60 acast.com Bold Politics with Zack Polanski https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski en Bold Politics politics,populism,zack polanski,green party,podcast,sustainability,news Bold Politics Bold Politics is the show making hope normal again where Zack Polanski speaks - and listens - to thinkers, activists and people whose voices deserve to be heard.


From immigration to the economy, inequality to leadership, Zack explores what the future of progressive politics can look like.

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]]> Bold Politics is the show making hope normal again where Zack Polanski speaks - and listens - to thinkers, activists and people whose voices deserve to be heard.


From immigration to the economy, inequality to leadership, Zack explores what the future of progressive politics can look like.

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]]> false Bold Politics info+68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5@mg-eu.acast.com 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 bold-politics-with-zack-polanski episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5/1770755561190-699683ac-c180-4d60-b11f-a3b7b9eb6bda.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski Bold Politics with Zack Polanski <![CDATA[The UK Prison Crisis | Shanice McBean & Janey Starling]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT 34:23 69d576c53ae78d6f11e64be4 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/69d576c53ae78d6f11e64be4 69d576c53ae78d6f11e64be4 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Does public perception on crime and punishment need to change? Why are women who have been failed by society just being put in prison? How have we gone so far in the wrong direction when it comes to navigating addiction?


Zack Polanski speaks to Shanice McBean, co-author of Abolition Revolution and member of Sisters Uncut as well as Janey Starling from Level Up about prison reform, domestic violence and how we can better protect women and girls in society.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> Does public perception on crime and punishment need to change? Why are women who have been failed by society just being put in prison? How have we gone so far in the wrong direction when it comes to navigating addiction?


Zack Polanski speaks to Shanice McBean, co-author of Abolition Revolution and member of Sisters Uncut as well as Janey Starling from Level Up about prison reform, domestic violence and how we can better protect women and girls in society.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> Why we stopped trusting politicians | Cody Dahler Why we stopped trusting politicians | Cody Dahler Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT 29:25 69ced5881d7024f1a7e23cb1 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/69ced5881d7024f1a7e23cb1 69ced5881d7024f1a7e23cb1 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Why are people in power so terrified of social media? How can content creators be more powerful than the billionaire backed mainstream media? How do we platform the stories that show people that it doesn’t have to be this way, and that they’re being ripped off?


Zack Polanski chats to author, content creator and satirist, Cody Dahler live from Hackney EartH.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> Why are people in power so terrified of social media? How can content creators be more powerful than the billionaire backed mainstream media? How do we platform the stories that show people that it doesn’t have to be this way, and that they’re being ripped off?


Zack Polanski chats to author, content creator and satirist, Cody Dahler live from Hackney EartH.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> How Much Is Trump Costing The UK? | Tessa Khan How Much Is Trump Costing The UK? | Tessa Khan Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:01:00 GMT 40:07 69cc341b4bc3c0b5ced29355 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/69cc341b4bc3c0b5ced29355 69cc341b4bc3c0b5ced29355 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How are our energy prices actually set? Is the cost of living crisis going to get even worse because of geopolitical turbulence? What does a just transition to renewable energy look like that doesn’t leave us experiencing price spikes every time there’s a global event that affects fossil fuel supply?


Zack Polanski speaks to Tessa Khan, international climate change lawyer, campaigner and founder of the climate action organisation, Uplift.


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]]> How are our energy prices actually set? Is the cost of living crisis going to get even worse because of geopolitical turbulence? What does a just transition to renewable energy look like that doesn’t leave us experiencing price spikes every time there’s a global event that affects fossil fuel supply?


Zack Polanski speaks to Tessa Khan, international climate change lawyer, campaigner and founder of the climate action organisation, Uplift.


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Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> <![CDATA[Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 44:52 69c2f517d832f1da9339a660 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/69c2f517d832f1da9339a660 69c2f517d832f1da9339a660 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How did Bold Politics start? How have Labour left behind such a large chunk of voters? Is there about to be a wave of progressive politicians who know how to navigate new media?


Zack Polanski speaks to his producer about the podcast's new book, Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us.


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]]> How did Bold Politics start? How have Labour left behind such a large chunk of voters? Is there about to be a wave of progressive politicians who know how to navigate new media?


Zack Polanski speaks to his producer about the podcast's new book, Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us.


Pre-order the new book from Bold Politics with Zack Polanski, 'Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us' now!

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]]> How Austerity Made Us Sicker | Dr Amir Khan How Austerity Made Us Sicker | Dr Amir Khan Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1:08:37 69b9dc2befe096304c9081aa false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/69b9dc2befe096304c9081aa 69b9dc2befe096304c9081aa 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Why are record numbers of doctors leaving the UK? How can we stop the further selling off of the NHS? Is our personal health data being used against our best interests?


Zack Polanski speaks to full-time GP, best-selling author and resident doctor on breakfast TV, Dr Amir Khan

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]]> Why are record numbers of doctors leaving the UK? How can we stop the further selling off of the NHS? Is our personal health data being used against our best interests?


