The Tea with Myriam Francois

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  The AI Bubble Is Bigger And More Dangerous Than You Think 11.09.2026 1t 33min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coIs the AI apocalypse real or is Silicon Valley selling us a story?We're told AI could destroy jobs, outsmart humanity and even turn against us. At the same time, it's cracking 50-year-old scientific problems and pushing new drugs into human trials.So are we living through a genuine technological revolution that could transform humanity or is apocalyptic rhetoric fueling one of the biggest bubbles in tech history?This week on The Tea, we're joined by bestselling author Cory Doctorow to cut through the AI hype. In his latest book, The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI, Cory argues that AI isn't gonna replace us, but it'll trap us into serving machines instead of being served by them. Also in the show:⚡ Big Tech surveillance: they spy on us because we let them⚡ AI psychosis and the mythology of Silicon Valley⚡ OpenAI's agent "revolt" — bad code, or something bigger?⚡ Will AI take our jobs, or just make us babysit the machines?⚡ The hidden bubble behind the AI growth story ⚡ How do we actually change the balance of power?As Cory argues, shopping our way out of corporate power isn't politics. Real change can only come from organising, building solidarity and becoming citizens rather than consumers. #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #CoryDoctorow #AI #BigTech #OpenAI #SiliconValley ##AIBubble #News #CurrentAffairs #USPolitics #Surveillance #FutureOfWorkAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Cory DoctorowSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadege Bizimungu & Sanjna Selva Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs Research: Constance Creswell & Robyn MoffatVideo Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show.00:00:00 Introduction – Is the AI Apocalypse Really Coming?00:03:16 Cory Doctorow on Technology, Surveillance and Corporate Power00:06:34 How Big Tech Monopolies Took Over the Internet00:09:29 Is AI the Latest Silicon Valley Bubble?00:11:48 What Science Fiction Teaches Us About Technology00:18:11 Why AI Doesn't Actually Understand Anything00:24:13 Could AI Ever Become Conscious?00:25:09 Why AI Insiders Believe Their Own Hype00:30:32 The Psychology Behind Silicon Valley's AI Obsession00:34:20 Are Rogue AI Agents Actually Dangerous?00:41:29 The Real Technological Threat Isn't AI00:48:38 Is AI Really Coming for Your Job?00:56:30 Can AI Really Replace Doctors?01:05:15 Why Cory Doctorow Thinks AI Is a Bubble01:14:21 Why Big Tech Keeps Pouring Billions Into AI01:20:59 What Actually Happens When the AI Bubble Bursts?01:27:01 How Ordinary People Can Fight Back01:28:37 Why Shopping Is Not Politics01:32:06 Building Solidarity in an Age of CrisisDisclaimer: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.
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  Radical Love in a Time of Genocide, Empire, and Despair 04.09.2026 1t 4min

  https://www.theteanetwork.co“The wound is the place where the light enters you.” You’ve probably seen those words plastered across a thousand sunset photos. What you certainly haven’t seen is the Islamic world that gave birth to them.Rumi is the best-selling poet in America. Yet the Rumi embraced by the West is a very different figure from the Muslim mystic who wrote the poetry a Rumi detached from Islam and the Quran, stripped of the faith that shaped his work.https://www.theteanetwork.coThis week on The Tea, we’re joined by leading Islamic scholar Omid Safi to reclaim the Rumi behind the Instagram quotes. We also explore what this erasure tells us about the West’s relationship with Islam—and the rising Islamophobia that shapes it.Also in the show:⚡ Rising Islamophobia: the double standards applied to Muslims and Islam⚡ The self-help industrial complex: when ancient spirituality becomes a wellness commodity⚡ The Filton 4: what happens when corporate property is treated as sacred, but human life is not?⚡ Gen Z and the crisis of hope: is the future still salvageable?⚡ Trump and Hegseth: when religion serves power⚡ Radical love: when spirituality becomes a force for social justiceAs Omid argues, the question is bigger than any one politician. If we don’t confront the systems that produce them, there will always be another Trump, another charlatan.👉 Subscribe for independent, unfiltered conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeawithMyriamFrancois #Rumi #Islam #Sufism #Spirituality #Islamophobia #Religion #Gaza #Palestine #politics #Trump2026 #currentaffairsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Omid SafiSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance CreswellVideo 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.
