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Tom Spare
@tomspare.bsky.social
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Works in policy and comms. Interested in politics, writing and podcasting. MA in Political Communication. Lives in Wales
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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
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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
Text: Spare a Thought Saving the NHS with Dr Julia Grace Patterson on a blue background with a black and white image of Dr Patterson on the left side.
June 5, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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I’ve interviewed Zoe Daniels from the International Rescue Committee to discuss Gaza. You can listen here: thepoliticaldispatch.podbean.com
Two images, one of a Birds Eye view of Gaza buildings destroyed and rubble, the second children clambering for food holding empty containers. Text over the top reading: The Political Dispatch Gaza Starves
May 26, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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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
Image of Will Hayward on the right with text reading: Spare a Thought Wales and the media with Will Hayward
May 22, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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My reflections on VE Day: tomspare.substack.com
Image of a quote from the Substack post: I’m scared of the world we’ve inherited. A world where fascism isn’t dressed in uniform, it wears suits and casual wear. It runs tech platforms. It masquerades as populism. It promises easy answers to complex problems.”
May 8, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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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
Image of Cardiff University Main Building in the background with a fading purple tint, over which is text reading: Spare a Thought - Cuts at Cardiff University
April 9, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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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
"It angers me that no one is talking about Covid anymore. They do, it is in the past tense. This is my present!"
March 20, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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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
Image with text Spare a Thought, Welsh Women’s Football guests Laura McAllister and Lowri Roberts. Black and white photos of host Tom Spare, Laura McAllister and Lowri Roberts on a light purple background.
March 8, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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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.
Image with text: Spare a Thought for Wales - guest Gwern Gwynfil. Image of host Tom Spare and guest Gwern Gwynfil.
March 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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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-...
A mock newspaper front cover in small text at the top: tomspare.substack.com and the date of publication 10 January 2025. The title of mock newspaper is called 'The Spare Time Review' Culture, Film and TV. There are three images in black and white. The largest of actors Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield in 'We Live in Time', the bottom two images are of Lily-Rose Depp in costume in Nosferatu and Jude Law in period 1980's dress in a still from The Order. At the bottom of the image are the titles of the three main films reviewed - We Live in TIme, Nosferatu and The Order
January 12, 2025 at 9:25 PM