Never Mind the Ballots

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  • Never Mind the Ballots is a podcast tackling the biggest political issues in Bristol. The show is hosted by Bristol Live's politics editor, Esme Ashcroft, who will be joined by a different politician and member of the public each week. Each episode will address stories from the past week, with guests offering their opinions and values. 
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  • Tony Carey and Paul Smith

    Tony Carey and Paul Smith
    Jul 4 2018
    Hi politics fans, and welcome to final episode of the first series of Never Mind the Ballots. This week Labour cabinet lead for housing Paul Smith returns to the NMB studio and we have a first appearance for Tory councillor for Brislington East, Tony Carey.Hosted by political editor for Bristol Live, Esme Ashcroft, the episode kicks off with a discussion about the latest council consultation in to van-dwellers and rough sleeping. The trio then debate the merits and drawbacks of Bristol’s impending congestion-style clean air zone and round off with a debrief from the latest cabinet meeting.Never Mind the Ballots will be back in the autumn, remember you can tweet us with your feedback and suggestion for series two. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Paula O’Rourke and Gary Hopkins

    Paula O’Rourke and Gary Hopkins
    Jun 27 2018
    Hi politics fans, and welcome to episode five of Never Mind the Ballots.This week we have Green councillor for Clifton, Paula O’Rourke, and Lib Dem councillor for Knowle, Gary Hopkins, chatting about libraries, the scrutiny and Marvin Rees as a “popstar”. Hosted by political editor for Bristol Live, Esme Ashcroft, the episode kicks off with a discussion about the latest twist in the Bristol arena saga.The trio then debate the merits and drawbacks of setting up council services and assets - such as libraries and cemeteries - as independent trusts. Never Mind the Ballots is a podcast tackling the biggest political stories in Bristol. The show is hosted by Esme, who is joined each week by two guests who dissect the nuances of local issues. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • Emily Kent and Anthony Negus

    Emily Kent and Anthony Negus
    Jun 20 2018
    Hi politics fans! Welcome to episode four of Never Mind the Ballots (@BallotsPodcast). This week we have Bristol City Council’s Lib Dem group leader Anthony Negus and director of tech firm One Big Circle, Emily Kent.Hosted by political editor for Bristol Live, Esme Ashcroft, Emily kicks off the episode with a discussion on what makes Bristol a good place for start up firms and whether local businesses can be a pioneer for equal working. Anthony talks through his idea on how Bristol City Council could work with supermarkets to reduce food waste and their carbon footprints.Esme rounds off the show by asking the pair for their opinions on the fate of Bristol’s library service. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 14 mins
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