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  The Hidden Empire Profiting From War, Poverty and Global Crisis 28.08.2026 1t 8min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coWho really rules the world?For decades, the global order had a clear centre. After the Cold War, the United States emerged as the world’s sole superpower while liberal democracy was proclaimed history's final destination. That story is now dead.As Western power cracks and the global economy reels from the fallout of the Iran war, the real winners are hiding in plain sight — mega-corporations more powerful than the states that host them. They profit from war no matter who wins. They're not just close to power, they're fused with it. And in some cases, they're not new players at all — just empire, rebranded.This week on The Tea, Professor and award-winning author Kojo Karam joins us to expose the rise of corporate power, the decolonisation project that was never finished, and whether the old empire has really disappeared — or simply changed shape.Also in the show:⚡ Britain’s Iran Playbook — the 1950s colonial blueprint still shaping Iran today⚡ The New War Profiteers — Saudi Aramco, BP and the Trump family: who’s cashing in?⚡ Corporations vs States — are mega-corporations becoming more sovereign than governments?⚡ BRICS & the Global South — a genuine shift in power, or the same interests in new places?⚡ Reparations and the empire-nostalgia comeback⚡ The end of the War on Drugs — A new corporate gold rush?👉 Subscribe for independent, unfiltered conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcastsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Kojo KoramSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Iman SalehVideo 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.
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  The Real Story Behind The US-China Tech Rivalry 21.08.2026 1t 3min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coFor decades, China was presented as the authoritarian rival to the West: censored, controlled and fundamentally opposed to liberal democracy. But that story is now more complicated. As trust in US leadership declines, China's technology and culture are gaining influence worldwide. Is China challenging the West — or quietly shaping its future?This week on The Tea, we're joined by journalist and bestselling author Yi-Ling Liu, founding China editor of Rest of World. In her debut book, The World Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet, she breaks down the contradictions behind the way China is often portrayed — and the complex reality behind the headlines.Also in the show:⚡ Inside China’s censorship (and self-censorship) system⚡ Why China’s rise is exposing America’s weaknesses⚡ The contradictions Western media often miss about China⚡ The hidden costs behind China’s economic miracle⚡ Behind “China-maxxing” trend ⚡YouTube influencers and the one-dimensional story about China⚡The AI arms race: real threat or Silicon Valley narrative?As Yi-Ling argues, China defies simple labels. It is a technological powerhouse, a deeply capitalist society — and a country still shaped by state control.👉 Subscribe for independent, unfiltered conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #YiLingLiu #China #AI #capitalism #TikTokChina #ChinaMaxxing #Politics #news #currentaffairsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Yi-Ling LiuSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Iman SalehVideo 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.
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  How Trump’s Iran War Is Bringing Down the American Empire 14.08.2026 1t 8min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coSix months into the catastrophic US-Israeli war on Iran, Washington's stockpiles are severely depleted, oil and food prices are spiralling globally, and the Middle East is being rapidly reconfigured. Trump promised a quick victory, but the conflict has plunged the world into economic chaos—while war profiteers and elites on both sides cash in.This week on The Tea, we’re joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, former New York Times war correspondent, and bestselling author Chris Hedges. Drawing on decades of reporting from conflict zones, he breaks down the terrifying reality of the US-Israeli war on Iran, the collapse of American hegemony, and why the empire is crumbling from within.Also in the show: ⚡ The fatal miscalculation: Why Washington has already lost the war in Iran ⚡ US vs. Israel: The real, dangerous rift between Trump and Netanyahu ⚡ War profiteering: Who is making billions while ordinary citizens pay the price? ⚡ The Gulf in crisis: How US bases turned regional allies into sitting targets ⚡ The death of American democracy: Why the US is no longer a functioning republic ⚡ Drone warfare & the future of conflict: How small nations are dismantling military superpowers ⚡ Direct action & resistance: Joining port workers, Greta Thunberg, and dockers refusing to ship armsAs Chris puts it, when a system seizes up and normal political mechanisms fail, direct action and holding power to account are the only true options left.👉 Subscribe for independent, unfiltered conversations at www.theteanetwork.co🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #ChrisHedges #IranWar #MiddleEast #Trump #USA AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Chris HedgesSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducers: Nadege Bizimungu, Sanjna SelvaResearch: Aliza Kayan-Ahmed and Saba NoughaniVideo 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.
