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- 🇬🇧GB · Politics#46100K to 300K
- 🇦🇺AU · Politics#1505K to 30K
- 🇯🇵JP · Politics#1521K to 10K
- 🇩🇰DK · Politics#1530K to 100K
- 🇸🇦SA · Politics#4910K to 30K
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How The British Empire Changed The World | William Dalrymple
Jun 23, 2026
Unknown duration
Elon Musk Calls Zack A Scumbag | Nish Kumar
Jun 17, 2026
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Why The System Fails Carers In The UK
Jun 9, 2026
38m 57s
How Billionaires Avoid Tax | Gabriel Zucman
Jun 2, 2026
39m 15s
What Does A Green Coalition Look Like? | Ernest Urtasun
May 26, 2026
34m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/23/26 | ![]() 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 the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.ukBold 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. | — | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() 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 the new book, Hope Is Here now.Email: zack@boldpolitics.co.ukBold 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. | — | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() Why The System Fails Carers In The UK✨ | carerseducation system+4 | — | Hope Is HereCrowdfunder | UK | carersUK+5 | — | 38m 57s | |
| 6/2/26 | ![]() How Billionaires Avoid Tax | Gabriel Zucman✨ | billionairestaxation+3 | Gabriel Zucman | Hope Is HereCrowdfunder | Sheffield | billionairestax+3 | — | 39m 15s | |
| 5/26/26 | ![]() What Does A Green Coalition Look Like? | Ernest Urtasun✨ | green coalitionEuropean politics+3 | Ernest Urtasun | SpainTrump+3 | — | green coalitionErnest Urtasun+5 | — | 34m 45s | |
| 5/19/26 | ![]() It’s Time to Decriminalise Sex Work✨ | decriminalisation of sex workUK law+4 | Audrey | Decrim Now | UK | sex workdecriminalisation+5 | — | 53m 44s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() We Need To Democratise The UK Economy | Danny Sriskandarajah✨ | wealth inequalitypublic investment+3 | Danny Sriskandarajah | New Economic Foundation | UK | wealth inequalitypublic investment+3 | — | 37m 26s | |
| 5/5/26 | ![]() The British Housing System Is Broken | Kwajo Tweneboa✨ | housingpolitics+3 | Kwajo Tweneboa | Bold Politics | BritainSheffield | housing sectorlandlords+3 | — | 56m 37s | |
| 4/21/26 | ![]() The Online World is SO Unregulated | Sharon Gaffka✨ | online safetyviolence against women+3 | Sharon Gaffka | Bold Politics | — | online contentchildren protection+5 | — | 33m 41s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() Why British History Needs A Retelling | Zakia Sewell✨ | British historyidentity+4 | Zakia Sewell | Bold PoliticsHope Is Here | — | British historyidentity+5 | — | 31m 09s | |
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| 4/7/26 | ![]() The UK Prison Crisis | Shanice McBean & Janey Starling✨ | prison reformdomestic violence+4 | Shanice McBeanJaney Starling | Sisters UncutLevel Up+2 | Sheffield | prison crisiswomen in prison+4 | — | 34m 23s | |
| 4/2/26 | ![]() Why we stopped trusting politicians | Cody Dahler✨ | trust in politicianssocial media influence+4 | Cody Dahler | Bold PoliticsHope Is Here | Hackney EartHSheffield | politicianssocial media+5 | — | 29m 25s | |
| 3/31/26 | ![]() How Much Is Trump Costing The UK? | Tessa Khan✨ | energy pricescost of living+3 | Tessa Khan | Hope Is HereUplift | Sheffield | TrumpUK+6 | — | 40m 07s | |
| 3/25/26 | ![]() Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us✨ | podcast originsLabour party+3 | — | Bold PoliticsHope Is Here, It's All Of Us | Sheffield | Bold PoliticsZack Polanski+5 | — | 44m 52s | |
| 3/18/26 | ![]() How Austerity Made Us Sicker | Dr Amir Khan✨ | austerityNHS+3 | Dr Amir Khan | NHSHope Is Here | UK | austerityNHS+3 | — | 1h 08m 37s | |
| 3/11/26 | ![]() The Science Of Prejudice | Keon West✨ | psychology of prejudiceunconscious bias+3 | Keon West | The Science Of Racism | Hackney EarthSheffield | prejudiceracism+4 | — | 41m 03s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() We Need Water Nationalisation Now | Feargal Sharkey✨ | water nationalisationpolitical decisions+3 | Feargal Sharkey | LabourBold Politics+1 | Sheffield | water industrynationalisation+3 | — | 48m 25s | |
