x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Senedd Sources

Shortbread Media

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

news news commentary

All Episodes

1:08:21

UK Elections 2026 Preview: Reform UK, Labour, SNP &...

Senedd Sources ·

2026/01/07

The Sources Podcast hosts come together for a special New Year 2026 UK politics preview, analysing what could be the most volatile year in British politics for a generation.With local elections in England, Scottish Parliament elections, Senedd elections in Wales, and mounting pressure on the Northern Ireland Executive, this episode explores how the rise of Reform UK, growing voter fragmentation, and Labour’s governing challenges could reshape the UK’s political map.🎙️ Featuring voices

en

1:02:42

Lee Waters MS: Welsh Devolution, Labour Tensions, and...

Senedd Sources ·

2026/01/01

On today's episode, Lee Waters MS joins Senedd Sources for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on Welsh devolution, Labour Party tensions, political authenticity, and the personal toll of public life.In this episode, Ollie, Craig and Jo ask Lee about:His time as a government minister under Mark DrakefordWhy authenticity in politics can be both powerful and dangerousHis controversial letter to Prime Minister Keir StarmerGrowing tensions between Welsh Labour and UK LabourThe future of devolution, and

en

34:33

Christmas Special: 2025 in Welsh Politics & Lord...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/12/24

In this Senedd Sources Christmas special, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton look back on a remarkable year in Welsh politics — from the rise of Reform UK and the Caerphilly by-election shock, to the fallout from the Nathan Gill scandal, and the countdown to the 2026 Senedd election.We’re also joined by Simon Hart, former Welsh Secretary, Chief Whip, and now Lord Hart of Tenby, to discuss his explosive political diary Ungovernable: The Political Diaries of a Chief Whip— an inside account of

en

32:17

Shock Poll: Labour on 10%, Plaid vs Reform & the...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/12/18

Welsh politics has been shaken by stunning new polling from YouGov and the Wales Governance Centre — and the implications are seismic.In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan (former adviser to First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones) and Craig Lawton (political adviser and Welsh Conservative candidate) unpack a poll that puts Plaid Cymru on 33%, Reform UK on 30%, and Welsh Labour collapsing to just 10%.📊 Using seat projections, the panel explores:What a historic Labour

en

43:05

Plaid–Labour Budget Deal Explained & Tom Giffard...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/12/11

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down a dramatic week in Welsh politics — including the rapid-fire budget deal between Labour and Plaid Cymru and what this all means ahead of the 2025 Senedd election.We’re also joined by special guest Tom Giffard MS, Welsh Conservative Member of the Senedd for South Wales West. Tom gives us his take on:The Plaid–Labour budget agreementWhether the Conservatives can hold seats in MayHow big a threat Reform UK really

en

49:52

Labour Civil War, Assisted Dying Bill Explained &...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/12/04

Wales just hosted its biggest investment event in decades — but will the £16bn announcements move the polls before May’s Senedd elections?In this week’s Senedd Sources, Ollie, Jo and Craig break down a huge week in Welsh politics:🏢 Wales’ Global Investment Summit• Was the £16bn package real, new or repackaged?• What role did UK Labour ministers, the Prince of Wales, and companies like Nvidia play?• Will it help Welsh Labour before the Senedd elections?⚠️ Welsh Labour Backbench Revolt• 11 Labour MSs

en

54:14

Biggest Stealth Tax Rise Ever? – What Reeves’ Budget...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/11/27

This week, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton break down one of the biggest political weeks of the year, including Rachel Reeves’ long-trailed Westminster Budget and what it really means for Wales.We analyse:Why the Budget felt like “Groundhog Day”The lifting of the two-child benefit cap and how it could lift 26,000 Welsh children out of povertyThe hidden impact of tax threshold freezes and the “biggest stealth tax rise ever”Why Wales only gets limited wiggle room despite new Barnett funding

en

53:09

Inside Reform UK Wales: Policies, Leadership & the...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/11/20

In this week’s episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton sit down with Cai Parry-Jones, Reform UK spokesperson in Wales and Vice Chair of the Anglesey, Bangor & Aberconwy branch.With Reform UK rapidly increasing its vote share and shaking up Welsh politics — including a huge showing in the Caerphilly by-election — this conversation cuts through the noise and looks at what the party actually stands for going into the 2026 Senedd election.We ask:•⁠⁠Does Reform UK have a

en

47:11

Labour Chaos, Reform Scandal & NDAs in Cardiff Bay

Senedd Sources ·

2025/11/13

Welcome to Senedd Sources — your inside track on Welsh politics.This week, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton unpack a jam-packed week in Welsh and UK politics.🟢 Can the Green Party win their first ever Senedd seat?With membership tripling and Zack Polanski energising the movement, the Greens are targeting key constituencies like Cardiff and Penarth — but could a split between the Welsh and English parties be coming?🔵 Reform’s only Senedd member faces suspensionLaura Anne Jones’ two-week

en

51:04

Rhun Ap Iorwerth

Senedd Sources ·

2025/11/06

Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth joins Senedd Sources to discuss his party’s stunning by-election win in Caerphilly, what it means for the 2026 Senedd election, and how Plaid plans to challenge both Labour’s dominance in Cardiff Bay and the rise of Reform UK. Rhun speaks candidly about populism, independence, cooperation in Welsh politics, and why he’s ready to lead Wales as First Minister. In this in-depth interview with Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton, Rhun explains:Why Plaid Cymru’s

en

56:20

How Plaid Beat Reform – and Why Labour’s Economic...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/10/30

