Go to https://ground.news/thetea for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to world-wide coverage through my link.In this thought-provoking episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we dig deep into one of the most urgent ideas of our time: collective liberation. What does it really mean in a world where dissent is policed and solidarity is splintered?Joining us is Céline Semaan, Lebanese-Canadian designer, writer, and founder of Slow Factory, whose work fuses climate and social justice, political education, creative resistance and storytelling rooted in ancestral wisdom. From surviving war in Lebanon to challenging fast fashion brands, Céline brings lived experience to the table in a way that few can.Together, we unpack whether digital platforms can truly foster revolution, what the consequences of elitism are in activist spaces, and how we can imagine a liberation that is truly shared at a time when even the idea of “collective” is up for debate.🛑 What does collective liberation mean in a digital age?🛑 The criminalisation of dissent🛑 Fashion brands and genocide🛑 Are we building movements — or feeding the algorithm?🛑 How do we navigate contradictions in activism🛑 Anti-intellectualism and fascismThis is more than a conversation, it’s a call to action to move from slogans to substance.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations.🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTea #CélineSemaan #CollectiveLiberation #MyriamFrancois #SlowFactory #DigitalActivism #FreePalestine #PoliticalEducation #ClimateJustice #ClimateCrisis #Decolonize #Gaza #FastFashion #ElitismPresenter, Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Céline SemaanSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguAssistant producer: Poppy JacobsResearcher: Lina AdamsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support our mission of sharing stories that matter.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer: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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Glastonbury, Vulnerability, and Violence
Glastonbury 2025 made headlines for more than just the music — and in this unfiltered second episode of Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François, we dive into the political firestorm that shook the festival to its core.Joining the conversation is Jordan Stephens — musician, writer, and one half of Rizzle Kicks — fresh off his first Glasto performance in nine years.Together, we unpack why Palestine resonates so deeply with festivalgoers, what it means to be an artist in a time of protest and political pressure, and how music remains a powerful tool of resistance.Jordan, who recently published his memoir Avoidance, Drugs, Heartbreak, and Dogs, also opens up about mental health, ADHD, heartbreak, as well as the emotional weight of navigating masculinity in a world that often fails young men, especially young Black men.🛑 Glastonbury 2025 unpacked🛑 What is the role of artists in politically charged times🛑 The lineage of pain that underlies being a black man🛑 Why is so difficult to be a man🛑 Living with ADHDThis is a conversation about art, identity, and resistance — and what it means to speak your truth when the world would rather you stay silent.👉 Subscribe for more bold conversations: [link]🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts.#TheTea #JordanStephens #Glastonbury2025 #Kneecap #Gaza #PalestineAction #UKPolitics #RizzleKicks #MiriamFrancois #NonToxicMasculinity #ADHD #MusicAndActivism #Avoidance Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Jordan StephensSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearchers: Poppy Jacobs and Lina Adams Video Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show. 🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes. ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer: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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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“People Have the Power to Stop the Siege”
Season 4 of The Tea with Myriam François launches today with a heart-wrenching conversation featuring Palestinian writer Ahmed Alnaouq, co-editor of We Are Not Numbers, a groundbreaking anthology of personal stories from young Palestinians.In this powerful episode, Ahmed shares what it means to survive war, censorship, and unimaginable personal loss in Gaza. And makes a direct appeal to the world: “People have the power to stop the siege in Gaza”. Set against the backdrop of an ongoing genocide — where even seeking food can mean death — the conversation explores the meaning of resistance and what real solidarity requires. From the failures of the aid system to the urgency of global inaction, Ahmed challenges us to go beyond symbolic protest and scale up our action: sustained boycotts and relentless pressure on complicit institutions. 🛑 The death trap of the aid machine in Gaza🛑 Why Israel is arming ISIS affiliated gangs🛑 Palestinians have the right to armed resistance🛑 Why the two-state solution is not an option anymore 🛑 People have the power to stop the genocideThis episode is more than just a discussion. It's a call to conscience. We must do more.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #Palestine #gazagenocide #BreakIsraelSiege #EndTheBlockade #StandWithGaza #WeAreNotNumbers #FreedomFlotillaPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Ahmed AlnaouqSenior Producer: Sara FarolfiProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Poppy Jacobs Video Editor: Max Bubnov An MPWR Productions show. 🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes. ❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gold, AI Surveillance & Gulf Power in the Shadows
You’ve heard about Dubai’s glittering skyline—but what’s buried beneath it?In this explosive episode of The Tea, Dr. Andreas Krieg—defence analyst and expert on Gulf geopolitics—joins Myriam François to pull back the curtain on the UAE and Saudi Arabia’s growing regional empire.🛑 From gold smuggled out of Sudan to fund militias and fuel genocide🛑 From AI-powered smart cities in Saudi Arabia to the weaponisation of surveillance🛑 From influencers selling the Dubai dream to activists rotting in Gulf prisons🛑 From Gulf-backed Islamophobia campaigns to the global export of censorshipWhat happens when free speech is criminalised, dissent is silenced, and truth is turned into a weapon?This is the war they don’t want you to see. This is the power network no one wants to name. Think you know the Middle East? Think again.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guest and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of MPWR Productions.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AndreasKrieg #GoldSmuggling #UAE #SaudiArabia #GulfPolitics #SudanCrisis #AIControl #DigitalAuthoritarianism #middleeast Presenter-Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Dr. Andreas KriegSenior Producer: Madeleine CreanProducer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.📺 Click to watch, subscribe for more episodes, and join us on Patreon to support fearless journalism.https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyriamFrancois?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabkrbubUPKErSGVFGL5bzjQytkb9HanzeLQBUi8U-mU6g5aVSTqE5ej7sQ_aem_SO9ihK10zUz3TdyPOD2ngADisclaimer: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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"Everything I Was Taught… Was a Lie"
This week on The Tea with Myriam Francois, journalist and critic of U.S. foreign policy Aaron Maté joins us for a deep dive into Palestine, ‘Jewishness,’ and the media narratives around them. As a Jewish voice opposing Israel’s violence, he’s been dismissed and sidelined — but he’s not backing down.From the devastation in Gaza to the discourse in Washington, Maté thoughtfully explores how identity can be instrumentalized, how definitions of antisemitism are being reshaped in politics, and why solidarity with Palestinians is not only compatible with Jewish identity — but essential to its integrity. 🛑 Zionism vs. Judaism – What happens when a political project lays claim to a religious identity?🛑 Hasbara 2.0 – Israel’s PR machine and the manufacturing of moral consent.🛑 Gaza and Genocide – Is the world finally waking up to reality?🛑 Jewish Identity Under Siege – What happens when dissenting Jews are cast out? This episode is a deep dive into the identity politics of empire — and the people refusing to be used by it.#TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AaronMate #Palestine #JewishVoicesForPeace #GazaUnderAttack #ProjectEsther #IsraelPalestine #MediaPropaganda #Hasbara #USForeignPolicy #DecolonizeNarrativesPresenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam FrançoisGuest: Aaron MatéSenior Producer: Nadège BizimunguResearcher: Yasmin MeddourAssistant Producer: Poppy JacobsVideo Editor: Max BubnovAn MPWR Productions show.🎥 Click to watch. Subscribe for new episodes.❤️ Support independent journalism that tells hard truths.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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