Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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...

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...

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 unfatho...

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 Pulitz...

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: T...

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 Spur...

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...

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 G...

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 s...

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 t...

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 Pu...

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...

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 forma...

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, journa...

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...

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, Jorda...

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...

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 com...

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. Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider t...

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. Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restora...

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...

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...

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....

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% o...

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...