| 2/25/26 | ![]() The Green Future | Caroline Lucas✨ | women in politicsinequality+3 | Caroline Lucas | Green PartyHope Is Here | Brighton DomeSheffield | politicsGreen Party+5 | — | 45m 45s | |
| 2/20/26 | ![]() What The F*** Is Going On?! | Mark Steel | Why do we need a ‘coalition of kindness’ in the UK? What are the key reasons that people are still tribally voting for Labour despite being politically abandoned? Are most people voting for their respective political parties from a place of good will for everyone or purely out of selfishness?Zack Polanski speaks to author, activist and comedian, Mark Steel.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. | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Why The Rich Get Richer | Faiza Shaheen | Zack Polanski | How can we reimagine wealth taxes so that they’re less a politics of envy and more about just not paying wealthy people to become more wealthy? Why do we accept student loans as a tax on graduates whilst paying huge amounts of interest to asset holders? Where does tax avoidance, the far right and inequality intersect?Zack Polanski speaks to Faiza Shaheen, economist and director of Tax Justice 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() The Battle For The Soul Of The Nation | Hannah Spencer | Zack Polanski | Why should a local plumber be representing their community in Westminster instead of elites? What has been the biggest challenges in suddenly being thrust into the political limelight as the bookies favourite to win the by-election in Gorton and Denton? Will Labour give up soon when it’s clear that their vote has collapsed on the doorsteps?Zack Polanski speaks to The Green Party’s candidate MP for the ongoing by-election in Greater Manchester, Hannah Spencer.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. | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | ![]() Everyone Deserves Equal Rights | Doris | Zack Polanski | How are migrant workers exploited by big business? What can they do when their hours are cut, their work is increased and their working conditions aren’t good enough? What can unions do to make sure companies are held accountable?Zack Polanski speaks to United Voices of the World member, Doris about her experiences in the first housekeepers walkout since 1979. Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold 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. | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | ![]() What Happens When You Underfund Education | Daniel Kebede | Zack Polanski | Should we scrap OFSTED completely? Why are SEND provisions so inadequate? Are we really seeing a rise in behavioural issues in schools or are we just seeing austerity play out once more?Zack Polanski speaks to General Secretary of the National Education Union, Daniel Kebede.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/29/26 | ![]() Why The Left Can’t Agree On Everything | Zack Polanski | Kieran Andrieu | Should the UK retain diplomatic ties with countries, even if those relations exist purely to place sanctions? What are the first steps to take in approaching any form of international agreement? Are progressives purely factional by nature or can there be a more socialist, democratic future that provides everyone with a voice?Zack Polanski speaks to Novara Media’s Kieran Andrieu.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold 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. | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Why Did Starmer Really Block Burnham From Running In Gorton and Denton? | Paul Holden | Zack Polanski | How has Morgan McSweeney architected the Labour Party over the last eight years to control democracy? Who has been funding Starmer’s ascent to Prime Minister? Who really calls the shots in Westminster?Zack Polanski speaks to investigative journalist and author of The Fraud, Paul Holden.Get your tickets for Zack Polanski and Caroline Lucas at Bold Politics Live in Brighton.Join Nature's Network and switch to Ecotalk, the only network service provider that gives all its profits to nature restoration: ecotalk.co.uk/boldpoliticsEmail: boldpoliticswithzack@gmail.comYouTube: @boldpoliticswithzackInstagram: @_boldpoliticsX: @_boldpoliticsTik Tok: @boldpoliticsBold 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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