Zack Polanski speaks to full-time GP, best-selling author and resident doctor on breakfast TV, Dr Amir Khan

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> The Science Of Prejudice | Keon West The Science Of Prejudice | Keon West Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 41:03 69b03327738d6fbbf20c3e99 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/69b03327738d6fbbf20c3e99 69b03327738d6fbbf20c3e99 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What is the psychology behind prejudice? Are some people fundamentally racist in our country? Is there such a thing as "unconscious bias" and how does this manifest on media like reality tv?


Zack Polanski speaks to Professor Keon West, author of The Science Of Racism.


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]]> What is the psychology behind prejudice? Are some people fundamentally racist in our country? Is there such a thing as "unconscious bias" and how does this manifest on media like reality tv?


Zack Polanski speaks to Professor Keon West, author of The Science Of Racism.


Get tickets to Bold Politics Live with Zack Polanski and Cody Dahler at Hackney Earth.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> We Need Water Nationalisation Now | Feargal Sharkey We Need Water Nationalisation Now | Feargal Sharkey Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT 48:25 69a75a7e2fb50a2e177baa2a false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/69a75a7e2fb50a2e177baa2a 69a75a7e2fb50a2e177baa2a 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What is the reason that Labour haven’t nationalised the water industry yet? Why are international investors making economic decisions for our country over our democratically elected politicians? How could we bring back our water system into public hands without spending a penny?


Zack Polanski speaks to water campaigner, activist and musician, Feargal Sharkey.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> What is the reason that Labour haven’t nationalised the water industry yet? Why are international investors making economic decisions for our country over our democratically elected politicians? How could we bring back our water system into public hands without spending a penny?


Zack Polanski speaks to water campaigner, activist and musician, Feargal Sharkey.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> The Green Future | Caroline Lucas The Green Future | Caroline Lucas Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:28:03 GMT 45:45 699e5023123f9740820fad7f false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/699e5023123f9740820fad7f 699e5023123f9740820fad7f 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How has the experience changed for women in politics over the last few decades? Why do we allow those in power to get away with telling the story that unlimited growth on a planet with finite resources won’t just end with inequality? Can we build a better, fairer and more equitable society by looking at the fundamentals of life, death and love from a different cultural perspective?


Zack Polanski speaks to author, campaigner and the Green Party’s first ever MP, Caroline Lucas, live from Brighton Dome to an audience of 1600 people.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> How has the experience changed for women in politics over the last few decades? Why do we allow those in power to get away with telling the story that unlimited growth on a planet with finite resources won’t just end with inequality? Can we build a better, fairer and more equitable society by looking at the fundamentals of life, death and love from a different cultural perspective?


Zack Polanski speaks to author, campaigner and the Green Party’s first ever MP, Caroline Lucas, live from Brighton Dome to an audience of 1600 people.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> What The F*** Is Going On?! | Mark Steel What The F*** Is Going On?! | Mark Steel Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 43:21 6997873a7012ce5376c22b1c false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6997873a7012ce5376c22b1c 6997873a7012ce5376c22b1c 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Why do we need a ‘coalition of kindness’ in the UK? What are the key reasons that people are still tribally voting for Labour despite being politically abandoned? Are most people voting for their respective political parties from a place of good will for everyone or purely out of selfishness?


Zack Polanski speaks to author, activist and comedian, Mark Steel.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> Why do we need a ‘coalition of kindness’ in the UK? What are the key reasons that people are still tribally voting for Labour despite being politically abandoned? Are most people voting for their respective political parties from a place of good will for everyone or purely out of selfishness?


Zack Polanski speaks to author, activist and comedian, Mark Steel.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> Why The Rich Get Richer | Faiza Shaheen | Zack Polanski Why The Rich Get Richer | Faiza Shaheen | Zack Polanski Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 40:42 6994d4163ba25772fee4eef8 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6994d4163ba25772fee4eef8 6994d4163ba25772fee4eef8 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How can we reimagine wealth taxes so that they’re less a politics of envy and more about just not paying wealthy people to become more wealthy? Why do we accept student loans as a tax on graduates whilst paying huge amounts of interest to asset holders? Where does tax avoidance, the far right and inequality intersect?


Zack Polanski speaks to Faiza Shaheen, economist and director of Tax Justice UK.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> How can we reimagine wealth taxes so that they’re less a politics of envy and more about just not paying wealthy people to become more wealthy? Why do we accept student loans as a tax on graduates whilst paying huge amounts of interest to asset holders? Where does tax avoidance, the far right and inequality intersect?


Zack Polanski speaks to Faiza Shaheen, economist and director of Tax Justice UK.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> The Battle For The Soul Of The Nation | Hannah Spencer | Zack Polanski The Battle For The Soul Of The Nation | Hannah Spencer | Zack Polanski Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:27:50 GMT 1:02:21 698bcd060581faffc7865076 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/698bcd060581faffc7865076 698bcd060581faffc7865076 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Why should a local plumber be representing their community in Westminster instead of elites? What has been the biggest challenges in suddenly being thrust into the political limelight as the bookies favourite to win the by-election in Gorton and Denton? Will Labour give up soon when it’s clear that their vote has collapsed on the doorsteps?


Zack Polanski speaks to The Green Party’s candidate MP for the ongoing by-election in Greater Manchester, Hannah Spencer.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> Why should a local plumber be representing their community in Westminster instead of elites? What has been the biggest challenges in suddenly being thrust into the political limelight as the bookies favourite to win the by-election in Gorton and Denton? Will Labour give up soon when it’s clear that their vote has collapsed on the doorsteps?


