How have folk stories, myths and legends been used to construct notions of identity in Britain? Can celebrating local traditions and customs help strengthen our communities?

What role do the arts play in exploring the nuances of British identity and history?

This week, Zack Polanski speaks to broadcaster, author and DJ, Zakia Sewell.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.

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Does public perception on crime and punishment need to change? Why are women who have been failed by society just being put in prison? How have we gone so far in the wrong direction when it comes to navigating addiction?

Zack Polanski speaks to Shanice McBean, co-author of Abolition Revolution and member of Sisters Uncut as well as Janey Starling from Level Up about prison reform, domestic violence and how we can better protect women and girls in society.

Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.

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Why are people in power so terrified of social media? How can content creators be more powerful than the billionaire backed mainstream media? How do we platform the stories that show people that it doesn’t have to be this way, and that they’re being ripped off?

Zack Polanski chats to author, content creator and satirist, Cody Dahler live from Hackney EartH.

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How are our energy prices actually set? Is the cost of living crisis going to get even worse because of geopolitical turbulence? What does a just transition to renewable energy look like that doesn’t leave us experiencing price spikes every time there’s a global event that affects fossil fuel supply?

Zack Polanski speaks to Tessa Khan, international climate change lawyer, campaigner and founder of the climate action organisation, Uplift.

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How did Bold Politics start? How have Labour left behind such a large chunk of voters? Is there about to be a wave of progressive politicians who know how to navigate new media?

Zack Polanski speaks to his producer about the podcast's new book, Hope Is Here, It's All Of Us.

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Why are record numbers of doctors leaving the UK? How can we stop the further selling off of the NHS? Is our personal health data being used against our best interests?

Zack Polanski speaks to full-time GP, best-selling author and resident doctor on breakfast TV, Dr Amir Khan

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What is the psychology behind prejudice? Are some people fundamentally racist in our country? Is there such a thing as "unconscious bias" and how does this manifest on media like reality tv?

Zack Polanski speaks to Professor Keon West, author of The Science Of Racism.

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Bold Politics Live is at Crossed Wires Festival in Sheffield on July 5th.

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What is the reason that Labour haven’t nationalised the water industry yet? Why are international investors making economic decisions for our country over our democratically elected politicians? How could we bring back our water system into public hands without spending a penny?

Zack Polanski speaks to water campaigner, activist and musician, Feargal Sharkey.

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How has the experience changed for women in politics over the last few decades? Why do we allow those in power to get away with telling the story that unlimited growth on a planet with finite resources won’t just end with inequality? Can we build a better, fairer and more equitable society by looking at the fundamentals of life, death and love from a different cultural perspective?

Zack Polanski speaks to author, campaigner and the Green Party’s first ever MP, Caroline Lucas, live from Brighton Dome to an audience of 1600 people.

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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.

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