Summary: This week's headline story is from education reporter Michael Yong, who has launched a hugely important project to track the number of homeless people who die on the streets of Bristol. Working with a national journalism organisation, Michael tells me why the project is so important and speaks about his own experiences volunteering to help the homeless. We also have a conversation with politics reporter Esme Ashcroft who recently sat down for an exclusive chat with the Mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees. Mr Rees has just hit the halfway point of his term in office this week and Esme talks us through his work so far, what comes next, and how she tackles tricky political interviews. And also appearing on the show this week is reporter Joe Smith, who has been digging into a health scandal that is still unfolding. You can follow the journalists featured in this episode on twitter: Michael Yong - @Michael_Yong Esme Ashcroft - @EsmeAshcroft Joe Smith - @JowsefSmith Stories included in this week's show: I will deliver over next two years, promises Marvin Rees at his midterm point South Gloucestershire Council gave £3m contract to collapsing firm Allied Healthcare after ‘robust checks’ We’re going to count the homeless people who die in Bristol – because no one is New episode every Friday. Follow us on Twitter @IBLpodcast and host Alex Ballinger on @ambhack. Produced by Matt Aldus (@mattaldus) For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>
