The Tea with Myriam Francois

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.

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_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_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/?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.

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.

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_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.

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.

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.

“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.

"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 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.