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Marc Lamont Hill discusses with economist and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis what is driving the staggering wealth inequalities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how governments are offering socialism for the rich, and austerity for the rest.

UpFront is a current affairs discussion, debate and analysis programme on Al Jazeera English hosted by Marc Lamont Hill. With the thrust and parry of rigorous debate, Marc cuts through the headlines to challenge conventional wisdom, highlight contradictions and uncover double standards.

Primary Title
  • UpFront
Episode Title
  • Yanis Varoufakis: Capitalism has become ‘techno-feudalism’
Date Broadcast
  • Sunday 21 February 2021
Start Time
  • 17 : 30
Finish Time
  • 18 : 00
Duration
  • 30:00
Channel
  • Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
  • Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
  • UpFront is a current affairs discussion, debate and analysis programme on Al Jazeera English hosted by Marc Lamont Hill. With the thrust and parry of rigorous debate, Marc cuts through the headlines to challenge conventional wisdom, highlight contradictions and uncover double standards.
Episode Description
  • Marc Lamont Hill discusses with economist and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis what is driving the staggering wealth inequalities during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how governments are offering socialism for the rich, and austerity for the rest.
Classification
  • Not Classified
Owning Collection
  • Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
  • Television
Languages
  • English
Captions
Live Broadcast
  • No
Rights Statement
  • Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
  • News
  • Politics