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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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What are the vested interests that keep politicians trying to convince us everything is fine, even when we know it’s not? How did the sixth largest economy in the world slip into such a resource scarcity mindset? What were the tactics that allowed us to be convinced it was those who had less than us in society who were responsible for the growing levels of inequality rather than those with unfathomable levels of wealth?

Zack Polanski chats to Nadia Sawalha and Mark Adderley, the couple going against the establishment to shine a light on injustice.

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Is Nathan Gill just the tip of the iceberg in the Kremlin’s use of agents specifically deployed to destabilise British democracy? What are Nigel Farage’s links to the far right convicted felon, Steve Bannon? How has our data been exploited by politicians, Cambridge Analytica and social media platforms over the last decade?  

Zack Polanski talks to investigative reporter, Ted Talker and Pulitzer Prize shortlisted journalist, Carole Cadwalladr.

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How are Netanyahu and his allies using claims of antisemitism to deflect from Israel’s genocide? How are some of the conversations we’re having around antisemitism potentially perpetuating the racism against Jewish people? How are Jews around the world standing up for the human rights of Palestinians, not in spite of their heritage, but because of it?

Zack Polanski speaks to author of Off White: The Truth About Antisemitism, Rachel Shabi.

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Does the BBC need to make some big changes at the top to ensure true impartiality? Should we expect more footballers to be outspoken politically given their platform? Why is it so difficult for politicians to condemn atrocities committed by Israel?

Zack Polanski speaks to Gary Lineker about meeting Keir Starmer, how to deal with attacks from the far right and of course, his favourite goal for Spurs.

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