Radio YesCymru

What's the Point of Wales? - why go to the effort to sustain a Welsh nationality and create a Welsh state (as opposed to the territory called 'Wales' being a part, or divided, into a larger or even smaller states)? The purpose of a national state is to defend and promote the language unique to that nation - if it doesn't do that there's no point to that state as everything else...

The Defence Forces of an independent Wales - Siôn Jobbins considers the Armed Forces of an independent Wales - their size, their cost, and the wider political and military context. Siôn reads from his article, 'How Many Aircraft Carriers would an Independent Wales have?' in his anthology of the same name:  The Phenomenon of Welshness or 'how many Aircraft Carriers would an independent...

A Welsh Foreign Policy Doctrine - Siôn Jobbins considers a Welsh Foreign Policy based on Poland's Jozéf Piłsudski's doctrine of Intermarium and Prometheism. Siôn reads from his article in his anthology:   The Phenomenon of Welshness or 'how many Aircraftcarriers would an independent Wales have?' : https://www.gwales.com/goto/biblio/cy/9781845273118/  What do you think should be the basis of a Wels...

Letters from Friends in Europe - Geraint Thomas of YesCymru joins Siôn Jobbins to discuss the new on-line ICEC newsletter from other nations in western Europe seeking independence. 'Letters from Friends' will be sent to everyone on the YesCymru emailing list but you can also sign up on the YesCymru and ICEC websites. It's an excellent way to learn about the developments in other independence movem...

Llythyrau gan Gyfeillion Ewrop - Geraint Thomas o YesCymru sy'n ymuno â Siôn Jobbins i drafod cylchlythyr newydd ar-lein gan ICEC sy'n rhannu newyddion am fudiadau annibyniaeth gorllewin Ewrop. Bydd 'Llythyrau gan Gyfeillion' yn cael ei ddanfon ar e-bost i bawb sydd ar restr e-bostio YesCymru neu gallwch gofrestru o'r newydd. Mae'n gyfle gwych i ddysgu am hynt a helynt mudi...

Lesley Riddoch, the pro-Scottish Independence journalist, and campaigner, joins Siôn Jobbins to discuss the importance of the ownership of assets, local control of services, and Scotland and Wales' international context as we campaign for independence. * Lesley Riddoch Youtube channel - excellent documentaries on the Nordic nations and independence and also ecology and land ownership: https://...

'Dros Gymru'n Gwlad' - Arwel Vittle, cyd-awdur llyfr newydd am sefydlu Plaid Cymru yn 1925 sy'n rhoi'r cyd-destun ar gyfer ffurfio'r blaid gan bobl ifanc a pham na sefydlwyd plaid dros senedd i Gymru yn gynt? * Dros Gymru'n Gwlad: Hanes Sefydlu Plaid Genedlaethol Cymru, Arwel Vittle a Gwen Angharad Gruffudd - https://www.ylolfa.com/products/9781800997066/dros-gymrun-gwl...

'For Wales our Country' - Arwel Vittle, co-author of a new book on the foundation of Plaid Cymru, 'Dros Gymru'n Gwlad', discusses how a group of young people founded the party in 1925 and why it didn't it happen earlier?  * 'Dros Gymru'n Gwlad: Hanes Sefydlu Plaid Genedlaethol Cymru', Arwel Vittle a Gwen Angharad Gruffudd - https://www.ylolfa.com/products/978180...

'No Welsh Art' - artist and art historian, Peter Lord, discusses his radical and ground-breaking exhibition, 'No Welsh Art' at the National Library of Wales in Aberystwyth. A vital discussion for any artist and anyone interested in Welsh identity and history and the colonial mindset and policies in Welsh art and society. If you'd like to organise a guided tour with Peter of the...

'Dim Celf Gymreig' - sgwrs gyda'r artist a'r hanesydd celf, Peter Lord, am ei arddangosfa radical a thrawsffurfiol 'Dim Celf Gymreg' yn y Llyfrgell Genedlaethol yn Aberystwyth. Sgwrs bwysig i bob artist ac unrhyw un sydd â diddordeb mewn hunaniaeth a hanes Cymru ac agweddau gwladychol at Gymru a chelf Gymreig. Os hoffech drefn taith dywys gyda Peter, yna cysylltwch drwy&#39...

➡️Note that the event at Tramshed discussed in podcast has been postponed.  There is no new date at the moment.    The Economics of Independence 2: should we have a Welsh currency? - William Thomson of Scotonomics joins Mark Hooper and Tegid Roberts to discuss their belief that Wales and Scotland should have their own currencies after independence. The podcast looks forward to the Economics of Ind...

ICEC Conference - independence for all Europe's nations - Begotxu Olaizola from the Basque Country and Geraint Thomas on behalf of YesCymru who are looking forward to the ICEC (International Commission for European Citizens) conference which will be in Wales for the first time on the weekend of 5 July 2025. ICEC is a network of pro-independence movements of the historic nations of Europe inclu...

Cynhadledd ICEC - rhyddid i holl genhedloedd Ewrop - Begotxu Olaizola o'r Basgtir a Geraint Thomas ar ran YesCymru sy'n edrych ymlaen at gynhadledd ICEC (International Commission for European Citizens) fydd yng Nghymru am y tro cyntaf ar benwythnos 5 Gorffennaf 2025. Mae ICEC yn rwydwaith o fudiadau pro-annibyniaeth cenhedloedd hanesyddol Ewrop gan gynnwys YesCymru.  * ICEC - International...