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  The Dark Reality Of Working for Jeff Bezos 07.08.2026 1t 14min

  Can workers take on the world's biggest corporations — and win?For decades, corporate power seemed untouchable. But a new generation of workers is fighting back. From Amazon to Starbucks, a new generation of organisers is challenging some of the world's most powerful companies—and winning. This week on The Tea, we're joined by legendary labour organiser and bestselling author Chris Smalls, the man behind Amazon's first-ever independent labour union. In his new book, When the Revolution Comes, he reveals what it really takes to challenge corporate power—and why the fight is far from over.Also in the show:⚡ Inside Amazon's surveillance culture—and the two-minute mistake that got Chris fired⚡ Why Amazon's injury rates remain the highest in the industry⚡ The hidden human cost behind next-day delivery⚡ How the Amazon Labour Union forced changes without a contract⚡ How the US labour movement is failing the working class⚡ Crashing the Met Gala to take on Jeff Bezos⚡ From Amazon to Gaza: Why solidarity has no bordersAs Chris puts it, we gave up our freedoms and handed unprecedented power to one of the richest corporations on Earth. Taking it back means rethinking where we shop and recognising our collective strength.👉 Subscribe for independent, unfiltered conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #ChrisSmalls #Amazon #WorkersRights #BigTech #AmazonUnion #Politics #CurrentAffairs #NewsDisclaimer: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.
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  How Big Tech Took Control of Reality 31.07.2026 1t 1min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coThe internet promised freedom. But has it delivered?When the World Wide Web launched, it promised a borderless world of knowledge, connection and freedom. More than three decades later, a handful of tech giants control vast parts of our digital lives—shaping what we see, what we remember, and even how we think—while the internet has become an engine of censorship and surveillance. This week on The Tea, we're joined by the woman rewriting the history of the internet. Mindy Seu is a technologist, UCLA associate professor, and the author of “A Sexual History of the Internet”. She’s been tracking what the tech giants are scrubbing. Together, we ask the questions Big Tech would rather you didn't: Who decides what survives online? And is it still possible to reclaim the internet?Also in the show:⚡ The hidden history of the internet—from women, artists and activists erased from the story⚡ Open source, local networks & the fight to reclaim the web⚡ Sex, censorship & who gets erased online⚡ The Epstein files & the myth of the "forever internet"⚡ ChatGPT, AI & the danger of “yes men”⚡ Peter Thiel’s “Praxis” and Big Tech’s attempt to replace democracyAs Mindy argues, reclaiming the internet doesn't start with Silicon Valley. It starts with local communities building alternatives from the ground up.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MindySeu #ArtificialIntelligence #ChatGPT #BigTech #Internet #DigitalRights #Cyberfeminism #Surveillance #AI #Tech #PodcastAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Mindy SeuSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance CreswellVideo 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.
