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We want a stronger, more influential Wales, leading by example. An ambitious nation that others look to for inspiration. Blueprint Cymru talks to people who want the same ...
A podcast bringing new voices to Wales’ national conversation on how we build our own future.
Through weekly interviews, New Wales co-founder, Simon Hobson and his guests set out to bringing fresh ideas to the challenges facing Wales’ future.
Welsh figures making waves around the world
From economists and community organisers to paralympic gold medallists, Guinness World Record holders, educators, and leaders in politics, finance, tech and the media.
These voices reflect the global footprint of Welsh identity. They remind us that the story of Wales is not bound by geography, but kept alive in classrooms, boardrooms, industrial sites, sports and in people's hearts around the world.
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- Welsh Patagonia: the demise of Y Wladfa · 29 min · Sesong 2 Episode 46Sebastian Eduardo Pèrez Parry discusses the history, legacy and future of the Welsh in South America and, of course, Y Wladfa in Patagonia — Sebastian’s homeland. Bruce Chatwin…
- New Wales: future Cymru · 27 min · Sesong 2 Episode 45This is a new series in which, Gwern Gwynfil and Simon Hobson dive into the first First Minister’s Questions of the new Senedd term — and what it reveals about the personalities…
- Senedd election 2026: Results - changing the status quo? · 5 min · Sesong 2 Episode 44In this episode of Blueprint Cymru, Simon Hobson argues that the new Welsh Government, led by Rhun ap Iorwerth's Plaid Cymru, must assert itself from the outset if it is to…
- Senedd election 2026: Philip Owen - Gwlad · 30 min · Sesong 2 Episode 43Philip Owen is the Gwlad candidate in the constituency of Brycheiniog Tawe Nedd. Formerly a lifelong Liberal, having stood as a Westminster candidate for the Liberal Alliance in…
- Senedd election 2026: Brendan Roberts - Welsh Liberal Democrats · 59 min · Sesong 2 Episode 42Brendan Roberts, a dedicated community councillor in Torfaen, has worked in the civil service, local government and the third sector. His career and activism give him a deep…
- Wild law - Elspeth Jones · 45 min · Sesong 2 Episode 41Elspeth Jones is a former London barrister turned leadership coach and adviser. In 2025 she worked with the National Infrastructure Commission for Wales as their Nature Guardian…
- Senedd election 2026: A manifesto for the bold - New Wales · 38 min · Sesong 2 Episode 40A manifesto to fire-up your little grey cells. The New Wales manifesto published in the run up to the 2026 Senedd election was written to provoke. You can read it here: Gwern…
- Senedd election 2026: Justna Muhith - Open Party · 48 min · Sesong 2 Episode 39Justna Muhith is a mother of two, raised in Newport and Cardiff. From working in Woolworths, she now has a doctorate, a law degree, an MBA, has served as a magistrate and is a…
- Madog Center for Welsh studies - Dan Rowbotham · 49 min · Sesong 2 Episode 38Dan Rowbotham is originally from Ceredigion and has been a Welsh language tutor since 2018. He now serves as Director of the Madog Centre for Welsh Studies at the University of…
- Senedd election 2026: Mair Rowlands - Plaid Cymru · 44 min · Sesong 2 Episode 37Mair Rowlands was born and raised in Cardiff before moving to north Wales to study at Bangor University. She lives in Bangor with her partner and young child. Mair is number two…
- Senedd election 2026: Tom Giffard MS - Welsh Conservatives · 47 min · Sesong 2 Episode 36Tom Giffard is a Welsh Conservative politician who has served as Member of the Senedd (MS) for the region of South Wales West since 2021. He is number one on the Welsh…
- Senedd election 2026: Kiera Marshall - Plaid Cymru · 57 min · Sesong 2 Episode 35Keira Marshall is Plaid Cymru’s rising star targeting the Senedd 2026 election, arguing Welsh politics must move beyond empty rhetoric and economic stagnation. After a…
- Entrepreneurship in Wales - Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE · 1 t 13 min · Sesong 2 Episode 34Professor Dylan Jones-Evans OBE a leading voice on entrepreneurship, reflects on the history of his involvement in advancing the business landscape within Cymru. The downfall of…
- Senedd election 2026: Amy Nicholass - Wales Green Party · 47 min · Sesong 2 Episode 33Amy Nicholass says that, "Living in rural Wales is really special, with so much nature and strong communities doing great things to support each other. But Welsh Government could…
- Wales/Cymru and its legal status in the UK · 44 min · Sesong 2 Episode 32Dr. Gareth Evans is a Lecturer in Law at Swansea University/Prifysgol Abertawe. He joins Blueprint Cymru to dig into law, power and where the real limit of Welsh self-government…
- Senedd 2026 - New Wales election hub · 6 min · Sesong 2 Episode 31Simon Hobson looks at the opportunities ahead for Wales in the 2026, and talks about how this begins with the May 7th Senedd election. For more information, head to: new.wales…
- Brexit, Wales and Coffee · 7 min · Sesong 1 Episode 30Sam Parry is a lecturer and researcher at Cardiff Metropolitan University, recently completing a PhD on the interplay of longue durée history, political economy, world-systems…
- A Ghost Story · 5 min · Sesong 1 Episode 29Nadolig Llawen from New Wales. We look forward to continuing, in 2026 and beyond, the conversation of how we work to build a future for Cymru. Happy Christmas! For more…
- From apathy to action: The future of Welsh media and democracy · 6 min · Sesong 1 Episode 28If Wales wants change, it has to hear some home truths. What really lands with Welsh audiences? And what’s holding us back? A top political journalist lays it bare. Will Hayward…
- Wales is entering an era of independence · 8 min · Sesong 1 Episode 27Many care deeply about Wales’ direction but often need open, friendly spaces before they feel confident contributing to the conversation. This episode digs into what real public…
