Bold Politics is a weekly podcast hosted by Zack Polanski, Leader of the Green Party. Each episode, Zack sits down with thinkers, activists, and cultural figures to explore the progressive ideas shaping the UK’s future.
From migration, sustainability, and the economy to political messaging, equality, workers’ rights, and the challenges facing marginalised communities, Zack has honest, challenging conversations with people on the frontlines. He engages not only with those he respects but also with voices he sometimes disagrees with.
Bold Poltiics with Zack Polanski will also amplify stories that wouldn’t normally get a platform, answer questions from both supporters and critics, and challenge guests from across the political spectrum — all with his sights on building a fairer and more equitable UK that puts people and planet first.
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Bold Politics is a weekly podcast hosted by Zack Polanski, Leader of the Green Party. Each episode, Zack sits down with thinkers, activists, and cultural figures to explore the progressive ideas shaping the UK’s future.
From migration, sustainability, and the economy to political messaging, equality, workers’ rights, and the challenges facing marginalised communities, Zack has honest, challenging conversations with people on the frontlines. He engages not only with those he respects but also with voices he sometimes disagrees with.
Bold Poltiics with Zack Polanski will also amplify stories that wouldn’t normally get a platform, answer questions from both supporters and critics, and challenge guests from across the political spectrum — all with his sights on building a fairer and more equitable UK that puts people and planet first.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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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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!
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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.
Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.com
YouTube: @boldpoliticswithzack
Instagram: @_boldpolitics
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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
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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
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!
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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
Tik Tok: @boldpolitics
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