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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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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
Clara Mattei
Economist and political theorist, Forum for Real Economic Emancipation
Forum for Real Economic Emancipation
Episode: The End of Capitalism Is Here!
Michael Scheuer
22-year CIA veteran, author of Imperial Hubris
Central Intelligence Agency (former)
Episode: Civil War is Coming
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!

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

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 460 ratings
  • Listen up!

    Listen to this and get smarter. Be punk rock!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lord Dizzle
    United Statesa month 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 States4 months ago
  • Love the show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States6 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 Kingdom7 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 States8 months ago

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The Jewish History Zionism Does Not Want You To Know
Q: Why do you argue that Zionism is a colonial project, and what are the implications of that view for Jewish identity today?
Zionism is portrayed as a project seeking land and statehood through colonization and alignment with imperial power, which clashes with Bundist and other anti-Zionist Jewish traditions that prioritized universal human rights and staying in one's homeland. The implication is a broader rethinking of Jewish identity beyond ethnostate narratives, emphasizing solidarity and cosmopolitan values.
The Jewish History Zionism Does Not Want You To Know
Q: What is the Bund and how does it relate to Zionism in the historical context you're describing?
The Bund was a secular socialist Jewish movement that emerged in 1897, advocating for equality and universal liberation without leaving one's homeland, contrasting with Zionism's push for a Jewish state and alignment with imperial power. It represents an alternative, left-wing vision within Jewish history.
The End of Capitalism Is Here!
Q: Where does worker power come from in a future with AI and potential mass unemployment?
Power comes from rethinking work, expanding collective institutions, and building economic democracy through organized, participatory frameworks that reduce dependence on private capital.
The End of Capitalism Is Here!
Q: What makes your approach to economics different from other economists?
Mattei argues for a systemic view that sees capitalism itself as the problem, not just its failures, and emphasizes planning, public investment, and democratic control as pathways to emancipation.
Civil War is Coming
Q: What is your critique of the January 6th events and the broader political climate in the U.S.?
The respondent frames the January 6th events as engineered or set up by elements within the government, reflecting a deep mistrust of political institutions and democracy.

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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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2. Clara Mattei
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4. Ibram X. Kendi
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6. Karim Khan
7. Ana Kasparian
8. Matt Kennard

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