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The Agora

MacroPolis

The Agora is a podcast created by the team behind MacroPolis. It’s a political and economic analysis website based in Athens.

In this podcast series, we examine political, economic and social developments in Greece. But our podcasts will also look at what’s happening in the world around us.

We provide listeners with insight from our own experts and analysis from special guests.

If you enjoy intelligent, lively discussion and want the bigger picture, join us for a stroll through the Agora.

To get an idea of the kind of insight we provide, check out The Agora blog, which has being going strong since 2013.

Our theme music is a track called Straight Line Blues and has been kindly provided by the Burgundy Grapes.

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S8 · E2
October 15 · 22 min
The Great Sea Interconnector and its high-voltage politics
Will the troubled energy project resume?
S8 · E1
October 8 · 18 min
Economic gain, social strain and political pain - Greece’s road to elections
What the latest exclusive polling for ProMacro_Scope shows
S7 · E10
July 30 · 34 min
Has Greece really recovered from the crisis?
EBRD economists explain what their paper has found about country's progress and lingering challenges
S7 · E9
July 9 · 49 min
Party time: Greek politics in flux ahead of next elections
New entrants change dynamics as clear majority eludes Mitsotakis
S7 · E8
June 18 · 28 min
Brain Drain or Brain Regain? Understanding Greece’s Talent Flows
Are Greeks who left during the crisis returning home?
S7 · E7
May 7 · 30 min
Shockwaves from the Gulf: What the Iran war means for Greece
The war in Iran is sending economic and energy shockwaves far beyond the Middle East, and Greece is no exception. Rising oil and gas prices, renewed inflation pressures, and uncertainty in global energy markets are already shaping the country’s outlook. In this episode of The Agora, we break down how a conflict thousands of kilometres away is affecting Greece’s economy, energy security, and political decisions. MacroPolis co founder Yiannis Mouzakis joins us to assess the economic implications, from inflation risks to the government’s fiscal plans. Georgia Nakou, MacroPolis features editor and energy expert, explains how turbulence in global energy markets could impact Greece’s energy system and long term strategy. If you want to understand how international crises ripple into Greece - through prices, policy, and the energy system - we've got you covered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S7 · E6
March 4 · 46 min
Kaisariani photos: Why Greece’s past is present
Previously unseen WWII images spark questions about collective memory and political identity
S7 · E5
January 30 · 20 min
Walking a tightrope: Greece’s geopolitical balancing act
Athens tries to shape foreign policy in fog of Trump presidency
S7 · E4
Dec 17, 2025 · 16 min
Tax cuts and balancing acts: Greece’s 2026 budget
Greece's 2026 budget was voted through Parliament on Tuesday, just ahead of the Christmas break. It contained some gifts for Greek taxpayers as it includes the tax cuts worth 1.2 billion euros that Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis had announced earlier in the year. But what else of note is in the budget? MacroPolis co-founder Yiannis Mouzakis joins host Nick Malkoutzis in The Agora to discuss the details of the economic plan. They take a closer look at the role of investments and Greece's broader economic story as it heads into the New Year. Useful reading Greek parliament approves 2026 budget amid protests - Reuters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
S7 · E3
Nov 20, 2025 · 25 min
Main character energy: Greece vies for leading fossil fuel role
Deals for hydrocarbon drilling and LNG transfer mark turning point in Greek strategy
S7 · E2
Oct 1, 2025 · 35 min
15% Uncertainty: Greece, Europe and the tariff shockwave
How will EU's deal with Trump administration affect Greek economy?
S7 · E1
Sep 15, 2025 · 25 min
DETH and taxes: The only things certain in Greek politics
PM Mitsotakis launches new political season with big tax cuts but will they work?
S6 · E10
Jul 3, 2025 · 31 min
Subsidise this: Fraud scandal delivers new blow to Greek PM
Alleged misuse of EU farming aid triggers fresh upheaval for Mitsotakis administration
S6 · E9
May 20, 2025 · 30 min
Fet-a-ccompli: Tariffs and Greece’s big cheese
Why are Greeks so protective of feta?
S6 · E8
Mar 13, 2025 · 32 min
Greek politics feels aftershock from Tempe train crash
Two years on from Greece's deadliest rail accident, the government is coming under intense pressure
S6 · E7
Mar 7, 2025 · 35 min
Greece, Europe and the new world reordering
How is the Trump administration affecting European thinking on security and defence
S6 · E6
Jan 31, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Greece and the Trump factor
How could the returning US President impact Greek foreign policy and its domestic politics?
S6 · E5
Jan 15, 2025 · 46 min
The life and legacy of Costas Simitis
A look back at the impact of Greece's late Prime Minister
S6 · E4
Dec 12, 2024 · 21 min
Budgeting for the future: How robust is the Greek economy?
A quick look at Greece's 2025 budget and a bird's eye view of the country's economic performance
S6 · E3
Dec 2, 2024 · 27 min
Party people: SYRIZA vs Kasselakis
Examining the complexities of left-wing politics in Greece

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