Zack Polanski speaks to The Green Party’s candidate MP for the ongoing by-election in Greater Manchester, Hannah Spencer.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> Everyone Deserves Equal Rights | Doris | Zack Polanski Everyone Deserves Equal Rights | Doris | Zack Polanski Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT 18:14 698511f39e3d84d98b79d8c6 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/698511f39e3d84d98b79d8c6 698511f39e3d84d98b79d8c6 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How are migrant workers exploited by big business? What can they do when their hours are cut, their work is increased and their working conditions aren’t good enough? What can unions do to make sure companies are held accountable?


Zack Polanski speaks to United Voices of the World member, Doris about her experiences in the first housekeepers walkout since 1979. 


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]]> How are migrant workers exploited by big business? What can they do when their hours are cut, their work is increased and their working conditions aren’t good enough? What can unions do to make sure companies are held accountable?


Zack Polanski speaks to United Voices of the World member, Doris about her experiences in the first housekeepers walkout since 1979. 


Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.


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]]> What Happens When You Underfund Education | Daniel Kebede | Zack Polanski What Happens When You Underfund Education | Daniel Kebede | Zack Polanski Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:10:18 GMT 35:54 6982805a75cd3563575c75fe false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6982805a75cd3563575c75fe 6982805a75cd3563575c75fe 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Should we scrap OFSTED completely? Why are SEND provisions so inadequate? Are we really seeing a rise in behavioural issues in schools or are we just seeing austerity play out once more?


Zack Polanski speaks to General Secretary of the National Education Union, Daniel Kebede.


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]]> Should we scrap OFSTED completely? Why are SEND provisions so inadequate? Are we really seeing a rise in behavioural issues in schools or are we just seeing austerity play out once more?


Zack Polanski speaks to General Secretary of the National Education Union, Daniel Kebede.


Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.


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]]> Why The Left Can’t Agree On Everything | Zack Polanski | Kieran Andrieu Why The Left Can’t Agree On Everything | Zack Polanski | Kieran Andrieu Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:36:44 GMT 48:52 697bef0cb29f9abc9cc30e34 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/697bef0cb29f9abc9cc30e34 697bef0cb29f9abc9cc30e34 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Should the UK retain diplomatic ties with countries, even if those relations exist purely to place sanctions? What are the first steps to take in approaching any form of international agreement? Are progressives purely factional by nature or can there be a more socialist, democratic future that provides everyone with a voice?


Zack Polanski speaks to Novara Media’s Kieran Andrieu.


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]]> Should the UK retain diplomatic ties with countries, even if those relations exist purely to place sanctions? What are the first steps to take in approaching any form of international agreement? Are progressives purely factional by nature or can there be a more socialist, democratic future that provides everyone with a voice?


Zack Polanski speaks to Novara Media’s Kieran Andrieu.


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]]> Why Did Starmer Really Block Burnham From Running In Gorton and Denton? | Paul Holden | Zack Polanski Why Did Starmer Really Block Burnham From Running In Gorton and Denton? | Paul Holden | Zack Polanski Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 34:06 697948f9829604514e7ea6fe false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/697948f9829604514e7ea6fe 697948f9829604514e7ea6fe 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How has Morgan McSweeney architected the Labour Party over the last eight years to control democracy? Who has been funding Starmer’s ascent to Prime Minister? Who really calls the shots in Westminster?


Zack Polanski speaks to investigative journalist and author of The Fraud, Paul Holden.


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]]> How has Morgan McSweeney architected the Labour Party over the last eight years to control democracy? Who has been funding Starmer’s ascent to Prime Minister? Who really calls the shots in Westminster?


Zack Polanski speaks to investigative journalist and author of The Fraud, Paul Holden.


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]]> Why The System Just Isn’t Working | Nadia Sawalha | Mark Adderley | Zack Polanski Why The System Just Isn’t Working | Nadia Sawalha | Mark Adderley | Zack Polanski Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 1:00:48 6970066d92f0c4b203046217 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6970066d92f0c4b203046217 6970066d92f0c4b203046217 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What are the vested interests that keep politicians trying to convince us everything is fine, even when we know it’s not? How did the sixth largest economy in the world slip into such a resource scarcity mindset? What were the tactics that allowed us to be convinced it was those who had less than us in society who were responsible for the growing levels of inequality rather than those with unfathomable levels of wealth?


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]]> What are the vested interests that keep politicians trying to convince us everything is fine, even when we know it’s not? How did the sixth largest economy in the world slip into such a resource scarcity mindset? What were the tactics that allowed us to be convinced it was those who had less than us in society who were responsible for the growing levels of inequality rather than those with unfathomable levels of wealth?


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]]> Why A Vote For Reform UK Is A Vote For Russia | Carole Cadwalladr | Zack Polanski Why A Vote For Reform UK Is A Vote For Russia | Carole Cadwalladr | Zack Polanski Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 50:16 6966dc6beb641da7e26de36b false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6966dc6beb641da7e26de36b 6966dc6beb641da7e26de36b 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Is Nathan Gill just the tip of the iceberg in the Kremlin’s use of agents specifically deployed to destabilise British democracy? What are Nigel Farage’s links to the far right convicted felon, Steve Bannon? How has our data been exploited by politicians, Cambridge Analytica and social media platforms over the last decade?  


