• The Online World is SO Unregulated | Sharon Gaffka
    Apr 21 2026

    Are we doing enough to protect our children from harmful online content? How can we do more to tackle violence against women and girls? And what’s it like to take a career break from the Civil Service to go on Love Island?!


    This week, Zack speaks to campaigner and former civil servant, Sharon Gaffka.

    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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    34 mins
  • Why British History Needs A Retelling | Zakia Sewell
    Apr 14 2026

    How have folk stories, myths and legends been used to construct notions of identity in Britain? Can celebrating local traditions and customs help strengthen our communities?

    What role do the arts play in exploring the nuances of British identity and history?


    This week, Zack Polanski speaks to broadcaster, author and DJ, Zakia Sewell.

    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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    31 mins
  • The UK Prison Crisis | Shanice McBean & Janey Starling
    Apr 7 2026

    Does public perception on crime and punishment need to change? Why are women who have been failed by society just being put in prison? How have we gone so far in the wrong direction when it comes to navigating addiction?


    Zack Polanski speaks to Shanice McBean, co-author of Abolition Revolution and member of Sisters Uncut as well as Janey Starling from Level Up about prison reform, domestic violence and how we can better protect women and girls in society.

    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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    34 mins
  • Why we stopped trusting politicians | Cody Dahler
    Apr 2 2026

    Why are people in power so terrified of social media? How can content creators be more powerful than the billionaire backed mainstream media? How do we platform the stories that show people that it doesn’t have to be this way, and that they’re being ripped off?


    Zack Polanski chats to author, content creator and satirist, Cody Dahler live from Hackney EartH.

    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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    29 mins
  • How Much Is Trump Costing The UK? | Tessa Khan
    Mar 31 2026

    How are our energy prices actually set? Is the cost of living crisis going to get even worse because of geopolitical turbulence? What does a just transition to renewable energy look like that doesn’t leave us experiencing price spikes every time there’s a global event that affects fossil fuel supply?


    Zack Polanski speaks to Tessa Khan, international climate change lawyer, campaigner and founder of the climate action organisation, Uplift.


    Pre-order the Bold Politics with Zack Polanski book, Hope Is Here now.

    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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    40 mins
  • Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us
    Mar 25 2026

    How did Bold Politics start? How have Labour left behind such a large chunk of voters? Is there about to be a wave of progressive politicians who know how to navigate new media?


    Zack Polanski speaks to his producer about the podcast's new book, Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us.


    Pre-order the new book from Bold Politics with Zack Polanski, 'Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us' now!

    Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.


    Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.


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    45 mins
  • How Austerity Made Us Sicker | Dr Amir Khan
    Mar 18 2026

    Why are record numbers of doctors leaving the UK? How can we stop the further selling off of the NHS? Is our personal health data being used against our best interests?


    Zack Polanski speaks to full-time GP, best-selling author and resident doctor on breakfast TV, Dr Amir Khan

    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 9 mins
  • The Science Of Prejudice | Keon West
    Mar 11 2026

    What is the psychology behind prejudice? Are some people fundamentally racist in our country? Is there such a thing as "unconscious bias" and how does this manifest on media like reality tv?


    Zack Polanski speaks to Professor Keon West, author of The Science Of Racism.


    Get tickets to Bold Politics Live with Zack Polanski and Cody Dahler at Hackney Earth.

    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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    41 mins