• What Does A Green Coalition Look Like? | Ernest Urtasun
    May 26 2026

    Why did Spain decide to challenge Trump on the International stage? What’s it like being a green minister in a coalition government? How can European alliances and institutions come together to take on the billionaire class?


    In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by Spanish Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun.

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


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    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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    35 mins
  • 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
    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
    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
  • 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