The Tea with Myriam Francois

International law is supposed to be the final guardrail against impunity. So what happens when that system itself comes under attack?From Donald Trump openly dismissing the very idea of international legal norms to unprecedented sanctions imposed on senior ICC officials, the message is unmistakable: international law applies — until it threatens power.In this episode of The Tea, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan joins us for an exclusive interview on what happens when those tasked with enforcing justice become targets themselves.Recently cleared of misconduct allegations, he now faces renewed scrutiny amid escalating political attacks. So what becomes of global justice when prosecutors, judges, and investigators are subjected to political and financial warfare for simply doing their jobs?Also in the show:⚡ The “Filton 24” — an unprecedented legal case⚡ Escalation after October 7th — a genocide broadcast in real time⚡ US sanctions and political pressure on ICC officials⚡ David Cameron’s intervention — how far does interference go?⚡ Sexual misconduct allegations —why the case remains open despite clearance⚡ Lindsey Graham’s comments and the ICC bias⚡ Nicholas Kaufman and Israeli-driven pressures on the Court⚡ After the arrest warrants — will Netanyahu and Gallant ever face justice?As Khan puts it, this is a defining moment for international justice: if the law bends to power, the result will be more conflict, instability, and suffering.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcastsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Karim KhanSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Martha Missingham, Iman SalehVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #KarimKhan #ICC #ICCArrestWarrants #Israel #Netanyahu #Trump #USPolitics #UKPolitics #news # #currentaffairs #internationaljusticeDisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Across Western democracies, the political map has shifted. The left is losing its base. The right is gaining ground — and owning the narrative.In the US, Republicans have gained millions of voters in recent years, while Democrats have lost ground. Across Europe, radical right parties are now regularly polling above 20%, winning government roles and reshaping mainstream politics.So what’s really happening? Is this a failure of the left or something deeper? In this episode of The Tea, we’re joined by veteran political commentator Ana Kasparian to unpack the growing disillusionment with mainstream politics and who is benefitting from it.From party infighting to foreign policy failures and economic frustration, Ana argues this isn’t just a political shift it’s a class war. And while elites remain firmly in control, ordinary people are increasingly divided.Also in the show:⚡ Immigration, the border, and the Democrats’ political fallout⚡ Citizens United — the moment corruption was legalised⚡ Gaza — a breaking point between politicians and the public⚡ From Bernie Sanders to AOC — where the left lost its base⚡ Identity politics vs class politics⚡ Transgender inclusive language: debate or shut down?⚡ Cross-ideological alliances — taboo or necessary?⚡ Filton 24 — the story the press can’t touch⚡ America’s foreign policy and the cost of fighting Israel’s wars⚡ Media as PR for power — who holds politicians accountable?⚡ Big Tech, AI, and the politics of convenienceAna argues that political labels matter less and less and that the real divide isn’t left vs right, but top vs bottom. And the only political battle that matters is the one against the elites.👉 Subscribe for independent, unfiltered conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AnaKasparian #USPolitics #Trump #UKPolitics #left #indipendentmedia #news # #currentaffairs #Israel AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Ana KasparianSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A company with intelligence ties, Palantir, writes a manifesto for a new republic - while quietly embedding itself inside the state…This isn’t a dystopia. From the rise of figures like Donald Trump to the normalisation of unelected power brokers like Jared Kushner, the concentration of wealth, media, tech, and state power has never been tighter. The mask is slipping. Power isn’t pretending anymore. In this episode of The Tea, we are joined by investigative journalist and author Matt Kennard to lift the veil on how corporate power has moved from influence to control - reshaping governments, rewriting the rules, and hollowing out democracy from within. And as repression expands - from protest bans to anti-terror laws used against journalists - the question is: where does resistance live now?Also in the show:⚡ The illusion of a “free press” — who really sets the limits⚡ WikiLeaks and the case of Julian Assange⚡ Media concentration and billionaire ownership⚡ Journalists arrested under anti-terror legislation⚡ Palestine Action and the unprecedented crackdown on dissent⚡ Disinformation - who produces it, and who claims to fight it⚡ The D-Notice system - when the state asks media to stay silent⚡ The Telegraph and Israel - politics of alignment⚡ From Jared Kushner to Steve Witkoff - the business of politics, or legalised corruption?⚡ Big Tech and the far-right - a growing allianceMatt argues this is a new form of fascism: a system where corporations are driving the state itself. And if we want to resist, we need independent knowledge - and to support those willing to confront corporate power.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MattKennard #Palantir #Trump #USPolitics #UKPolitics #indipendentmedia #MiddleEast #news # #currentaffairsYou can find Matt Kennard’s book Irregular Army here https://orbooks.com/catalog/irregular-army/AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Matt KennardSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngAWhen the system breaks, what happens to resistance?A court rules Palestine Action’s proscription unlawful. Arrests should stop. They don’t. Power shifts, reverses, and reasserts itself. This isn’t dysfunction. It’s how power operates—entrenched, unaccountable, and built to resist challenge. In this episode of The Tea, we sit down with hip-hop legend and political powerhouse Lowkey, one of the UK’s most uncompromising voices. From West London to the world stage, he has spent two decades dismantling empire through music — and challenging the idea that art can ever be neutral.From Gaza to Grenfell, from direct action targeting arms factories to the widening crackdown on dissent, we dig into what happens when anger meets silence—or repression.Also in the show:⚡ Music as resistance to propaganda⚡ Raucous Records & Rupert Murdoch’s orbit — the business of “conscious rap”⚡ “Music is not apolitical” — why artists must reflect their times⚡ Stormzy and the McDonald's backlash⚡ Attempts to silence Lowkey — pro-Israel lobbying and censorship⚡ Universal Music Group & the Israeli lobby—a family affair⚡ Zionism and the origins of an ethnocratic project⚡ Iran’s historical pro-Palestinian stance explained⚡ Israel’s “Unit 8200” — from military tech to private power⚡ The Grenfell tragedy —a textbook case of corporate impunity⚡ Tony Blair —a love affair with the Israeli lobbies⚡ Kanye West and the politics of cancellationLowkey argues that real change doesn’t come from within the system — but from applying pressure outside it. And as repression grows, so does resistance. As he puts it, “who doesn’t resist is closer to death.”👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #Lowkey #PalAction #PalestineAction #Gaza #Israel #neoliberalism #UKPolitics #Iran #MiddleEast #Iran #news #Justice4GrenfellAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: LowkeySenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes. ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths. Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law. This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngAWhat if everything you've been told is "normal" is actually making you sick, physically, emotionally, morally?We live in a culture where corporations deliberately engineer addiction for profit, where systemic oppression is dressed up as idealism. A culture that runs on denying emotional suffering. That keeps us addicted, so we never stop to look at what's really going on. A culture that runs on genocide.The Epstein files ripped the veil off a corrupt, incestuous ruling class and exposed the fake pretence of democracy, but the problem runs far deeper.This week on The Tea, renowned physician and bestselling author Gabor Maté breaks it all down the economics, the politics, the systems designed to keep you compliant, consuming, and convinced that your suffering is your own fault.Also on the show: ⚡ Epstein Files – An amoral, incestuous ruling class ⚡ The Myth of Normal – Capitalism's biggest lies ⚡ Gen Z's mental health crisis - What is really behind the crisis ⚡ Shapiro & Peterson – Why denying genocide and suffering serves the same culture ⚡ Healthy anger & why the mental health conversation is misleading you ⚡ AI therapy – A symptom of a sick society ⚡ The TikTok "boundary setting" trend – What it's really telling us ⚡ Zionism's false premise – Colonialism dressed as idealism ⚡ Antisemitism – Weaponised to silence, not protect ⚡ Francesca Albanese – Exposing the genocidal system hiding in plain sight"They're not trying to kill you. They just don't care if they do." That's not a conspiracy. That's the culture.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #GaborMate #TheMythOfNormal #AI #capitalism #mentalhealth #USPolitics #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #UKPolitics #CurrentAffairs #newsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Gabor Maté Senior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Maryam Abada, Ariana Hashtrudi, Dahlia Melaine and Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngAIs World War III on the horizon? From skyrocketing energy prices to food shortages and nuclear threats, the chaos in the Middle East is threatening to trigger a global economic meltdown. The US is trapped—fighting Israel's war with no exit strategy in sight. As tensions escalate, are we witnessing a calculated master plan, or are we sleepwalking into disaster?This week on The Tea, Major General Charlie Herbert, a 34-year veteran of the British Army, breaks with military code to share his analysis of the global unravelling wrought by this war. Does America gain or lose from this war? Is Israel deliberately dragging the world into perpetual conflicts? Is Iran actually winning? And who will pay the highest price…With the world in a food and energy chokehold, supranational institutions crumbling and European ministers warning of “sacrifices” ahead, one thing’s clear, there is a difficult future ahead.Also on the show: ⚡ Israel’s strategy - Never ending wars ⚡ US Strategy Crisis – No plan, just chaos. ⚡ Hormuz Straitz – Trade held ransom. ⚡ Oil Wars – Is this another US war about oil? ⚡ Iran’s Growing Power – Strategic gains despite losses. ⚡ Netanyahu’s pipeline plan – Was this the plan all along? ⚡ Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal – Who is the real nuclear threat? ⚡ UK’s Complicity in this war - does this serve Britain? ⚡ British Nationals joining the IDF– Should they be investigated? ⚡ Israeli Lobby’s Influence – Subverting national interests ⚡ Collapse of International Law – to protect Israel? ⚡ Media Failure and Complicity – where is the free press?Herbert warns: “This is an Israeli war being fought and enabled by the United States. They've got a puppet sitting in the White House and they are able to manipulate that puppet.”👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #CharlieHerbert #USPolitics #Israel #Iran #UKPolitics #Gaza #Trump2026 #CurrentAffairs #lockdowns #foodshortgagesAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Charlie HerbertSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Maryam Abada, Ayman Ahmer, Ariana Hashtrudi, Dahlia Melaine and Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA"Truth isn't shared anymore. It’s manufactured."For a decade, the script has been the same: Iran is "two weeks away" from a nuclear weapon. Is this a fact, or a decade-long disinformation campaign designed to sell an illegal war? From AI-generated war footage to bot networks swinging European elections, the "Disinformation Machine" is the most dangerous weapon system of the 21st century. And it’s in full swing in the US-Israel war on Iran. This week on The Tea, Marc Owen Jones, Associate Professor at Northwestern University in Qatar and author of Digital Authoritarianism in the Middle East, exposes the empires that turn hate into profit and the disinformation machines operating on Meta, X, TikTok, and beyond.We discuss:⚡ Iran and America’s war narratives: AI deepfakes and propaganda fuelling escalation⚡ How the major tech companies profit from fake news and our outrage⚡ How Donald Trump and others weaponise “truth”⚡ Inside the global far-right disinformation networks⚡ From “Islamism” to “Muslims”: how language gets quietly weaponised⚡ UAE, Israel, and evangelical alliances — a shared anti-Muslim agenda⚡ Dubai’s golden cage: influence, image, and narrative control⚡ Far-right Islamophobic agenda targeting the mayors of London and NY⚡ The Israeli Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and the 2024 disinformation push⚡ Can UK and EU laws actually curb disinformation?As Mark argues, disinformation isn’t just noise – it shapes policy, fuels racism, and prepares the ground for war. The narrative is messy, but the stakes are painfully real.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MarkOwenJones #Disinformation #DigitalAuthoritarianism #BigTech #Iran #Gaza #Dubai #Islamophobia #FarRight #USPolitics #UKPolitics #Trump2026 #CurrentAffairs #AI #AIWarsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Marc Owen JonesSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Maryam Abada, Ayman Ahmer, Ariana Hashtrudi, Dahlia Melaine and Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngACorruption. Endless wars. Distruction. Propaganda. Empires don’t fall from external enemies — they rot from within. So, are we witnessing that collapse in real time?From Iran to Gaza to Venezuela, the mask is slipping. The myth of a benevolent empire, spreading democracy and human rights, has crumbled. What’s left is what’s always been there: domination, extraction, control.It's not about strategy. It's about profit. Wealth funnelled to a tiny elite, while corporations feed on crisis — turning war, environmental collapse, and even human suffering into business models.In this eye-opening episode of The Tea, we sit down with legendary American journalist, Empire Files host and Peabody Award nominee, Abby Martin, to unpack what the final stage of the American empire really looks like — and where it’s headed next.We discuss:⚡ The war with Iran and the manufacturing of consent⚡ The US–Israel alliance and shifting power in the region⚡ Trump’s “cartoon dictatorship”⚡ De-dollarisation and the limits of US global dominance⚡ Military: the fourth biggest polluter in the world⚡ The state of journalism: media control and propaganda⚡ A multipolar world — shift or illusion?⚡ AI and the future of warfare⚡ Peter Thiel, the “Antichrist,” and the Vatican talksAs Abby Martin argues, “We have to confront this military empire at its core — the arteries of capital — because that’s the only language it understands.”#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AbbyMartin #USEmpire #USPolitics #Iran #Israel #news #Trump2026 #currentaffairs #Gaza👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Abby MartinSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Mariam Abada, Dahlia Melaine and Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔗 https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA🔗 https://www.lovewelcomes.org/collections/peace-collection?ref=MYRIAMFRANCOISA sitting President named thousands of times in the Epstein files. Powerful figures across the globe involved in a web of crimes so vast and brazen that they may qualify as crimes against humanity, says the UN.Yet the FBI declares the case closed. The DOJ insists there’s no evidence of a wider trafficking network.The Epstein files are sending shockwaves worldwide — and what we’re seeing is only 2% of the FBI’s evidence. Thousands of pages remain heavily redacted. If there were no wider network, why are so many names still hidden?In this explosive episode of The Tea, investigative journalist Lucia Osborne-Crowley returns — one of only four reporters inside the Ghislaine Maxwell trial — to cut through the fog of the newly released documents.We discuss:⚡ Alleged obstruction of justice by the Trump administration⚡ Epstein’s long and secretive ties to Israel⚡ The DOJ contradiction: “case closed” vs ongoing redactions⚡ Doctors secretly treating Epstein’s victims outside hospitals⚡ How the FBI failed the victims⚡ The unprecedented plea deal that let Epstein avoid serious charges⚡ Could the war in Iran be a distraction from the Epstein files?⚡ How civil settlements and NDAs silenced victims⚡ Ghislaine Maxwell’s mysterious court appearances⚡ “Pizzagate” and coded language in Epstein files⚡ The Epstein Files Transparency Act — and potential violationsThe Epstein scandal isn’t just about one man — it’s a story about how power protects itself. When victims speak out, and institutions refuse to act, justice fails all of us. 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #LuciaOsborneCrowley #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #Trump2026 #USPolitics #Iran #UKPolitics #Israel AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Lucia Osborne-CrowleySenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Mariam Abada, Dahlia Melaine and Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔗 https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA🔗 https://www.lovewelcomes.org/?ref=MYRIAMFRANCOISIs US Christian nationalism fueling a holy war in the Middle East?As Israel and America target Iran, US troops are told that Donald Trump has been “anointed by Jesus” to ignite Armageddon — and Netanyahu is quoting scripture to justify bombs.From the White House to the battlefield, Christian nationalism is turning geopolitics into prophecy.In this explosive episode of The Tea, Myriam François speaks with Monte Mader, a former Christian nationalist insider who grew up at the heart of the Republican right. Monte exposes how apocalyptic theology is shaping foreign policy — and why claiming divine authority turns politics into holy war.We discuss:⚡ Netanyahu’s Bible quotes – fueling US evangelical support⚡ The “New Taliban” – what the Christian right shares with extremists⚡ Pete Hegseth’s faith politics – women “belong” in the home⚡ Pam Bondi’s coded Christian messaging⚡ GOP divides over Israel and Palestine⚡ MAGA’s internal war and revival⚡ Texas voter suppression targeting women⚡ Faith-based policymaking on schools and abortion⚡ ICE’s “immigration holy war”⚡ Heritage Foundation “Nazi playbook” – extremist strategies exposedMonte warns: Christian nationalism isn’t about Christ — it’s about power. And even inside conservative circles, resistance is growing as more Americans see the MAGA movement for what it is — a fight for control, power, and empire.Watch now to uncover how apocalyptic faith is rewriting US politics — and the world order.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MonteMader #ChristianNationalism #Armageddon #USPolitics #Iran #MiddleEast #Trump2026 #Israel #Exvangelical #news #deconstruction #currentevents👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Monte MaderSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Mariam Abada, Dahlia Melaine and Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of peaceful protesters arrested. A direct-action group branded “terrorist.” A UN official sanctioned. ICC judges attacked.We were told the rule of law would keep us safe. So why does it increasingly look like a system where power protects power?This week on The Tea, we sit down with Tayab Ali — lawyer and director of the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians — about the growing clash between the rule of law and what he calls a “rules-based order.”From the “unlawful” proscription of Palestine Action to the arrest of peaceful protesters, from UK citizens joining the IDF to the targeting of doctors, lawyers, and UN officials who speak out against the genocide, decisions are increasingly dictated by political interests — and the Israeli lobby, which pulls strings across government and media. The result? A system that treats people differently depending on who they support.We discuss:🔍 The legacy of the Terrorism Act 2000 — security vs civil liberties⚖️ The influence of the Israeli lobby in the UK and abroad🌍 UK nationals joining the IDF — why aren’t they investigated?🇺🇳 Sanctions against UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese🧑‍⚕️ The regulatory case of surgeon Ghassan Abu-Sittah📢 Palestine Action and protest arrests under counter-terror laws🏛️ Calls for a public inquiry into lobbying, influence, and policy decisions⚖️ Potential end of trial by jury — who benefits from limiting public accountability?🌍 The case South Africa brought against Israel at the International Court of JusticeAs Tayab Ali warns, there’s a separate system for certain people and groups — and Israel is one of them. “We must reclaim the law, defend it at every level, and make sure justice applies equally to everyone” — or risk losing it entirely.