In this debut episode, we meet one of the most talked-about figures on the UK political scene: Zack Polanski.

Having risen through the ranks with remarkable speed, Polanski has become a symbol of a new kind of Green politics—one that feels energetic, insurgent, and increasingly difficult for the establishment to ignore.

But is meteoric popularity the same as political power?

This episode unpacks the tension between visibility and viability. We explore whether Polanski’s growing national profile can convert into real electoral gains, and what structural, strategic, and organisational hurdles inside the Green Party might stand in the way.

From internal democracy and party governance to the challenges of candidate selection and resource allocation, we interrogate both the strengths and the limits of a party trying to scale up while staying true to its principles.

This is a focused, inquisitive look at the practical realities of rebuilding a party from the ground up.

Join us as we ask: Can Zack Polanski’s rise reshape the Greens’ future—or will the party’s own mechanisms hold it back?

Journalist and Audio Editor: Ava Santina Evans

Production: Seán Hickey, Laura Beveridge, Amélie Timmis and Ian Martin

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