Ynni gwynt, llanw, dŵr, nwy, biomethane, solar, ac hydrogen - mae Cymru'n ddigon cyfoethog i fod yn annibynnol - dyna pam bod San Steffan yn gwrthod rhoi pwerau ynni llawn i Gymru! Meleri, un o gyfarwyddwyr menter Ynni Ogwen a Guto Owen, Cyfarwyddwr Ynni Glân, sy'n trafod holl gyfoeth naturiol Cymru a beth gellid gwneud i gadw'r elw a chyfoeth anferthol yma nid ei golli i San Steffan a...

Wind, tidal, water, gas, biomethane, solar energy, and hydrogen - Wales is rich enough to be independent - that's why Westminster refuses to give full energy powers to Wales! Meleri, one of the directors of the Ynni Ogwen's community initiative and Guto Owen, Director of Ynni Glân, discuss all the natural wealth of Wales and what could be done to keep the profit and this enormous wealth an...

Support for Welsh independence has reached a record high – and the campaign is gaining serious momentum. In this press conference held in Barry on 4 April 2025, YesCymru reveals the results of a major new poll showing 41% of decided voters would now vote Yes – rising to 72% among 25 to 34-year-olds. Speakers include Phyl Griffiths (Chair of YesCymru), Kiera Marshall and Mark Hooper. Together, they...

The View from Catalonia - Anna Arqué of the Catalan independence movement tells us the mistakes of the Catalan independence referendum in 2017, and the situation in the country now. She's a member of ICEC (International Commission of European Citizens) and will be speaking at the Independence Rally in Barry on Saturday 26 April and also at the Scotonomics and YesCymru discussion on Friday night. *...

Rali yn y Barri - Steffan Wiliam ac Elliw Mair sy'n trafod y trefniadau a phwysigrwydd y rali annibyniaeth yn y Barri ar ddydd Sadwrn 26 Ebrill 2025. Dewch yn llu - a phobl Caerdydd mae'n ddigon cyfleus ar y trên! Does dim esgus. * Rali Annibyniaeth YesCymru yn y Barri - https://cy.yes.cymru/barry  * YesCymru a Scotonomics yn mynd i'r afael â Llymder y DG trafodaeth ar economi y bydcgo iawn - http...

Indy Rally in Barry - Mark Hooper and Kiera Marshall discuss the forthcoming independence rally in Barry which will be on Saturday 26 April 2025. They also discuss possible next steps for the independence movement. Both Mark and Kiera will be speaking at the rally and Mark is also part of the 'YesCymru and Scotonomics Tackle UK Austerity' event on Friday night. * YesCymru rally for independence ht...

Wales's Economy - what could be done today? What Plaid Cymru would do in government? Options with independence. Luke Fletcher MS and Plaid Economy and Energy Spokesperson and Jonathan Evershed Plaid Policy and Research Advisor discuss closing of Tata's Port Talbot steel works, the need for Wales to have ownership of its economy, cooperatives, upping skills and education for the economy, and shifti...

Economi Cymru annibynnol - arian a ffiniau. Sgwrs am ba arian cyfred byddai Cymru annibynnol yn defnyddio a'r pwnc, gweithwyr traws-ffiniol a mwy! Luke Fletcher AS, Llefarydd Plaid Cymru ar Economi ac Ynni a Jonathan Evershed, Ymgynghorydd Ymchwil gyda Phlaid Cymru sy'n trafod hyn a mwy gyda Siôn Jobbins. Dolenni: * Tystiolaeth a gyflwynwyd i'r Comisiwn Annibynnol ar Ddyfodol Cyfansoddiadol Cymru...

Sam Murphy of YesCymru Abertawe tells us about 'Nabod Cymru / Tour Wales' Swansea - a weekend of #indywales discussions, music, guided tours and trainig on 28 and 28 March in Swansea. Every event is free and held in the centre of the city with a warm welcome to all! * Tour Wales - Nabod Cymru: https://www.yes.cymru/nabod_cymr... * Prof John Ball - The Economics of an independent Wales pt. 1 https:...

Sam Murphy o YesCymru Abertawe sy'n sôn am 'Nabod Cymru Abertawe' - penwythnos o drafod, miwsig, teithiau tywys ac hyfforddiant ar 28 a 29 Mawrth yn y ddinas. I gyd yng nghanol Abertawe gyda chroeso i bawb a phob digwyddiad am ddim! * Nabod Cymru: https://cy.yes.cymru/nabod_cymru... * Prof John Ball - The Economics of an independent Wales pt. 1 https://www.iwa.wales/agenda/202... * John Ball: cyfw...

Colin Nosworthy, former Special Advisor working for the Plaid Cymru - Labour Cooperation Agreement, founder of Melin Drafod pro-indy think tank, and former Plaid Cymru Communications Director, discusses politics and independence with Siôn Jobbins. They discuss the current political situation and how Plaid, as the main pro-independence party, need to do to win votes and what should be its prioritie...

Colin Nosworthy, cyn-gynghorydd Arbennig (SpAD) yn gweithio ar Gytundeb Cydweithio Plaid Cymru - Llafur, sefydlydd y grŵp polisi dros annibyniaeth, Melin Drafod, a chy—Gyfarwyddwr Cyfathrebu Plaid Cymru, sy'n trafod gwleidyddiaeth ac annibyniaeth gyda Siôn Jobbins. Maent yn trafod yr hinsawdd gwleidyddol cyfredol, twf y dde eithafol, a sut mae delio ag e, a beth ddyliau Plaid Cymru, fel y prif bla...