The Tea with Myriam Francois

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The Epstein investigation may be officially closed. But the power structure that made it possible is still intact — and still protecting itself.

Politicians, academics, billionaires, royals - and even a sitting president, cited thousands of times - are among those named. Claims of abuse, trafficking, shady deals, even cannibalism — but for the FBI, “there is nothing to see here.” In a scandal that crosses parties, political lines, and even oceans, one question remains: Who was Jeffrey Epstein, and why has no administration fully exposed the networks propping him up?

This week on The Tea, we sit down with historian, scholar, and former Green Party Vice Presidential candidate Butch Ware to ask the question few in power want answered: If there’s no crime, why are the names still redacted? And with millions of documents yet to be released, who is the system really protecting?

We dive into:
🇺🇸 Why the US President is “deeply compromised”
🏛️ Marco Rubio and the return of the American empire
🚨 Why the DOJ isn’t prosecuting anyone
🔗 The US bipartisan system is failing to hold the powerful accountable
📂 “PizzaGate” and ritual abuse: why the FBI is not investigating
🤝 Unlikely friends: the ties between Epstein and Bannon
🕵️ Epstein as a Mossad agent? Zionism’s influence on the US foreign policy
🌟 What we can learn from Jesse Jackson’s legacy
This isn’t just about one predator — it’s about a system of elite impunity that transcends party lines. As Butch Ware argues, the reckoning isn’t just for the “Epstein class.” It’s for the institutions — and the society — that allowed this to happen.

This episode discusses allegations and claims associated with the Jeffrey Epstein files. The individuals referenced in these materials have publicly denied any wrongdoing, and no conclusions of guilt should be drawn based solely on their inclusion in these documents or from this discussion. The information presented is for informational and discussion purposes only. Allegations remain allegations unless and until proven in a court of law.

#EpsteinRevelations #EpsteinFiles #JeffreyEpstein #USPolitics #Republicans #Democrats #Trump2026 #epsteincoverup #UKPolitics

AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Butch Ware
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
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The 2026 Epstein revelations have sparked a global legitimacy crisis, shaking political systems worldwide and causing a cascade of resignations, including here in the UK, the Prime Minister’s chief of staff, a shadowy figure named Morgan McSweeney.

So who is Morgan McSweeney, and how did his think tank, Labour Together, engineer a fundamental transformation of the Labour Party's nature, with the media's complicity, gutting the traditional Left?

This week on The Tea, investigative journalist Paul Holden exposes the hidden forces driving today’s political crisis. Beyond the headlines and political circus lies a shadowy network operating beyond public view or accountability. From lavish gratuities to flat-out lies and calculated misdirection, Keir Starmer’s leadership is a far cry from the radical eco-socialist platform he promised. But what we're witnessing isn’t a failure to deliver—it’s a deliberate strategy to cannibalise “the left” and reengineer the political spectrum.

This isn't just Leftist infighting. It’s the elite’s relentless fight to crush progressive change worldwide.

We dive into:
🔍 The right-wing war to destroy Corbynism
💥 How “antisemitism” was weaponised to gain political advantage
⚖️ Corbyn, Sanders, Mamdani: The fight against progressive politics
💸 Keir Starmer’s rise: From freebies to broken pledges
💰 The media’s role in inflaming the campaign against Jeremy Corbyn
🔴 Gaza: How it’s reshaping politics everywhere
💥 The secret behind Mamdani’s rise

As Paul Holden puts it: “We need to organise outside the status quo.” “The fight against figures like Corbyn, Mamdani, and Sanders is fierce because they are popular. And our politics should turn their popularity into real political power.”

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Check out Paul Holden’s book “The Fraud” here - https://orbooks.com/catalog/the-fraud/

AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Paul Holden
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Martha Missingham, Maryam Abada and Dahlia Melaine
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
An MPWR Productions show.

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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.

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The global fashion industry churns out over 100 billion garments a year — 10 times more clothes than there are people on the planet. But fast fashion isn’t just cheap clothing. It’s colonial supply chains, algorithmic manipulation, and a Race to the Bottom, designed to extract wealth from workers, water, and culture in the Global South — all to enrich a handful of corporations.

