Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Business
Society & Culture
Health & Fitness
Sports
Technology
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
00:00 / 00:00
Podjoint Logo
US
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/5b/c1/7b/5bc17b88-7fe9-f4e8-65b6-3bff8be23133/mza_15240841060591518463.jpeg/600x600bb.jpg
The Tea with Myriam Francois
The Tea
41 episodes
2 days ago
The Tea with Myriam Francois: Where we spill the tea that everyone else is afraid to serve. đŸ”đŸ”„

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
News Commentary
News,
Politics,
Entertainment News
RSS
All content for The Tea with Myriam Francois is the property of The Tea and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
The Tea with Myriam Francois: Where we spill the tea that everyone else is afraid to serve. đŸ”đŸ”„

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
News Commentary
News,
Politics,
Entertainment News
Episodes (20/41)
The Tea with Myriam Francois
The Algorithm of Genocide: Healing as Resistance

“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 resistance


This 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 #WhereTheOliveTreesWeep





AUDIO CREDITS

Presenter & Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Ashira Darwish

Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Research: Leena Khan

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
2 days ago
1 hour 17 minutes 47 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Resistance in dark times

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 CREDITS

Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Tad Stoermer

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Research: Leena Khan

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ 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


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.

Show more...
1 week ago
1 hour 27 minutes 14 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Power, Political Violence and the Fight for Resistance

“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 CREDITS

Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Fatima Bhutto

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Research: Leena Khan

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ 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


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.

Show more...
2 weeks ago
1 hour 28 minutes 57 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
From Washington, DC to Gaza: The global assault on democracy

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 Syria


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.


Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Professor Bassam Haddad

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Researcher: Leena Khan

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ 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.

Show more...
3 weeks ago
1 hour 23 minutes 45 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Antisemitism, Racism & Identity Politics

“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 CREDITS

Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Ash Sarkar

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Research: Leena Khan

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An 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.

Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 17 minutes 12 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
The Road to Palestinian Freedom

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 François

Guest: Arab Barghouti

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Research: Leena Khan

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An 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.

Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 14 minutes 43 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Far-right, Zionism and Islamophobia: The Dangerous Alliance

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 François

Guest: Taj Ali

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant roducer: Poppy Jacobs

Research: Leena Khan

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An 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.

Show more...
1 month ago
1 hour 17 minutes 53 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Power and Resistance in a gaslit nation

“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 & trust


This 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 #TrustEachOther


AUDIO CREDITS

Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Kelechi Okafor

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant producer: Poppy Jacobs

Video Editor: Peter Zacaroli


An MPWR Productions show.

đŸŽ„ 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


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.

Show more...
2 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 50 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
What happens when tech companies hold more power than governments?

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 Therapy


This 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


CREDITS

Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Dr. Jaya Klara Brekke

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant producer: Poppy Jacobs

Research: Lina Adams

Video Editor: Peter Zacaroli

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ 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


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.

Show more...
2 months ago
1 hour 17 minutes 33 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Why is anti-Muslim hate on the rise, and who’s cashing in?

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 Us


This 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.


CREDITS

Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Yassmin Abdel-Magied

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant producer: Poppy Jacobs

Research: Lina Adams

Video Editor: Max Bubnov



#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #Islamophobia #Sudan #WarCrimes #BritishMedia #MediaComplicity #GlobalSouth #TruthToPower #WhiteNationalism #SudanCrisis #GoldAndConflict #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalInjustice


https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA


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.

Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 22 minutes 29 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Genocide for sale & the death of mainstream media!

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 exposĂ© 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 law


This 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 #TruthToPower



CREDITS

Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Ahmed Shihab-Eldin

Senior producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant producer: Poppy Jacobs

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ 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


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.

Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 32 minutes 56 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
The World is a Joke!

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, domination


This 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 #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois



Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Bassem Youssef

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Researcher: Lina Adams

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ 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


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.

Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 57 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Climate, Colonization & Gaza: The Hidden Link

Go to https://ground.news/thetea for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through my link.


In this thought-provoking episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we dig deep into one of the most urgent ideas of our time: collective liberation. What does it really mean in a world where dissent is policed and solidarity is splintered?


Joining us is Céline Semaan, Lebanese-Canadian designer, writer, and founder of Slow Factory, whose work fuses climate and social justice, political education, creative resistance and storytelling rooted in ancestral wisdom. From surviving war in Lebanon to challenging fast fashion brands, Céline brings lived experience to the table in a way that few can.


Together, we unpack whether digital platforms can truly foster revolution, what the consequences of elitism are in activist spaces, and how we can imagine a liberation that is truly shared at a time when even the idea of “collective” is up for debate.


🛑 What does collective liberation mean in a digital age?

🛑 The criminalisation of dissent

🛑 Fashion brands and genocide

🛑 Are we building movements — or feeding the algorithm?

🛑 How do we navigate contradictions in activism

🛑 Anti-intellectualism and fascism


This is more than a conversation, it’s a call to action to move from slogans to substance.


👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations.

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.


#TheTea #CélineSemaan #CollectiveLiberation #MyriamFrancois #SlowFactory #DigitalActivism #FreePalestine #PoliticalEducation #ClimateJustice #ClimateCrisis #Decolonize #Gaza #FastFashion #Elitism


Presenter, Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Céline Semaan

Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Assistant producer: Poppy Jacobs

Researcher: Lina Adams

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.

❀ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.


Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA


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.

Show more...
3 months ago
1 hour 18 minutes 48 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Glastonbury, Vulnerability, and Violence

Glastonbury 2025 made headlines for more than just the music — and in this unfiltered second episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we dive into the political firestorm that shook the festival to its core.

Joining the conversation is Jordan Stephens — musician, writer, and one half of Rizzle Kicks — fresh off his first Glasto performance in nine years.

Together, we unpack why Palestine resonates so deeply with festivalgoers, what it means to be an artist in a time of protest and political pressure, and how music remains a powerful tool of resistance.

Jordan, who recently published his memoir Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak, and Dogs, also opens up about mental health, ADHD, heartbreak, as well as the emotional weight of navigating masculinity in a world that often fails young men, especially young Black men.

🛑 Glastonbury 2025 unpacked

🛑 What is the role of artists in politically charged times

🛑 The lineage of pain that underlies being a black man

🛑 Why is so difficult to be a man

🛑 Living with ADHD

This is a conversation about art, identity, and resistance — and what it means to speak your truth when the world would rather you stay silent.


👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: [link]

🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

#TheTea #JordanStephens #Glastonbury2025 #Kneecap #Gaza #PalestineAction #UKPolitics #RizzleKicks #MiriamFrancois #NonToxicMasculinity #ADHD #MusicAndActivism #Avoidance 


Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Jordan Stephens

Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Researchers: Poppy Jacobs and Lina Adams

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ 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


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.








Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
4 months ago
1 hour 33 minutes 44 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
“People Have the Power to Stop the Siege”

Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François launches today with a heart-wrenching conversation featuring Palestinian writer Ahmed Alnaouq, co-editor of We Are Not Numbers, a groundbreaking anthology of personal stories from young Palestinians.


In this powerful episode, Ahmed shares what it means to survive war, censorship, and unimaginable personal loss in Gaza. And makes a direct appeal to the world: “People have the power to stop the siege in Gaza”.

Set against the backdrop of an ongoing genocide — where even seeking food can mean death — the conversation explores the meaning of resistance and what real solidarity requires. From the failures of the aid system to the urgency of global inaction, Ahmed challenges us to go beyond symbolic protest and scale up our action: sustained boycotts and relentless pressure on complicit institutions.

🛑 The death trap of the aid machine in Gaza

🛑 Why Israel is arming ISIS affiliated gangs

🛑 Palestinians have the right to armed resistance

🛑 Why the two-state solution is not an option anymore

🛑 People have the power to stop the genocide

This episode is more than just a discussion. It's a call to conscience. We must do more.



#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #Palestine #gazagenocide #BreakIsraelSiege #EndTheBlockade #StandWithGaza #WeAreNotNumbers #FreedomFlotilla


Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Ahmed Alnaouq

Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Researcher: Poppy Jacobs

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


đŸŽ„ Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.

❀ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
4 months ago
58 minutes 7 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Gold, AI Surveillance & Gulf Power in the Shadows

You’ve heard about Dubai’s glittering skyline—but what’s buried beneath it?


In this explosive episode of The Tea, Dr. Andreas Krieg—defence analyst and expert on Gulf geopolitics—joins Myriam François to pull back the curtain on the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s growing regional empire.


🛑 From gold smuggled out of Sudan to fund militias and fuel genocide

🛑 From AI-powered smart cities in Saudi Arabia to the weaponisation of surveillance

🛑 From influencers selling the Dubai dream to activists rotting in Gulf prisons

🛑 From Gulf-backed Islamophobia campaigns to the global export of censorship


What happens when free speech is criminalised, dissent is silenced, and truth is turned into a weapon?


This is the war they don’t want you to see. This is the power network no one wants to name. Think you know the Middle East? Think again.


Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MPWR Productions.


#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AndreasKrieg #GoldSmuggling #UAE #SaudiArabia #GulfPolitics #SudanCrisis #AIControl #DigitalAuthoritarianism #middleeast


Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Dr. Andreas Krieg

Senior Producer: Madeleine Crean

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Researcher: Poppy Jacobs

Video Editor: Max Bubnov


An MPWR Productions show.


đŸ“ș Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support fearless journalism.


https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA


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.

Show more...
4 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 31 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
"Everything I Was Taught
 Was a Lie"

This week on The Tea with Myriam Francois, journalist and critic of U.S. foreign policy Aaron MatĂ© joins us for a deep dive into Palestine, ‘Jewishness,’ and the media narratives around them. As a Jewish voice opposing Israel’s violence, he’s been dismissed and sidelined — but he’s not backing down.


From the devastation in Gaza to the discourse in Washington, MatĂ© thoughtfully explores how identity can be instrumentalized, how definitions of antisemitism are being reshaped in politics, and why solidarity with Palestinians is not only compatible with Jewish identity — but essential to its integrity.

