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

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

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

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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.
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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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