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Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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.

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Episodes
  • Elon Musk Calls Zack A Scumbag | Nish Kumar

    Elon Musk Calls Zack A Scumbag | Nish Kumar
    Jun 17 2026

    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.

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    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

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    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

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Why The System Fails Carers In The UK

    Why The System Fails Carers In The UK
    Jun 9 2026

    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.

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    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

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    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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    39 mins
  • How Billionaires Avoid Tax | Gabriel Zucman

    How Billionaires Avoid Tax | Gabriel Zucman
    Jun 2 2026

    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

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    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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    39 mins
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Really enjoying these podcasts, they are consistent and a great length. What’s really refreshing is to have essentially an open look at a leader of a political party. Most leaders see interviews, podcasts, TV as an issue as it shows who they really are ( which is fundamentally not very likeable). Zack has regular conversations on a range of topics that aren’t easy, asks questions and also relays his understanding of the topic while taking in the views of the guests. Leadership is no longer authoritarians, but empathy, collaboration and principles. All these attributes are evident in Zack when listening to these podcasts. As a soft green voter in the last election, these podcasts have mobilised me into a donater at the current by election, and I will be an active canvasser in the local elections coming up. Keep up the great work Zack!

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