In the Eye of the Storm: The Political Odyssey of Yanis Varoufakis (2022)
S01E02 Compromise but do not be compromised
Episode Overview
Under the spotlight of global attention, Varoufakis embarks on a fierce struggle against the Troika to liberate Greece from its crippling debt. He confronts the European Commission, the European Central Bank, and the International Monetary Fund head-on. The episode explores the dramatic ups and downs, the betrayals, and the regrets of this monumental conflict as Varoufakis resists the Troika's imposed bail-out plan and seeks a path to freedom for Greece. Set in a surreal landscape of deception and manipulation, we hear Varoufakis share firsthand experiences from private discussions with the IMF's leader and Germany's finance minister, both of whom catch the novice politician off guard. The narrative is enriched with exclusive footage from Varoufakis' personal video diary, documenting his life amid these chaotic negotiation months.
