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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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Is capitalism destroying democracy — and why can’t we seem to stop it?

As billionaire wealth soars to record highs and public trust in capitalism collapses, the ultra-rich are turning unprecedented fortunes into politic... more

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Can protests really bring about political change?

From Palestine solidarity marches to Gen Z uprisings, from France and Spain to India and Brazil, millions are taking to the streets to demand change. But can protest tur... more

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Are we on the verge of an AI apocalypse, or is Silicon Valley using doomsday fears to distract us from the damage AI is already doing?

Tech insiders and Big Tech CEOs warn that superintelligence could wipe out humanity.... more

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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.

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Recent Guests

Vincent Bevins
Award-winning journalist covering political upheaval and movements for change; author of If We Burn
Author and Journalist
Episode: Can Protests Really Bring About Political Change?
Timnit Gebru
Founder of the Distributed AI Research Institute; co-founder of Black in AI; author
Distributed AI Research Institute; Black in AI
Episode: Ex-Google Insider | Why AI CEOs & Whistleblowers Are Both Warning You About AI
Luke Harding
The Guardian's Moscow correspondent (2007–2011); author of Betrayal
The Guardian
Episode: Journalist Expelled From Russia | Putin’s Demands, Trump’s Role & The War Britain Won't Ignore
Norman Finkelstein
Scholar and author of Gaza's Gravediggers, An Inquiry into Corruption in High Places
Episode: Israel Has Been Told To Leave. Who Will Enforce It?
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

Host

Myriam Francois
Journalist and interviewer covering politics, culture and international affairs

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 476 ratings
  • 5/5

    I stumbled across your show on Instagram and I’m so glad I did. Thank god for some quality journalism!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A Berghan
    New Zealanda month ago
  • Great

    This is such a great podcast, thank you for hosting and getting on such an interesting and varied selection of speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mycatdrankmytea
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Wonderful format, pacing and clarity; compelling conversations from curious questions

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    2 months ago
  • Terrible

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

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DannyM147
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Listen up!

    Listen to this and get smarter. Be punk rock!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lord Dizzle
    United States4 months ago

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Many value the depth, range of perspectives and historical context, especially on difficult or under-covered political subjects.
Reviews describe the editorial perspective as direct and justice-focused, while one critic objects to leading questions and perceived ideological bias.
Listeners praise Francois as eloquent, well-read, empathetic and skilled at drawing thoughtful responses from guests.
Listeners appreciate guests who speak openly and conversations that are informative without shying away from contentious issues.

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Can Protests Really Bring About Political Change?
Q: What drew you to protest movements?
Bevins explains his long-running focus on protest arose from experiences covering massive movements from Brazil to Southeast Asia, and how those movements evolved, sometimes achieving tangible changes and other times fading, which shaped his analysis in If We Burn.
Ex-Google Insider | Why AI CEOs & Whistleblowers Are Both Warning You About AI
Q: Why are whistleblowers like you and Jacob Coxon voicing concerns—what overlap or divergence do you see?
Gebru argues there is little overlap with Coxon's predictions about self-improving systems and rogue capabilities; her concerns center on human-driven factors—risky development choices, data misuse, environmental costs, and governance—rather than a belief that models will spontaneously become uncontrollable.
Ex-Google Insider | Why AI CEOs & Whistleblowers Are Both Warning You About AI
Q: What were you warning about back in 2020 and how much of it has come to pass?
Gebru recalls warnings about data usage, transparency, bias, and environmental/financial costs of training massive models, and notes that many concerns have materialized in questionable data practices and discriminatory outputs, despite marketing claims of safety.
Journalist Expelled From Russia | Putin’s Demands, Trump’s Role & The War Britain Won't Ignore
Q: What challenges do journalists face in reporting from Russia today?
He describes a climate of hostility from the state, pervasive surveillance and intimidation, a shrinking independent press, and the risk of being painted as a spy, making on-the-ground reporting increasingly difficult and dangerous.
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.

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What is The Tea about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Long-form, interview-driven conversations connect current affairs with the histories and power structures behind them. Journalist Myriam Francois speaks with reporters, scholars, technologists, organizers, artists and authors about subjects including international conflicts, protest movements, labor, religion, capitalism, artificial intelligence and the influence of major technology companies. The discussions favor critical analysis and historical context over quick headlines, often asking how institutions, corporate interests and media narratives shape public life.

A distinctive feature is the range of expertise brought to politically charged topics, from academic research and frontline reporting to activism and cultural history. Francois... more

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Recent guests on The Tea include:

1. Vincent Bevins
2. Timnit Gebru
3. Luke Harding
4. Norman Finkelstein
5. Dr. Jennifer Cassidy
6. Cory Doctorow
7. Omid Safi
8. Kojo Karam

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