Bold Politics with Zack Polanski How Can The Left Be Louder Than The Right? | NoJusticeMTG | Zack Polanski
Nov 28, 2025
Zack Polanski chats with Helena, known as NoJusticeMTG, a YouTube streamer and Novara Media commentator focused on British politics. They explore why progressive voices are often sidelined in media and how corporate funding shapes political discussions. Helena argues for the importance of left populism, public ownership of utilities, and the need for a nationalised energy grid to keep prices affordable. She also critiques asset managers for environmental harm and discusses Labour's potential for adopting bolder economic policies.
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Live Streams Teach Political Context
- Helena explains live streaming builds trust by letting the audience interact and steer the conversation in real time.
- She uses historical materialism to connect material conditions to political outcomes for accessible explanations.
Populism As Class Framing
- Helena defines populism as elites' interests being prioritised over everyone else and frames left populism as class conflict.
- She argues economic left populism can harness broad scepticism of big business to win support.
Money Explains Media And Policy Power
- Helena says mainstream left voices lack billionaire backers, so right-leaning think tanks dominate panels and policy debates.
- She details how private lobbying (eg Davos/Green Finance Institute) shapes policy away from public ownership.