 đŸ›‘ Zionism vs. Judaism – What happens when a political project lays claim to a religious identity?

🛑 Hasbara 2.0 – Israel’s PR machine and the manufacturing of moral consent.

🛑 Gaza and Genocide – Is the world finally waking up to reality?

🛑 Jewish Identity Under Siege – What happens when dissenting Jews are cast out?

 This episode is a deep dive into the identity politics of empire — and the people refusing to be used by it.

#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AaronMate #Palestine #JewishVoicesForPeace #GazaUnderAttack #ProjectEsther #IsraelPalestine #MediaPropaganda #Hasbara #USForeignPolicy #DecolonizeNarratives


Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Aaron Maté

Senior Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Researcher: Yasmin Meddour

Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.

đŸŽ„ 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.

Show more...
5 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 58 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Inside the Machinery of Modern War

He’s lived it. Now he’s naming it.


This week on The Tea with Myriam Francois, U.S. veteran and outspoken anti-imperialist Greg Stoker joins us to pull back the curtain on the deadly intersections of military strategy, state violence, and imperial branding—from Gaza’s decimation to Western propaganda operations and privatized warfare.

Forget press releases. This is war without the gloss.

🛑 Gaza’s Ground Offensive – Is this a strategy shift, or state-led ethnic cleansing?

🛑 Private Mercenaries in the Middle East – Who’s paying, who’s fighting, and who’s accountable?

🛑 Project Esther – How redefining antisemitism is weaponized to crush critique.

🛑 The Abraham Accords – Peace deals, or PR for arms trades and surveillance empires?

🛑 Trump and Empire – Not the architect—just the most honest salesman.

🛑 The New Right’s “Pro-Palestinian” Turn – Is Candace Owens standing for justice—or hijacking the cause?

This episode isn’t just about modern warfare—it’s about modernized colonialism, dressed in the language of freedom, peace, and security.

👀 Think you know what war looks like today? Think again.

#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #GregStoker #GazaUnderAttack #ModernWarfare #AntiImperialism #VeteranVoices #PrivateMilitary #ProjectEsther #MiddleEastPolitics #IsraelPalestine #USForeignPolicy #MilitaryIndustrialComplex #EmpireUnmasked #TheNewRight

Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Greg Stoker

Senior Producer: Madeleine Crean

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Producer and Researcher: Yasmin Meddour

Producer: Poppy Jacobs

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.

đŸŽ„ 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


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.

Show more...
5 months ago
1 hour 14 minutes 59 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
Do Men Owe Women Reparations?

đŸŽ™ïž Chidera Eggerue UNFILTERED: Rewriting the Rules on Sex, Power & Love?


You’ve seen her start internet wars. Now hear her on The Tea.


In this no-holds-barred conversation, Chidera Eggerue—bestselling author and creator of #SaggyBoobsMatter and #BlockHimParty—joins Myriam Francois to unpack the feminist trends shaking Gen Z.


🛑 Is it actually okay to hate men?

🛑 Why some women are ditching sex—and calling it liberation

🛑 The real reason she says money should come before love

This isn’t feel-good feminism—it’s survival, strategy, and radical honesty.


👀 Think you know where the feminist movement is headed? Think again.


#TheSlumflower #ChideraEggerue #ModernFeminism #GenZWomen #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #DatingTrends #BlockHimParty #Boysober #4BMovement #FeminismToday #Tradwives #CelibacyRevolution #FeministDating


Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Chidera Eggerue

Senior Producer: Madeleine Crean

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Researcher: Yasmin Meddour + Poppy Jacobs

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

An MPWR Productions show.


Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.


https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA




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.

Show more...
5 months ago
1 hour 20 minutes 27 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
The Authoritarian Playbook: Modi, Netanyahu & The Far-Right

What links Modi, Netanyahu, and the global far-right? In this explosive episode of The Tea, Pankaj Mishra joins Myriam Francois to break down how today’s strongmen admire Israel—not in spite of its violence, but because of it.


🛑 Zionism and Hindu nationalism—mirror ideologies?

🛑 Why far-right parties with Nazi roots love Israel

🛑 How the colonised become colonisers

🛑 Kashmir, Gaza & how the media keeps getting it wrong


This is sharp, unapologetic political analysis with global stakes.

Forget soundbites—this is the big picture they don’t want you to see.


👀 You won’t hear this anywhere else.


Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Hasanain Jaffer

Senior Producer: Madeleine Crean

Producer: NadĂšge Bizimungu

Researchers: Yasmin Meddour

Video Editor: Maksym Bubnov | West Digital Studios

An MPWR Productions show.


Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.


https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngA


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.




#PankajMishra #HinduNationalism #Zionism #Kashmir #MediaBias #GlobalRight #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #PostcolonialPower #Authoritarianism


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show more...
5 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes 32 seconds

The Tea with Myriam Francois
The Tea with Myriam Francois: Where we spill the tea that everyone else is afraid to serve. đŸ”đŸ”„

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.