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  Gaming Whistleblower: They're Using Video Games To Control Your Mind 24.07.2026 1t 12min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coWhat if your favourite video game was spying on you?Gaming isn't just entertainment anymore. With more than 3.5 billion players worldwide, it's become one of the most powerful cultural battlegrounds on Earth. From Beijing and Moscow to Riyadh, Washington and beyond, governments are investing billions in gaming—not just for profit, but to shape narratives and influence young audiences.This week on The Tea, we're joined by leading video games expert and author George Osborn to expose how states, corporations and political movements are turning the games we play into the next frontier of information warfare.Also in the show:⚡ China's crackdown on gaming ⚡ Roblox: the world's first digital nation?⚡ Hamza Saada and the democratisation of gaming⚡ Gamergate: where the far-right found its voice⚡ From Britain to Saudi Arabia and Russia: gaming as a tool of state power⚡ Can gaming escape surveillance and political manipulation?Gaming is no longer just about play. As our guest argues, it has become one of the defining arenas where politics, culture and power collide—and understanding it is essential to understanding the world we're living in.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #GeorgeOsborn #Gaming #VideoGames #Politics #Geopolitics #Technology #News #CurrentAffairs #farright #USPolitics #UKPoliticsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: George OsbornSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Sana Serroukh Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs Research: Aliza Kayan-Ahmed and Iman Saleh 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.
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  The Jewish History Zionism Does Not Want You To Know 17.07.2026 47min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coWas the creation of the state of Israel really the only answer to antisemitism?Nearly three years into Israel's genocide in Gaza, support for Israel has fallen sharply across much of the Western world. And as old political certainties begin to fracture, more people are asking questions that once seemed almost impossible to ask. Was Zionism inevitable? Were there other visions of Jewish freedom? And what can these forgotten traditions tell us about the future?This week on The Tea, we’re joined by award-winning artist and journalist Molly Crabapple. In her New York Times bestselling book Where We Live Is Our Country, she resurrects the extraordinary history of the Jewish Labour Bund — a movement that imagined Jewish liberation not through a nation-state, but through solidarity, equality and the fight for justice wherever Jews lived.Also in the show:⚡ Nationalism vs internationalism: two competing visions of Jewish liberation⚡ The Bund: the forgotten Jewish movement that challenged Zionism⚡ From antisemitism to Islamophobia: the politics of scapegoating minorities⚡ Hebrew vs Yiddish: the battle over Jewish identity and memory⚡ After Gaza: the sharp decline in support for Israel⚡ Zohran Mamdani and the legacy of Yiddish socialismAs our guest explains, these forgotten histories challenge the stories we’ve inherited — and force us to rethink identity, belonging and the fight for freedom today.These chapters are optimized for YouTube search and retention while accurately reflecting the flow of the discussion. #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MollyCrabapple #Zionism #Gaza #genocide #Israel #Palestine #TheJewishBund #Mamdani #antizionist #journalism AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Molly CrabappleSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  We're Being Gaslit About How Smart AI Actually Is! 10.07.2026 1t 21min

  Is AI really getting smarter than us or are we falling for the biggest myth in tech?AI is transforming the way we work, think and create. As machines begin outperforming humans in more tasks, the race to AGI and even superintelligence is often treated as inevitable. But is it? Or are we buying into Silicon Valley's biggest story?This week on The Tea, we are joined by one of Britain's sharpest voices on the human impact of technology, Anne-Marie Imafidon CEO of Stemettes and trustee at the Institute for the Future of Work to unpack what AI is really changing, why intelligence is far more complex than Silicon Valley admits, and what it means to remain human in an age racing towards artificial superintelligence.Also on the show:⚡ AGI & the Silicon Valley narrative – AI hype or the next reality?⚡ What human intelligence really is⚡ AI and the future of work⚡ Can AI agents ever become conscious?⚡ The race to superintelligence – Who benefits?⚡ What it means to be human in the age of AIDespite the apocalyptic headlines, our guest argues that a dystopian future isn't preordained. AI remains a human technology, shaped by human choices. As she puts it: "Technology is that it is still democratic... You don't have to be funded by the big whoever to build alternatives."👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AnneMarieImafidon #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AGI #FutureOfWork #Technology #OpenAI #HumanIntelligence #CurrentAffairs #newsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Anne-Marie ImafidonSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance CreswellVideo 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.
