'There’s no such thing as democracy': Yanis Varoufakis | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcast
In the first episode of the Guardian's new series Radical Thinking, Aditya Chakrabortty interviews former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. The discussion centers on the question of whether people or markets hold true power, challenging the concept of democracy. Varoufakis reflects on his experiences during the eurozone crisis and his confrontation with those opposing his reforms.
- ▪Yanis Varoufakis is the guest in the first episode of the Guardian's new podcast series Radical Thinking.
- ▪The episode is presented by senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty.
- ▪The conversation explores the tension between democratic control and market influence.
- ▪Varoufakis discusses his role as former Greek finance minister during the eurozone crisis.
- ▪The interview addresses Varoufakis's conflicts with opponents of his proposed reforms.
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00:00:0000:00:00Politics Weekly UKPolitics‘There’s no such thing as democracy’: Yanis Varoufakis | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcastWho 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?More ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Aditya Chakrabortty, produced by Frankie Tobi and Luke Smith, the executive producers are Maz Ebtehaj, Kirsty Major and James TindaleSat 3 Oct 2026 02.50 EDTShareWatch Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty here.
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