E53: Ukraine, Rearmament and Europe’s Dead End — Q+A with Yanis Varoufakis
Yanis Varoufakis recently called Europe’s rearmament a catastrophe in the making — and laid out a bold peace plan for Ukraine. Now, he’s taking your questions head-on: about Ukraine, the EU’s failed war strategy, and what a real path to peace and sovereignty could look like. Whether you agree or not, this is the debate Europe refuses to have. Hosted by Mehran Khalili. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
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E01 Counter Stream: Trump’s Power Grab, Ukraine’s Exploitation and Europe’s Identity Crisis
Welcome to Counter Stream—DiEM25’s unfiltered monthly dive into the stories shaping our world that mainstream media ignores or distorts. In this powerful new episode, Julijana Zita is joined by Kinza Saleem for a wide-ranging conversation that connects the dots between Trump’s authoritarian circus, global resource grabs, and the crumbling illusions of European identity. From Trump’s self-coronation and war on democracy to the brutal deportations and executive orders that target the most vulnerable, we examine how psychological warfare and spectacle are being used to desensitise and divide. We look at the US-Russia deal-making over Ukraine exposing the new phase of imperialism: economic colonisation wrapped in “reconstruction.” Meanwhile, Congo burns in silence. China rises with vision and strategy. Europe cries at its own irrelevance. And the far right surges—while the left, once again, stands to pick up the pieces. This is not business as usual. This is Counter Stream. SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
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E52: DeepSeek, AI, and the New Cold War — with Yanis Varoufakis and Arnaud Bertrand
DeepSeek has upended the AI industry with open-source models that rival OpenAI’s GPT-4, shaking the global tech and financial order. But its rise also raises urgent questions about security, economic power, and AI’s future. In this live discussion, Yanis Varoufakis and Malaysia-based entrepreneur and commentator Arnaud Bertrand will explore the fallout, hosted by Mehran Khalili. How does DeepSeek’s model challenge monopolistic “cloud capital” like Amazon’s Alexa? Does it prove that cutting-edge AI no longer requires vast computational resources? And with its data stored on Chinese servers, is AI becoming the new frontline in U.S.-China tensions? Beyond the tech, this is a battle over power—financial, political, and military. What happens next? Join us live, be part of the conversation, and send in your questions! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Mehran: https://x.com/mkhalili Yanis: https://x.com/yanisvaroufakis Arnaud: https://x.com/RnaudBertrand SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
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E51: Trump 2.0 — Yanis Varoufakis and Katie Halper on Gaza, Europe, and What’s Next
As Donald Trump assumes the presidency, the world is bracing for shifts in international relations and policy. From Israel’s genocide in Gaza to the war in Ukraine, the US’ strategic rivalry with China, and the challenges facing Europe, Trump’s administration is poised to leave a significant mark. What should we expect in the coming months on these critical issues? How might Trump’s foreign policy reshape Europe and its role in the world? Join Yanis Varoufakis and special guest Katie Halper—American journalist, political commentator, and host of The Katie Halper Show—for a live discussion hosted by Mehran Khalili. Join us and share your questions and comments in real-time! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Mehran: https://x.com/mkhalili Yanis: https://x.com/yanisvaroufakis Katie: https://x.com/kthalps SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
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E50: Elon Musk’s Move Into Politics: Yanis Varoufakis and Cory Doctorow on Fighting Billionaire Control
Elon Musk’s growing role in politics represents a troubling evolution in how wealthy elites shape public discourse and policy. From his control of X (formerly Twitter) to his involvement in U.S. elections alongside Donald Trump, to his recent support for anti-migrant and nationalist parties in Europe (including the AfD and Tommy Robinson), Musk’s actions highlight the alarming intersection of tech and political power. How has the influence of billionaires evolved to dominate public discourse so openly? What does this growing consolidation of power mean for democracy? And how we can people push back against it? Join Yanis Varoufakis and special guest Cory Doctorow—science fiction author, activist, and journalist—for a live discussion hosted by Mehran Khalili. Be part of the conversation and share your questions in real time! FOLLOW THE SPEAKERS Mehran: https://x.com/mkhalili Yanis: https://x.com/yanisvaroufakis Cory Doctorow: https://x.com/doctorow SUPPORT US Join: https://diem25.org/join Donate: https://diem25.org/donate Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/c/DiEM25official
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