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The Bitchuation Room

Francesca Fiorentini

A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca Fiorentini

comedy news commentary

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65:14

Mehdi Hasan on Trump 2.0 and The Media on Gaza...

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2024/12/07

Award-winning journalist, founder of Zeteo and man feared by all war criminals, Mehdi Hasan joins Francesca to talk about a wide range of issues. They discuss Trump 2.0 and whether or not idiocy will stop the fascism, and the idea that Trump's base would ever turn on him when he fails to deliver. They also talk about the media's loss of credibility during the Gaza genocide, whether debates with right wingers are worth it, and the phenomenon of heralding the murder of a healthcare CEO.Make sure to

98:54

No More Mr. Nice Movement with Jonathan Smucker &...

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2024/12/04

What lessons can people-powered movements learn from the Democrats' failures? How can we regroup to ensure that we stop playing nice with corporate Dems and not allow our causes to be co-opted. Jonathan Smucker, co-founder and Executive Director of the Popular Comms Institute and strategist joins to discuss this and more. And comedian Matthew Broussard joins to talk Hunter Biden's pardon, Rapey Pete's tanking of veterans organizations, and finally what will tariffs do to to the price of our favorite

86:32

MAGA Thanksgiving, Mexico Fights Trump & Texas...

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2024/11/30

After checking in on MAGA's Thanksgiving, Francesca dives into Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum asking Trump to direct money into real solutions to migration, not militarism. Apparently the two had a phone call in which Trump wow'ed Sheinbaum with his stunning lack of knowledge about Mexico. Then, Texas Republicans salivate at the idea of Trump's mass deportations. And finally, Bill Maher celebrates being able to make racist jokes to his multi-millionaire friend.Frantastic Fridays on The

108:28

Crisis of Legitimacy with Roberto Lovato & James...

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2024/11/27

Trump proves the American justice system ain't sh*t as the Jan 6 and stolen documents cases against him are dropped. Some deep state! Writer Roberto Lovato joins Francesca to talk about the need to use the R word: revolutionary! They discuss developing real radical politics to finally counter fascism, and looking to Latin America for inspiration. Then Comedian James Fritz joins to discuss this and the cringiest new govt agency, DOGE, and what it means for funding basic government services. And

108:47

Senators Stand Up for Gaza and Matt Gaetz's Venmo...

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2024/11/23

ARREST BIBI, HOLLAND!!! ICC arrest warrants are out, and Amal Clooney would love a thank you holiday basket. Then Bernie Sanders leads 18 Senators in voting against sending more weapon to Israel. Iman Abid, organizing and advocacy director of the US Campaign for Palestinian Rights Action joins Francesca to explain the significance of the vote. And drinking buddy of the show RM Brown joins Francesca to talk about Matt Gaetz's Venmo payments, RFK Jr's past statements on Trump lackeys, and what

115:23

Shock Jock Doctrine with Gareth Reynolds & Paul...

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2024/11/20

The broligarchy assembles as Trump appoints the r*piest cabinet in history. And the Harris campaign is apparently blew through $1.5 billion and is somehow still in debt. Comedian Gareth Reynolds (The Dollop, We're Here to Help) joins Francesca to talk RFK Jr.'s HHS appointment and whether and how the Democratic party can be salvaged. Then Paul Biggar, software engineer and founder of Tech for Palestine, joins the show to talk about how developers are going against the Zionist grain and creating apps

78:25

The Abortion Fight Goes On with Lizz Winstead

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2024/11/16

What's next for abortion access? Despite Harris' loss, abortion rights won in nearly all of the states that had related ballot measures. The next phase will be an uphill battle of litigation and advocacy but the PEOPLE, not the politicians, believe in protecting abortion rights. Comedian and activist Lizz Winstead, co-creative director of Abortion Access Front and the Daily Show, joins Francesca to explain the next step in the fight for abortion rights despite our Trumpian

100:18

The Real Reason For Latino Trumpers with Erika...

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2024/11/13

Let's cut through the bad takes about the supposedly monolithic LATINO VOTE. Immigrant rights activist Erika Andiola of the Young Center joins to explain how the Democrats have failed Latino voters while allowing Trump to set the tone of hate. And comedian Chloé Hilliard joins to talk about whether Democratic governors will stand up for their people against a fascistic agenda, and a look at the Dem on Dem blame game. Did they in fact abandon the working class? Biden's brain certainly abandoned his

120:04

Democrats UTTER FAILURE & Fighting Fascism with...

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2024/11/07

Hydrate. Connect with your neighbors. Join a union or local organization. Fight the right. Usamah Andrabi of Justice Democrats and author and activist Max Elbaum join Francesca to understand how and why Kamala Harris lost, and what we must to do build a progressive left that can defeat fascism. *** The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch:

110:40

Election UGH-STRAVAGANZA! with Rep. Summer Lee, David...

