For Wales, See Wales

By Will Hayward, Melanie Owen, Robin MorganNews Politics

For Wales, See Wales episodes

November 12 How Reform UK in Wales changed
This week's guest is the former Reform spokesman for Wales Oliver Lewis.

He joins Robin and Will to breakdown how he was kicked out of his job for saying immigration hasn’t been negative for Wales.

The three of them talk about the future of the party in Cymru.

Note, this was recorded before the shenanigans involving Reform in the Senedd this week. We will delve into that in the next episode.
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
55 min
November 05 How to fix Wales’ broken transport network
This week the pod welcomes the Welsh Government’s transport minister Mark Hooper.

The gang talks M4 congestion, a third Menai bridge, buses, trains and automobiles.

They dig into what the plans are to tackle Wales’ creaking transport network and what conversations have been had with Andy Burnham’s UK Government on Cymru getting the cash it is owed.

Oh and Wagon Wheels, lots of Wagon Wheels.
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
48 min
October 29 Reform UK’s ‘disgusting’ video about the Aberfan disaster
Another week in Welsh politics and Robin, Will and Mel are back together to digest everything that is going on.

They start with hero of greyhounds Jane Dodds stepping down as leader of the Welsh Lib Dems.

They also look at Reform leader in Wales Helen Jenner’s video where she paid tribute to the victims of Aberfan while also saying she wanted to ban face coverings.

The gang then breaks down NHS waiting lists going up again as well as why Wales is in a tricky position money wise over the next few years.

Bear in mind this was recorded BEFORE the Chancellor’s budget.
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
39 min
October 22 The thing in Wales everyone agrees needs to change…
We have a guest on the pod this week. Jess Blair from the Electoral Reform Society Cymru joins the gang to break down how Welsh democracy is broken and how we can fix it.

They discuss how, despite everyone agreeing that systems need to change, it never seems to happen how it should.

Plus Will dazzles with his “cool” knowledge of Welsh local authorities - rock n’ roll…
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
48 min
October 15 King Charles comes to Wales
In this week’s episode, the For Wales See Wales trio discuss travel in both north and south Wales! Will, Mel and Robin dissect the discussions surrounding the Newport junction closures on the M4, as well as a third bridge from Ynys Môn to the mainland.

With the King and Queen arriving in Cardiff Bay for the Ceremonial Opening of the Seventh Senedd, the trio divulge their feelings on the Royals.

Plus, exciting Christmas Live Show news!
https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2026/for-wales-see-wales-christmas-live-show-2
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
53 min
October 08 What Wales is demanding from Andy Burnham
This week’s episode marks two years of For Wales See Wales! Between celebratory cupcakes, Will debriefs Mel and Robin on everything that went down at the Plaid Cymru conference - the Party’s first since winning the Senedd Election.

140 days (ish) into the new Welsh Government’s term, the trio discuss whether the electorate will feel that Plaid Cymru are doing enough.
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
46 min
October 01 What Andy Burnham’s conference speech means for Wales
With conference season underway, Will regales Mel and Robin of the goings on at UK Labour Conference. The trio dissect what the Prime Minister’s first conference speech means for Wales, and whether Ken Skates has a plan to turn the Welsh Labour Party around.

The For Wales See Wales team review Welsh Reform leader Helen Jenner’s new shadow cabinet, with Joe Martin seemingly being appointed to a very vague role.

Mel asks Robin and Will how they approach the tough discussion about the epidemic of male violence against women and the role men have in tackling the issue.
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
56 min
September 24 Nigel Farage Polling Slump
Recorded on the day that Nigel Farage arrived in Cardiff to announce Helen Jenner as the party’s new leader in Wales, the For Wales See Wales trio discuss his dramatic polling slump in popularity.

Will, Mel and Robin dissect the ‘press conference’ called by James Evans to rule himself out of the leadership.

The team also return to Sarah Cooper-Lessad’s defection from Reform to Plaid Cymru and what that could mean for both parties’ make up.
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
40 min
September 18 Do people in Wales want independence from the UK?
In a week where Plaid Cymru, Sinn Fein and the SNP met to declare that "Westminster's time is coming to an end" the gang look at the new agreement and the latest polling on Welsh independence.

They also explore the idea of identity in Wales. Are you Welsh? British? British and Welsh? None of the above? Let us know in the comments.

Remember this podcast was recorded BEFORE the resignation of Dan Thomas and the defection of Sarah Cooper-Lesadd from Reform to Plaid Cymru. If you want to hear more about that listen to the emergency pod we released on Wednesday.
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
40 min
September 16 Reform leader in Wales resigns - Emergency Pod!
The emergency pod lever has been pulled as not one, but two big Reform stories hit Wales on the same day.

Leader of Reform in Wales, Dan Thomas, resigns from his leadership post after he is arrested and released on bail. On the same day Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, a former Reform MS defects to Plaid Cymru…what does all this mean for Nigel Farage’s party in Wales, Welsh democracy and the people living within these two MS’s constituencies? Robin, Will and Mel discuss!
The usual weekly pod will be out Friday morning.
About FWSW
100 years ago if you had picked up the Encyclopaedia Britannica and looked up “Wales” you would have seen four words - ‘For Wales, see England.’
This implied that Wales was no different to England. Not worthy of its own description. Second fiddle. Frankly, it implied that Wales was simply less of a country.
That is why we have launched our podcast: For Wales, See Wales.
It is a weekly look at Welsh politics looking at the issues that matter to people here.
There are so many people who are passionately Welsh, who care about Wales and want to better understand what is happening here.
The more informed people are on Welsh issues, the more they are able to hold politicians and decision makers to account for the things that affect their lives.
Just as importantly, we want to have a good laugh talking and learning about the country we love.
Plus we have some great merchandise which you can buy here: https://for-wales-see-wales.teemill.com/
Get in touch at [email protected]
For Wales, See Wales is a HayMan Media Production
https://www.haymanmedia.co.uk/
28 min