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.
"Nauseating left-wing populism" - The Times
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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.
"Nauseating left-wing populism" - The Times
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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?
Zack Polanski speaks to Natasha Devon, a journalist and LBC host who has been visiting schools around the UK for nearly two decades.
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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?
Zack Polanski speaks to musician, actor, author and campaigner, Jordan Stephens about love, gender and acceptance.
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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?
Zack Polanski speaks to US streamer and one of the most notable voices in progressive politics, Hasan Piker about the similarities and differences between the battle for equality on both sides of the Atlantic.
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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?
Zack Polanski talks to activist, campaigner, author and community organiser Mikaela Loach.
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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?
Zack Polanski speaks to Drag Race UK Vs The World season 2 winner, Tia Kofi.
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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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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 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 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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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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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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