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Radio Wales,24 Aug 2026,121 mins

Jason Mohammad takes your calls on paternity leave, banning dogs on beaches and what your accent means to you.

The Phone In

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Jason Mohammad with Monday's Phone In... The UK’s first Parent Strike is taking place on Thursday, with parents being encouraged to stop work for two hours to demand better paternity leave and flexible working. There’s a Welsh protest outside the Senedd from 10–12. The argument is that two weeks’ statutory paternity leave simply isn’t enough for modern families. Do dads get enough paternity leave? What was your experience, or you partners, when you first become a parent? Hundreds of dog owners have protested on the beach at Rhos-on-Sea against a Conwy council proposal which could introduce a year-round dog ban on the Cayley Promenade section of the beach Would you back a ban on dogs on the beach? What have you seen from our four legged friends on Welsh Beaches this summer? A new survey featured by the BBC today suggests “accent bias” is still an issue in British workplaces, with people worrying that the way they speak can affect how they're perceived professionally Have you ever felt like your accent has held you back? What does your accent mean to you? Call or WhatsApp 03700 100 110. Text 8 10 12. Be part of the nations' conversation

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