Adults In The Room Apr 2026

This story is an insider's account of the 2015 Greek debt crisis, written by former Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis.

Varoufakis depicts a world of closed-door hypocrisy where logic is ignored in favor of protecting the banking establishment. It ends with his resignation after his own government accepted the terms he fought against. The Investigative Podcast: Garfield High School

A separate podcast series by Nastya Krasilnikova investigates serial abuse by teachers at a prestigious Moscow school and the community's complicity. Adults in the Room

An essay by James Mann in The New York Review used the phrase to describe military leaders (like Mattis and Kelly) who were seen as the stabilizing forces in the Trump administration. Expand map Seattle Investigation Greek Crisis Moscow Investigation If you'd like, I can provide more details on: The specific findings of the Seattle investigative podcast A summary of the chapters in Yanis Varoufakis's book The legal outcomes of the Russian school scandal

Varoufakis attempts to renegotiate Greece's crushing debt with the "Troika" (the EU, IMF, and ECB). This story is an insider's account of the

25 years later, the girls (now an investigative journalist and a civil rights attorney) return to find the truth about the "adults" who failed to protect the students. Other Notable Versions

After a dangerous mountain rescue where Hudson's negligence was hidden by his "hero" status, students Isolde Raftery and Ella Hushhagen began hearing rumors of sexual abuse. The Investigative Podcast: Garfield High School A separate

The title comes from a comment by IMF head Christine Lagarde, who called for "adults in the room" to handle the negotiations.