In this week’s Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton unpack the Caerphilly by-election fallout, the rise (and stall) of Reform UK in Wales, and the quiet competence of Plaid Cymru’s ground game.They also look ahead to Wales’ long-delayed Investment Summit, asking whether it will deliver real inward investment or just more political headlines. With First Minister Eluned Morgan under pressure and Rebecca Evans standing down, how stable is Welsh Labour’s economic strategy heading into

en

28:39

Plaid Win, Reform UK Surge, Labour Humiliation:...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/10/24

The Caerphilly by-election has shaken Welsh politics to its core. In this Senedd Sources flash reaction episode, Calum Macdonald, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton unpack a dramatic night for Welsh democracy.👉 Plaid Cymru has claimed victory with 47% of the vote — the party’s first win in Caerphilly for 100 years — while Labour crashed to third, and Reform UK surged into second with 36%. What does this mean for Keir Starmer’s Labour, for Nigel Farage’s Reform movement, and for Welsh politics ahead of the

en

42:33

Wales at a Crossroads: Net Zero, Jobs & Political...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/10/23

In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan and Craig Lawton are joined by Cathy Owens (Cavendish Consulting), who shares exclusive new YouGov polling on Welsh attitudes toward energy, renewables, and climate change.They explore:Why 70% of Welsh voters back onshore renewables like wind and solarThe disconnect between voters and political parties on climate policyHow Plaid Cymru, Labour, and the Conservatives are positioning themselves ahead of the 2026 Senedd electionsWhether Wales

en

39:48

Plaid Cymru Conference Fallout & The Battle for...

Senedd Sources ·

2025/10/16

It’s crunch time in Caerphilly. New polling puts Reform UK ahead of Plaid Cymru — and Welsh Labour facing a nightmare scenario. On this week’s Senedd Sources Podcast, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton break down what’s really happening on the ground, the fallout from Plaid Cymru’s party conference, and the latest twists in the Senedd budget negotiations.We cover:📊 The latest Caerphilly by-election poll — Reform UK leads Plaid Cymru 42–38⚡ The impact of Nigel Farage’s visit and questions over

en

44:23

Plaid’s Momentum vs Tory Meltdown

Senedd Sources ·

2025/10/09

As Plaid Cymru ride high in the polls and the Conservatives face existential questions, Wales heads for a seismic election year.In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole, Jo Kiernan, and Craig Lawton unpack:What Kemi Badenoch’s Conservative Conference speech really means for WalesWhy Plaid Cymru’s conference could define the next Senedd electionThe growing Tory–Reform dilemma — and whether a pact could destroy the Welsh ConservativesNew powers to sack your MS and what that means for

en

44:23

Caerphilly By-Election & Labour’s Wales Problem

Senedd Sources ·

2025/10/02

In this episode of the Senedd Sources Podcast, Ollie Cole plus Jo Kiernan (former adviser to First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, before that a journalist for ITV Wales and now senior consultant with Cavendish Consulting) and Craig Lawton (was a politician and adviser for the Welsh Conservatives, now working at Grasshopper Communications) to break down the key political battles shaping Wales.We unpack the fallout from the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, asking what it means for Keir

en

41:27

Welsh Election 2026: The Context

Senedd Sources ·

2025/10/01

Wales is heading for one of its most consequential Senedd elections yet — and the future of Welsh Labour dominance is at stake.In this episode of Senedd Sources, Ollie Cole is joined by Jo Kiernan (former adviser to First Ministers Rhodri Morgan and Carwyn Jones, now at Cavendish Consulting) and Craig Lawton (ex-Welsh Conservative adviser, now Head of Public Affairs at Grasshopper Comms) to break down the shifting political landscape:Can Welsh Labour cling on amid voter anger and the cost-of-living

en

2:46

Welcome to Senedd Sources

Senedd Sources ·

2025/09/30

Senedd Sources is your brand new guide to the people, policies and power struggles shaping Wales as the nation heads towards a dramatic 2026 election. Hosted by journalist Ollie Cole, former Welsh Labour adviser Jo Kiernan, and ex-Welsh Conservative adviser Craig Lawton, the podcast takes you inside the corridors of the Senedd like never before.With insiders’ insight, sharp debate and behind-the-scenes stories, Senedd Sources lifts the lid on Welsh politics — from the strategies of party leaders to

en

18 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci