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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 2026 Epstein revelations have sparked a global legitimacy crisis, shaking political systems worldwide and causing a cascade of resignations, including here in the UK, the Prime Ministerâs chief of staff, a shadowy figure nam...
The global fashion industry churns out over 100 billion garments a year â 10 times more clothes than there are people on the planet. But fast fashion isnât just cheap clothing. Itâs colonial supply chains, algorithmic manipulation, and a Race to the Bottom, designed to extract wealth from workers, water, and culture in the Global South â 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 ...
https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA Weâre told inequality is acceptable â as long as anyone can make it to the top. But what happens when the ladder is broken, and most people never even get on it? How did we end up with an economy that no longer works for ordinar...
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 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 âbiohacksâ and ...
Iran is at a critical juncture. Thousands of protesters have filled the streets for days, but what's really happening behind the scenes? With crippling economic sanctions and Mossad operatives allegedly active on the ground, this situation is anything but a sudden crisis. In this urgent episode of The Tea , we welcome author and scholar Narges Bajoghli, an associate professor of Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins Universityâs School of Advanced International Studies, to delve into the underlyi...
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 ChĂĄvez, exposes how Trumpâs audacious removal of NicolĂĄs Maduro was all about ego - granting him power, headlines, and unfettered access to Venezuelaâs resources. Working at the forefront of Latin American anti-imperialism for decades, Gollinger - nicknamed âthe bride of Venezuelaâ by Chavez himself - highli...
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 âfunny jokesâ replace accountability, whoâs really laughing, and whoâs 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 â and ho...
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 â for war, dangerous labour, and disposability â while convincing them that domination equals power. The real trick? Convincing men that women are t...
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 Germanyâs complex and troubling relationship with Israel, Zionism, and its own historical identity. From Angela Merkelâs declaration that Israelâs security is Germanyâs ...
âHow international law has become the new weapon in the battle for public opinionâ 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 #USF...
This episode features critical theorist Louisa Munch dissecting the UK's political landscape, from Labour's struggles to the rise of Reform UK. She explores how wealth inequality, the exploitation of nostalgia, and systemic classism contribute to societal disillusionment, particularly in deprived areas like Rochdale. The discussion highlights the dangers of anti-intellectualism and scapegoating, advocating instead for education, critical thinking, and compassionate dialogue to foster collective hope and address material realities.
AI pioneer Emad Mostaque warns about the profound and urgent impact of AI, from widespread job displacement by increasingly intelligent agents to the potential for AI-driven social unrest and even humanity's demise. He advocates for universal basic AI, open-source models, and transparent governance to ensure AI serves human flourishing rather than corporate or totalitarian control. Mostaque highlights the shrinking window of opportunity to ethically shape this transformative technology.
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 weâve 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, a...
From Trumpâs claims linking painkillers to autism, to the UK governmentâs two-child cap policy, from Sydney Sweeneyâs coded ad campaign to Silicon Valleyâs billion-dollar dreams of genetic âperfectionâ, 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, weâre joined by writer and historian Subhadra Das to unpack how eugenics has crept...
âWhat people need to understand is that the trauma of the past two years â not only for the people of Gaza, but for the entire world â is unlike anything weâve experienced in our lifetimes.â In this searing episode of The Tea with Myriam Francois , we speak with Ashira Darwish â a Palestinian trauma healer and a survivor of Israeli detention â 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 algorith...
Myriam François and historian Tad Stoermer unpack the erosion of American democracy, discussing how Trump's administration utilizes manufactured crises, ethno-nationalist narratives, and control over education and media to consolidate power. They delve into the role of weaponized Christianity, the impact of tech executives in military roles, and the dangers of a populace unwilling to engage in direct, risky resistance against a regime that operates with contempt for democratic norms and accountability. The conversation highlights the critical need for understanding and active pushback against creeping control.
âWhat 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 themâ. 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 â 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 violenc...
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 Palesti...
Ash Sarkar delves into the pitfalls of identity politics, arguing it has fractured the Left by prioritizing individual experience and competitive victimhood over collective action. She critiques how "lived experience" is weaponized to silence dissent, especially regarding Palestine, and examines how corporate diversity initiatives (DEI) often serve as an illusion of progress rather than addressing material inequalities. The discussion also explores the media's role in shaping political narratives and the urgent need to rebuild solidarity based on class, emphasizing that real power comes from organized movements rather than celebrity advocacy.
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 â 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 Francoisâ, we speak with Palestinian activist Arab Barghouti. Arab is the son of Marwan Barghouti, also known as the âPalestinian Mand...
Islamophobia has become a multi-billion-dollar industry in todayâs Britain. And itâs 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 ex...
âIf you want fascism to rise, you have to convince white working-class people that their suffering isnât caused by the elite who strip them of resources â itâs because Black and brown people are here. Muslims are here. Donât you know?â 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 doesnât want to confront â from the strategic use of anti-Black propaganda to ...
Dr. Jaya Klara Brekke discusses the alarming convergence of technology, power, and control, highlighting how tech companies like Palantir, led by figures such as Peter Thiel, are increasingly influencing governmental functions and global conflicts. The conversation exposes the hidden architectures of power, the militarization of AI, and the dangers of transhumanist ideologies. It questions our trust in AI with personal data and calls for a re-evaluation of technological progress through a democratic lens to safeguard privacy and societal sovereignty.
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 â âthe worldâs worst humanitarian crisisâ â and ask: Whoâs truly forgotten Su...
In this unflinching episode of The Tea with Myriam François, we sit down with journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin to confront the mediaâs complicity in power â and the price of telling the truth. From abused children to erased journalists, this is a brutal exposĂŠ on how mainstream media narratives are shaped, sanitised, and sold. We break down how coverage of Gaza and Palestinian lives is distorted â and why "mistake" is the mediaâs favourite euphemism for mass murder. We go far beyond headlines to ex...
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 âJon Stewart of the Arab worldâ, Bassem brings his no-holds-barred analysis to questions that many fear to ask â about complicity, distraction, and how the elite keep uprisings in check. From the fallout of the Epstein files to the IDF...
Go to https://ground.news/thetea for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through my link. In this thought-provoking episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we dig deep into one of the most urgent ideas of our time: collective liberation. What does it really mean in a world where dissent is policed and solidarity is splintered? Joining us is CÊline Semaan, Lebanese-Canadian designer, writer, and founder of Slow Factory, whose w...
Glastonbury 2025 made headlines for more than just the music â and in this unfiltered second episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François , we dive into the political firestorm that shook the festival to its core. Joining the conversation is Jordan Stephens â musician, writer, and one half of Rizzle Kicks â fresh off his first Glasto performance in nine years. Together, we unpack why Palestine resonates so deeply with festivalgoers, what it means to be an artist in a time of protest and p...
Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François launches today with a heart-wrenching conversation featuring Palestinian writer Ahmed Alnaouq, co-editor of We Are Not Numbers, a groundbreaking anthology of personal stories from young Palestinians. In this powerful episode, Ahmed shares what it means to survive war, censorship, and unimaginable personal loss in Gaza. And makes a direct appeal to the world: âPeople have the power to stop the siege in Gazaâ. Set against the backdrop of an ongoing genocide...
