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How The Left Can Come Together To Beat Reform | Yanis Varoufakis | Zack Polanski
How we lost the argument on Britain’s relationship with the European Union forever? What is the point in our nuclear weapons if Donald Trump’s America has such power over whether we can use them or not? What has the left learned from the formation of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s Your Party?
Zack Polanski speaks to Greek political party leader Yanis Varoufakis about playing a role in the formation of Corbyn and Sultana’s new party, how our nuclear weapons actually function and why we’re approaching artificial intelligence through completely the wrong lens.
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Everyone Deserves Equal Rights | Doris | Zack Polanski
18:14|How are migrant workers exploited by big business? What can they do when their hours are cut, their work is increased and their working conditions aren’t good enough? What can unions do to make sure companies are held accountable?Zack Polanski speaks to United Voices of the World member, Doris about her experiences in the first housekeepers walkout since 1979. Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics
What Happens When You Underfund Education | Daniel Kebede | Zack Polanski
35:54|Should we scrap OFSTED completely? Why are SEND provisions so inadequate? Are we really seeing a rise in behavioural issues in schools or are we just seeing austerity play out once more?Zack Polanski speaks to General Secretary of the National Education Union, Daniel Kebede.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics
Why The Left Can’t Agree On Everything | Zack Polanski | Kieran Andrieu
48:52|Should the UK retain diplomatic ties with countries, even if those relations exist purely to place sanctions? What are the first steps to take in approaching any form of international agreement? Are progressives purely factional by nature or can there be a more socialist, democratic future that provides everyone with a voice?Zack Polanski speaks to Novara Media’s Kieran Andrieu.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics
Why Did Starmer Really Block Burnham From Running In Gorton and Denton? | Paul Holden | Zack Polanski
34:06|How has Morgan McSweeney architected the Labour Party over the last eight years to control democracy? Who has been funding Starmer’s ascent to Prime Minister? Who really calls the shots in Westminster?Zack Polanski speaks to investigative journalist and author of The Fraud, Paul Holden.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics
Why The System Just Isn’t Working | Nadia Sawalha | Mark Adderley | Zack Polanski
01:00:48|What are the vested interests that keep politicians trying to convince us everything is fine, even when we know it’s not? How did the sixth largest economy in the world slip into such a resource scarcity mindset? What were the tactics that allowed us to be convinced it was those who had less than us in society who were responsible for the growing levels of inequality rather than those with unfathomable levels of wealth?Zack Polanski chats to Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderley, the couple going against the establishment to shine a light on injustice.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics
Why A Vote For Reform UK Is A Vote For Russia | Carole Cadwalladr | Zack Polanski
50:16|Is Nathan Gill just the tip of the iceberg in the Kremlin’s use of agents specifically deployed to destabilise British democracy? What are Nigel Farage’s links to the far right convicted felon, Steve Bannon? How has our data been exploited by politicians, Cambridge Analytica and social media platforms over the last decade? Zack Polanski talks to investigative reporter, Ted Talker and Pulitzer Prize shortlisted journalist, Carole Cadwalladr.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics
How Antisemitism Is Used To Excuse War Crimes | Rachel Shabi | Zack Polanski
35:48|How are Netanyahu and his allies using claims of antisemitism to deflect from Israel’s genocide? How are some of the conversations we’re having around antisemitism potentially perpetuating the racism against Jewish people? How are Jews around the world standing up for the human rights of Palestinians, not in spite of their heritage, but because of it?Zack Polanski speaks to author of Off White: The Truth About Antisemitism, Rachel Shabi.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics
We Deserve Better In 2026 | Gary Lineker | Zack Polanski
35:15|Does the BBC need to make some big changes at the top to ensure true impartiality? Should we expect more footballers to be outspoken politically given their platform? Why is it so difficult for politicians to condemn atrocities committed by Israel?Zack Polanski speaks to Gary Lineker about meeting Keir Starmer, how to deal with attacks from the far right and of course, his favourite goal for Spurs. Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics
Why The Media Is Looking At Economics All Wrong | James Meadway | Zack Polanski
44:19|How are global companies in the middle of supply chains making billions of pounds by profiteering off both the increased cost of living and the impact of climate change on farmers? How does the Bank of England serve owners of commercial banks instead of the British public? What would be the best way for a government to borrow for investment in long term infrastructure without causing investors in British bonds to dump their assets?Zack Polanski speaks to former economic advisor to John McDonnell and founder of new think tank Verdant, James Meadway.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk.Email: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpolitics