The Guardian has launched a new podcast series, Radical Thinking, hosted by senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty. Its first episode features former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discussing democracy, market power, and his experiences during the Eurozone crisis.
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. 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. 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 Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar, stabbed by his co-pilot midair on a Dubai–Tel Aviv flight, has described opening the cockpit door and fighting to regain control despite serious injuries. In a video call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said he acted to prevent a crash and save passengers. He remains in hospital.
North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday, according to South Korea and Japan. The launch came a day after Pyongyang rejected Seoul's accusation that North Korean mines wounded South Korean soldiers in the demilitarized zone. Kim Jong-un's sister had denounced South Korea over the claim.
BBC News – World Ethiopia and Eritrea broke diplomatic ties on Thursday, each accusing the other of stoking internal conflict as fighting continued in northern Ethiopia. Analysts warn the unrest could spill into neighbouring states and further destabilise Sudan.
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