social about Wales and the media. You can listen to our conversation wherever to you get your podcasts from or follow the link: spareathought.podbean.com
May 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
My reflections on VE Day: tomspare.substack.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
In January Cardiff University announced it was opening a consultation to cut 400 FTE academic staff and merge or close departments. I've made an episode focused on Modern Languages which is earmarked for closure:

spareathought.podbean.com
April 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The latest episode of Spare a Thought is out now. I have gathered the testimonials of 12 'long haulers', people who have and are living with long Covid. It's a really powerful compilation of stories.

Listen by clicking on the link 👇

spareathought.podbean.com
March 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
To celebrate international women’s day I spoke to @lauramcallister30.bsky.social and Lowri Roberts about the Wales Women’s team, the progress of the women’s game and the benefit the Euro’s will bring for sport in Wales ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏆

You can listen to the episode here spareathought.podbean.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The latest episode of Spare a Thought is out now. @gwerngwynfil.bsky.social from @newwales.bsky.social joined me for a conversation about Welsh identity, devolution, history and the future of Wales.
March 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Interested in film reviews? I've started a culture and film supplement: The Spare Time Review. I have reviewed #WeLiveInTime #Nosferatu #TheOrder and a couple of films to watch on the small screen too #Dune2 and #MasterandCommander you can have a read for free here: substack.com/home/post/p-...
January 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM