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01.03.10

Footballers have hit the headlines again recently as their personal lives have been exposed. However, do they have a duty to be role models for young people?

Elen will be visiting Everton F.C. and meeting Nathan Craig, a young footballer from Carnarvon, to find out his views on the issue.

A referendum on full-law making powers for the Assembly is on the horizon in Wales. However, in Catalonia, Spain, locals have set up their own referendum on full independence. Can Wales be independent or is the aim simply a fantasy? Lisa investigates.

Buggy-gate is the topic of Hacio'n Holi this week with Derwyn Jones answering Owain's questions.
22.02.10
This week Hacio will be in London Fashion Week and meeting a model from Carmarthen who’s decided to leave the industry.
We hear the story of Hannah Meredith – a 17 year old from Llanelli who died last year following her addiction to Heroin.

And, following her controversial comments regarding legalising drugs – the leader of Carmarthenshire County Council, Meryl Gravell faces Owain’s questions.
15.02.10

Hacio’s back with a new series of current affairs for young people on Monday. A young mum from Treorchy speaks out about her experience of having a baby while still in school.

The team will be unveiling the results of their exclusive sex survey – a survey of young people from all over Wales and investigating whether the education provided in schools is sufficient?

And Cefin Roberts – the National Theatr’s artistic director will be facing Owain’s questions on Hacio’n Holi.
20.10.09

During alcohol awareness week Hacio will be 'out on the town' in Aberystwyth on a three legged crawl and taking a look at the Carnage event in Cardiff.

Should alcohol be sold at the Urdd Eisteddfod? We'll be debating the issue with the Urdd's young members.

And this week Wynford Elis Owen will be facing Owain's questions.
13.10.09

It’s a new term for Universities around Wales and this week it’s a Student Special on Hacio.

How valuable is a degree in light of the recent rise in unemployment?
Tenant trouble - how much do students know about their rights?
And what advice is given to school leavers?

Hacio investigates - Tuesdays on S4C
01.09.09

Last week, a group of doctors voiced their concerns about one of the newest weight loss tablets on the market. They’re worried that selling this ‘Diet Pill’ on the internet makes it too easy to obtain. Lisa’s been investigating how easy it is to get hold of the new ‘wonder drug’ of the slimming world.

In March the rules on British working visas were changed. Since then, it’s been harder for junior doctors that haven’t completed their training to stay here to work. Elen has been looking at the impact this could have on our health service.

And this week it will be the new MEP Kay Swinburne facing Owain’s questions.
25.08.09

The Ffos Las racing track will be opened officially in Carmarthenshire this week. But why is horse racing so popular and how fair is the industry on the horses? We’ll be me meeting a young jockey and an animal rights protester to get their views.

For the past month, people in Anglesey have been campaigning to keep some of the county’s leisure centres and pools open. Helen went to meet some of the young campaigners to see how the planned closures could affect the community.

And this week Owain will be interviewing Assembly Member Carwyn Jones about jobs, the party’s leadership and the future for the labour party.
18.08.09

There is currently a new bill moving through the House of Lords which would result in a tightening of the laws on prostitution in the UK. Some feel this would endanger the welfare of prostitutes and they are calling on the government to legalise prostitution. However is legalisation the answer? Lisa's been to Amsterdam to take a closer look at how the sex industry is run there.

In fifteen years the Welsh Assembly Government hope that 70% of our waste will be recycled. However some complain that our current system is ineffective and confusing to the public. Mathew's investigating whether recycling our waste, is a waste of time.

And following the Climate Camp Cymru protest in Merthyr, Bethan Davies from the open cast mining company 'Ffos y Fran' will be facing Owain's questions.
11.08.09

The number of young people taking class A drugs in Wales is on the increase. According to recent statistics published by the Welsh Assembly Government, 70% of the users are between 16 and 24 years old. But how dangerous are drugs like ‘cocaine’ and ‘ecstasy’? Elen investigates.

And a chance to view the highlights of a special edition of Hacio from the Eisteddfod. On the panel and facing Owain’s questions are Assembly Member Nerys Evans, S4C’s head of corporate affairs Tim Hartley, Welsh Language Society chair Menna Machreth and the performer Tara Bethan.
04.08.09

This week, the story of a young family from Caernarfon whose baby boy has had experimental treatment in China. We’ll be examining the pro’s and con’s of stem cell treatment and taking a look at exclusive pictures of the treatment in China.

We’ll also be at the National Eisteddfod in Bala to find out how much of a welcome awaits non Welsh speaking visitors.

And this week the chief executive of the eisteddfod Elfed Roberts faces Owain’s questions.
28.07.09

Over recent years a number of unfortunate accidents has left a cloud over one of the biggest events of the year for young farmers, the Royal Welsh Show. Last week Hacio was with the police, the organisers and young farmers to see what happens in the evenings at Llanelwedd.

Following the first test match of the Ashes series in Cardiff, we ask if Wales should have its own independent cricket team.

And broadband internet access is the subject of Owain’s weekly spot following complaints that some rural areas of Wales still do not have access. Owain meets one youngster who’s had enough of the situation and quizzes the chief executive of BT Wales – Ann Beynon.
21.07.09

For the first programme of the new series Hacio’s presenters will be at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells, mid Wales.

Over the last few months Hacio has been following a young soldier from Pwllheli who’s been on active service in Afghanistan. After the recent deaths of Welsh soldiers in Helmand province we’ll be asking if the army’s presence there is justified.

Also, following Sir Paul McCartney’s recent campaign, the team will be asking if we should eat less meat to help improve the environment.

And this week Owain interviews the Welsh Assembly’s Rural Affairs minister, Elin Jones.
19.05.09

Should every gay man have the right to give blood? At the moment, gay men who have had sex with another man are forbidden by the health service to be blood donors.

Over the next two months a special committee will be reassessing the policy on behalf of the government. Hacio considers the arguments.

Welsh speaking students currently enjoy the right to stay in Welsh-only halls of residence in Aberystwyth and Bangor. But this year there are doubts over the future of Pantycelyn hall and John Morris Jones hall following plans to move the residences to other locations.

What effect would such changes have on the traditional Welsh societies within the universities?

Also it’s the turn of Dr Meirion Evans to face Owain’s questions, this time on Swine flu.
12.05.09

Swine flu. We will all be receiving a pamphlet through the post detailing the risks of the disease.

But has the danger already passed and has there been an over-reaction?

Saturday was World Fair Trade Day – intended to make us think of exactly where our goods come from. Some big high street names have had to face protests about their trading policy.

But how many people really care?

Also it’s the turn of Dr Meirion Evans to face Owain’s questions, this time on Swine flu.
05.05.09

It’s ten years since the first Welsh Assembly elections. But, a decade on, what do people really know about its work?

And should the Welsh Assembly Government have more powers?

In the midst of the recession, a recent report suggests that the risk of becoming a victim of fraud is greater now than ever. Every year the personal details of more than 100,000 people are stolen through the internet or ‘hole-in-the-wall’ machines.

In a special report we ask how safe are our personal details?

Finally this week, the Assembly’s presiding officer Dafydd Elis Thomas faces questions from Owain
28.05.09

Last month two soldiers from Wales were killed in Helmand province in Afghanistan. This month over 500 more Welsh Guards have arrived there as part of the war against terrorism.

But do young recruits really understand the risks of joining the armed forces?

Also on the programme – over recent weeks we’ve been following the attempts of one Welsh youth to take part in the Paralympic games. But James Lusted has been told he won’t be competing in the 2012 games in London.

Is there enough support for disabled people in sport?

Finally, army Major Andy Rowlands takes his turn to face some serious questions from Owain.
21.04.09

In the last two years the number of people under 25 who have been killed in road accidents in north Wales has trebled. Last year a nineteen year old from Trawsfynydd died and now the driver responsible has been jailed for causing his death.
On this week’s programme one youth who was at the scene of the accident calls on young drivers to slow down.

Also on the programme, with the latest growth in Welsh language education even more young people can speak Welsh. But how many of these actually use the language outside school? Hacio reveals the results of its special research.

Lastly, it’s the turn of Meri Huws, Chair of the Welsh Language Board, to face questions from Owain.
14.04.09

Following the death of Jade Goody, Lisa talks to a young Welsh woman who has had cervical cancer. Is enough being done in Wales to tackle this disease?

The Hacio team amongst the G20 protests – but is it the discussion or the violence that stays in the memory?

And Hacio talks to a banker about the ‘credit crunch’ and the scandal of Sir Fred Goodwin’s pension.
05.03.09 Back to Gaza

This week on the last programme of the series Hacio will be following Jill Evans MEP on her return visit to Gaza.

Only weeks after the end of Israeli army attacks we take a look at the current situation. We also meet two young women in Israel who support the decision to attack Palestinians in Gaza.

But is permanent peace possible?
26.02.09 What is true beauty?

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness week, and as part of the event a special competition is being launched in the Welsh Assembly: 'What does true beauty mean to you?'

The aim of this photographic competition is to dispel the stereotyped notion of beauty as depicted in magazines and on the TV.

In a special interview with Nigel Owens and Dr David Samuel we discuss their experiences of fighting against eating disorders and ask if enough is being done here in Wales to help those suffering from such conditions.
19.02.09 CCTV

This week on Hacio – the story of a young mother who is campaigning to keep a Caernarfon crèche open.

Tessa Jones depends on the Tryweryn House nursery to continue with her education. But now it seems that it may have to close following a reduction in its budget.

The Maesincla mothers’ fight, Thursday night here on Hacio.
12.02.09 Scalloping in Cardigan Bay

This week Hacio meets some of the residents of Llangrannog in Cardiganshire who are campaigning to save the coastline there.

According to the locals boats from every corner of Britain come to the bay to fish for scallops and are destroying marine life in the process. The bay is recognised as a special conservation area but now there are fears for the future of the dolphins that have settled there, and the residents are worried about their livelihoods.

Is enough being done to protect the Welsh coastline?
05.02.09 CCTV

Great Britain has more CCTV cameras per person than any other country in the world.

There are now cameras on the streets, in hospitals, offices and a number of schools—wherever you go it’s likely that someone is watching you.

But is putting CCTV cameras in toilets acceptable or a step too far?

This week Hacio meets a girl who has left Dyffryn Teifi school in Llandysul after CCTV cameras were installed in the toilets there and asks the school to explain its actions.
29.01.09 Homelessness

This week Hacio meets two young men who claim there is a shortage of help for those who are homeless.

Michael Healy is homeless in Cardiff at the moment and complains that there is a housing shortage.

Andrew Jones left his home on Anglesey when he was 16 and has spent years being homeless in the area. He questions the local council’s points system.

Is enough being done to help young homeless people in Wales?
22.01.09 The Obama effect - will it come to Wales?

This week Barak Obama is inaugurated as the first black president of the U.S.A. But how likely would it be for a politician of ethnic origin to become prime minister here in Britain? Would the people of Wales welcome the idea?

There is only one assembly member from a different ethnic background — so are there enough opportunities for young people from ethnic minorities to follow a career in politics?
15.01.09 Crisis in Gaza - should we in Wales be worried?

Over the last fortnight over 700 people have been killed in Gaza following attacks by the Israeli army and Hamas. The recent tension between Israel and Palestine has divided opinion around the world.

This week hacio takes a look at the crisis and asks how important the current situation in the middle east is to us here in Wales.

We will be following some Welsh people to a protest in London and meeting two young people born and raised on the West Bank.