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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
  • It’s Time to Decriminalise Sex Work

    It’s Time to Decriminalise Sex Work
    May 19 2026

    How does UK law make sex workers less safe? Why has the Nordic model of criminalising demand failed so dramatically? In what ways have new online platforms disrupted the sex industry?


    In this week's episode, Zack Polanski is joined by sex worker and organiser for Decrim Now, Audrey. Decrim Now is a grassroots campaign for the full decriminalisation of sex work.

    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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    54 mins
  • We Need To Democratise The UK Economy | Danny Sriskandarajah

    We Need To Democratise The UK Economy | Danny Sriskandarajah
    May 12 2026

    How can we tackle the wealth inequality emergency in the UK? Why is spending on public investment different to spending on tax-cuts? Should more British people join credit unions?


    This week, Zack Polanski speaks to the New Economic Foundation's CEO, Danny Sriskandarajah.

    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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    37 mins
  • The British Housing System Is Broken | Kwajo Tweneboa

    The British Housing System Is Broken | Kwajo Tweneboa
    May 5 2026

    Why is Britain’s housing sector in such a bad state? Is the fact 10% of MPs are landlords a conflict of interest when it comes to voting and policymaking? And why have successive governments not built enough social housing?


    In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to housing campaigner, Kwajo Tweneboa.

    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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    57 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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