Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 18h ago

    How We’re Making Things Worse For Migrants

    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-now Find 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-violence Donate to grassroots organisations supporting people in Calais: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/calaisappeal To find out more about the organisations mentioned in this episode, visit  https://www.humansforrights.org https://www.project-play.org https://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: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 2d ago

    How The Economy Is Rigged Against Women | Daniella Jenkins

    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: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. Jul 7

    Is Society Becoming Less Tolerant? | Bimini

    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: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Jun 30

    Why The War On Drugs Is A Huge Failure | Kojo Koram

    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: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Jun 23

    How The British Empire Changed The World | William Dalrymple

    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: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Jun 17

    Elon Musk Calls Zack A Scumbag | Nish Kumar

    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: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Jun 9

    Why The System Fails Carers In The UK

    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: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Jun 2

    How Billionaires Avoid Tax | Gabriel Zucman

    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: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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