In a world where housing, healthcare, and stability are out of reach, buying cheap clothes can feel like the only form of relief available. We’re told fast fashion is “affordable and accessible,” but the truth is that the elites rely on this cycle to keep us buying, distracted, and silent, so the system continues unchecked.

In this enlightening episode of The Tea, Aja Barber — writer, stylist, and author of Consumed — exposes how fast fashion became colonialism 2.0, why overconsumption is an engineered obsession, and how our wardrobes are linked to the erosion of workers’ rights worldwide.

We uncover:
⚡ The Race to the Bottom — why fast fashion is exploitative by design
⚡ The recycling myth & how clothing waste ends up in the Global South
⚡ Algorithms that keep us consuming when we feel powerless
⚡ Fashion monopolies, union-busting & lost collective bargaining
⚡ How fast fashion erodes unique cultures and ideas
⚡ Greenwashing as a marketing trick
⚡ Why stop buying is the first radical step

As Aja puts it, there are no shortcuts: “We have to quit the high street, unsubscribe from the emails, unfollow the brands.” Our oppression is directly linked to the person who makes our clothes: “And once you see the system, you can’t unsee it.”

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AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Aja Barber
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Martha Missingham and Katy Deboo
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.
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We’re told inequality is acceptable — as long as anyone can make it to the top. But what happens when the ladder is broken, and most people never even get on it? How did we end up with an economy that no longer works for ordinary people — yet works perfectly for the wealthy? And when did democracy get hijacked, with left-wing parties serving corporations, instead of the voters who put them in power?

In this episode of The Tea, Dr. Faiza Shaheen, economist and executive director of Tax Justice UK, examines who benefits from an economy in which the wealthiest 1% now hold more wealth than the bottom 90% combined. And why taxing the ultra-rich is now a democratic necessity.
As elites gather in Davos claiming to tackle inequality, Oxfam warns that billionaire wealth is accelerating at record speed. This isn’t a contradiction — it’s the outcome of a system designed to concentrate wealth, protect billionaire power, and turn working people against each other, while wealth is funnelled relentlessly upward.

We discuss:
⚡ Why meritocracy is modern capitalism’s most successful gaslight
⚡ How trickle-down economics funnels wealth upward — every time
⚡ Davos: Why elites refuse to tax themselves
⚡ The myth that “the rich will leave” — and who actually is leaving
⚡ Why we need a “wealth tax”
⚡ Islamophobia and the Labour Party: “They think we are stupid”
⚡ How rising inequality drives more state surveillance

With UK billionaire wealth rising by £35 million a day, executive pay ratios at 386:1, and 22% of the population living in poverty, Faiza argues that change never comes from the top — it comes from collective power refusing to know its place.

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AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Faiza Shaheen
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Maryam Abada and Martha Missingham
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
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The NHS is under threat. Privatisation is creeping in. And some UK politicians want to copy a US-style insurance system that would turn healthcare into a privilege, not a right.

Meanwhile, influencers are selling “biohacks” and wellness products as the solution, pretending health is just a personal choice. And tech billionaires are pouring millions into AI “life extension” research, but for whom? Without addressing systemic issues like poverty, housing, pollution, and social care, no AI can extend our lives.

In this eye-opening episode of The Tea, Dr Amir Khan exposes the truth about what’s really driving health and why the real crisis is political, not personal.

Without solving the systemic issues ,such as political and systemic issues like poverty, housing, pollution, and social care — things a chatbot can’t fix.

We also unpack:

⚡ NHS privatisation is coming — and fast
⚡ Insurance-based healthcare is a two-tier system
⚡ More physician associates won’t fix GP staff shortages
⚡ AI won’t double life expectancy by 2030
⚡ AI therapy is a cheap substitute for real care
⚡ Why doctors standing with Palestine are being silenced
⚡ Your medical records shouldn’t be AI training data

As Dr Khan puts it: “If your priority isn't your community's well-being, if your priorities aren't how well we look after our most vulnerable people, you have your priorities wrong.”

#MyriamFrancois #AmirKhan #NHS #AI #mentalhealth #socialmedia #wellnessindustry #Palantir #UsPolitics #UKPolitics #Davos2026

AUDIO CREDITS
Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François
Guest: Amir Khan
Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi
Producer: Nadège Bizimungu
Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs
Research: Dahlia Melaine
Video Editor: Max Bubnov
An MPWR Productions show.

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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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