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]]> Is Nathan Gill just the tip of the iceberg in the Kremlin’s use of agents specifically deployed to destabilise British democracy? What are Nigel Farage’s links to the far right convicted felon, Steve Bannon? How has our data been exploited by politicians, Cambridge Analytica and social media platforms over the last decade?  


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]]> How Antisemitism Is Used To Excuse War Crimes | Rachel Shabi | Zack Polanski How Antisemitism Is Used To Excuse War Crimes | Rachel Shabi | Zack Polanski Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT 35:48 695d979e0c30a1408dddf772 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/695d979e0c30a1408dddf772 695d979e0c30a1408dddf772 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How are Netanyahu and his allies using claims of antisemitism to deflect from Israel’s genocide? How are some of the conversations we’re having around antisemitism potentially perpetuating the racism against Jewish people? How are Jews around the world standing up for the human rights of Palestinians, not in spite of their heritage, but because of it?


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]]> How are Netanyahu and his allies using claims of antisemitism to deflect from Israel’s genocide? How are some of the conversations we’re having around antisemitism potentially perpetuating the racism against Jewish people? How are Jews around the world standing up for the human rights of Palestinians, not in spite of their heritage, but because of it?


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]]> We Deserve Better In 2026 | Gary Lineker | Zack Polanski We Deserve Better In 2026 | Gary Lineker | Zack Polanski Wed, 31 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT 35:15 695508714833761f1d2ecb81 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/695508714833761f1d2ecb81 695508714833761f1d2ecb81 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Does the BBC need to make some big changes at the top to ensure true impartiality? Should we expect more footballers to be outspoken politically given their platform? Why is it so difficult for politicians to condemn atrocities committed by Israel?


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]]> Does the BBC need to make some big changes at the top to ensure true impartiality? Should we expect more footballers to be outspoken politically given their platform? Why is it so difficult for politicians to condemn atrocities committed by Israel?


Zack Polanski speaks to Gary Lineker about meeting Keir Starmer, how to deal with attacks from the far right and of course, his favourite goal for Spurs.

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]]> Why The Media Is Looking At Economics All Wrong | James Meadway | Zack Polanski Why The Media Is Looking At Economics All Wrong | James Meadway | Zack Polanski Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 44:19 6941bec158c537ceb68fa08b false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6941bec158c537ceb68fa08b 6941bec158c537ceb68fa08b 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How are global companies in the middle of supply chains making billions of pounds by profiteering off both the increased cost of living and the impact of climate change on farmers? How does the Bank of England serve owners of commercial banks instead of the British public? What would be the best way for a government to borrow for investment in long term infrastructure without causing investors in British bonds to dump their assets?


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]]> How are global companies in the middle of supply chains making billions of pounds by profiteering off both the increased cost of living and the impact of climate change on farmers? How does the Bank of England serve owners of commercial banks instead of the British public? What would be the best way for a government to borrow for investment in long term infrastructure without causing investors in British bonds to dump their assets?


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]]> Are Voters Losing Faith In Democracy? | Lewis Goodall | Zack Polanski Are Voters Losing Faith In Democracy? | Lewis Goodall | Zack Polanski Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 40:08 693b20154d362887b72db9cf false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/693b20154d362887b72db9cf 693b20154d362887b72db9cf 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How much power does the state have over the restriction of information on social media? Is it possible to have a truly impartial national broadcasting service? Is the UK government legally allowed to create super-injunctions through the courts to cover up their mistakes?


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]]> How much power does the state have over the restriction of information on social media? Is it possible to have a truly impartial national broadcasting service? Is the UK government legally allowed to create super-injunctions through the courts to cover up their mistakes?


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]]> How Rising Inequality Impacted The Trans Experience | Shon Faye | Zack Polanski How Rising Inequality Impacted The Trans Experience | Shon Faye | Zack Polanski Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 54:58 6938b5d834867e026dffebd9 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6938b5d834867e026dffebd9 6938b5d834867e026dffebd9 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How has austerity and the cost of living impacted trans people over the last few decades? How can we encourage freedom of speech whilst still giving people the dignity they deserve? How does our treatment of trans people and refugees reflect the sort of society we want to build?


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]]> How has austerity and the cost of living impacted trans people over the last few decades? How can we encourage freedom of speech whilst still giving people the dignity they deserve? How does our treatment of trans people and refugees reflect the sort of society we want to build?


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]]> Why There’s No Such A Thing As A ‘Perfect Green’ | Femi Oluwole | Zack Polanski Why There’s No Such A Thing As A ‘Perfect Green’ | Femi Oluwole | Zack Polanski Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:53 GMT 41:54 693220b5d06e17dcac64e98b false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/693220b5d06e17dcac64e98b 693220b5d06e17dcac64e98b 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Are parties on the left too quick to write off potential voters that might disagree with them on minor points? How can we create a more progressive movement that doesn’t subject people to ‘purity tests’? Do we need a strong European Union now, more than ever?


