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The Online World is SO Unregulated | Sharon Gaffka
33:41|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.
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Why British History Needs A Retelling | Zakia Sewell
31:09|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.The UK Prison Crisis | Shanice McBean & Janey Starling
34:23|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.Why we stopped trusting politicians | Cody Dahler
29:25|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.How Much Is Trump Costing The UK? | Tessa Khan
40:07|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.Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us
44:52|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!How Austerity Made Us Sicker | Dr Amir Khan
01:08:37|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