#TayabAli #UKPolitics #PalestineAction #RighttoProtest #genocide #Palestine #Netanyahu #YoavGallant #ICCArrestWarrant👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Tayab AliSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Martha Missingham, Maryam Abada and Dahlia MelaineVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngAThe Epstein investigation may be officially closed. But the power structure that made it possible is still intact — and still protecting itself.Politicians, academics, billionaires, royals - and even a sitting president, cited thousands of times - are among those named. Claims of abuse, trafficking, shady deals, even cannibalism — but for the FBI, “there is nothing to see here.” In a scandal that crosses parties, political lines, and even oceans, one question remains: Who was Jeffrey Epstein, and why has no administration fully exposed the networks propping him up?This week on The Tea, we sit down with historian, scholar, and former Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Butch Ware to ask the question few in power want answered: If there’s no crime, why are the names still redacted? And with millions of documents yet to be released, who is the system really protecting?We dive into: 🇺🇸 Why the US President is “deeply compromised” 🏛️ Marco Rubio and the return of the American empire 🚨 Why the DOJ isn’t prosecuting anyone 🔗 The US bipartisan system is failing to hold the powerful accountable 📂 “PizzaGate” and ritual abuse: why the FBI is not investigating 🤝 Unlikely friends: the ties between Epstein and Bannon 🕵️ Epstein as a Mossad agent? Zionism’s influence on the US foreign policy 🌟 What we can learn from Jesse Jackson’s legacy This isn’t just about one predator — it’s about a system of elite impunity that transcends party lines. As Butch Ware argues, the reckoning isn’t just for the “Epstein class.” It’s for the institutions — and the society — that allowed this to happen. This episode discusses allegations and claims associated with the Jeffrey Epstein files. The individuals referenced in these materials have publicly denied any wrongdoing, and no conclusions of guilt should be drawn based solely on their inclusion in these documents or from this discussion. The information presented is for informational and discussion purposes only. Allegations remain allegations unless and until proven in a court of law.#EpsteinRevelations #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #USPolitics #Republicans #Democrats #Trump2026 #epsteincoverup #UKPoliticsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Butch WareSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngAThe 2026 Epstein revelations have sparked a global legitimacy crisis, shaking political systems worldwide and causing a cascade of resignations, including here in the UK, the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, a shadowy figure named Morgan McSweeney.So who is Morgan McSweeney, and how did his think tank, Labour Together, engineer a fundamental transformation of the Labour Party's nature, with the media's complicity, gutting the traditional Left? This week on The Tea, investigative journalist Paul Holden exposes the hidden forces driving today’s political crisis. Beyond the headlines and political circus lies a shadowy network operating beyond public view or accountability. From lavish gratuities to flat-out lies and calculated misdirection, Keir Starmer’s leadership is a far cry from the radical eco-socialist platform he promised. But what we're witnessing isn’t a failure to deliver—it’s a deliberate strategy to cannibalise “the left” and reengineer the political spectrum.This isn't just Leftist infighting. It’s the elite’s relentless fight to crush progressive change worldwide.We dive into:🔍 The right-wing war to destroy Corbynism💥 How “antisemitism” was weaponised to gain political advantage⚖️ Corbyn, Sanders, Mamdani: The fight against progressive politics💸 Keir Starmer’s rise: From freebies to broken pledges💰 The media’s role in inflaming the campaign against Jeremy Corbyn 🔴 Gaza: How it’s reshaping politics everywhere💥 The secret behind Mamdani’s riseAs Paul Holden puts it: “We need to organise outside the status quo.” “The fight against figures like Corbyn, Mamdani, and Sanders is fierce because they are popular. And our politics should turn their popularity into real political power.”👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#EpsteinRevelations #KeirStarmer #MorganMcSweeney #Corbyn #UKPolitics #USPolitics #antisemitism #LabourParty #Corruption #Mamdani #Sanders #Israel #GazaCheck out Paul Holden’s book “The Fraud” here - https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-fraud/AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Paul HoldenSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Martha Missingham, Maryam Abada and Dahlia MelaineVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The global fashion industry churns out over 100 billion garments a year — 10 times more clothes than there are people on the planet. But fast fashion isn’t just cheap clothing. It’s colonial supply chains, algorithmic manipulation, and a Race to the Bottom, designed to extract wealth from workers, water, and culture in the Global South — all to enrich a handful of corporations.In a world where housing, healthcare, and stability are out of reach, buying cheap clothes can feel like the only form of relief available. We’re told fast fashion is “affordable and accessible,” but the truth is that the elites rely on this cycle to keep us buying, distracted, and silent, so the system continues unchecked. In this enlightening episode of The Tea, Aja Barber — writer, stylist, and author of Consumed — exposes how fast fashion became colonialism 2.0, why overconsumption is an engineered obsession, and how our wardrobes are linked to the erosion of workers’ rights worldwide.We uncover:⚡ The Race to the Bottom — why fast fashion is exploitative by design⚡ The recycling myth & how clothing waste ends up in the Global South⚡ Algorithms that keep us consuming when we feel powerless⚡ Fashion monopolies, union-busting & lost collective bargaining⚡ How fast fashion erodes unique cultures and ideas⚡ Greenwashing as a marketing trick⚡ Why stop buying is the first radical stepAs Aja puts it, there are no shortcuts: “We have to quit the high street, unsubscribe from the emails, unfollow the brands.” Our oppression is directly linked to the person who makes our clothes: “And once you see the system, you can’t unsee it.”https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AjaBarber #Consumed #FastFashion #Colonialism #Sustainability #abolishbillionaires #EnvironmentalJustice #fastfashionredflags #sustainablefashion #shein #fashion AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Aja Barber Senior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Martha Missingham and Katy DebooVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngAWe’re told inequality is acceptable — as long as anyone can make it to the top. But what happens when the ladder is broken, and most people never even get on it? How did we end up with an economy that no longer works for ordinary people — yet works perfectly for the wealthy? And when did democracy get hijacked, with left-wing parties serving corporations, instead of the voters who put them in power?In this episode of The Tea, Dr. Faiza Shaheen, economist and executive director of Tax Justice UK, examines who benefits from an economy in which the wealthiest 1% now hold more wealth than the bottom 90% combined. And why taxing the ultra-rich is now a democratic necessity.As elites gather in Davos claiming to tackle inequality, Oxfam warns that billionaire wealth is accelerating at record speed. This isn’t a contradiction — it’s the outcome of a system designed to concentrate wealth, protect billionaire power, and turn working people against each other, while wealth is funnelled relentlessly upward.We discuss:⚡ Why meritocracy is modern capitalism’s most successful gaslight⚡ How trickle-down economics funnels wealth upward — every time⚡ Davos: Why elites refuse to tax themselves⚡ The myth that “the rich will leave” — and who actually is leaving⚡ Why we need a “wealth tax” ⚡ Islamophobia and the Labour Party: “They think we are stupid”⚡ How rising inequality drives more state surveillance With UK billionaire wealth rising by £35 million a day, executive pay ratios at 386:1, and 22% of the population living in poverty, Faiza argues that change never comes from the top — it comes from collective power refusing to know its place. 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #FaizaShaheen #Inequality #Meritocracy #TaxTheRich #makethempay #abolishbillionaires #Davos #WealthTax #UKPolitics #USPolitics #CostOfLiving #Capitalism #TaxJusticeUKAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Faiza ShaheenSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Maryam Abada and Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngAThe NHS is under threat. Privatisation is creeping in. And some UK politicians want to copy a US-style insurance system that would turn healthcare into a privilege, not a right.Meanwhile, influencers are selling “biohacks” and wellness products as the solution, pretending health is just a personal choice. And tech billionaires are pouring millions into AI “life extension” research, but for whom? Without addressing systemic issues like poverty, housing, pollution, and social care, no AI can extend our lives. In this eye-opening episode of The Tea, Dr Amir Khan exposes the truth about what’s really driving health and why the real crisis is political, not personal.Without solving the systemic issues ,such as political and systemic issues like poverty, housing, pollution, and social care — things a chatbot can’t fix.We also unpack:⚡ NHS privatisation is coming — and fast⚡ Insurance-based healthcare is a two-tier system⚡ More physician associates won’t fix GP staff shortages⚡ AI won’t double life expectancy by 2030⚡ AI therapy is a cheap substitute for real care⚡ Why doctors standing with Palestine are being silenced⚡ Your medical records shouldn’t be AI training dataAs Dr Khan puts it: “If your priority isn't your community's well-being, if your priorities aren't how well we look after our most vulnerable people, you have your priorities wrong.”#MyriamFrancois #AmirKhan #NHS #AI #mentalhealth #socialmedia #wellnessindustry #Palantir #UsPolitics #UKPolitics #Davos2026AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Amir KhanSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Dahlia MelaineVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran is at a critical juncture. Thousands of protesters have filled the streets for days, but what's really happening behind the scenes? With crippling economic sanctions and Mossad operatives allegedly active on the ground, this situation is anything but a sudden crisis.In this urgent episode of The Tea, we welcome author and scholar Narges Bajoghli, an associate professor of Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies, to delve into the underlying causes of the current protests. We will also explore the geopolitical dynamics at play and examine who is trying to exploit these developments for their own purposes. Our guest argues that both Israel and the United States have little interest in a sovereign and stable Iran. Instead, they favour chaos, fragmentation, and prolonged internal conflict, which align with their goals for regional military dominance. The patterns observed in conflicts from Syria to Libya are all too familiar, and now Iran is firmly in the crosshairs. We discuss how overt signals from Mossad and public claims of having "agents on the ground" escalate state violence, making protesters more vulnerable. This dynamic provides the Iranian government with the perfect justification to frame dissent as foreign-instigated sabotage.We also unpack:⚡ Sanctions as collective punishment — crushing populations, enriching elites⚡ Trump, war pretexts & the explotitation of legitimate grievances⚡ De-dollarisation & the global pushback to U.S. economic warfare⚡ Why is the far-right calling for the overthrow of the Iranian regime⚡ Palestine beyond Iran — why resistance outlasts alliances⚡ Anti-imperialism at a crossroads — what needs to change in the 21st century⚡ The revival of the Shah — who is pushing this narrativeNarges argues that “Iranians need to be liberated from their regime, but they also need freedom from sanctions”. “And those of us on the outside can help by demanding an end to this economic strangulation.” 