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 ADHD

This is a conversation about art, identity, and resistance — and what it means to speak your truth when the world would rather you stay silent.

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Presenter–Producer: Dr. Myriam François

Guest: Jordan Stephens

Senior Producer: Sara Farolfi

Producer: Nadège Bizimungu

Researchers: Poppy Jacobs and Lina Adams

Video Editor: Max Bubnov

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