Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

Why are UK prisons so overcrowded? How has the standard of prisons deteriorated over the past 40 years? Why are reoffending rates so high? How do we improve working and living conditions in our prisons?In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by General Secretary of the Prison Officers’ Association, and President of the Trades Union Congress, Steve Gillan.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What role has the UK played in the genocide in Palestine? Why has the RAF flown so many surveillance flights over Gaza since October 2023? Was Margaret Thatcher a class warrior? Why is the UK incapable of standing up to Trump?In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by the MP for Islington North, and former head of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What are the British media’s key structural issues? Is it more difficult to have a voice in the current political climate? How do we talk about complex topics without alienating people? What was Keir Starmer like before he entered politics?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to writer, broadcaster and journalist, Afua Hirsch.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should we be increasing our military spending? What do we actually mean when we talk about our national security? Where does Palantir sit within the UK’s military industrial complex?Zack Polanski talks to journalist, author and arms trade and international security expert, Anna Stavrianakis.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we become more economically sustainable? What can be done to revive UK manufacturing? How do we stop the wealthy from buying power and influence? What is the UK’s economic responsibility towards the Global South?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to economist and author, Thomas Piketty_____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotifyBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the media responsible for a lack of nuance in today’s public debate? Should government ministers be leaving social media platforms, or regulating them? Why are online controversies and issues often not reflective of local politics and concerns? What has been the effect of decades of fear mongering over immigration?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to broadcaster, writer and campaigner, Natasha Devon._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Will Andy Burnham represent a genuine change from Keir Starmer? How much has the hunt for the clip changed British media? Do politicians behave differently when they’re off-mic?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to broadcaster and author, Iain Dale._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How has government policy made crossing the Channel on small boats more dangerous? What’s it like working with children in Calais? How is the treatment of migrants in Calais mirrored in the UK immigration system? And why do migrants avoid photographers and the press?In this week’s special extra episode, Zack Polanski speaks to Lily MacTaggart, from Humans for Rights Network.Sign the petition to call for a public inquiry into the UK’s role in border violence: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-border-violence-public-inquiry-nowFind out more about the campaign to stop border violence here: https://stopborderviolence.co.uk/home/Donate to the campaign to stop border violence: https://chuffed.org/project/190721-stop-border-violenceDonate to grassroots organisations supporting people in Calais: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/calaisappealTo find out more about the organisations mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.humansforrights.orghttps://www.project-play.orghttps://www.calaisappeal.org_____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is women’s work so often neglected within traditional economic theory? How have pensions become affected by gender? Why does the gender pay gap still exist? And what should governments do to deal with these systemic issues?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by Executive Director of Women’s Budget Group, Dr. Daniella Jenkins._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How are politicians failing LGBTQIA+ people in the UK? Have we become less accepting of difference in society since Brexit? How much do things get taken out of context on reality tv, and is politics similar? What are the benefits of a well-funded creative industry?Zack Polanski speaks to drag legend and artist, Bimini at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What prompted the U.S. to implement the war on drugs? What’s the modern history of the legalisation and regulation of drugs? Why do the media expect simple answers to complex questions around drug policy?In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to author and professor, Kojo Koram._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did Britain use its empire to accumulate enormous wealth? What role did the British play in the dispossession of the Palestinian people? How does a corporation become more powerful than a state?In this week's episode, Zack Polanski is joined by historian William Dalrymple._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How is Nigel Farage evading scrutiny? Should social media companies be held to the same standard as broadcasters? Why did Keir Starmer almost immediately start sinking in the polls after his election victory in 2024?Zack Polanski talks to comedian and broadcaster, Nish Kumar._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's it like being the main carer for a loved one? Why are kids as young as six years old dealing with the responsibility of looking after a sick parent? How are young carers penalised in the education system for stepping in to do a job that the state should be doing?Zack Polanski speaks to three carers about their unique and real-life experiences providing care for a loved one._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do billionaires manage to pay less tax than the average British citizen? What needs to happen for wealth taxes to be implemented? And has wealth inequality become a bigger issue than it was at the start of the millennium? In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by economist, Gabriel Zucman_____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why did Spain decide to challenge Trump on the International stage? What’s it like being a green minister in a coalition government? How can European alliances and institutions come together to take on the billionaire class?In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by Spanish Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does UK law make sex workers less safe? Why has the Nordic model of criminalising demand failed so dramatically? In what ways have new online platforms disrupted the sex industry?In this week's episode, Zack Polanski is joined by sex worker and organiser for Decrim Now, Audrey. Decrim Now is a grassroots campaign for the full decriminalisation of sex work.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we tackle the wealth inequality emergency in the UK? Why is spending on public investment different to spending on tax-cuts? Should more British people join credit unions?This week, Zack Polanski speaks to the New Economic Foundation's CEO, Danny Sriskandarajah.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is Britain’s housing sector in such a bad state? Is the fact 10% of MPs are landlords a conflict of interest when it comes to voting and policymaking? And why have successive governments not built enough social housing?In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to housing campaigner, Kwajo Tweneboa.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we doing enough to protect our children from harmful online content? How can we do more to tackle violence against women and girls? And what’s it like to take a career break from the Civil Service to go on Love Island?!This week, Zack speaks to campaigner and former civil servant, Sharon Gaffka.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How have folk stories, myths and legends been used to construct notions of identity in Britain? Can celebrating local traditions and customs help strengthen our communities?What role do the arts play in exploring the nuances of British identity and history?This week, Zack Polanski speaks to broadcaster, author and DJ, Zakia Sewell.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the Bold Politics with Zack Polanski book, Hope Is Here now.Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 KhanBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Zack Polanski chats to Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderley, the couple going against the establishment to shine a light on injustice.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?  Zack Polanski talks to investigative reporter, Ted Talker and Pulitzer Prize shortlisted journalist, Carole Cadwalladr.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Zack Polanski speaks to author of Off White: The Truth About Antisemitism, Rachel Shabi.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Zack Polanski speaks to former economic advisor to John McDonnell and founder of new think tank Verdant, James Meadway.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Zack Polanski speaks to journalist, LBC presenter and host of Global’s The News Agents with Jon Sopel and Emily Maitlis, Lewis Goodall.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Zack Polanski is joined by author and expert, Shon Faye.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Zack Polanski speaks to YouTube streamer and Novara Media commentator, Helena AKA NoJusticeMTG.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Zack Polanski speaks to Natasha Devon, a journalist and LBC host who has been visiting schools around the UK for nearly two decades.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?Zack Polanski speaks to musician, actor, author and campaigner, Jordan Stephens about love, gender and acceptance.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: [email protected]: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.