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #NargesBajoghli #Iran #MiddleEastPolitics #Sanctions #RegimeChange #Israel #iranprotests #Mossad #USForeignPolicy #Trump #DeDollarization #Palestine #Imperialism #Geopolitics #RezaPahlaviAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Narges Bajoghli Senior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Dahlia MelaineVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a U.S. president treats the world like his personal business empire, the consequences can be catastrophic. Eva Golinger, lawyer and strategic advisor to former Venezuelan President Hugo Chávez, exposes how Trump’s audacious removal of Nicolás Maduro was all about ego - granting him power, headlines, and unfettered access to Venezuela’s resources.Working at the forefront of Latin American anti-imperialism for decades, Gollinger - nicknamed “the bride of Venezuela” by Chavez himself - highlights how in Trump 2.0, it’s all about the optics. From the violent seizure of Maduro to the installation of a compliant leader under Delcy Rodríguez, Golinger warns this chapter of U.S. interventionism could embolden strongmen everywhere - and rewrite the rules of international law entirely. ⚡ Trump and Venezuela — short-term obsession or long‑term US policy?⚡ The myth of Maduro’s “narco-terrorism” ⚡ How Maduro’s kidnapping sets a new global precedent ⚡ Who is Venezuela’s new leader, Delcy Rodríguez?⚡ Oil, gold, and rare earth minerals — Trump’s real objectives “He has branded his name on everything…that's how he sees the presidency - as a business.” #EvaGolinger #Trump #Venezuela #USImperialism #USA #Maduro #DelcyRodriguez #LatinAmerica #USForeignPolicy #MarcoRubio #VenezuelanCrisis #AmericaFirst #MAGA #HugoChavez #Communism #Socialism #Cuba #Greenland #Colombia #MonroeDoctrine👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Eva GolingerSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch by: Martha Missingham & Dahlia MelaineVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA'The Thumbnail image is AI generated' Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Comedy is supposed to make us think, challenge power, and hold the world up to a mirror. But what happens when comedians become tools for the powerful, softening politicians, chasing clicks, and avoiding tough questions? When politicians use podcasts as free publicity, and “funny jokes” replace accountability, who’s really laughing, and who’s being played? This week on The Tea, we are joined by stand-up comedian Aamer Rahman to take a hard look at the world of modern comedy and podcasts — and how they influence culture, politics, and public perception. We unpack why much of today’s comedy, far from being “fearless,” is built on cynicism, engagement-chasing, and the avoidance of accountability. We examine how these dynamics shape audiences’ understanding of power, prejudice, and culture.In this episode, we dive deep into:🎭 Comedy as a tool — How comedians give politicians free publicity🎭 Cynicism over responsibility — Why clicks often replace meaningful comedy🎭 The illusion of censorship — Who really faces limits on free speech🎭 Cultural influence — How subtle biases in comedy shape behaviour🎭 Resistance through humour — How GenZ uses comedy to challenge oppressionAamer exposes the intersection of entertainment, politics, and power — and challenges us to think critically about the media we consume.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AamerRahman #StandUpComedy #ComedyCulture #Censorship #Islamophobia #LegacyMedia #Resistance #CulturalCriticism #PoliticalSatire #USPolitics #GlobalPoliticsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Aamer RahmanSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA'The Thumbnail image is AI generated' Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Tea, we sit down with one-woman powerhouse Jameela Jamil to dismantle some of the most deeply held assumptions about patriarchy, power, and who it truly serves.In this urgent and unflinching episode, we challenge the idea that patriarchy primarily targets women. Jameela argues instead that it is a system engineered to subjugate men — for war, dangerous labour, and disposability — while convincing them that domination equals power. The real trick? Convincing men that women are the enemy, so they never see who is truly exploiting them.And yet, the same system that treats men as expendable turns women into objects to be endlessly edited, infantilised, and erased. Women are trained to erase themselves — surgically, financially, and emotionally — to serve predatory desires and impossible ideals. From fashion week to facelifts, the message is clear: disappear, stay small, stay young — or become irrelevant.We unpack⚖️ Patriarchy: an extraction system — men as disposable bodies for war and labour⚖️ Division as strategy — why solidarity between men and women threatens power⚖️ The beauty industry as erasure — self-mutilation sold as “self-care”⚖️ Youthification & ageing — why self-knowing older women terrify patriarchy⚖️ Economic resistance — how withholding money can reclaim power⚖️ Self-knowledge as threat — when women know themselves, power is exposedJameela argues that, while power is slipping from our hands, a narrow window remains to reclaim it — not through placards alone, but through refusal, solidarity, and organised economic withdrawal. As she puts it: “Men need to wake up and realise that we are all being screwed by the same system. And you would liberate yourselves by liberating us.”👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: [link]🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #JameelaJamil #Patriarchy #Feminism #GenderPolitics #Capitalism #BeautyIndustry #Ageing #War #WomenEmpowerment #SocialJustice #Inequality #UKPolitics #USPolitics #EpsteinCase #ManosphereCheck out Love Welcomes, a social enterprise creating dignified, fairly paid work for refugee women rebuilding their lives. For 10% discount, enter THETEA10 at checkout!🔗 https://www.lovewelcomes.org/?ref=MYRIAMFRANCOISMyriam Francois is wearing a Christmas jumper provided by Solidarity Sleigh: www.solidaritysleigh.com  : 100% profits from these jumpers go directly to PAL Commission for War Crimes, Justice, Reparations & Return — one of the oldest Palestinian-led advocacy institutions in exile. They serve not only to secure accountability but full Palestinian rights, including getting land back. You can learn more about PAL Commission at: www.palcommission.com AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Jameela JamilSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.'The Thumbnail image is AI generated' Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Germany has built its new identity on turning its back on its past, but at what cost? Today, the far-right is topping the polls, police violence is soaring, and free speech is increasingly restricted.In this eye-opening episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we are joined by journalist and podcaster James Jackson to dive into Germany’s complex and troubling relationship with Israel, Zionism, and its own historical identity. From Angela Merkel’s declaration that Israel’s security is Germany’s 'Staatsräson', to the silencing of Palestinian solidarity and dissenting Jewish voices, we unpack the dangerous intersections of history, politics, and power.We explore:⚡ Merkel’s 'Staatsräson', — when moral duty becomes state power⚡ AfD surge — the far-right on the rise⚡ Silenced voices — Jewish critics of Israel under pressure⚡ BDS crackdown — civil society under siege⚡ “Islamo-N*zi” — Manufacturing a new threat⚡ The rush to remilitarisation⚡ History weaponised — from the Holocaust to GazaThe German approach to confronting history was to declare, “We were all guilty as a nation” - a line that conveniently absolves individuals of the blame. “Ultimately it's a redemption narrative, a guilt pride - so you're proud of how evil your nation was and how you've accepted that.” 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #JamesJackson #Germany #Israel #Zionism #Gaza #AfD #EUPolitics #MiddleEastPolitics #BDS #Genocide #Holocaust #AngelaMerkel #FriedrichMerz #AliceWeidel #Facism AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: James JacksonSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Emad MostaqueSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA'The Thumbnail image is AI generated' Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“How international law has become the new weapon in the battle for public opinion”In this urgent and deeply challenging episode of The Tea with Myriam François, renowned scholar and author Norman Finkelstein argues that international law, once thought to be a neutral framework for justice, has become a largely toothless tool, vulnerable to political pressure and media spin. #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #NormanFinkelstein #Gaza #InternationalLaw #ICJ #UNRWA #UN #HumanRights #MiddleEastPolitics #USForeignPolicy #Hamas #Israel #Netanyahu #Trump2025AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Norman FinkelsteinSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Check out Love Welcomes, a social enterprise creating dignified, fairly paid work for refugee women rebuilding their lives. For 10% discount, enter THETEA10 at checkout!🔗 https://www.lovewelcomes.org/?ref=MYRIAMFRANCOIS🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA'The Thumbnail image is AI generated' Disclaimer:"The following episode contains discussion of sexual violence and related themes, which may be distressing for some audiences.The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised.The ICJ ruled “In the Court’s view, the facts and circumstances mentioned above are sufficient to conclude that at least some of the rights claimed by South Africa and for which it is seeking protection are plausible. This is the case with respect to the right of the Palestinians in Gaza to be protected from acts of genocide and related prohibited acts identified in Article III, and the right of South Africa to seek Israel’s compliance with the latter’s obligations under the Convention.”Joan Donoghue said on BBC’s Hard Talk“[...] So the Court decided that the Palestinians had a plausible right to be protected from genocide [...] It didn’t decide that the claim of genocide was plausible. It did emphasise, in the order, that there was a risk of irreparable harm to the Palestinian right to be protected from genocide [...]” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From working-class communities abandoned, neglected, and exploited, to the super-rich hoarding wealth and power, to the rise of racist, exclusionary politics - we’re trapped in a cycle of destruction. In this new eye opening episode of The Tea, we dive into the deep-rooted issues plaguing society today, with critical theorist and viral creator Louisa Munch.Louisa comes from Rochdale, a town once symbolising the hope of capitalism, now a casualty of systemic neglect and political manipulation. The far-right’s grip is tightening, but behind their rhetoric lies a simple truth: we’re stuck in a death drive where the past is fetishised and the future seems hopeless.In this episode, we tackle:⚠️ The myth of the “rich exodus” — Should we really care if billionaires leave?⚠️ Neoliberalism’s death rattle — Why the system is dragging us down⚠️ Wealth hoarding — How the super-rich are inflating costs for the rest of us⚠️ The grooming gang scandal — The truth behind the headlines⚠️ Gen Z’s nihilism — How do we fix the hopelessness gripping young people?⚠️ Hope for the future — Can we rebuild a society that works for everyone?As Louisa says, “We need to change the conversation from migration to wealth inequality if we’re ever going to change the material reality of people’s lives.” #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #LouisaMunch2 #NigelFarage #WealthInequality #Neoliberalism #Capitalism #GenZ #Nihilism #TaxTheRich #HopeForTheFuture #ReformUK #UKPolitics #Budget2025 #Budget #RachelReeves #Rochdal #GroomingGangScandal #EatTheRich👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Louisa MunchSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Check out Love Welcomes, a social enterprise creating dignified, fairly paid work for refugee women rebuilding their lives. 👉 Explore their mission and products here: https://www.lovewelcomes.org/?ref=MIRIAMFRANCOIS🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA'The Thumbnail image is AI generated' Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Billionaires are building bunkers because they're afraid AI might take over everything." AI is advancing at a rate we've never seen before. From sex robots and chatbots helping with therapy to AI rapidly transforming industries, we’re already living in an AI-powered world. And in five to ten years, governments could be guided and run by AIs.But is it really progress? Or is humanity heading for an AI apocalypse?In this explosive new episode of The Tea with Myriam François, AI pioneer Emad Mostaque, co-founder and former CEO of Stability AI, lays bare the risks, challenges, and potential of this rapidly advancing technology. From the race to create the next "AI God" to the real-world consequences for jobs, the economy, and society, Emad pulls back the curtain on a future that is rapidly approaching — and may soon be unstoppable.What emerges is a chilling portrait of an era where AI could reshape the global economy, obliterate jobs, disrupt entire industries, and even change the inner fabric of human relationships. We unpack:⚠️ AI replacing human workers — How soon is too soon?⚠️ AI-driven inequality — Will billions be left behind?⚠️ Labour revolution — Can a global labour movement take on the challenge?⚠️ AI Ministers — Is Albania’s AI governance a model or a risk?⚠️ The “revenue evil curve” — Do tech giants still have a moral compass?⚠️ Environmental apocalypse — Is AI accelerating the collapse?⚠️ Sex robots and AI chatbox— Will they redefine human relationships?⚠️ A different future — Why we need a Universal Basic AIAs Emad warns, “This is an opportunity, but also a threat”. And the question is: “Which direction will we choose before it’s too late?”👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AI #StabilityAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechCrisis #Economics #JobDisplacement #Capitalism #AIThreat #ChatGPT #OpenAI #ElonMusk #SamAltman #AGIAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Emad MostaqueSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA'The Thumbnail image is AI generated' Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From hacked phones and midnight intimidation attempts in Palm Beach to the string of mysterious deaths connected to the case. From victims fighting to reclaim their stories to a system that still protects the powerful, from the White House to Silicon Valley, this episode is one of the most disturbing and revealing we’ve ever done.In this explosive new episode of The Tea with Myriam François, investigative journalist and author Lucia Osborne-Crowley pulls back the curtain on the most powerful, and most protected, criminal network of our time.What emerges is a portrait not just of individual crimes, but of a world meticulously constructed to shield predators and punish victims and truth-tellers. As Lucia reveals, this was a system that spanned governments, billionaires, banks, tech magnates and international elites. “This was the largest sex trafficking ring in modern history, and almost no one has faced consequences”.We unpack:⚠️ Epstein’s death – why the official story doesn’t add up⚠️ Mysterious “suicides” – the deaths journalists ignored⚠️ Power protects power – elites staying untouchable⚠️ Media & myths – victims blamed and silenced⚠️ Abuse psychology – the manipulation behind it all⚠️ Maxwell trial – what the courtroom revealed⚠️ Survivor stories – trauma, resilience, and humanityAs Lucia puts it: “Power protects power. It always has.” And this case isn’t just about Epstein — it’s about the systems built to shield people far more powerful than him.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #EpsteinCase #SexTrafficking #PowerProtectsPower #InvestigativeJournalism #SurvivorVoices #GhislaineMaxwell #JeffreyEpstein #MediaAccountability #USPolitics #TrumpAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Lucia Osborne-CrowleySenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Trump’s claims linking painkillers to autism, to the UK government’s two-child cap policy, from Sydney Sweeney’s coded ad campaign to Silicon Valley’s billion-dollar dreams of genetic “perfection”, a chilling pattern is re-emerging.Eugenics, once discredited as the pseudoscience of racial purity is back. Rebranded. Tech-fueled. Marketed as progress.In this urgent new episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we’re joined by writer and historian Subhadra Das to unpack how eugenics has crept back into mainstream culture, from right-wing populism to “wellness” culture, and why understanding this ideology is essential to resisting it.We unpack:⚠️ Trump, Farage, and the rise of “bad science”⚠️ Sydney Sweeney’s ad: What’s the real agenda behind her “blue jeans”?⚠️ The UK two-child cap: economic eugenics in action?⚠️ Eugenics and Gaza: deadly parallels⚠️ How COVID changed the eugenics trajectory/discourse ⚠️ Overpopulation vs. underpopulation: what’s really at stake⚠️ The shocking proposal for an autistic registry in the US⚠️ Tech bros’ transhumanist dream: eugenics rebranded⚠️ From Francis Galton to Elon Musk: the dark side of “progress”⚠️ Real resistance: reclaiming our shared humanityEugenics as “science” might have been debunked, but according to Subhadra, eugenics thinking never really went away. As she reminds us: “It’s always about picking out a group of people who are seen to be a problem”.👉 Subscribe for more fearless conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #SubhadraDas #Eugenics #BadScience #Autism #Transhumanism #Authoritarianism #TechPower #Gaza #Neurodiversity #RaceScience #ElonMusk #PeterThiel #USPolitics #TrumpAutism #PolygenicsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Subhadra DasSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer: This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only. It reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators and does not accuse any individual of criminal activity unless proven in a court of law. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.This content adheres to the principles of Fair Use under Section 107 of the Copyright Act, as it is used for criticism, commentary, and reporting. All copyrighted materials remain the property of their respective owners.The views expressed in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers, nor do they constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“What people need to understand is that the trauma of the past two years — not only for the people of Gaza, but for the entire world — is unlike anything we’ve experienced in our lifetimes.”In this searing episode of The Tea with Myriam Francois, we speak with Ashira Darwish — a Palestinian trauma healer and a survivor of Israeli detention — about what this moment means for our collective nervous system, and how healing itself can be an act of resistance.In a world where social media algorithms are engineered to keep us numb to genocide — where images of amputated children are livestreamed between cat memes and bikini thirst traps — self-care becomes an act of political warfare.Ashira explains how liberation psychology begins with understanding where we come from — the lineages we carry, the traumas we inherit, and the ancestral keys we also hold for healing.Together, we unpack:🚨 Israel’s torture system in detention🚨 How algorithms turn genocide into background noise🚨 Why our nervous systems go numb — by design🚨 Somatic work: healing intergenerational trauma🚨 What fuels Israeli society’s capacity for violence🚨 Liberation psychotherapy: healing as resistance🚨 Why Western media misreads Palestinian resistanceThis episode is about remembering that both trauma and healing are inherited. It’s about choosing not to go numb.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: [link]🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #AshiraDarwish #Trauma #Healing #LiberationPsychotherapy #CatharsisHolisticHealing #Resistance #CollectiveHealing #FreePalestine #WhereTheOliveTreesWeepAUDIO CREDITSPresenter & Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Ashira DarwishSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nine months into Trump’s second term, the National Guard is being deployed across the country, ICE are operating like a domestic paramilitary, tech executives wear military rank, and dissent is being frozen by fear. Meanwhile, nearly 40% of Americans now say democracy isn’t worth the fight.So how did we get here? And where are we heading?In this gripping new episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we’re joined by public historian Tad Stoermer to unpack the rise of authoritarianism in the US — and what resistance looks like when democracy bends and when the machinery of fear is turned inward.In a world where facts no longer seem to matter, how do we resist when the story we’re told — “us versus them” — is a cover for authoritarianism, and the “law and order” narrative hides the very machinery of control?We unpack:⚠️ When tech billionaires start wearing military rank — who’s really in charge?