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  The End of Capitalism Is Here! 03.07.2026 1t 6min

  Capitalism isn't in crisis. It is the crisis.Rising inequalities. Endless austerity. Genocide. Permanent war. Climate collapse. AI-driven job losses. For best-selling author and economist Clara Mattei, these aren't failures of capitalism—they're the system working exactly as designed.This week on The Tea, Mattei joins us to challenge one of the most powerful assumptions of our time: that there is no alternative. Drawing from her new book, Escape from Capitalism, Mattei argues that capitalism isn't natural or inevitable. It has always depended on political intervention, economic precarity, and the violent suppression of alternatives to keep itself alive. If today's crises feel permanent, this is because they're built into the model.Also in the show:⚡ BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street & the concentration of global wealth⚡ Billionaires' growing obsession with land grabbing⚡ China's hybrid model explained⚡ Militarism - The beating heart of capitalism⚡ Scandinavia and the myth of "humane capitalism"⚡ Palestine as a lens on how austerity, militarisation, and state power converge⚡ AI, automation & the loss of control⚡ What would it take to build a better economic system?If capitalism is functioning exactly as intended, the question isn't how to fix it—but how we can get out of this trap and build a better system. 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations.🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #ClaraMattei #Capitalism #Inequality #Economics #news #AI #UKPolitics #USPolitics #Billionaires #genocide Check out the Forum for Real Economic Emancipation (FREE)https://www.freefreeforum.org/aboutHead here to check the FREE podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@UCimEsFacMz1lz6m6_MFgnmg AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Clara MatteiSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance CreswellVideo 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.
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  The Trial That Shook The Nation! 26.06.2026 56min

  Say these three words in Britain today and you could face up to 14 years in prison.The words are: "I support Palestine Action." Following the group's proscription under UK terrorism law, expressing support can now constitute a serious criminal offence.This week on The Tea, we're joined by Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori to examine one of the most controversial political decisions in modern Britain. Why has Palestine Action been placed in the same legal category as ISIS and neo-Nazi organisations? And what does that mean for democracy, civil liberties and the future of political protest?From the Filton Four case to the government's use of counterterrorism powers, we ask: where is the line between criminal damage, civil disobedience and terrorism? Is this about protecting national security—or expanding the definition of terrorism to encompass political dissent?Also in the show:⚡ How Palestine Action was formed: Ammori’s path to direct action⚡ Can BDS change the system? The power of political campaigning⚡ Is Palestine treated differently? Zionist influence in British politics⚡ The Filton Four case explained⚡ From Greta Thunberg to Massive Attack: the policing of dissent⚡ Arms companies, accountability and the ethics of activism👉 Subscribe for independent, unfiltered conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #HudaAmmori #PalestineActionBan #Gaza #PoliticalActivism #BDS #IsraelPalestine #Protest DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this video, nor in any associated social clips, should be interpreted or deemed to constitute support for, endorsement of, or affiliation with any proscribed organisation.AUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Huda AmmoriSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance CreswellVideo 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.
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  The Gender War Tearing Us Apart And Who's Behind It? 19.06.2026 1t 7min

  Has feminism gone too far? Across Western democracies, nearly 60% of Gen Z men now say men face more discrimination than women. Some call it backlash. But the data points to a generation of young men increasingly shaped by algorithm-driven content that distorts feminism, women’s rights, and the meaning of equality itself.So what’s really driving this shift? This week on The Tea, we’re joined by bestselling author and feminist activist Laura Bates to unpack the growing backlash against feminism, the rise of the so-called manosphere — and the emerging “womanosphere” — and how algorithm-driven radicalisation is reshaping ideas about gender, power and truth.From the attention economy to masculinity politics, we ask: is this a culture war between men and women — or something deeper being engineered beneath the surface? And who is profiting from it?Also in the show:⚡ Institutional misogyny across policing, politics, media, and justice⚡ Violence against women and girls — a public health crisis⚡ Algorithms, social media, and misogynistic radicalisation⚡ Andrew Tate and the mainstreaming of the manosphere⚡ UK Online Safety Act — protection or mass surveillance?⚡ Men’s mental health crisis⚡ The Gisèle Pelicot case and global “rape academy”⚡ Manosphere meets the far right⚡ From Narah Smith to Savannah Stone: the rise of the “womanosphere”⚡ Freya India and feminism’s blind spotsOur guest argues that we’re not passive users of big tech — we’re active citizens with real choices to make about the technologies we use, the AI tools we adopt, and how we embed them in our lives.👉 Subscribe for independent, unfiltered conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #LauraBates #GenderPolitics #Feminism #GenZ #Manosphere #womanosphere #GenderEquality #UKPolitics #USPolitics #CurrentAffairs #newsDisclaimer: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.
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  “Life Expectancy in Gaza Just Dropped to 35!” 12.06.2026 1t 1min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coEight months on from the so-called ceasefire in Gaza, the headlines may have moved on — but Israel's assault has not. The siege remains. The starvation continues. The displacement continues. The destruction continues.This week on The Tea, we speak to Dr Mads Gilbert, the award-winning Norwegian doctor and long-standing advocate for Palestinian liberation. Having worked in Gaza for decades, Gilbert offers a devastating account of what he describes as a deliberate campaign of deprivation — one designed to destroy the very foundations of life.Water and food supplies have been strangled. Hospitals have been besieged and bombed. Doctors have been detained and killed. Every university in Gaza has been attacked. Schools, ambulances, and civilian infrastructure have all come under fire.This is not collateral damage. It’s a deliberate process of deprivation — one that has systematically targeted the very foundations of life.Also in the show:⚡ A remarkable story of survival: the world record in resuscitation from hypothermia⚡ The Oslo Accords: corruption allegations and links to Jeffrey Epstein⚡ The mystery of the missing Oslo documents⚡ The so-called ceasefire? It’s a re-occupation line⚡ UNRWA and the blockade preventing aid from reaching Gaza⚡ Israel's impunity and the failure of Western governments to act⚡ The systematic targeting of hospitals, doctors and medical infrastructure⚡ Horror and abuse inside Israeli prisons⚡ Israel and the “weaponisation” of solidarity⚡ Palestinian resistance and the right to resist occupation"The Palestinian people, with their heroism and sacrifice, are fighting a struggle for all of us against a new wave of brutal colonialism.” Our guest argues that “if we are to take our responsibility seriously, we have to stand with them."👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts]#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MadsGilbert #Gaza #Palestine #Israel #UNRWA #WestBank #genocides #CurrentAffairs #News #Politics #HussamAbuSafiyaAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Mads GilbertSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance CreswellVideo 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.
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  The End of Free Speech! 05.06.2026 1t 22min

  If free speech is the foundation of a free society, what happened this week raises a disturbing question: are we sleepwalking into fascism?Our guest this week, political commentator and founder of The Young Turks, Cenk Uygur, was barred from entering the UK, alongside Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, after criticising Israel, in a move that has sparked alarm over the future of free expression itself.When does criticism of a state become "a question of public order"? Who gets to decide which opinions are acceptable? And why are some voices increasingly being shut out of public debate?In this explosive episode of The Tea, Cenk joins us to discuss the power of pro-Israel lobbying networks, the campaign to conflate anti-Zionism with antisemitism, and why Western governments are becoming increasingly hostile to dissenting voices.Also in the show:⚡ Israeli influence and pressure on universities⚡ How TYT has become a target in the war over Israel criticism⚡ Why the US can fund Israel’s wars but struggles with basic healthcare⚡ Larry Ellison, media consolidation, and control of political narratives⚡ How the history of Israel-Palestine is framed in mainstream media⚡ After Iran: Is Turkey the “next threat”?⚡ “Greater Israel” and the ideological battle over Zionism⚡ Valentina Gomez and the framing of Israel criticism as extremism⚡ New law linking US and Israeli military more closely⚡ The role of lobbying and money in shaping US congressional prioritiesAs Cenk argues: Israel is not the root cause but a symptom of a deeper system—where money and influence shape policy, and multiple lobbies exert outsized power over democratic decision-making.