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

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America 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, h... more

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What 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 manifest... more

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 le... more

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 o... more

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Ibram X. Kendi
Award-winning historian, professor and author
Boston University (as described in episode)
Episode: The Ideology Fuelling Modern Extremism!
Carissa Véliz
Associate Professor at the University of Oxford and leading global voice on the ethics of AI
University of Oxford
Episode: How AI Is Threatening Democracy!
Karim Khan
Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court
International Criminal Court
Episode: ICC Chief Prosecutor: Why Global Justice Is Falling Apart!
Ana Kasparian
Veteran political commentator, co-host of The Young Turks
The Young Turks
Episode: Why I Left The Left, Gaza, Identity Politics & The Collapse Of America!
Matt Kennard
Investigative journalist, co-author of Silent Coup and author of Irregular Army
Declassified UK
Episode: How Corporations Silently Captured us!
Gabor Maté
Renowned physician, trauma expert, author of The Myth of Normal
Author/Physician
Episode: Trauma, Epstein & What’s Really Happening!
Charlie Herbert
Former British Army Major General, vocal critic of Israel's actions in Gaza
British Army (retired); commentator on defense and Middle East policy
Episode: $200 Oil, Energy Lockdowns, and The Coming Global Collapse!
Marc Owen Jones
Associate Professor at Northwestern University in Qatar; author of Digital Authoritarianism in the Middle East
Northwestern University in Qatar
Episode: Governments Are Manufacturing Your Reality & You Don't Even Know It!
Abby Martin
Creator of the Empire Files, documentary filmmaker
Empire Files / media
Episode: "The Mask Is Completely Ripped Off"

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Myriam Francois
Host of The Tea with Myriam Francois, frequently leading conversations with guests across politics, media, and culture.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 447 ratings
  • The mask is completely ripped off.

    Love this episode. Love Addie Martin. I met her at the screening of world’s greatest enemy in New York and also got to meet her husband who is one of the first veterans I saw protesting the Iraq war. A few years ago, Abby Martin was one of the first people I saw speaking out against the guys genocide. She was the first to enlighten me. So happy you had her on your show. It’s because of people like you who keep advocating for justice and the sanctity of life. Thank you, Myriam for this fantastic ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DRdoom!78
    United States2 months ago
  • Love the show

    Very informative. Thank you for amplifying the marginalized experts voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States4 months ago
  • I’m SUPER impressed with this podcast!

    Myriam is an exceptional interviewer - hugely clever, a brilliant communicator and excellent at getting the best out of her guests!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrigidGodwin
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • New entry into my top three pod list.

    A welcome change in tone through curious questions encouraging guests to speak openly, without interruption and judgment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jclmw
    United States6 months ago
  • Clear & Uncensored

    Myriam interviews her guests beautifully , with sensitivity and empathy yet is brutally uncensored when discussing topics. I have followed Myriam & many of her guests on Instagram and discovered her podcasts recently. I will definitely be a regular listener. Thank you Myriam for all your work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elskinn
    Australia10 months ago

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Thoughtful and uncensored, with guests who speak openly.
A refreshing, rigorous voice in political discourse.
Hosts push for accountability and practical solutions.
Engaging analysis that blends politics, media, and culture.
Consistently high-quality interviews that challenge mainstream narratives.

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How AI Is Threatening Democracy!
Q: What practical steps can individuals take to protect privacy and democratic norms?
Engage with privacy-respecting tools (e.g., Signal, DuckDuckGo, ProtonMail), reduce unnecessary online sharing, preserve analog activities like reading physical books, and support organizations and policies that increase transparency and accountability in AI deployment.
How AI Is Threatening Democracy!
Q: Why is predictions-as-facts dangerous in a democracy?
Predictions are often presented as objective forecasts, but they function as prescriptions that guide behavior and policy; when treated as facts, they bypass accountability and enable powerful actors to shape outcomes without transparent scrutiny.
How AI Is Threatening Democracy!
Q: How has our perception of privacy evolved from the pre-digital era to today?
Privacy has shifted from a state of relative abundance to a condition that is constantly negotiated; public awareness rose after mass-revealed data incidents like Snowden, and regulatory steps like GDPR began changing the discourse, but the adoption of new technologies continues to outpace policy.
ICC Chief Prosecutor: Why Global Justice Is Falling Apart!
Q: What tipped the balance in issuing arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant compared to previous cases like Putin?
The decision was driven by the same legal standards—the Rome Statute—and the accumulation of robust, corroborated evidence linking individuals to crimes; timing and context varied, but the legal framework remained constant.
Trauma, Epstein & What’s Really Happening!
Q: You critique wellness culture and the idea of oppression narratives; how should listeners approach mental health without falling into cynicism?
By recognizing the truth of trauma and its origins in real-world power dynamics, while also embracing constructive action—focusing on relational healing, boundaries that protect integrity, and social change that reduces harm rather than cynicism that robs motivation.

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This show features probing conversations with journalists, academics, and culture critics who push back on mainstream narratives about politics, media, and global power. Episodes frequently dissect corporate influence, state power, and geopolitical flashpoints, often weaving together threads from the Middle East, Western foreign policy, and critique of neoliberalism. The host prompts guests to connect macro dynamics—with topics ranging from disinformation and censorship to climate, empire, and social justice—while prioritizing grounded, solutions-oriented discussion and independent perspectives. A notable strength is how it blends rigorous analysis with personal storytelling and provocative takes, making complex issues accessible to engaged... more

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2. Carissa Véliz
3. Karim Khan
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6. Gabor Maté
7. Charlie Herbert
8. Marc Owen Jones

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