187. Yanis Varoufakis: How The 2008 Crisis Revived Far-Right Populism
The Rest Is Politics: Leading | May 03 2026 | 01:17:59
Was the 2008 financial crisis as consequential as the 1929 Wall Street Crash? How did it pave the way for Trump, Brexit, and the rise of the far-right across Europe? Will the economic damage caused by Trump’s war with Iran outlast the conflict itself?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Yanis Varoufakis to discuss all this and more.
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Rory and Alastair are joined by Yanis Varoufakis to discuss all this and more.
__________
Search IG.com to find out more and/or Look for IG in your app store.
__________
Social Producer: Celine Charles
Video Editor: Josh Smith
Assistant Producer: Daisy Alston-Horne
Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen
Exec Producer: Chris Sawyer
General Manager: Tom Whiter
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