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #CenkUygur #HasamPiker #Israel #travelban #Palestine #freedomofspeech #USPolitics #UKPolitics #HomeOffice #news #currentaffairsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Cenk UygurSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Sana Serrouk, Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Civil War is Coming 29.05.2026 59min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coAmerica has learned nothing from its wars. Not Iraq. Not Afghanistan. Not 9/11. And now, with Iran, the cycle is repeating itself. For 23 years, Michael Scheuer served inside the CIA. In this week’s episode of The Tea, he joins us to pull back the curtain on what he calls America’s “imperial hubris” — a foreign policy driven by arrogance, endless intervention, and political capture.From Israel’s influence on Washington to the failures of the War on Terror, Scheuer argues the US keeps repeating catastrophic mistakes — while the cost is paid in blood, instability, and permanent war.“America is still trapped in a cult of World War II, acting as though it remains the unchallenged power of 1945, despite decades of global backlash.”Also in the show:⚡ 9/11, bin Laden & missed opportunities⚡ Israel’s grip on US foreign policy⚡ The CIA rendition program⚡ Iran — another example of American hubris⚡ Trump’s “anti-war” promises — and the reality⚡ The business of war — and who benefits from endless conflict⚡ The cost of being under Israel’s thumb⚡ Sanctions as a failed policy⚡ AIPAC’s deep influence on Congress and the Senate⚡ Is America drifting toward another civil conflict?“Trump’s words and actions are a reminder that we’re at the bottom of the barrel. How long can we keep voting for people who don’t do what they say they’re gonna do?”👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #MichaelScheuer #Trump2026 #USPolitics #Iran #CIA #Israel #Zionism #MiddleEast #news # #currentaffairsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Michael ScheuerSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Sana SerroukhAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance CreswellVideo 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.
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  The Ideology Fuelling Modern Extremism! 22.05.2026 59min

  https://www.theteanetwork.coWhat happens when one of the most dangerous political theories of our time goes mainstream?This week in San Diego, two teenagers opened fire at a mosque, killing three people, in an attack reportedly tied to a manifesto driven by “Great Replacement Theory”— the belief that immigrants, Muslims, and minorities are “replacing” white populations.But San Diego is not an exception. From Christchurch and El Paso to Buffalo, the GRT has become the ideological spine of modern mass violence. In this episode of The Tea, historian and bestselling author Ibram X. Kendi joins us to unpack how an extremist conspiracy theory evolved into one of the world's most influential political narratives. The GRT transforms demographic change into an existential threat. It turns diversity into invasion, and violence into “defence.” So who is driving this shift — and whose interests are served by its spread?Also in the show:⚡ The origins of the GRT — from Renaud Camus to mainstream politics⚡ The White House, “remigration,” and the normalisation of extremist rhetoric⚡ GRT and the myth of “Judeo-Christian” that serves Israel’s agenda⚡ Anti-racism and DEI — the corporate backlash against structural change⚡ The rise of “Great Replacement” financiers and politicians⚡ Tommy Robinson, Elon Musk, and the politics of hateKendi argues that confronting this ideology requires rejecting the zero-sum logic at its core. And recognising that shared humanity may be the only way to break the cycle of fear, division, and violence.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #IbramXKendi #Islamophobia #IslamicCenter #SanDiego #GreatReplacementTheory #USPolitics #UKPolitics #news # #currentaffairsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Ibram X KendiSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Sana Serrouk, Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How AI Is Threatening Democracy! 15.05.2026 1t 9min

  AI is being sold to us as an oracle, objective, neutral, inevitable. But when corporations and governments present predictions as facts, what they often demand is obedience.We’re living through a golden age of surveillance. As monitoring reaches levels once associated with totalitarian regimes, the question becomes unavoidable: how much surveillance can a democracy sustain before it ceases to be one?This week on The Tea, Oxford Associate Professor Carissa Véliz, a leading voice on the ethics of AI, joins us to cut through the noise. AI isn’t just forecasting the future—it’s shaping behaviour, eroding accountability, and normalising control.Our guest argues that the rise of authoritarian tendencies alongside digital technology isn’t a coincidence. Digital tech is inherently authoritarian. And while tech executives warn of jobless, dystopian futures, they’re also shaping that reality—then positioning themselves as the solution. Manufacture the fear, sell the cure.Also in the show:⚡ Surveillance at an unprecedented scale⚡ AI prediction as the blueprint for control⚡ The rise of the “uninsurable” individual⚡ Big Tech resignations — principled exits or strategic PR?