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Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

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Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
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  • Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

    How The British Empire Changed The World | William Dalrymple

    23/06/2026 | 53 mins.
    How did Britain use its empire to accumulate enormous wealth? What role did the British play in the dispossession of the Palestinian people? How does a corporation become more powerful than a state?

    In this week's episode, Zack Polanski is joined by historian William Dalrymple.

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    Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.

    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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  • Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

    Elon Musk Calls Zack A Scumbag | Nish Kumar

    17/06/2026 | 1h 3 mins.
    How is Nigel Farage evading scrutiny? Should social media companies be held to the same standard as broadcasters? Why did Keir Starmer almost immediately start sinking in the polls after his election victory in 2024?

    Zack Polanski talks to comedian and broadcaster, Nish Kumar.
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    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
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    Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now.

    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
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

    Why The System Fails Carers In The UK

    09/06/2026 | 38 mins.
    What's it like being the main carer for a loved one? Why are kids as young as six years old dealing with the responsibility of looking after a sick parent? How are young carers penalised in the education system for stepping in to do a job that the state should be doing?

    Zack Polanski speaks to three carers about their unique and real-life experiences providing care for a loved one.
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    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
    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
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

    How Billionaires Avoid Tax | Gabriel Zucman

    02/06/2026 | 39 mins.
    How do billionaires manage to pay less tax than the average British citizen? What needs to happen for wealth taxes to be implemented? And has wealth inequality become a bigger issue than it was at the start of the millennium?

    In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by economist, Gabriel Zucman
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    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

    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
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

    What Does A Green Coalition Look Like? | Ernest Urtasun

    26/05/2026 | 34 mins.
    Why did Spain decide to challenge Trump on the International stage? What’s it like being a green minister in a coalition government? How can European alliances and institutions come together to take on the billionaire class?

    In this week’s episode, Zack Polanski is joined by Spanish Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun.
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    What's your bold idea? Bring it to life at https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/bold?utm_source=boldpolitics&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=cf_boldpolitics_spotify
    _____

    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
    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
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
Bold Politics is the show making hope normal again where Zack Polanski speaks - and listens - to thinkers, activists and people whose voices deserve to be heard.From immigration to the economy, inequality to leadership, Zack explores what the future of progressive politics can look like. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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