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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
  • Why Is The UK Prison System Failing? | Steve Gillan

    Why Is The UK Prison System Failing? | Steve Gillan
    Sep 1 2026

    Why are UK prisons so overcrowded? How has the standard of prisons deteriorated over the past 40 years? Why are reoffending rates so high? How do we improve working and living conditions in our prisons?


    In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by General Secretary of the Prison Officers’ Association, and President of the Trades Union Congress, Steve Gillan.

    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
  • How The UK Is Complicit In The Gaza Genocide | Jeremy Corbyn

    How The UK Is Complicit In The Gaza Genocide | Jeremy Corbyn
    Aug 25 2026

    What role has the UK played in the genocide in Palestine? Why has the RAF flown so many surveillance flights over Gaza since October 2023? Was Margaret Thatcher a class warrior? Why is the UK incapable of standing up to Trump?


    In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by the MP for Islington North, and former head of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn.

    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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    59 mins
  • What Does It Mean To Be Patriotic? | Afua Hirsch

    What Does It Mean To Be Patriotic? | Afua Hirsch
    Aug 18 2026

    What are the British media’s key structural issues? Is it more difficult to have a voice in the current political climate? How do we talk about complex topics without alienating people? What was Keir Starmer like before he entered politics?


    Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to writer, broadcaster and journalist, Afua Hirsch.

    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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    59 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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