⚠️ Inside the rise of the far-right Christian nationalists ⚠️ Trump’s “us vs. them” narrative — what makes it so dangerously effective?⚠️ Trump’s war on education ⚠️ How Christianity became a cornerstone of modern authoritarianism? ⚠️ “Law and order” — or just another name for control?⚠️ No Kings Day: Proof that democracy still breathes — or its last gasp?⚠️ What can historical resistance teach us about how to fight back today?👉 Subscribe for more fearless conversations: [link]🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #TadStoermer #USPolitics #Authoritarianism #SurveillanceState #Trump2025 #Resistance #TechPower #Palantir #OpenAI #Fascism #NoKings #NoKingsDayProtest #Democracy #Trump #WhiteHouse #TrumpBallroom #ICE #ICEraids #GavinNewsom #MAGA AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Tad StoermerSenior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“What we are seeing now is the naked face of power. And people are waking up to the fact that those in power no longer represent them”.In this searing new episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we are joined by author and journalist Fatima Bhutto to connect the dots between power and propaganda — and to explore how we can build resistance.Representative democracy is crumbling before our eyes, while dissent is being eroded and authoritarianism is on the rise. From the rising political violence to the legacy media’s complicity, and to the betrayal of feminist movements staying silent on Gaza, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.⚠️ What happens when journalism becomes propaganda?⚠️ Is there still any meaningful difference between left and right?⚠️ How has the feminist movement betrayed Palestinian women?⚠️ What is left of representative democracy?⚠️ What has Palestine become the litmus test for?⚠️ How can we build a movement of resistance?This is a sobering, unflinching conversation about empire, complicity, and the urgent need to resist.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Fatima BhuttoSenior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Palestine may be the frontline, but the war on truth and resistance is global.From militarised streets in America to the shattered ruins of Gaza, in this episode of The Tea with Myriam François we sit down with Bassam Haddad, founding director of the Middle East and Islamic Studies Program at George Mason University, to explore the collapse of liberal democracy, the rise of authoritarianism, and the deep connections between the escalating repression in the US and the ongoing genocide in Palestine.We dig into how disinformation, censorship and repression are increasingly being used to silence pro-Palestinian voices, and how both Democratic and Republican leadership have paved the way for today’s repression.As Israel loses the battle for public opinion, we examine its pivot to paid propaganda and the erosion of its victimhood narrative.We unpack:⚠️ How the Democrats “set the table” for today’s repression⚠️ The role of disinformation, AI, and tech censorship in silencing Palestine advocacy⚠️ What’s truly at stake in the current ceasefire talks⚠️ Why Israel is buying support to prop up its collapsing narrative⚠️ What the "axis of resistance" in the Middle East looks like today⚠️ What’s happening in SyriaThis is a sobering, unflinching conversation about empire, complicity, and the urgent need to resist.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Professor Bassam Haddad Producer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearcher: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #BassamHaddad #Palestine # USPolitics #UKPolitics #MiddleEastPolitics #Censorship #AxisOfResistance #Syria #Genocide #StopTheGenocide #Resistance Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“You're talking about women? That must mean you're an Islamophobe. You're talking about Muslims? It must mean you're an anti-Semite.”From the obsession with individual experience to the weaponisation of identity politics by right-wing and pro-Israel advocates, this episode of The Tea with Myriam François dives deep into the uncomfortable and urgent truths about identity politics today.Joining us is Ash Sarkar, author and senior editor at Novara Media, to unpack how the Left has been fractured by a focus on “identity”, and how identity politics has turned into a competition for victimhood – or worse, a tool wielded by those supporting genocide. Meanwhile, working-class solidarity lies in ruins.What if representation isn't progress — but the illusion of it? From Filipino content moderators to South Asian billionaires, this episode challenges the idea that shared identity means shared interest — and makes the case for a politics rooted in class, not optics.⚠️ Why has identity politics become a competition for victimhood?⚠️ Why is anti-racism so often used to silence dissent — especially on Palestine?⚠️ Who really benefits from diversity in “the C-suite”?⚠️ Can class-based unity rebuild what identity politics has broken? ⚠️ What are the pitfalls of DEI?⚠️ Who sets the news agenda — and who benefits from it?👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #IdentityPolitics #ClassVsIdentity #AshSarkar #DEI #LeftPolitics #LabourParty #Palestine #StopTheGenocide #AntiRacismDebate #YourParty AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Ash SarkarSenior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Gaza is razed and Palestinians face extermination in real-time, the UK, France and other countries have recognised the Palestinian state. But what does that really mean — when settler violence in the West Bank is at record levels, Gaza is under siege, and Israeli ministers are openly calling for ethnic cleansing?In this searing episode of 'The Tea with Myriam Francois’, we speak with Palestinian activist Arab Barghouti. Arab is the son of Marwan Barghouti, also known as the “Palestinian Mandela”, who has been in an Israeli prison since 2002. We expose the contradictions at the heart of Western diplomacy, the obsession with “non-violent” resistance, and the future of the Palestinian leadership — even in the face of an openly genocidal regime.🚨 Does the Israeli government really care about the hostages?🚨 Where does the Western obsession with non-violent resistance come from? 🚨 Why does Israel detain so many Palestinians? And what is the role that the Israeli prison system plays within the occupation?🚨Why has the Palestinian Authority lost its appeal with young Palestinians?👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #TajAli #TommyRobinson #Islamophobia #FarRight #UniteTheKingdom #LondonProtest #Zionism #Multiculturalism #UKPolitics #Palestine #BritishPolitics #LabourParty #YourParty #NigelFarage #ReformUK #RaiseTheColours CREDITS;Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Arab BarghoutiSenior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Islamophobia has become a multi-billion-dollar industry in today’s Britain. And it’s playing a crucial role in empowering the far-right - whose agenda is rooted in fearmongering, exclusion, and a dangerous us-vs-them narrative.In this eye-opening first episode of The Tea with Myriam Francois, award-winning journalist and historian Taj Ali helps us unpack the shocking connections behind Tommy Robinson - once bankrupt and jailed, now leading massive rallies. Who's funding his rise, and why? We expose the hidden forces behind Tommy Robinson’s ‘Unite The Kingdom’ rally, and the dangerous narratives they’re pushing. We explore how powerful Zionist groups are using Islamophobia as a political weapon, distracting voters, crushing Palestinian solidarity, and pushing a pro-Israel agenda. 🚨 What is the real reason behind Elon Musk’s involvement in British politics?🚨 How and why has the English flag turned into a symbol of exclusion?🚨 The mainstreaming of the “Great Replacement Theory” 🚨 The rise of Islamophobia and the double standard in the political discourse🚨 What does multiculturalism mean in today's Britain?👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #TajAli #TommyRobinson #Islamophobia #FarRight #UniteTheKingdom #LondonProtest #Zionism #Multiculturalism #UKPolitics #Palestine #BritishPolitics #LabourParty #YourParty #NigelFarage #ReformUK #RaiseTheColours CREDITS;Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Taj AliSenior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant roducer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Leena KhanVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“If you want fascism to rise, you have to convince white working-class people that their suffering isn’t caused by the elite who strip them of resources — it’s because Black and brown people are here. Muslims are here. Don’t you know?”In this eye-opening episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we sit down with multi-award-winning powerhouse Kelechi Okafor and expose the uncomfortable truths the British establishment doesn’t want to confront — from the strategic use of anti-Black propaganda to distract from class warfare, to the growing surveillance state targeting working-class and racialised communities.From the vilification of Diane Abbott to the state’s embrace of surveillance and Britain’s refusal to reckon with slavery reparations, we connect the dots between racism, authoritarianism, and the illusion of inclusion.In this episode, we unpack:🚨 Diane Abbott & the politics of silencing Black women🚨 Britain’s refusal to pay reparations (and who did get paid)🚨 Surveillance tech, the “Brit Card” & the creep of fascism🚨 The class con driving division in the UK🚨 What it takes to build real resistance & trustThis isn't just about racism. It’s about how the power protects itself — and how we can fight back.🎧 Subscribe and listen wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 💬 Join the conversation — we need it now more than ever.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #KelechiOkafor #DianeAbbott #AntiBlackRacism #UKPolitics #SurveillanceState #ReparationsNow #Fascism #WhiteSupremacy #BritainRacism #SolidarityNotSilence #BlackVoicesMatter #TrustEachOtherAUDIO CREDITS Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Kelechi OkaforSenior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant producer: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Peter ZacaroliAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this eye-opening episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we sit down with AI expert Dr. Jaya Klara Brekke, a pioneering voice at the crossroads of technology and justice, to expose the hidden world of AI, surveillance, and data monopolies.From Palantir’s disturbing reach in global scandals to the growing militarisation of AI and the ethical dilemma of Neuralink, we dive deep into the dangerous intersection of technology, power, and control. We expose the blurring lines between private tech companies and governments, as well as the immense power wielded by unelected billionaires.We also explore why AI is becoming the defining arms race of our generation. And with chatbots now playing the role of therapists, we ask: Can we trust AI with our most personal information?In this episode, we unpack:🛑 Tech Libertarianism: Freedom or Corporate Control?