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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.

Episode List

Richard Wyn Jones

Apr 7th, 2020 8:21 PM

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

Shereen Williams

Mar 10th, 2020 9:21 PM

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 institutionsShe'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

Shavanah Taj

Mar 3rd, 2020 9:21 PM

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

Bishop Cherry Vann

Feb 25th, 2020 9:21 PM

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

Owen Evans

Feb 18th, 2020 9:21 PM

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

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