Mutual Assured Conversation: Recent Episodes
Nicolas Webb
Luke and Nick are joined by Sarah Williamson and Callum Hughes to get a little philosophical on the question "What is Wales?"
Luke and Nick consider how Welsh independence could emerge and consider the nature of the campaigns advocating and opposing the idea.
This is intended to be the first of a series of podcasts looking at Welsh independence. Other topics will be mixed in along the way.
Nick and Luke are joined by Sarah and Callum to discuss the 2020 fortunes and 2021 prospects for 12 political parties in Wales. Notionally awarding Secret Santa gifts along the way!
Nicolas is joined by Sarah Williamson & Callum Hughes to discuss what has changed in our politics, culture and society in 2020.
We are joined by Tom Giffard from the Welsh Conservatives to discuss the roles of election agent and campaign manager.
Luke and Nicolas discuss the National Assembly for Wales changing name to Welsh Parliament and whether the re-brand matters? They also talk about what other steps the institution needs to take to come of age and consider the speed of progress (or lack thereof) over the last twenty years.
Luke and Nicolas run the risk of sounding like grumpy old men while discussing how Twitter isn't like it used to be.
Luke and Nicolas discuss how the response to coronavirus is changing politics. They consider polling, principles and the impact on political parties.
Luke & Nicolas discuss the increase in prominence of campaigns to abolish the Welsh Assembly and the possible impact of it on the 2021 Welsh Parliament Elections.
Luke & Nicolas talk about the experience of 'lockdown' with passing references to football, golf and tapirs.
A repeat of a podcast Luke & Nicolas recorded in early 2019 about parliamentary by-elections and their experiences from the campaign trail.
Luke and Nicolas consider the implications of the coronavirus / COVID19 outbreak on politics and the economy.
Luke and Nicolas discuss election campaign hustings with a moderately amusing anecdote or two along the way.
A discussion on local government reform (primarily in Wales). Also includes a moan about the politically choreographed council tax rise debates we get every flipping year. As Luke acknowledges "it's not the sexiest topic, I'll give you that"!
Luke & Nicolas discuss directly elected mayors in England and the lack of them in Wales.
Luke and Nicolas do battle with the background noise of a coffee shop to discuss how to leave a political party.