The Guardian has launched a new podcast series called Radical Thinking. In its first episode, senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty speaks with former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.

Who is really in charge — the people or the markets?

The central question of the podcast is framed this way: "Who is really in charge — the people or the markets?" This question has become central to contemporary political and economic debate.

Yanis Varoufakis is the former Greek finance minister. He is known as a figure who, during the eurozone crisis, went head to head with those who wanted to stop his reforms. In the podcast, he recounts what happened during that period and what pressure he faced.

Confrontation during the eurozone crisis

As noted in The Guardian's description, during the eurozone crisis Varoufakis went head to head with those who wanted to stop his reforms. The podcast discusses his experience at that time.

The episode's title is taken from Varoufakis's phrase: "There's no such thing as democracy." The phrase reflects his view on the balance of power between markets and the people.

About the podcast

Radical Thinking is a new series from The Guardian. It is presented by senior economics commentator Aditya Chakrabortty.

The podcast is produced by Frankie Tobi and Luke Smith. The executive producers are Maz Ebtehaj, Kirsty Major and James Tindale.

The episode was published on 3 October 2026.

Ways to listen

The podcast can be listened to in several ways:

  • 01Apple podcasts
  • 02Spotify
  • 03RSS Feed
  • 04Download

Radical Thinking with Aditya Chakrabortty can also be watched on The Guardian's website.

Key figures

  • 01**Yanis Varoufakis** — former Greek finance minister.
  • 02**Aditya Chakrabortty** — senior economics commentator at The Guardian, podcast presenter.
  • 03**Frankie Tobi** — producer.
  • 04**Luke Smith** — producer.
  • 05**Maz Ebtehaj** — executive producer.
  • 06**Kirsty Major** — executive producer.
  • 07**James Tindale** — executive producer.