Bold Politics with Zack Polanski
Bold Politics
SummaryBold Politics with Zack Polanski is a space for challenging conversations that go beyond the usual soundbites of mainstream media. Each week, Zack sits down with an eclectic mix of activists, economists, historians, and campaigners to dissect the systemic issues shaping our world. Rather than just skimming the surface of political headlines, the show dives deep into the structures of power, questioning everything from the legacy of the British Empire to the realities of our broken housing and care systems. The podcast serves as a bridge between high-level policy debate and the lived experiences of those directly impacted by government failures. You will hear from figures like Bimini Bon Boulash, Gabriel Zucman, and Kwajo Tweneboa as they tackle complex topics—such as the need for global tax reform, the failures of the war on drugs, and the importance of democratizing the economy. What makes this show stand out is its relentless commitment to rethinking what a progressive future looks like. Whether he is discussing the ethics of technology with Nish Kumar or exploring the rise of green eco-socialism with Ernest Urtasun, Zack facilitates a dialogue rooted in empathy, historical context, and a desire to reclaim kindness in an increasingly polarized world. If you are looking for a show that respects your intelligence and invites you to imagine a more equitable society, this is essential listening.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
Is Society Moving Backwards or Forwards? | Bimini
Drag race icon Bimini joins Zack Polanski to discuss why social media algorithms and binary thinking stifle progress.
Why The War On Drugs Is A Huge Failure | Kojo Koram
Global drug prohibition has failed, fueling record deaths and mass incarceration while the world shifts toward regulation.
How The British Empire Changed The World | William Dalrymple
Historian William Dalrymple exposes how the British Empire’s legacy of looting and botched partitions shapes today.
Elon Musk Calls Zack A Scumbag | Nish Kumar
Nish Kumar and Zack Polanski discuss tech oligarchs, the erosion of media ethics, and the fallout of Musk-led discourse.
Why The System Fails Carers In The UK
UK carers reveal the systemic failure, isolation, and lack of support faced by those carrying the nation’s burden.
How Billionaires Avoid Tax | Gabriel Zucman
Economist Gabriel Zucman explains how to fix systemic tax avoidance by implementing a 2 percent global wealth tax.
What Does A Green Coalition Look Like? | Ernest Urtasun
Spanish minister Ernest Urtasun joins to discuss how eco-socialists can navigate government coalitions and power.
It’s Time to Decriminalise Sex Work
Decriminalising sex work is essential to upholding labour rights, ensuring worker safety, and ending state-led harm.
We Need To Democratise The UK Economy | Danny Sriskandarajah
Explore how we can dismantle neoliberal power and democratise our economy to prioritize human flourishing over wealth.
The British Housing System Is Broken | Kwajo Tweneboa
Housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa exposes the systemic failures causing the UK’s urgent housing and homelessness crisis.
How We Solve The Homelessness Crisis | Matthew Torbitt
Matthew Torbitt explains why Housing First is the only evidence-based solution to ending the UK homelessness crisis.
The Online World is SO Unregulated | Sharon Gaffka
Sharon Gaffka breaks down the dangerous reality of online abuse and the fight to make our digital world safer for women.
Why British History Needs A Retelling | Zakia Sewell
Reclaim British identity and find common ground through the power of folk myths, history, and shared community.
The UK Prison Crisis | Shanice McBean & Janey Starling
Prisons serve as warehouses for poverty and trauma rather than justice, failing women through systemic state violence.
Why we stopped trusting politicians | Cody Dahler
Cody Dahler explains why comedians have become the voice of truth in an era of dishonest media and politicians.
How Much Is Trump Costing The UK? | Tessa Khan
Uplift chief executive Tessa Khan explains how breaking our reliance on fossil fuels secures lower energy bills.
Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us
Discover how building a politics of listening and radical transparency can restore hope and challenge the status quo.
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