Episodes

  • From child refugee to MBE: using social media to tackle COVID misinformation, with Dr Bnar Talabani MBE

    From child refugee to MBE: using social media to tackle COVID misinformation, with Dr Bnar Talabani MBE
    Apr 21 2022
    Dr Bnar Talabani MBE overcame challenging beginnings as a refugee in Kurdistan to become one of the most-respected medical voices in the UK. Over the past two years, she has used her platform to play a significant role in tackling misinformation about the pandemic to spread insight to different communities throughout the world.

    In this episode, Dot talked with Dr Talabani to discuss her inspiring story from child refugee to MBE, how she used TikTok to bust pandemic myths, and her ambitions to keep helping people across the globe.

    So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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    30 mins
  • Providing thousands of free meals to frontline NHS staff, with Kasim Ali

    Providing thousands of free meals to frontline NHS staff, with Kasim Ali
    Apr 18 2022
    Kasim Ali has a remarkable story. He went from being a pharmacist, to the co-founder of the award-winning Waterloo Tea chain which sees him pursuing his mission to transform café culture in Wales.

    Back in March 2020, Kasim captured the imagination of the Welsh public when he brought the South Wales hospitality sector together to create the volunteer-led initiative, ‘Feed the Heath’. Together they supplied thousands of free healthy meals to frontline NHS staff at the Heath Hospital during a challenging time.

    In this episode, Dot sat down with Kasim to discuss his inspirational story and life lessons he’s picked up along the way.

    So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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    37 mins
  • Rocketing to rugby stardom during a global pandemic, with Louis Rees-Zammit

    Rocketing to rugby stardom during a global pandemic, with Louis Rees-Zammit
    Apr 13 2022
    Rising Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit has gone from aspiring Gloucester Rugby player to one of the nation’s favourite rugby talents in the matter of just a couple of years.

    In this episode, Dot chatted with Louis to discuss his childhood, his rise to fame, lockdown life and his plans for the future.

    So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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    26 mins
  • Living in lockdown as a famous Welsh couple, with Sophie Evans & Ellis Jenkins

    Living in lockdown as a famous Welsh couple, with Sophie Evans & Ellis Jenkins
    Apr 10 2022
    Stage and TV star, Sophie Evans and Cardiff Rugby and Welsh Rugby international, Ellis Jenkins like many were suddenly forced to spend every waking hour together during lockdown. Sophie and Ellis had to put their careers on hold as they learnt how to adapt to the challenges and of course, of being together 24/7.

    In this episode, Dot caught up with Sophie and Ellis to discuss life in lockdown, their flourishing careers, and how they feel getting back to normality.

    So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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    37 mins
  • Leading Wales through the pandemic with First Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford

    Leading Wales through the pandemic with First Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford
    Apr 10 2022
    Welcome to the brand-new Keep Wales Safe podcast, ‘Unlocked: COVID stories from Wales.’ From frontline healthcare workers to sporting superstars: in this series, TV and radio presenter Dot Davies will be hearing from a range of notable people throughout Wales as we mark two years since the first lockdown and reflect on their experiences of the pandemic.

    Today’s guest is a special one. First Minister, Mark Drakeford has been responsible for leading Wales through the pandemic and navigating the country through an unprecedented time.

    In this episode, Dot spoke with the First Minister in a fascinating behind-the-scenes conversation about how the Welsh Government managed the outbreak of the virus back in 2020, the details of his ‘darkest day’, and his pride at the sense of unity throughout the county during these testing times.

    So, wherever you are, whatever you’re doing – enjoy…
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    19 mins