Zack Polanski speaks to creator, commentator and anti-Brexit campaigner, Femi Oluwole about diversity, inequality and why he’s just joined the Green Party for the first time.


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]]> Are parties on the left too quick to write off potential voters that might disagree with them on minor points? How can we create a more progressive movement that doesn’t subject people to ‘purity tests’? Do we need a strong European Union now, more than ever?


Zack Polanski speaks to creator, commentator and anti-Brexit campaigner, Femi Oluwole about diversity, inequality and why he’s just joined the Green Party for the first time.


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]]> Why We Deserve Better Than Reeves And Starmer | Marina Purkiss | Jemma Forte Why We Deserve Better Than Reeves And Starmer | Marina Purkiss | Jemma Forte Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT 48:55 692f64f8042629ee0e4e93bc false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/692f64f8042629ee0e4e93bc 692f64f8042629ee0e4e93bc 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How can we tell a better economic story that shows people they don’t have to accept the status quo of rising inequality? What would a new media landscape look like under the Green Party? How can we make the necessary long term public investment in our infrastructure without causing a short term spike in people’s mortgage prices?


Zack Polanski speaks to hosts of The Trawl, Jemma Forte and Marina Purkiss about the current state of UK politics and economics.


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]]> How can we tell a better economic story that shows people they don’t have to accept the status quo of rising inequality? What would a new media landscape look like under the Green Party? How can we make the necessary long term public investment in our infrastructure without causing a short term spike in people’s mortgage prices?


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]]> How Can The Left Be Louder Than The Right? | NoJusticeMTG | Zack Polanski How Can The Left Be Louder Than The Right? | NoJusticeMTG | Zack Polanski Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:01:00 GMT 30:48 6928cae6426af84c6d18c9a7 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6928cae6426af84c6d18c9a7 6928cae6426af84c6d18c9a7 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Why don’t more progressive voices get booked on political panels? Why are energy prices the perfect example of how systems are stacked against the 99%? Is there any hope left in the Labour Party?


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]]> Why don’t more progressive voices get booked on political panels? Why are energy prices the perfect example of how systems are stacked against the 99%? Is there any hope left in the Labour Party?


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]]> How The Left Can Come Together To Beat Reform | Yanis Varoufakis | Zack Polanski How The Left Can Come Together To Beat Reform | Yanis Varoufakis | Zack Polanski Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1:04:19 69263c90caf6efa70380569b false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/69263c90caf6efa70380569b 69263c90caf6efa70380569b 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How we lost the argument on Britain’s relationship with the European Union forever? What is the point in our nuclear weapons if Donald Trump’s America has such power over whether we can use them or not? What has the left learned from the formation of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s Your Party?


Zack Polanski speaks to Greek political party leader Yanis Varoufakis about playing a role in the formation of Corbyn and Sultana’s new party, how our nuclear weapons actually function and why we’re approaching artificial intelligence through completely the wrong lens.


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]]> How we lost the argument on Britain’s relationship with the European Union forever? What is the point in our nuclear weapons if Donald Trump’s America has such power over whether we can use them or not? What has the left learned from the formation of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s Your Party?


Zack Polanski speaks to Greek political party leader Yanis Varoufakis about playing a role in the formation of Corbyn and Sultana’s new party, how our nuclear weapons actually function and why we’re approaching artificial intelligence through completely the wrong lens.


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]]> How To Platform Socialist Ideas Through Billionaire Owned Channels | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski How To Platform Socialist Ideas Through Billionaire Owned Channels | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 40:27 691cee617b9e972a6b36b61c false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/691cee617b9e972a6b36b61c 691cee617b9e972a6b36b61c 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How is the government weaponising the housing crisis to excuse the depletion of nature in our communities? How can we mobilise the 99% when the means of communication are owned and dominated by the extremely wealthy 1%? How did we get to a point in capitalism where it became acceptable to trade the social care of children like commodities and assets?


Zack Polanski speaks to author, speaker, journalist and political and environmental activist George Monbiot about how the UK and it's assets ended up in the hands of billionaires, and how there is still hope to bring it back into the hands of the public.


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]]> How is the government weaponising the housing crisis to excuse the depletion of nature in our communities? How can we mobilise the 99% when the means of communication are owned and dominated by the extremely wealthy 1%? How did we get to a point in capitalism where it became acceptable to trade the social care of children like commodities and assets?


Zack Polanski speaks to author, speaker, journalist and political and environmental activist George Monbiot about how the UK and it's assets ended up in the hands of billionaires, and how there is still hope to bring it back into the hands of the public.


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]]> How An Education System Became A Mental Health Crisis | Natasha Devon | Zack Polanski How An Education System Became A Mental Health Crisis | Natasha Devon | Zack Polanski Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:13:06 GMT 41:54 6913c302dac02c1fcfcb0839 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6913c302dac02c1fcfcb0839 6913c302dac02c1fcfcb0839 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How can we encourage active listening and information hygiene to improve the UK’s critical thinking? What are the series of events that led to an overwhelming lack of services for SEND children? How can we improve the quality of life for all genders in society when a lot of the challenges that face them are being perpetuated by completely siloed digital ecosystems?


