Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

Zack Polanski speaks to Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist, Benjamin Moser about why Zionism is not an abstract ideology that has no impact on real, human lives, the lesser known story how Palestinian Jews were treated when Zionists colonised their homeland and whether the recent results of the US midterms were a direct rejection of United States relationship with Israel.We have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bold Politics is back and Zack Polanski is joined by internationally renowned climate activist, Greta Thunberg to discuss how the establishment went from wanting pictures with her to trying to bring her down, how the media are selective with their support for human rights issues and why the backlash to protesting on certain issues is more toxic than others.--------Bold Politics have launched a new support network for up-and-coming progressive political talent. Play your part in nurturing the next generation of leaders who will put people and planet first by donating to the Future Politics Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/futurepoliticsWe have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.We have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.We have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.We have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.We have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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_spotifyWe have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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_____We have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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: [email protected] have to invest in our future and that's why we've set up Future Politics. Read the full story and play your part in supporting the next generation of progressive political talent by donating to our Future Politics Crowdfunder.Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.