Oct 22, 202638 minS2
Mark Drakeford has delivered a sharp assessment of Plaid Cymru’s first six months in government. But is the new Welsh Government losing its way? In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, former First Minister Mark...
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Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales. Join journalist Ollie Cole, as well as Jo Kiernan, former adviser to Welsh Labour First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, now at Cavendish Consulting, and former Welsh Conservative candidate and adviser Craig Lawton of Grasshopper Communications, as they share their experiences, and shape conversation about Welsh politics today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Senedd Sources about?
Welcome inside Welsh politics. Senedd Sources hears from those who have lived it in decision-forming and policy-making for Wales to assess politics, today, in Wales and for Wales.
What has Senedd Sources covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Drakeford Takes Aim: Brexit, Taxes & Plaid's "Reputation-Damaging Mistake”" (22 October 2026, 38 minutes), "Will Budget Negotiations Bring Down the Senedd? M4 and More..." (15 October 2026, 36 minutes), and "56% Reject Independence: Exclusive Polling, with More In Common" (8 October 2026, 42 minutes).
How often does Senedd Sources publish?
Senedd Sources publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 41 minutes across 64 episodes.
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- Oct 15, 202636 minS2
This week on the Senedd Sources podcast, Ollie Cole and Jo Kiernan return from party conferences to discuss: Welsh budget negotiations and supplementary budget Infrastructure projects including M4 and Menai Crossing...
- Oct 8, 202642 minS2
Is Plaid Cymru’s voter coalition on shaky ground when it comes to Welsh independence? In this episode of Senedd Sources, host Ollie Cole and former First Minister advisor Jo Kiernan are joined by Louis O’Geran from...
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- Oct 1, 202637 minS2
In this episode of the Senedd Sources podcast, Ollie and Jo analyse the latest Welsh political conferences, budget negotiations, and the challenges facing Welsh Labour and Plaid Cymru as they navigate their new roles...
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- Sep 28, 202614 minS2
Senedd Sources has obtained a letter sent to local authorities across Wales detailing that the Government's Flying Start care programme is being renamed and rebranded. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
- Sep 24, 202647 minS2
What Next for Reform in Wales? Is Reform UK in crisis in Wales? In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, we look at the latest upheaval inside Reform UK Wales — including a change of leadership, a defection to...
- Sep 16, 20261h 13mS2
Senedd Sources LIVE from the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff! ️ Hosts Ollie Cole and Jo Kieran are joined live on stage by Dafydd Trystan Davies (Plaid Cymru), Ken Skates (Welsh Labour), and Llyr Powell (Reform...
- Sep 10, 202644 minS2
Is Wales failing a generation of young people? In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, Ollie Cole is joined by Joe Keen to discuss some of the biggest challenges facing young people across Wales — and what they...
- Sep 3, 202639 minS2
The vibes summer is over — and now Plaid Cymru faces the reality of governing Wales. In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, we look at what comes next for Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru as the Senedd returns...
- Aug 27, 202634 minS2
In this episode of the Senedd Sources podcast, Ollie Cole returns to join former First Minister advisor Jo Kiernan to break down the reality behind the 100-day milestone, the missing political leadership during key...
- Aug 22, 202640 minS2
What does the future of Welsh politics look like? In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast , Jo Kiernan is joined by three new Members of the Senedd — Elwyn Vaughan (Plaid Cymru), Sarah Cooper-Lesadd (Reform UK)...
- Aug 13, 202635 minS2
Wales is in the grip of an extraordinary heatwave — wildfires spreading, drought declared across the country, and a COBRA emergency meeting called by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie...
- Aug 6, 202641 minS2
Is Wales' holiday homes policy causing more harm than good? The Welsh Government is reviewing the controversial 182-day holiday let rule after growing criticism from business owners, campaigners and politicians. In this...
- Jul 30, 202639 minS2
Is Wales is heading into a political storm this Autumn? Fresh off a headline interview with new Welsh Labour leader Ken Skates, Senedd Sources unpacks his boldest claim yet: he'd walk away from the top job "without...
- Jul 26, 20261h 1mS2
Andy Burnham has officially become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, marking the country’s 7th PM since 2016. Join host Calum Macdonald live from Downing Street on this special episode of The Sources...
- Jul 23, 202651 minS2
Can Ken Skates rebuild Welsh Labour? What does the new UK Government mean for Wales? And how will Andy Burnham and Stephen Kinnock reshape the relationship between Westminster and Cardiff Bay? In this exclusive...
- Jul 16, 202640 minS2
Plaid's first major test in government... and it didn't go to plan. This week on Senedd Sources, we unpack the budget battle that's piled fresh pressure on Rhun ap Iorwerth and Plaid Cymru after a dramatic showdown in...
- Jul 9, 202642 minS2
This week we're doing something a little different with a special Holyrood Sources x Senedd Sources crossover. While Jo is away, Ollie brings you the latest from Cardiff Bay before handing over to our colleagues in...
- Jul 9, 202637 minS2
The housing crisis in Wales isn't going away—but can the new Welsh Government actually fix it? In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole sits down with Stuart Ropke, Chief Executive of Community Housing Cymru, to...
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