The Tea with Myriam Francois

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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 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 hate
Kendi 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.
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AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Ibram X Kendi
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Sana Serrouk, Martha Missingham
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
An MPWR Productions show.

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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 all

Carissa 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.

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AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Carissa Veliz
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Constance Creswell, Martha Missingham
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.

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.

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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.

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AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Karim Khan
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Constance Creswell, Martha Missingham, Iman Saleh
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
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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 convenience
Ana 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.

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AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Ana Kasparian
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Constance Creswell, Martha Missingham
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.

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A company with intelligence ties, Palantir, writes a manifesto for a new republic - while quietly embedding itself inside the state…This isn’t a dystopia.

From the rise of figures like Donald Trump to the normalisation of unelected power brokers like Jared Kushner, the concentration of wealth, media, tech, and state power has never been tighter.

The mask is slipping. Power isn’t pretending anymore.

In this episode of The Tea, we are joined by investigative journalist and author Matt Kennard to lift the veil on how corporate power has moved from influence to control - reshaping governments, rewriting the rules, and hollowing out democracy from within.
And as repression expands - from protest bans to anti-terror laws used against journalists - the question is: where does resistance live now?

Also in the show:
⚡ The illusion of a “free press” — who really sets the limits
⚡ WikiLeaks and the case of Julian Assange
⚡ Media concentration and billionaire ownership
⚡ Journalists arrested under anti-terror legislation
⚡ Palestine Action and the unprecedented crackdown on dissent
⚡ Disinformation - who produces it, and who claims to fight it
⚡ The D-Notice system - when the state asks media to stay silent
⚡ The Telegraph and Israel - politics of alignment
⚡ From Jared Kushner to Steve Witkoff - the business of politics, or legalised corruption?
⚡ Big Tech and the far-right - a growing alliance

Matt argues this is a new form of fascism: a system where corporations are driving the state itself.
And if we want to resist, we need independent knowledge - and to support those willing to confront corporate power.

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You can find Matt Kennard’s book Irregular Army here https://orbooks.com/catalog/irregular-army/

AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Matt Kennard
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Constance Creswell, Martha Missingham
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
An MPWR Productions show.

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