Iran, Gorton & Denton, Plaid & Labour Senedd election pledges

Two violent weeks into the Iran war, and where are we? We discuss possible exit strategies and the economic impact of the war with former security minister, Tom Tugendhat and economist Linda Yueh. Former Secretaries of State for Wales Alun Michael and Stephen Crabb discuss the role and its future. Deputy leader of the Green Party in Wales, Philip Davies gives an update on his party following their 'day of action' on Saturday. As the House of Lords ends the tenure of hereditary peers, Lord Norton of Louth explains the institution's history.Iain McIntosh and Hannah Jarvis review the papers.

Following questions over the UK's military capability and the Iran conflict we discuss defence with Francis Tusa, editor of Defence Analysis. With conference season well under way, this week it's the turn of Reform and the Liberal Democrats. Reform's James Evans MS and the Liberal Democrat leader Jane Dodds MS join us. On International Women's Day we discuss gender parity in the Senedd with Cardiff University's Dr Leah Hibbs. Journalist Will Hayward talks about his new book 'Who Cares About Wales?'Reviewing the papers: Plaid Cymru's Kiera Marshall and Bethan Cousins from the Development Bank Wales.

Guests include: Middle East analyst Dr Laura James, politics professor Jon Tonge, Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, First Minister Eluned Morgan and writer and broadcaster Iain Dale. Paper reviewers: Conservative councillor in Monmouthshire Lisa Dymock and Rachel Cable from Colegau Cymru.

Guests include Robert Hardman, Prof Lloyd Bowen, Dr Nada Ali, Joe Allen, Nygaire Bevan and Dr Abdul-Azim Ahmed. With the paper review: Shavannah Taj and Rev Eldon Phillips.

Labour MP for Cardiff West MP Alex Barros-Curtis looks back at the week that was for Labour. James Price, Transport for Wales CEO gives an update on transport plans in Wales. Cllr Aled Davies, Senedd candidate for the Conservatives in Gwynedd Maldwyn reports from their Spring conference. Strategic analyst and researcher with the Arctic Institute Fiona de Cuyper explains why the Arctic is a hot topic. Emeritus Professor E. Wyn James from Cardiff University talks about Wales' historic hymns, in the wake of handing the keys of Capel Rhondda - where Cwm Rhondda was first sung - to the community.Tessa Marshall and Aled Eirug review the papers.

The FT's George Parker and strategic communications consultant Dafydd Rees joins us to talk all about Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's nightmare week and future prospects. Newly minted Reform MS James Evans is in the studio. Cymorth Cymru's Katie Dalton explains the importance of MS voting on amendments after some MSs non-appearance at the Homelessness Bill's vote. Chief Executive of the Patient's association Rachel Power discusses the challenges posed by cross-border health services. Author Glen O'Hara discusses his new book, New Labour, New Britain?Reform's Joseph Martin and comedian Esyllt Sears review the papers.

After the PM's three day visit to China, economist Vicky Pryce discusses his achievements. Reform councillor Jason O'Connell responds to yet another conservative defection to his party, and their plans for the Senedd election. Emeritus Professor Emyr Lewis explains the significance of the assisted dying LCM and why it's wise to wait before the Senedd votes on it. And historian, the Rev. D Ben Rees, talks about his new book about the Welsh of Liverpool.Plaid Cymru's Senedd hopeful, Cllr Mark Hooper and cultural relations specialist Ruth Cocks review the papers.

IMI Media's chief international anchor Hadley Gamble discusses the week that was. Owen Derbyshire from Keep Wales Tidy explains why he's written to the UK government asking for Wales to be exempted from a UK-wide bottle deposit scheme. Energy Minister Michael Shanks talks about energy efficiency. Tonia Antoniazzi MP advocates for a social media ban for under 16s. Archdruid and chair of Welsh and Celtic Studies at Aberystwyth University Mererid Hopwood tells us all about St Dwynwen and other popular Welsh traditions at this time of year.Leader of the Vale's conservatives, Cllr George Carroll and employment lawyer Bethan Darwin review the papers.

Former Wales Office advisor Lauren McEvatt discusses Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform. Prof Scott Lucas analyses the latest on the US and Greenland, ahead of the Senedd debate on the health committee's report on obesity, Dr Sue Kenneally is in the studio. Scottish journalist and podcaster Lesley Riddoch recalls the history of Scottish Labour since the dawn of devolution and former number 10 advisor and journalist Guto Harri remembers u-turns of governments past.Cllr Dmitri Batrouni of Newport Council and Dr Emma Yhnell review the papers.

Former member of the Greenland parliament tells us exactly what she thinks about President Trump's plans for Greenland, and former MP and president of the NATO general assembly Madeleine Moon and former MP and chair of the defence committee Tobias Ellwood puts recent world developments into context. Wales Online's rugby correspondent Steffan Thomas brings us the latest movements on club gripes with the WRU. Steffan Griffiths, glaciologist and climate specialist explains recent weather patterns. Political communications consultant Laura Emily Dunn and former councillor and businesswoman Cerys Furlong discuss the role of women in politics.Green party candidate Paul Rock and Cymorth Cymru's director, Katie Dalton review the papers.