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Varoufakis Tells Guardian Podcast Markets Undermine Democracy

The Guardian has released the first episode of its new podcast series Radical Thinking, hosted by senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty. In an extended interview, former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses the eurozone crisis and argues that markets, not people, are in charge, saying "There's no such thing as democracy."

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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 . Conti…

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'There’s no such thing as democracy': Yanis Varoufakis | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcast

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. Contin…

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'There’s no such thing as democracy' – Yanis Varoufakis | Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty

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. In an extended interview, we hear what it was like during the Eurocrisis when he went head to head with those who wanted to stop his economic changes. And, what does he make of Andy…

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Introducing Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty – podcast

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? Support the Guardian: theguardian.com/weekendpod Continue r…

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