Who is really in charge – the people or the Markets? In the first episode of Radical Thinking, a new series from The Guardian, senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty speaks to the former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. What was it like during the Eurozone crisis when Varoufakis went head to head with those who wanted to stop his reforms? Watch Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty here . Continue reading...
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SAT · 2026-10-03 · 06:50 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1003-115995
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'There’s no such thing as democracy': Yanis Varoufakis | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcast
In the inaugural episode of The Guardian's new series, "Radical Thinking," senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty interviews former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. The discussion centers on the question of who holds power: the people or the markets.
Presented by Aditya Chakrabortty, produced by Frankie Tobi and Luke Smith, the executive producers are Maz Ebtehaj, Kirsty Major and James TindaleThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-10-03 · 06:50 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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In the inaugural episode of The Guardian's new series, "Radical Thinking," senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty interviews former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. The discussion centers on the question of who holds power: the people or the markets. Varoufakis shares his experiences during the eurozone crisis, detailing his confrontations with individuals who opposed his reform efforts. The podcast episode explores these dynamics and the underlying power structures.
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Yanis Varoufakis is the former Greek finance minister.
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The question is who is really in charge – the people or the markets.
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There’s no such thing as democracy.
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Varoufakis went head to head with those who wanted to stop his reforms during the eurozone crisis.
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