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."
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…
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…
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…
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…
NYTimes – World The International Criminal Court has been awarded the European Union's Sakharov Prize, the bloc's top human rights award. The announcement comes less than two weeks after US President Donald Trump announced sanctions against the court, and the win is framed by several reports as EU support for the ICC amid US pressure.
German police arrested a Ukrainian man on Thursday on suspicion of spying for a Russian intelligence agency, federal prosecutors said. He is accused of gathering defence-related information, including details on tank and munitions production and NATO's eastern flank. Germany's military has raised the threat level over Russian sabotage against German troops and facilities.
NYTimes – World A magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Tibet in southwestern China, killing at least 16 people and injuring dozens, according to Chinese state media and local medics. More than 300 homes were toppled, and residents fled into the cold night air. State TV reported it was the strongest quake to hit the remote Himalayan region in five years.
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