Bold Politics with Zack Polanski

Is Society Becoming Less Tolerant? | Bimini

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 Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival [https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-bold-politics-with-zack-polanski] in Sheffield on July 5th. Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hope-is-here-it-s-all-of-us-bold-politics/dc85fea0e8f95496?ean=9780241836071&next=t]. Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk [zack@boldpolitics.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why The War On Drugs Is A Huge Failure | Kojo Koram

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 Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival [https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-bold-politics-with-zack-polanski] in Sheffield on July 5th. Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hope-is-here-it-s-all-of-us-bold-politics/dc85fea0e8f95496?ean=9780241836071&next=t]. Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk [zack@boldpolitics.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

How The British Empire Changed The World | William Dalrymple

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. _____ 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 [https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/483128/hope-is-here-by-polanski-bold-politics-with-zack/9780241836071] the new book, Hope Is Here now. Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk [zack@boldpolitics.co.uk] Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival [https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-bold-politics-with-zack-polanski] in Sheffield on July 5th. Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hope-is-here-it-s-all-of-us-bold-politics/dc85fea0e8f95496?ean=9780241836071&next=t]. Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk [zack@boldpolitics.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Elon Musk Calls Zack A Scumbag | Nish Kumar

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. _____ 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 [https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/483128/hope-is-here-by-polanski-bold-politics-with-zack/9780241836071] the new book, Hope Is Here now. Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk [zack@boldpolitics.co.uk] Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival [https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-bold-politics-with-zack-polanski] in Sheffield on July 5th. Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hope-is-here-it-s-all-of-us-bold-politics/dc85fea0e8f95496?ean=9780241836071&next=t]. Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk [zack@boldpolitics.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Why The System Fails Carers In The UK

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. _____ 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 [https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/483128/hope-is-here-by-polanski-bold-politics-with-zack/9780241836071] the new book, Hope Is Here now. Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk [zack@boldpolitics.co.uk] Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival [https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/crossed-wires-presents-bold-politics-with-zack-polanski] in Sheffield on July 5th. Pre-order the new book, Hope Is Here now [https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hope-is-here-it-s-all-of-us-bold-politics/dc85fea0e8f95496?ean=9780241836071&next=t]. Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.uk [zack@boldpolitics.co.uk] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.