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It’s not easy being Green: Zack Polanski

Aug 17, 2026 · 23m

Summary

This episode explores Zach Polanski’s transformation of the UK Green Party into a populist force, his unconventional background, and his rivalry with Labour. It also covers the creation of synthetic "spud cells" at the University of Minnesota, which reproduce without biological ancestors, offering new insights into the definition of life. Finally, the show examines why human travel agents remain popular despite AI, providing curation and support that algorithms cannot match.

Topics discussed

Capital One Bank Advertisement Introduction to The Intelligence Podcast Zach Polanski and the Rise of the Green Party Polanski's Background: Acting, Hypnotherapy, and Precarity Polanski's Political Strategy and Future Prospects Synthetic 'Spud Cells' with No Biological Ancestors Capital One Bank Advertisement The Enduring Appeal of Human Travel Agents
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