🛑 The Real Face of Technofascism and Surveillance🛑 Palantir’s Role in Data Scandals🛑 AI: The New Arms Race of Our Generation🛑 Why We Should Be Wary of AI TherapyThis conversation isn’t just about tech—it’s about power, privacy, and who’s pulling the strings in our digital lives.👉 Subscribe here for more bold, unfiltered conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@UCT4kJCZyg26egbPAuJVj2kA 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #JayaKlaraBrekke #AI #Palantir #ElonMusk #PeterThiel #Neuralink #Surveillance #TechLibertarianism #AIArmsRace #DigitalSovereignty #TechFascism #Privacy #GlobalPower #DataPrivacy CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Dr. Jaya Klara BrekkeSenior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Lina AdamsVideo Editor: Peter ZacaroliAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this hard-hitting episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we sit down with Sudanese Australian, award-winning writer Yassmin Abdel-Magied to tackle the intersection of identity politics, the surge of white nationalism, and the skyrocketing Islamophobia sweeping the UK. From record hate crimes to a complicit government and media, we uncover the dangerous forces at play.We also take a deep dive into the war in Sudan — “the world’s worst humanitarian crisis” — and ask: Who’s truly forgotten Sudan? Spoiler: it wasn’t us. We expose the global interests behind the violence — from gold to EU migration deals — and how everyday items like “Gum Arabic (E414)” are fuelling this war economy.In this episode, we expose:🛑 Islamophobia in the UK: A Manufactured Threat🛑 The Rise of White Nationalism🛑 The Threat of Authoritarianism🛑 Who Forgot Sudan? 🛑 Gum Arabic, Gold & War Profiteering🛑 Why Sudan Matters to All of UsThis episode isn’t just about policy — it’s about power, propaganda, and who gets left behind. 👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: https://www.youtube.com/@DrMyriamFrancois1🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Yassmin Abdel-Magied Senior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Lina AdamsVideo Editor: Max Bubnov#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #Islamophobia #Sudan #WarCrimes #BritishMedia #MediaComplicity #GlobalSouth #TruthToPower #WhiteNationalism #SudanCrisis #GoldAndConflict #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalInjusticehttps://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this unflinching episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we sit down with journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin to confront the media’s complicity in power — and the price of telling the truth.From abused children to erased journalists, this is a brutal exposé on how mainstream media narratives are shaped, sanitised, and sold. We break down how coverage of Gaza and Palestinian lives is distorted — and why "mistake" is the media’s favourite euphemism for mass murder.We go far beyond headlines to expose:🛑 The media’s “mistake” machine: how Israel’s atrocities are rebranded as accidents 🛑 How are Gaza journalists exploited by Western outlets?🛑 What’s behind the media’s blind loyalty to the Israeli narrative?🛑 The Francesca Albanese Report and the complicity of tech giants🛑 The collapse of international lawThis episode lays bare the dehumanisation of Palestinians — and the imperialist playbook behind the headlines. This isn’t a conversation just about media bias — it’s about the fight for truth in an age of surveillance, censorship, and soft fascism.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: [link]🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #GazaGenocide #FrancescaAlbanese #AlbaneseReport #Palestine #TechAndViolence #SurveillanceCapitalism #ArmsTrade #InternationalLaw #WarEconomy #CorporateComplicity #TruthToPowerCREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin Senior producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant producer: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this razor-sharp episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we sit down with comedian and political fire-starter Bassem Youssef to unpack the surreal state of power and resistance.Bassem is a former surgeon who swapped scalpels for satire. Dubbed the “Jon Stewart of the Arab world”, Bassem brings his no-holds-barred analysis to questions that many fear to ask — about complicity, distraction, and how the elite keep uprisings in check.From the fallout of the Epstein files to the IDF’s social media storms, we ask:Who’s running the show — and how does humour disrupt their script?Together, we explore the thin line between laughter and dissent — and whether satire still has teeth in an age of spin.🛑 Who gets exposed and who gets protected in the Epstein saga?🛑 What the IDF’s TikTok game tells us🛑 Is comedy still a weapon against power or part of the circus?🛑 Why is Superman making Zionists mad?🛑 Why global uprisings are so easily crushed🛑 The elite playbook: distraction, division, dominationThis isn’t just laughs – because truth rarely sits easily.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations.🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#BassemYoussef #PoliticalComedy #PowerAndResistance #Gaza #Palestine#IDF #Israel #HumorAndPolitics #ComedyAsResistance #EpsteinFiles #Trump #MAGA #Superman #SupermanMovie #Hollywood #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancoisPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Bassem YoussefProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearcher: Lina AdamsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Go to https://ground.news/thetea for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through my link.In this thought-provoking episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we dig deep into one of the most urgent ideas of our time: collective liberation. What does it really mean in a world where dissent is policed and solidarity is splintered?Joining us is Céline Semaan, Lebanese-Canadian designer, writer, and founder of Slow Factory, whose work fuses climate and social justice, political education, creative resistance and storytelling rooted in ancestral wisdom. From surviving war in Lebanon to challenging fast fashion brands, Céline brings lived experience to the table in a way that few can.Together, we unpack whether digital platforms can truly foster revolution, what the consequences of elitism are in activist spaces, and how we can imagine a liberation that is truly shared at a time when even the idea of “collective” is up for debate.🛑 What does collective liberation mean in a digital age?🛑 The criminalisation of dissent🛑 Fashion brands and genocide🛑 Are we building movements — or feeding the algorithm?🛑 How do we navigate contradictions in activism🛑 Anti-intellectualism and fascismThis is more than a conversation, it’s a call to action to move from slogans to substance.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations.🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTea #CélineSemaan #CollectiveLiberation #MyriamFrancois #SlowFactory #DigitalActivism #FreePalestine #PoliticalEducation #ClimateJustice #ClimateCrisis #Decolonize #Gaza #FastFashion #ElitismPresenter, Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Céline SemaanSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant producer: Poppy JacobsResearcher: Lina AdamsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Glastonbury 2025 made headlines for more than just the music — and in this unfiltered second episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we dive into the political firestorm that shook the festival to its core.Joining the conversation is Jordan Stephens — musician, writer, and one half of Rizzle Kicks — fresh off his first Glasto performance in nine years.Together, we unpack why Palestine resonates so deeply with festivalgoers, what it means to be an artist in a time of protest and political pressure, and how music remains a powerful tool of resistance.Jordan, who recently published his memoir Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak, and Dogs, also opens up about mental health, ADHD, heartbreak, as well as the emotional weight of navigating masculinity in a world that often fails young men, especially young Black men.🛑 Glastonbury 2025 unpacked🛑 What is the role of artists in politically charged times🛑 The lineage of pain that underlies being a black man🛑 Why is so difficult to be a man🛑 Living with ADHDThis is a conversation about art, identity, and resistance — and what it means to speak your truth when the world would rather you stay silent.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: [link]🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTea #JordanStephens #Glastonbury2025 #Kneecap #Gaza #PalestineAction #UKPolitics #RizzleKicks #MiriamFrancois #NonToxicMasculinity #ADHD #MusicAndActivism #Avoidance Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Jordan StephensSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearchers: Poppy Jacobs and Lina Adams Video Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show. 🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes. ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François launches today with a heart-wrenching conversation featuring Palestinian writer Ahmed Alnaouq, co-editor of We Are Not Numbers, a groundbreaking anthology of personal stories from young Palestinians.In this powerful episode, Ahmed shares what it means to survive war, censorship, and unimaginable personal loss in Gaza. And makes a direct appeal to the world: “People have the power to stop the siege in Gaza”. Set against the backdrop of an ongoing genocide — where even seeking food can mean death — the conversation explores the meaning of resistance and what real solidarity requires. From the failures of the aid system to the urgency of global inaction, Ahmed challenges us to go beyond symbolic protest and scale up our action: sustained boycotts and relentless pressure on complicit institutions. 🛑 The death trap of the aid machine in Gaza🛑 Why Israel is arming ISIS affiliated gangs🛑 Palestinians have the right to armed resistance🛑 Why the two-state solution is not an option anymore 🛑 People have the power to stop the genocideThis episode is more than just a discussion. It's a call to conscience. We must do more.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #Palestine #gazagenocide #BreakIsraelSiege #EndTheBlockade #StandWithGaza #WeAreNotNumbers #FreedomFlotillaPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Ahmed AlnaouqSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Poppy Jacobs Video Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show. 🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes. ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You’ve heard about Dubai’s glittering skyline—but what’s buried beneath it?In this explosive episode of The Tea, Dr. Andreas Krieg—defence analyst and expert on Gulf geopolitics—joins Myriam François to pull back the curtain on the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s growing regional empire.🛑 From gold smuggled out of Sudan to fund militias and fuel genocide🛑 From AI-powered smart cities in Saudi Arabia to the weaponisation of surveillance🛑 From influencers selling the Dubai dream to activists rotting in Gulf prisons🛑 From Gulf-backed Islamophobia campaigns to the global export of censorshipWhat happens when free speech is criminalised, dissent is silenced, and truth is turned into a weapon?This is the war they don’t want you to see. This is the power network no one wants to name. Think you know the Middle East? Think again.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MPWR Productions.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AndreasKrieg #GoldSmuggling #UAE #SaudiArabia #GulfPolitics #SudanCrisis #AIControl #DigitalAuthoritarianism #middleeast Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Dr. Andreas KriegSenior Producer: Madeleine CreanProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.📺 Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support fearless journalism.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Tea with Myriam Francois, journalist and critic of U.S. foreign policy Aaron Maté joins us for a deep dive into Palestine, ‘Jewishness,’ and the media narratives around them. As a Jewish voice opposing Israel’s violence, he’s been dismissed and sidelined — but he’s not backing down.From the devastation in Gaza to the discourse in Washington, Maté thoughtfully explores how identity can be instrumentalized, how definitions of antisemitism are being reshaped in politics, and why solidarity with Palestinians is not only compatible with Jewish identity — but essential to its integrity. 🛑 Zionism vs. Judaism – What happens when a political project lays claim to a religious identity?🛑 Hasbara 2.0 – Israel’s PR machine and the manufacturing of moral consent.🛑 Gaza and Genocide – Is the world finally waking up to reality?🛑 Jewish Identity Under Siege – What happens when dissenting Jews are cast out? This episode is a deep dive into the identity politics of empire — and the people refusing to be used by it.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AaronMate #Palestine #JewishVoicesForPeace #GazaUnderAttack #ProjectEsther #IsraelPalestine #MediaPropaganda #Hasbara #USForeignPolicy #DecolonizeNarrativesPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Aaron MatéSenior Producer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Yasmin MeddourAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He’s lived it. Now he’s naming it.This week on The Tea with Myriam Francois, U.S. veteran and outspoken anti-imperialist Greg Stoker joins us to pull back the curtain on the deadly intersections of military strategy, state violence, and imperial branding—from Gaza’s decimation to Western propaganda operations and privatized warfare.Forget press releases. This is war without the gloss.🛑 Gaza’s Ground Offensive – Is this a strategy shift, or state-led ethnic cleansing?🛑 Private Mercenaries in the Middle East – Who’s paying, who’s fighting, and who’s accountable?🛑 Project Esther – How redefining antisemitism is weaponized to crush critique.🛑 The Abraham Accords – Peace deals, or PR for arms trades and surveillance empires?🛑 Trump and Empire – Not the architect—just the most honest salesman.🛑 The New Right’s “Pro-Palestinian” Turn – Is Candace Owens standing for justice—or hijacking the cause?This episode isn’t just about modern warfare—it’s about modernized colonialism, dressed in the language of freedom, peace, and security.👀 Think you know what war looks like today? Think again.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #GregStoker #GazaUnderAttack #ModernWarfare #AntiImperialism #VeteranVoices #PrivateMilitary #ProjectEsther #MiddleEastPolitics #IsraelPalestine #USForeignPolicy #MilitaryIndustrialComplex #EmpireUnmasked #TheNewRightPresenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Greg StokerSenior Producer: Madeleine CreanProducer: Nadège BizimunguProducer and Researcher: Yasmin MeddourProducer: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Chidera Eggerue UNFILTERED: Rewriting the Rules on Sex, Power & Love?You’ve seen her start internet wars. Now hear her on The Tea.In this no-holds-barred conversation, Chidera Eggerue—bestselling author and creator of #SaggyBoobsMatter and #BlockHimParty—joins Myriam Francois to unpack the feminist trends shaking Gen Z.🛑 Is it actually okay to hate men?🛑 Why some women are ditching sex—and calling it liberation🛑 The real reason she says money should come before loveThis isn’t feel-good feminism—it’s survival, strategy, and radical honesty.👀 Think you know where the feminist movement is headed? Think again.#TheSlumflower #ChideraEggerue #ModernFeminism #GenZWomen #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #DatingTrends #BlockHimParty #Boysober #4BMovement #FeminismToday #Tradwives #CelibacyRevolution #FeministDatingPresenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Chidera EggerueSenior Producer: Madeleine CreanProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Yasmin Meddour + Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What links Modi, Netanyahu, and the global far-right? In this explosive episode of The Tea, Pankaj Mishra joins Myriam Francois to break down how today’s strongmen admire Israel—not in spite of its violence, but because of it.🛑 Zionism and Hindu nationalism—mirror ideologies?🛑 Why far-right parties with Nazi roots love Israel🛑 How the colonised become colonisers🛑 Kashmir, Gaza & how the media keeps getting it wrongThis is sharp, unapologetic political analysis with global stakes. Forget soundbites—this is the big picture they don’t want you to see.👀 You won’t hear this anywhere else.Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Hasanain JafferSenior Producer: Madeleine CreanProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearchers: Yasmin Meddour Video Editor: Maksym Bubnov | West Digital StudiosAn MPWR Productions show.Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised.#PankajMishra #HinduNationalism #Zionism #Kashmir #MediaBias #GlobalRight #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #PostcolonialPower #Authoritarianism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are universities ready to lead real change, or are they still upholding the same structures of dominance? Is “decolonising” from within a path to genuine transformation, or just a new label for old hierarchies? With Trump in the White House and the genocide in Gaza ongoing, will this be the moment that exposes the limits of Western morality?How do we build real community and care for each other in a system that values profit over people, leaving the most vulnerable on the margins? What does solidarity look like when the system thrives on division?Join Myriam Francois and decolonial scholar Hasanain Jaffer for a bold conversation on what it really takes to challenge the power of the imperial core from inside its own institutions.🔥 Watch, share & subscribe to challenge the narrative!#HasanainJaffer #GazaCrisis #IsraelPalestine #Decolonisation  #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancoisPresenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Hasanain JafferSenior Producer: Farzin RabieeProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearchers: Yasmin Meddour Video Editor: Maksym Bubnov | West Digital StudiosAn MPWR Productions show.Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎙️ Daniel Levy UNFILTERED: Ex-Israeli Negotiator Faces the Hard Questions on Gaza, Zionism & PeaceYou’ve seen him on the inside. Now hear him on The Tea. In this rare, no-holds-barred conversation, Daniel Levy—former Israeli peace negotiator—sits down with Myriam Francois, and nothing is off-limits.🛑 From inside Israeli power circles to exposing the failures of peace deals🛑 From his service in the IDF to questioning Zionism itself🛑 From personal stakes to global complicity in Gaza’s nightmareThis is the conversation he doesn’t have anywhere else—where uncomfortable questions get real answers.Can peace survive? Does liberal Zionism have a future? And how much blood is on the hands of the world?👀 If you think you know his story, think again.#DanielLevy #GazaCrisis #IsraelPalestine #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MiddleEastPoliticsPresenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Daniel LevySenior Producer: Farzin RabieeProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Yasmin MeddourVideo Editor: Ralph PritchardAn MPWR Productions show.Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🌍 Is AI Really Going to Save the Planet – or Destroy It? | This weeks The Tea is with Joycelyn Longdon ☕💥Governments are pouring billions into AI, but at what cost? From ChatGPT’s hidden carbon footprint to Big Tech’s water-hungry data centers, we’re asking the tough questions no one else is. Environmental justice researcher and powerhouse Joycelyn Longdon joins Myriam Francois to uncover the truth behind AI's eco-credentials — and whether Silicon Valley's savior complex is just another form of colonialism in disguise.Can AI be reclaimed for real climate justice? Or is it just a shiny distraction while the planet burns? Buckle up — this one’s deep. 🔥🌱🤖#TheTea #AI #ClimateCrisis #JoycelynLongdon #EnvironmentalJustice #TechForGood #Greenwashing #ChatGPT #MyriamFrancoisPresenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Joycelyn LongdonSenior Producer: Farzin RabieeProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Yasmin MeddourVideo Editor: Ralph PritchardAn MPWR Productions show.Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngAFor more information about the initiative Joycelyn spoke about in the programme please visit:https://www.startupdiscoveryschool.com/Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🔥 In the explosive Season 3 premiere of The Tea, Myriam Francois sits down with Ashish Prashar—former advisor to Tony Blair and Biden + Obama campaigner—who is now flipping the script on his former bosses. From working inside the system to launching a historic legal case against those he now calls ‘war criminals’, Ashish reveals how he’s holding high profile politicians accountable for war crimes in Gaza.💥 What made a top insider go rogue? 📜 Can US politicians be arrested overseas? 🧠 Is the international legal system broken beyond repair? 🌍 And is this the fall of the American empire?This isn’t just an interview—it’s a seismic shift in the conversation around accountability, justice, and who really holds the power.⚖️ Watch now before it’s taken down.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AshishPrashar #Gaza #Biden #WarCrimes #Palestine #Season3PremierePresenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Ashish PrasharSenior Producer: Farzin RabieeProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Yasmin MeddourVideo Editor: Maksym Bubnov | West Digital StudiosAn MPWR Productions show.Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.