⚡ AI in medicine — the hidden risk of overdiagnosis⚡ Palantir, Anthropic, and warfare — where does accountability go?⚡ AI as the “ultimate bullshitter”⚡ When chatbots act human — the Air Canada case⚡ AGI — genuine goal or marketing myth?⚡ AI companions — a mirror of our delusions⚡ The Online Safety Act — and why it may not protect children at allCarissa argues that if we want to resist this trajectory, we need to look up from the screen. The more we obsess over AI, the more we neglect the real world—and the human relationships that anchor it.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #CarissaVeliz #Profecy #AI #USPolitics #UKPolitics #Palantir #Anthropic #ChatGpt #news # #currentaffairsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Carissa VelizSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Martha MissinghamVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.Disclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised.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.
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  ICC Chief Prosecutor: Why Global Justice Is Falling Apart! 08.05.2026 1t 11min

  International law is supposed to be the final guardrail against impunity. So what happens when that system itself comes under attack?From Donald Trump openly dismissing the very idea of international legal norms to unprecedented sanctions imposed on senior ICC officials, the message is unmistakable: international law applies — until it threatens power.In this episode of The Tea, ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan joins us for an exclusive interview on what happens when those tasked with enforcing justice become targets themselves.Recently cleared of misconduct allegations, he now faces renewed scrutiny amid escalating political attacks. So what becomes of global justice when prosecutors, judges, and investigators are subjected to political and financial warfare for simply doing their jobs?Also in the show:⚡ The “Filton 24” — an unprecedented legal case⚡ Escalation after October 7th — a genocide broadcast in real time⚡ US sanctions and political pressure on ICC officials⚡ David Cameron’s intervention — how far does interference go?⚡ Sexual misconduct allegations —why the case remains open despite clearance⚡ Lindsey Graham’s comments and the ICC bias⚡ Nicholas Kaufman and Israeli-driven pressures on the Court⚡ After the arrest warrants — will Netanyahu and Gallant ever face justice?As Khan puts it, this is a defining moment for international justice: if the law bends to power, the result will be more conflict, instability, and suffering.👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcastsAUDIO CREDITSPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Karim KhanSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsResearch: Constance Creswell, Martha Missingham, Iman SalehVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #KarimKhan #ICC #ICCArrestWarrants #Israel #Netanyahu #Trump #USPolitics #UKPolitics #news # #currentaffairs #internationaljusticeDisclaimer:The views and opinions expressed by the guest(s) on The Tea YouTube series and podcast are their own and do not reflect those of MPWR Productions or its licensees. The appearance of this YouTube programme and podcast on social media platforms does not imply endorsement by MPWR Productions. MPWR Productions disclaims any liability for damages arising from the use of the podcast and its recordings to the fullest extent permissible by law.This video is intended for informational and commentary purposes only and reflects the personal opinions of the guest and creators. The inclusion of public figures or journalists is based on publicly available information and does not imply guilt or wrongdoing.The views in this video do not establish a professional relationship with viewers and do not constitute legal, professional, or personal advice. Viewer discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Why I Left The Left, Gaza, Identity Politics & The Collapse Of America! 01.05.2026 1t 8min

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