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  • Richard Wyn Jones

    7 APR 2020 · Professor Richard Wyn Jones, head of the Wales Governance Centre at Cardiff University, talks devolution, "Little Britain" and cultural warfare. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    35m 38s
  • Shereen Williams

    10 MAR 2020 · Shereen Williams, CEO of the Local Democracy and Boundary Commission for Wales, speaks on adapting to Welsh life from Singapore, and her community work with victims of coercive control. Discussing religious conservatism, she tells Martin that the first time she wasn't allowed in a mosque because of her gender was here in Wales, and calls for the nation to be more representative of its citizens in public institutions She's also talks about overseeing the controversial process of reviewing the number of Welsh MPs and local authorities. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    30m 16s
  • Shavanah Taj

    3 MAR 2020 · General secretary of TUC Wales, Shavanah Taj, talks about systemic structural discrimination and her own personal experiences. She tells Martin why the trade union movement must be better organised, louder and more supportive of one another, if they are to hold the UK Government to account and meet the challenges of Brexit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    33m 17s
  • Bishop Cherry Vann

    25 FEB 2020 · The first female Bishop of Monmouth, Cherry Vann, talks women in the church and the foundation of her faith. She recalls her frustration and hurt as she waited five years to be ordained and what is was like to come out after hiding her sexuality through fear. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    32m 7s
  • Owen Evans

    18 FEB 2020 · How do you get more Welsh speakers watching S4C?  Chief executive Owen Evans speaks on viewing figures, the move to Carmarthen, improving quality of programmes and its relationship with the BBC. He also discusses putting power back into our classrooms, recalling his time as director of the Welsh Government's education department. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    37m 16s
  • Menna Elfyn

    11 FEB 2020 · Poet Menna Elfyn began writing at the age of 15, struck by the injustice of the Vietnam war and Treweryn Valley. She talks about her journey as a woman writing in Welsh to acceptance as a serious poet. And she recalls the stigma of writing about miscarriage in the 1970s and how activism saw her in prison twice. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    30m 43s
  • Lee Waters

    5 FEB 2020 · Deputy Economy and Transport Minister Lee Waters on how a major part of the Welsh Government’s role is to nourish communities that have been abandoned by economic forces. The Llanelli AM also recalls his time working as special adviser to Welsh Secretary Ron Davies, and explains why he argued against the M4 relief road. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    40m 42s
  • Dr Sophie Quinney

    28 JAN 2020 · Dr Sophie Quinney explains how she helped to establish a gender identity service in Wales after a huge unmet need. She is joined by patient Ben Marriott, who talks about the mental health suffering of young trans people. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    29m 57s
  • Baroness Anita Gale

    21 JAN 2020 · Baroness Anita Gale of Blaenrhondda speaks on women overcoming prejudice in politics. She discusses all-women shortlists and twinning, the resistance and why she's optimistic for the future of the Labour party. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    37m 3s
  • Leighton Andrews

    14 JAN 2020 · The former Labour AM for Rhondda is now an academic at Cardiff University. He shares his views on what's gone wrong for the Labour party, explains why he left and who he'd back for leader. He also discusses local government reform in Wales and Brexit. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
    31m 26s

We're back with series three of Martin Shipton Meets. Listen to WalesOnline's chief reporter in conversation with leading figures from Welsh politics and public life during our turbulent times. Martin...

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We're back with series three of Martin Shipton Meets. Listen to WalesOnline's chief reporter in conversation with leading figures from Welsh politics and public life during our turbulent times. Martin specialises in controversial and investigative stories and has been involved in covering the National Assembly since its outset.
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