Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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 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 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_spotify

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_____

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

How has government policy made crossing the Channel on small boats more dangerous? What’s it like working with children in Calais? How is the treatment of migrants in Calais mirrored in the UK immigration system? And why do migrants avoid photographers and the press?In this week’s special extra episode, Zack Polanski speaks to Lily MacTaggart, from Humans for Rights Network.Sign the petition to call for a public inquiry into the UK’s role in border violence: https://you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/stop-border-violence-public-inquiry-nowFind out more about the campaign to stop border violence here: https://stopborderviolence.co.uk/home/Donate to the campaign to stop border violence: https://chuffed.org/project/190721-stop-border-violenceDonate to grassroots organisations supporting people in Calais: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/calaisappealTo find out more about the organisations mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.humansforrights.orghttps://www.project-play.orghttps://www.calaisappeal.org_____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

Why is women’s work so often neglected within traditional economic theory? How have pensions become affected by gender? Why does the gender pay gap still exist? And what should governments do to deal with these systemic issues?Is this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by Executive Director of Women’s Budget Group, Dr. Daniella Jenkins._____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

How are politicians failing LGBTQIA+ people in the UK? Have we become less accepting of difference in society since Brexit? How much do things get taken out of context on reality tv, and is politics similar? What are the benefits of a well-funded creative industry?Zack Polanski speaks to drag legend and artist, Bimini at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield._____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

What prompted the U.S. to implement the war on drugs? What’s the modern history of the legalisation and regulation of drugs? Why do the media expect simple answers to complex questions around drug policy?In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski speaks to author and professor, Kojo Koram._____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