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]]> How can we encourage active listening and information hygiene to improve the UK’s critical thinking? What are the series of events that led to an overwhelming lack of services for SEND children? How can we improve the quality of life for all genders in society when a lot of the challenges that face them are being perpetuated by completely siloed digital ecosystems?


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]]> Are We Failing The Next Generation? | Jordan Stephens | Zack Polanski Are We Failing The Next Generation? | Jordan Stephens | Zack Polanski Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1:04:33 690a62752f5fdede34edaed6 true https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/690a62752f5fdede34edaed6 690a62752f5fdede34edaed6 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Are young men turning towards misogyny as a backlash to feminism or is it due to a lack of good male role models? How can we reshape our education system to better support SEND children? Is there a direct correlation between serious youth violence and the lack of funding in good community led, creative projects for young people?


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]]> Are young men turning towards misogyny as a backlash to feminism or is it due to a lack of good male role models? How can we reshape our education system to better support SEND children? Is there a direct correlation between serious youth violence and the lack of funding in good community led, creative projects for young people?


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]]> How A Mamdani Win Will Send Shockwaves Around The World | HasanAbi | Zack Polanski How A Mamdani Win Will Send Shockwaves Around The World | HasanAbi | Zack Polanski Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:06:39 GMT 54:04 690508bf3906f8011ad11395 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/690508bf3906f8011ad11395 690508bf3906f8011ad11395 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How are progressive politicians finding success by neutralising culture war questions and always bringing the subject back to inequality? What does UK politics look like from the US perspective? How can everyday citizens collectively organise and challenge fascist ideologies when they are being perpetually backed and funded by the billionaires that own the platforms we use every day?


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]]> How are progressive politicians finding success by neutralising culture war questions and always bringing the subject back to inequality? What does UK politics look like from the US perspective? How can everyday citizens collectively organise and challenge fascist ideologies when they are being perpetually backed and funded by the billionaires that own the platforms we use every day?


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]]> How Grass Roots Can Turn Into Global Movements | Mikaela Loach | Zack Polanski How Grass Roots Can Turn Into Global Movements | Mikaela Loach | Zack Polanski Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:02:22 GMT 44:33 6900e4462d04968b77474062 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/6900e4462d04968b77474062 6900e4462d04968b77474062 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What is the story behind the Israeli-funded oil field in the North Sea which, if Labour allow it to go ahead, will create more emissions than the 28 lowest income countries combined? How much has Trump’s second term impacted the fight against climate change? Why is it important to not just focus on social media when campaigning on issues?


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]]> What is the story behind the Israeli-funded oil field in the North Sea which, if Labour allow it to go ahead, will create more emissions than the 28 lowest income countries combined? How much has Trump’s second term impacted the fight against climate change? Why is it important to not just focus on social media when campaigning on issues?


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]]> How Can We All Be Better Allies? | Tia Kofi | Zack Polanski How Can We All Be Better Allies? | Tia Kofi | Zack Polanski Thu, 23 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT 27:29 68faa4568e51ce90896344a4 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68faa4568e51ce90896344a4 68faa4568e51ce90896344a4 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full With LGBTQIA+ hate crimes on the rise, how can we build a society that better protects marginalised communities? How do we encourage more people with platforms to use their voices for good? Is drag performance a political act in itself? 


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]]> With LGBTQIA+ hate crimes on the rise, how can we build a society that better protects marginalised communities? How do we encourage more people with platforms to use their voices for good? Is drag performance a political act in itself? 


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]]> Are We Looking At The Economy All Wrong? | Richard Murphy | Zack Polanski Are We Looking At The Economy All Wrong? | Richard Murphy | Zack Polanski Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT 39:05 68f7f3528125b849f840aa4a false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68f7f3528125b849f840aa4a 68f7f3528125b849f840aa4a 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full How is the Bank of England sending money from the public’s pockets directly to billionaire owners of commercial banks? What is the counter argument to a wealth tax? Should we have a universal basic income?


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]]> How is the Bank of England sending money from the public’s pockets directly to billionaire owners of commercial banks? What is the counter argument to a wealth tax? Should we have a universal basic income?


Zack speaks with economist, accountant and campaigner, Richard Murphy.


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]]> Should We Return To The EU? | Mike Galsworthy | Zack Polanski Should We Return To The EU? | Mike Galsworthy | Zack Polanski Thu, 16 Oct 2025 23:08:11 GMT 32:34 68f17adbace6eea8f845dcc1 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68f17adbace6eea8f845dcc1 68f17adbace6eea8f845dcc1 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What are the progressive arguments for rejoining or remaining independent from the European Union? Is there a self-perpetuating narrative forming around "the rise of the far right across Europe" when so many socialist movements are gaining traction across the continent? How can we bolster news on a local level to ensure that communities are equitably represented on a national level?


Zack Polanski chats to chair of European Movement UK, founder of the Bylines Network and scientist, Mike Galsworthy.


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]]> What are the progressive arguments for rejoining or remaining independent from the European Union? Is there a self-perpetuating narrative forming around "the rise of the far right across Europe" when so many socialist movements are gaining traction across the continent? How can we bolster news on a local level to ensure that communities are equitably represented on a national level?


Zack Polanski chats to chair of European Movement UK, founder of the Bylines Network and scientist, Mike Galsworthy.


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]]> Why We Should Want Our Politicians To Be Flawed | Chlöe Swarbrick | Zack Polanski Why We Should Want Our Politicians To Be Flawed | Chlöe Swarbrick | Zack Polanski Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT 33:23 68eeb23658893bb6e3e57b1a false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68eeb23658893bb6e3e57b1a 68eeb23658893bb6e3e57b1a 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What is the point in seeking environmental justice without seeking social, racial and economic inequality at the same time? What links the core values of Green Parties around the world apart from a commitment to the protection of the planet? Is the global left movement conceding to the right by striving for perfection over equality?


Zack Polanski speaks to co-leader of The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, Chlöe Swarbrick about the similarities and differences in leading socialist parties on different sides of the planet.


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]]> What is the point in seeking environmental justice without seeking social, racial and economic inequality at the same time? What links the core values of Green Parties around the world apart from a commitment to the protection of the planet? Is the global left movement conceding to the right by striving for perfection over equality?


Zack Polanski speaks to co-leader of The Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, Chlöe Swarbrick about the similarities and differences in leading socialist parties on different sides of the planet.


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]]> The Death Of Two Party Politics | Owen Jones | Zack Polanski The Death Of Two Party Politics | Owen Jones | Zack Polanski Tue, 07 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT 34:05 68e57325f513ad2b81a4ebd4 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68e57325f513ad2b81a4ebd4 68e57325f513ad2b81a4ebd4 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What was the mood like at the latest Labour conference? How do you approach a conversation with someone who is still worried that voting for another party will only "split the vote"? Why are Starmer, Badenoch and the media conflating protests against the Israeli Genocide with the Jewish people? 


Zack Polanski chats to writer, YouTuber, activist and campaigner Owen Jones at Bold Politics Live.


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]]> What was the mood like at the latest Labour conference? How do you approach a conversation with someone who is still worried that voting for another party will only "split the vote"? Why are Starmer, Badenoch and the media conflating protests against the Israeli Genocide with the Jewish people? 


Zack Polanski chats to writer, YouTuber, activist and campaigner Owen Jones at Bold Politics Live.


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]]> How Labour Sold Their Souls To Billionaires | Gary Stevenson | Zack Polanski How Labour Sold Their Souls To Billionaires | Gary Stevenson | Zack Polanski Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT 52:09 68dc4dc66d92c33f9c77e48a true https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68dc4dc66d92c33f9c77e48a 68dc4dc66d92c33f9c77e48a 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Have Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer officially destroyed the Labour brand? How can the left become better storytellers than Nigel Farage and Donald Trump? Will Gary's Economics endorse the Green Party at the next set of UK elections?


Zack Polanski speaks to economist and commentator, Gary Stevenson about wealth taxes, inequality and how the current government need to address the ballooning 0.01% or go bust.


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]]> Have Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer officially destroyed the Labour brand? How can the left become better storytellers than Nigel Farage and Donald Trump? Will Gary's Economics endorse the Green Party at the next set of UK elections?


Zack Polanski speaks to economist and commentator, Gary Stevenson about wealth taxes, inequality and how the current government need to address the ballooning 0.01% or go bust.


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]]> Why Rachel Reeves Is Obsessed With Growth At Any Cost | Grace Blakeley | Zack Polanski Why Rachel Reeves Is Obsessed With Growth At Any Cost | Grace Blakeley | Zack Polanski Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT 33:11 68d3022f40bbaff2b9fc56a4 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68d3022f40bbaff2b9fc56a4 68d3022f40bbaff2b9fc56a4 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What are the deeper dynamics behind growth, inflation and wages? Why does the current Labour government create their policies solely based on increasing GDP per capita, regardless of impact on people and planet, instead of focussing on the welfare of the population? Who really holds the power when it comes to unlocking better living standards, increased public services and a higher quality of life for everyone? 


Zack Polanski speaks to economics expert, Grace Blakeley on the structures that underpin our society and where the current inequality crisis stems from.


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]]> What are the deeper dynamics behind growth, inflation and wages? Why does the current Labour government create their policies solely based on increasing GDP per capita, regardless of impact on people and planet, instead of focussing on the welfare of the population? Who really holds the power when it comes to unlocking better living standards, increased public services and a higher quality of life for everyone? 


Zack Polanski speaks to economics expert, Grace Blakeley on the structures that underpin our society and where the current inequality crisis stems from.


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Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


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]]> How To Confront The Radicalisation Of Young Men | Jimmy The Giant | Zack Polanski How To Confront The Radicalisation Of Young Men | Jimmy The Giant | Zack Polanski Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT 43:53 68c9bedad40e25a92581eaf6 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68c9bedad40e25a92581eaf6 68c9bedad40e25a92581eaf6 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What is it that attracts disenfranchised young male adults to negative, racist and misogynistic role models? How can we develop our communication skills to open the door to more progressive conversations around contentious issues? Is it possible to be patriotic without promoting nationalistic views?


Zack Polanski chats to YouTuber and former Tommy Robinson supporter, Jimmy The Giant about his journey with the far right.


Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.com

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Instagram: @_boldpolitics

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Disclaimer: Zack does not endorse any automated advert programmed into this content. We have blocked ads from certain categories where possible to try and ensure advertisers align with Zack's values, but cannot absolutely control which adverts you may hear. As such, we're sorry if you hear an advert from a company which is at odds with our principles, and encourage you to skip through them!

