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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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Are we headed for another Cold War?

Four years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, almost half a million people have been killed, rebuilding Ukraine could cost $588 billion, and there's still no clear endgame.

And as th... more

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What if the institutions created to stop genocide are helping to enable it? Gaza lies in rubble. Tens of thousands of Palestinians have been killed, including thousands of children. Israel has seized more territory, whi... more

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What if tech companies had more power over your life than your own government?

Big Tech isn't just business anymore. Silicon Valley now runs its own foreign policy. Over 60 countries have opened diplomatic missions ther... more

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Is 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 pushin... more

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Dr. Jennifer Cassidy
Lecturer in diplomacy and technology at the University of Oxford, author of the first PhD on digital diplomacy
University of Oxford
Episode: Ex-Diplomat Reveals Who Is Quietly Replacing Governments
Cory Doctorow
Author, digital rights activist, cofounder of numerous tech-rights initiatives
Electronic Frontier Foundation (European operation) / Open Rights Group
Episode: The AI Bubble Is Bigger And More Dangerous Than You Think
Omid Safi
Leading voice on Islamic thought and professor at Duke University
Duke University
Episode: Radical Love in a Time of Genocide, Empire, and Despair
Kojo Karam
Professor of Law and author of Uncommon Wealth, Britain and the Aftermath of Empire
Episode: The Hidden Empire Profiting From War, Poverty and Global Crisis
Yi-Ling Liu
Writer and journalist; founder China editor of Rest of World; journalist in residence at the Tarbell Centre for AI Journalism
Rest of World; Tarbell Centre for AI Journalism
Episode: The Real Story Behind The US-China Tech Rivalry
Chris Hedges
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and former war correspondent; host of The Chris Hedges Report
Independent journalist; Substack; On Contact (past)
Episode: How Trump’s Iran War Is Bringing Down the American Empire
Chris Smalls
Union organizer, author of When the Revolution Comes
Amazon Labor Union (ALU)
Episode: The Dark Reality Of Working for Jeff Bezos
Mindy Seu
Technologist, designer, archivist and UCLA associate professor; author of A Sexual History of the Internet
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: How Big Tech Took Control of Reality
Molly Crabapple
Award-winning artist, journalist and historian; author of Here Where We Live Is Our Country
Independent/Author
Episode: The Jewish History Zionism Does Not Want You To Know

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Myriam Francois
Host of the show, engaged in global politics and media critique.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 476 ratings
  • Wonderful format, pacing and clarity; compelling conversations from curious questions

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    a month ago
  • Terrible

    Extremely biased with leading questions trying to get guests to support her ideology

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DannyM147
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Listen up!

    Listen to this and get smarter. Be punk rock!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lord Dizzle
    United States3 months ago
  • 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 States6 months ago
  • Love the show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States8 months ago

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Israel Has Been Told To Leave. Who Will Enforce It?
Q: What does the speaker see as the primary responsibility of the international order in this context?
Enforce the law and hold states and settlers accountable through sanctions or other measures if they refuse to leave or comply with international obligations.
Ex-Diplomat Reveals Who Is Quietly Replacing Governments
Q: What are the main regulatory challenges facing AI governance across borders?
Enforcement is difficult; even if a binding convention exists, international courts rely on state cooperation, and major tech powers resist comprehensive regulation, creating a spectrum from strict to lax governance across regions.
Ex-Diplomat Reveals Who Is Quietly Replacing Governments
Q: What is the idea of digital sovereigns and why does it matter for state power?
Tech companies wield influence comparable to states, influencing negotiations, alliances, and even security decisions; diplomats may need to engage them directly to protect national interests, energy, and data sovereignty.
Ex-Diplomat Reveals Who Is Quietly Replacing Governments
Q: How has social media and AI changed the traditional timing and process of diplomacy?
Diplomats now must verify information quickly, respond within hours rather than days, and balance speed with credibility, as misinformation tools like deepfakes complicate the accuracy of statements.
How Trump’s Iran War Is Bringing Down the American Empire
Q: What are the geopolitical implications for the Gulf and broader global alliances?
The discussion suggests a realignment in the Gulf, with countries hedging their bets and seeking closer ties with China and Russia, as the Abraham Accords weaken and Iran gains influence.

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The show frames provocative conversations around geopolitics, capitalism, media power, and civil rights, frequently debunking mainstream narratives and centering critical perspectives on empire, imperialism, and systemic injustice. Episodes often pair investigative journalists, policymakers, scholars, and activist voices to dissect topics like foreign policy, AI ethics, disinformation, and economic democracy, with a consistent emphasis on independent journalism and transnational solidarity. Notable strengths include a fearless, uncensored interview style, a willingness to challenge established power structures, and a track record of drawing connections between policy, culture, and everyday life—making it appealing to listeners who seek rigo... more

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1. Dr. Jennifer Cassidy
2. Cory Doctorow
3. Omid Safi
4. Kojo Karam
5. Yi-Ling Liu
6. Chris Hedges
7. Chris Smalls
8. Mindy Seu

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