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Why Is The UK Prison System Failing? | Steve Gillan
41:15|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.
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How The UK Is Complicit In The Gaza Genocide | Jeremy Corbyn
59:07|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.What Does It Mean To Be Patriotic? | Afua Hirsch
59:20|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.Should We Separate Military From Security? | Anna Stavrianakis
52:36|Should we be increasing our military spending? What do we actually mean when we talk about our national security? Where does Palantir sit within the UK’s military industrial complex?Zack Polanski talks to journalist, author and arms trade and international security expert, Anna Stavrianakis.How We Build An Economic Transition For All | Thomas Piketty
55:56|How do we become more economically sustainable? What can be done to revive UK manufacturing? How do we stop the wealthy from buying power and influence? What is the UK’s economic responsibility towards the Global South?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to economist and author, Thomas Piketty_____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotifyHow Right-Wing Media Polarises Us | Natasha Devon
45:56|Is the media responsible for a lack of nuance in today’s public debate? Should government ministers be leaving social media platforms, or regulating them? Why are online controversies and issues often not reflective of local politics and concerns? What has been the effect of decades of fear mongering over immigration?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to broadcaster, writer and campaigner, Natasha Devon._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Can We Restore Decency To Politics? | Iain Dale
56:34|Will Andy Burnham represent a genuine change from Keir Starmer? How much has the hunt for the clip changed British media? Do politicians behave differently when they’re off-mic?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to broadcaster and author, Iain Dale._____What's your bold idea? Bring it to life with Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify_____Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk