The Tea with Myriam Francois

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.