The Econoclasts podcast

The Econoclasts

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The Econoclasts is a new podcast from UnHerd hosted by economist Yanis Varoufakis and journalist Wolfgang Munchau. While they don't always agree politically, they are united in one conviction: the consensus is rotten. Mainstream economics has consistently failed to predict the events that shape our world, yet this broken orthodoxy still dominates policy and media. Each week, they choose two pillars of the established orthodoxy — the "settled facts" — and shatter them, cutting through the spin to connect the dots between money, geopolitics, and the real forces shaping our future. Don't forget to rate, like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Econoclasts is a new podcast from UnHerd hosted by economist Yanis Varoufakis and journalist Wolfgang Munchau. While they don't always agree politically, they are united in one conviction: the consensus is rotten. Mainstream economics has consistently failed to predict the events that shape our world, yet this broken orthodoxy still dominates policy and media. Each week, they choose two pillars of the established orthodoxy — the "settled facts" — and shatter them, cutting through the spin to connect the dots between money, geopolitics, and the real forces shaping our future. Don't forget to rate, like and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#139

The AI bubble myth & the truth about Trump’s Venezuela attacks

This week, Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau take aim at two prevailing orthodoxies. I... more

10 Dec 2025

40 MINS

40:28

10 Dec 2025


#138

Europe’s identity crisis: Empty values & defence delusion

This week, Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau take aim at Europe's core illusions. Are ... more

03 Dec 2025

38 MINS

38:43

03 Dec 2025


#137

Trump’s Ukraine peace plan & the truth about the crypto crash

This week on The Econoclasts, Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau challenge two global o... more

26 Nov 2025

36 MINS

36:45

26 Nov 2025


#136

Should Labour sack Starmer & will Reeves bankrupt Britain?

On this episode of The Econoclasts, in an important week for the British economy, Yanis Va... more

19 Nov 2025

40 MINS

40:00

19 Nov 2025


#135

Palantir's secret pact & the Euro's fatal flaw

This week on The Econoclasts, Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau debunk two more establ... more

12 Nov 2025

47 MINS

47:09

12 Nov 2025


#134

China vs. the dollar & Europe's far-Right failure

This week on The Econoclasts, Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau debunk two more establ... more

05 Nov 2025

45 MINS

45:55

05 Nov 2025


#133

Should Europe seize Russian assets? Is a crypto crisis looming?

In this first episode of The Econoclasts, Yanis Varoufakis and Wolfgang Munchau debunk two... more

29 Oct 2025

47 MINS

47:00

29 Oct 2025


#132

Trailer: The Econoclasts

The Econoclasts is a new podcast from UnHerd hosted by economist Yanis Varoufakis and jour... more

24 Oct 2025

00 MINS

00:53

24 Oct 2025


#131

These Times - Trump: the Multipolar President?

This week, Tom and Helen follow on from the previous episode by analysing Donald Trump's r... more

31 Mar 2025

53 MINS

53:55

31 Mar 2025


#130

These Times - The rise of the multipolar world order

In this week's episode, Tom and Helen zoom out to look at the wider geopolitical world ord... more

25 Mar 2025

59 MINS

59:19

25 Mar 2025


#129

These Times - Trump’s Economic Revolution

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the growing American debt crisis and whether Donald Trump... more

18 Mar 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:16

18 Mar 2025


#128

These Times - Trump versus Zelensky and the Wars for Ukraine’s Resources

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the growing focus on the US-Ukraine minerals deal and its... more

11 Mar 2025

55 MINS

55:38

11 Mar 2025


#127

These Times - Crisis: Trump, Zelensky and a moment of truth for Starmer

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the recent whirlwind of political events: Keir Starmer's ... more

04 Mar 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:34

04 Mar 2025


#126

These Times - The German Election: Friedrich Merz, “Independence” from America, and the Rise of the ...

This week, Tom and Helen discuss the aftermath of Germany's election, where the Christian ... more

24 Feb 2025

1 HR 08 MINS

1:08:54

24 Feb 2025


#125

These Times - Trump, Putin and Europe’s Historic Crisis

This week Tom and Helen discuss the impact that peace talks with Russia might have on the ... more

18 Feb 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:24

18 Feb 2025


#124

These Times - Trump's Tariff War

In this episode of These Times, Tom and Helen discuss the deep history behind Trump's late... more

11 Feb 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:44

11 Feb 2025


#123

These Times - Can Europe Survive Trump?

Following on from the previous episode, this week, Tom and Helen expand even further on th... more

04 Feb 2025

52 MINS

52:12

04 Feb 2025


#122

These Times - Europe’s Trump Shock

This week, Tom and Helen discuss what Donald Trump's presidency means for Europe, historic... more

28 Jan 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:43

28 Jan 2025


#121

These Times - Why The Oligarchs Now Back Trump

This week, Tom and Helen delve into Joe Biden's farewell address, why he warned of a new t... more

21 Jan 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:42

21 Jan 2025