"The Mask Is Completely Ripped Off" | Abby Martin

https://www.patreon.com/TheTeawithMyr... Corruption. Endless wars. Distruction. Propaganda. Empires don’t fall from external enemies — they rot from within. So, are we witnessing that collapse in real time? From Iran to Gaza to Venezuela, the mask is slipping. The myth of a benevolent empire, spreading democracy and human rights, has crumbled. What’s left is what’s always been there: domination, extraction, control. It's not about strategy. It's about profit. Wealth funnelled to a tiny elite, while corporations feed on crisis — turning war, environmental collapse, and even human suffering into business models. In this eye-opening episode of The Tea, we sit down with legendary American journalist, Empire Files host and Peabody Award nominee, Abby Martin, to unpack what the final stage of the American empire really looks like — and where it’s headed next. We discuss: ⚡ The war with Iran and the manufacturing of consent ⚡ The US–Israel alliance and shifting power in the region ⚡ Trump’s “cartoon dictatorship” ⚡ De-dollarisation and the limits of US global dominance ⚡ Military: the fourth biggest polluter in the world ⚡ The state of journalism: media control and propaganda ⚡ A multipolar world — shift or illusion? ⚡ AI and the future of warfare ⚡ Peter Thiel, the “Antichrist,” and the Vatican talks As Abby Martin argues, “We have to confront this military empire at its core — the arteries of capital — because that’s the only language it understands.” #TheTeaWithMyriamFrancois #AbbyMartin #USEmpire #USPolitics #Iran #Israel #news #Trump2026 #currentaffairs #Gaza 00:00:00 Intro – The end of empire and the reality of US power 00:01:10 War with Iran – escalation, oil, and global stakes 00:03:38 Introducing Abby Martin – empire, war, and journalism 00:04:20 US militarism – profit, failure, and imperial strategy 00:06:32 Empire without illusion – collapse, chaos, and consequences 00:08:12 US–Israel relationship – power, alignment, and influence 00:11:31 Late-stage empire – decline, propaganda, and internal decay 00:14:09 American exceptionalism and the mythology of empire 00:18:06 War, climate collapse, and the cost of militarism 00:24:36 Economy, empire, and why ordinary people are struggling 00:30:17 Dollar dominance, China, and shifting global power 00:47:23 AI, war, and the collapse of truth in the information age 01:14:24 Outro 👉 Subscribe for fearless, independent conversations:    / @thetea_network   🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. AUDIO CREDITS Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François Guest: Abby Martin Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi Producer: Nadège Bizimungu Assistant Producer: Poppy Jacobs Research: Mariam Abada, Dahlia Melaine and Martha Missingham Video Editor: Max Bubnov An 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.