The Agora
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<p>The Agora is a podcast created by the team behind <a href="http://www.macropolis.gr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MacroPolis</a>. It’s a political and economic analysis website based in Athens.</p><p>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.</p><p>We provide listeners with insight from our own experts and analysis from special guests.</p><p>If you enjoy intelligent, lively discussion and want the bigger picture, join us for a stroll through the Agora.</p><p>To get an idea of the kind of insight we provide, check out <a href="http://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.the-agora" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Agora blog</a>, which has being going strong since 2013.</p><br><p>Our theme music is a track called Straight Line Blues and has been kindly provided by the <a href="https://inner-ear.gr/artists/burgundy-grapes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Burgundy Grapes</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 30, 2026
Has Greece really recovered from the crisis?
<p>Greece has come a long way since the dark days of 2015, but has it fully recovered? In this episode of The Agora, Nick Malkoutzis speaks with Peter Sanfey and Dimitris Sourvanos, authors of the new Hellenic Observatory paper Out of the Abyss, to unpack Greece’s decade‑long journey from crisis to stability.</p><p>Peter Sanfey is the Deputy Director for Country Economics, Strategy and Policy at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Dimitris Sourvanos is a Principal Political Counsellor at the EBRD.</p><p>Drawing on their “10×10” benchmarking of Greece’s performance across ten socioeconomic dimensions, the discussion explores where the country has made real progress, and where deep structural gaps remain. From happiness and household confidence to governance, education, financial resilience, digitalisation and the green transition, this conversation goes beyond headline GDP figures to examine the lived reality of recovery.</p><p>Is Greece converging with Europe? Why are businesses optimistic while households remain cautious? And what reforms will matter most in the decade ahead?</p><p>A data‑rich, nuanced look at Greece’s post‑crisis trajectory, and what comes next.</p><p><strong>Useful reading</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.lse.ac.uk/asset-library/information/greese-no220.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Out of the abyss: has Greece fully recovered from the crisis?</a> Sanfey, P. & <a href="https://researchonline.lse.ac.uk/view/lse_creators/ff16d2dff516a8951937f9aeee780428.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sourvanos, D.</a> (2026). (GreeSE Papers 220). Hellenic Observatory, London School of Economics and Political Science.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>
July 9, 2026
Party time: Greek politics in flux ahead of next elections
<p>Greece’s political landscape is shifting at remarkable speed. Alexis Tsipras’s new party, ELAS, has upended the opposition, destabilised SYRIZA, rattled PASOK, and pushed New Democracy into full campaign mode. With voters frustrated, trust low, and new actors entering the scene, the run‑up to the next elections is proving unusually volatile.</p><p>In this episode, Nick Malkoutzis is joined by MacroPolis co‑founder Yiannis Mouzakis and features editor Georgia Nakou to unpack the major developments:</p><p>– New Democracy’s stability‑focused messaging and internal anxieties</p><p>– ELAS’s rapid rise and organisational build‑out</p><p>– SYRIZA’s existential crisis</p><p>– PASOK’s strategic confusion</p><p>– The rise - and subsequent slide - of Maria Karystianou’s Elpida</p><p>As Greece heads toward elections, which are expected later this year or next spring, the political system is entering a new phase of flux. Yiannis and Georgia help us make sense of what’s driving this moment and what we should expect next.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>
June 18, 2026
Brain Drain or Brain Regain? Understanding Greece’s Talent Flows
<p>Greece says it is entering a new era of “brain regain”. Government programmes like Rebrain Greece are touring European capitals, employers are hiring, and the economy is finally growing again. But is the tide really turning?</p><br><p>In this episode of The Agora, host Nick Malkoutzis digs into the data behind Greece’s talent flows, and finds a far more complicated picture. While official narratives highlight return migration, European surveys show the number of Greeks abroad is still rising, especially among university graduates. And the deeper, structural drivers of the brain drain remain stubbornly in place.</p><br><p>To make sense of it all, we speak with Dr Elli Siapkidou, a UK‑based researcher who attended the recent Rebrain Greece event in London. She offers a first‑hand view of what these initiatives can achieve, and what they cannot.</p><br><p>Is Greece truly reversing the brain drain, or simply reframing it? And what would real, evidence‑based “brain regain” actually require?</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p>
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- What is The Agora?
<p>The Agora is a podcast created by the team behind <a href="http://www.macropolis.gr/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MacroPolis</a>. It’s a political and economic analysis website based in Athens.</p><p>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.</p><p>We provide listeners with insight from our own experts and analysis from special guests.</p><p>If you enjoy intelligent, lively discussion and want the bigger picture, join us for a stroll through the Agora.</p><p>To get an idea of the kind of insight we provide, check out <a href="http://www.macropolis.gr/?i=portal.en.the-agora" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Agora blog</a>, which has being going strong since 2013.</p><br><p>Our theme music is a track called Straight Line Blues and has been kindly provided by the <a href="https://inner-ear.gr/artists/burgundy-grapes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Burgundy Grapes</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> 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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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