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk

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]]> What is it that attracts disenfranchised young male adults to negative, racist and misogynistic role models? How can we develop our communication skills to open the door to more progressive conversations around contentious issues? Is it possible to be patriotic without promoting nationalistic views?


Zack Polanski chats to YouTuber and former Tommy Robinson supporter, Jimmy The Giant about his journey with the far right.


Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.com

YouTube: @boldpoliticswithzack

Instagram: @_boldpolitics

X: @_boldpolitics

Tik Tok: @boldpolitics


Disclaimer: Zack does not endorse any automated advert programmed into this content. We have blocked ads from certain categories where possible to try and ensure advertisers align with Zack's values, but cannot absolutely control which adverts you may hear. As such, we're sorry if you hear an advert from a company which is at odds with our principles, and encourage you to skip through them!

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk

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]]> How To Beat The Anti-Immigration Playbook | Zoe Gardner | Zack Polanski How To Beat The Anti-Immigration Playbook | Zoe Gardner | Zack Polanski Tue, 09 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT 24:51 68c02f86c09bac3273da25eb false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68c02f86c09bac3273da25eb 68c02f86c09bac3273da25eb 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full Why don't people fleeing war or persecution stay in the first safe country rather than the coming to the UK? Would asylum seekers be treated better if we allowed them to integrate properly in society with homes and jobs? Is regional inequality in the North a long-lasting effect of Tory austerity, or is it because of immigration?


In this episode of Bold Politics, Zack Polanski chats to migration expert and policy maker, Zoe Gardner about how to build a convincing argument when taking on the anti-immigration sentiment which is currently being felt across the country.


Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.com

YouTube: @boldpoliticswithzack

Instagram: @_boldpolitics

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Disclaimer: Zack does not endorse any automated advert programmed into this content. We have blocked ads from certain categories where possible to try and ensure advertisers align with Zack's values, but cannot absolutely control which adverts you may hear. As such, we're sorry if you hear an advert from a company which is at odds with our principles, and encourage you to skip through them!

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk

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]]> Why don't people fleeing war or persecution stay in the first safe country rather than the coming to the UK? Would asylum seekers be treated better if we allowed them to integrate properly in society with homes and jobs? Is regional inequality in the North a long-lasting effect of Tory austerity, or is it because of immigration?


In this episode of Bold Politics, Zack Polanski chats to migration expert and policy maker, Zoe Gardner about how to build a convincing argument when taking on the anti-immigration sentiment which is currently being felt across the country.


Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.com

YouTube: @boldpoliticswithzack

Instagram: @_boldpolitics

X: @_boldpolitics

Tik Tok: @boldpolitics


Disclaimer: Zack does not endorse any automated advert programmed into this content. We have blocked ads from certain categories where possible to try and ensure advertisers align with Zack's values, but cannot absolutely control which adverts you may hear. As such, we're sorry if you hear an advert from a company which is at odds with our principles, and encourage you to skip through them!

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk

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]]> The Future Of Left Politics | Ash Sarkar The Future Of Left Politics | Ash Sarkar Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:53:41 GMT 34:59 68b71504093397eb05dee4e5 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68b71504093397eb05dee4e5 68b71504093397eb05dee4e5 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 full What can future left leaders learn from the Jeremy Corbyn era? How does the UK's imperial history continue to shape our foreign policy? Does protesting actually work?


In the first episode of Bold Politics, Zack sits down with activist, commentator and author of Minority Rule, Ash Sarkar, known for her work at Novara Media.


Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.com

YouTube: @boldpoliticswithzack

Instagram: @_boldpolitics

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Tik Tok: @boldpolitics


Disclaimer: Zack does not endorse any automated advert programmed into this content. We have blocked ads from certain categories where possible to try and ensure advertisers align with Zack's values, but cannot absolutely control which adverts you may hear. As such, we're sorry if you hear an advert from a company which is at odds with our principles, and encourage you to skip through them!

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk

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]]> What can future left leaders learn from the Jeremy Corbyn era? How does the UK's imperial history continue to shape our foreign policy? Does protesting actually work?


In the first episode of Bold Politics, Zack sits down with activist, commentator and author of Minority Rule, Ash Sarkar, known for her work at Novara Media.


Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.com

YouTube: @boldpoliticswithzack

Instagram: @_boldpolitics

X: @_boldpolitics

Tik Tok: @boldpolitics


Disclaimer: Zack does not endorse any automated advert programmed into this content. We have blocked ads from certain categories where possible to try and ensure advertisers align with Zack's values, but cannot absolutely control which adverts you may hear. As such, we're sorry if you hear an advert from a company which is at odds with our principles, and encourage you to skip through them!

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk

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]]> Bold Politics with Zack Polanski Bold Politics with Zack Polanski Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:20:54 GMT 1:57 68b7ec57b4b4b9b3d2c1c066 false https://shows.acast.com/bold-politics-with-zack-polanski/episodes/68b7ec57b4b4b9b3d2c1c066 68b7ec57b4b4b9b3d2c1c066 68b709d1a742b7c846de24b5 trailer Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


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]]> Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk

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