Episode
It’s not easy being Green: Zack Polanski
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- Economist Podcasts
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- Aug 17, 2026
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- 1431
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Summary
To critics, the Green Party leader is dangerous, even a con man. To fans, he is a national saviour-in-waiting. Our correspondent meets him to see what is behind the hype. So-called SpudCells have just seven bespoke DNA loops, but represent a revolutionary step toward life made from scratch. And the many ways travel agents still beat the bots. Guests and host: Andrew Miller, special correspondent Oliver Morton, planetary affairs editor Caitlin Talbot, culture correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered: Zack Polanski, Green Party SpudCells, synthetic biology travel agents, luxury travel Listen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology— subscribe to The Economist . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.