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2024/11/06

It's Election Day! Before the votes came in, we spoke with Pennsylvania Representative Summer Lee about how her state could determine the outcome of the election and about how to keep fighting regardless of the results. Then, we interviewed Dave Weigel of Semafor about races to watch and Kamala's path to victory. And finally we talked about the gender gap that is FREAKING Republicans out with comedian Megan Gailey and how abortions is actually on the ballot in every state. Featuring:

54:58

Trump Goes Full Fash On Liz Cheney & Epstein Had...

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2024/11/02

The October surprise has come November 1st. The jaw-dropping allegations of journalist Michael Wolff about Epstein having photos of Trump with naked girls are turning Francesca into full conspiracy Karen. Plus, Trump just says he wants Liz Cheney executed. Just like that. And the election is still close?Frantastic Fridays on The Bitchuation Room are free to watch. To see more bonus content and get access to the Wednesday Bonus Bish become a member on Youtube or a

96:19

Beating the Bigots And Billionaires with Maurice...

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2024/10/30

Well this is it. The final week before the election and Donald Trump has made his bid to be the vilest candidate possible, with an "America First" rally at Madison Square Garden complete with hack comics telling racist jokes. Comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins Francesca to pick apart the scariest display of sad manhood, a CNN guest who went full Islamophobe, and the spooookiest parts of a second Trump term. But FIRST, Maurice Mitchell Director of Working Families Party joins to give some much-needed

65:29

Are MAGA Vigilantes Stealing Your Vote? *FRANTASTIC...

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2024/10/26

Trump supporters and billionaire backers are already preventing voters from the ballot. Over 850,000 have already bee removed in swing states like Georgia. In fact, all it takes is a "challenge" to a voter's ballot to get them removed unless they are physically present to reinstate it. Investigative reporter Greg Palast joins Francesca to discuss his latest documentary Vigilantes Inc. which details the history and present-day realty of vote suppression or stealing, and its racist roots in Jim Crow

104:45

Million-Dollar Babies with Pallavi Gunalan & Anthony...

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2024/10/23

Two weeks until America could go back into its toxic ex, or elects Kamala Harris. Francesca feels the doom setting in, only to be saved by the power of two comedians: Pallavi Gunalan and Anthony Atamanuik. Together they look at Harris' path to victory, Elon Musk's somehow legal ploy to pay swing voters $1 million for signing a petition, and Trump's ridiculous economic plans while working the fry station. Finally, what do you think each candidate's final pitch should be to the American people

70:18

Harris on Fox, Trump on Univision *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY...

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2024/10/22

Kamala Harris crushes Fox News interview despite some hard questions from Brett Baier. Donald Trump faceplants on Univision while everyday voters bring some excellent questions. Then the IDF kills Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but Netanyahu wants to keep "fighting"? Why of course he does. Francesca breaks it all down with live viewers. Frantastic Fridays on The Bitchuation Room are free to watch at 1pmPT/4pmET. To see ahnd hear more bonus content and get access to the Wednesday Bonus Bish become a

106:57

The Case for Abolishing Rent with Tracy Rosenthal &...

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2024/10/16

There isn't a housing crisis if you remember what the housing market does: delivers wealth to landlords. Providing housing is a distant second. Author of "Abolish Rent" Tracy Rosenthal joined Francesca to explain why we need to conceive of the struggle against rent as a class struggle, and organize as tenants. And comedian David Nguyen joins to talk Republican attempts to avoid election certification being smacked down by a Georgia judge, and Israel threatens to ethnically cleanse 400,000 Gazans in

71:25

The Manufactured Immigration Crisis with Jacinta...

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2024/10/14

Real immigration reform has languished under President Biden, and Kamala Harris could offer a new path but will she? Democrats have a pretty awful track record on standing up for immigrants, undocumented or otherwise, while the right has been busy dragged the whole issue to the right. They've built a whole fantastical infrastructure of lies about migrants: Eating cats and dogs, taking over buildings, bringing crime and using resources. Sadly, there hasn't been any countervailing narrative to push

107:08

Axis of Resistance with Matt Lieb & Negar Mortazavi ...

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2024/10/09

A year into a genocide and Israel's dreams are coming true. The U.S. is ratcheting up the rhetoric against Iran and sleepwalking to war, as guest Negar Mortazavi explains. Then Matt Lieb is back to talk Oct 7th anniversary and give Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff some notes on his commemoration. And a monster hurricane is headed for Florida, meteorologists are crying on air, but Republicans are once again playing politics and refusing to fully fund FEMA. Finally, Elon Musk's comes fully out of the

76:52

Biden KNOWS Netanyahu Prefers Trump *FRANTASTIC FRIDAYS*

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2024/10/05

Three major revelations are very worth bitching about related to Hezbollah, weapons and President Biden. Also, Israel SENT WINE to thank U.S. State Department officials for the weapons. The corruption and war criming is out of control. And finally, here's the right way to interview Ta-Nehisi Coates. Frantastic Fridays on The Bitchuation Room are free to watch. To see more bonus content and get access to the Wednesday Bonus Bish become a member on Youtube or a Patron:

52:43

Walz Misses Chance to Crush Vance: *Vice Presidential...

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2024/10/02

The debate was FINE. Too many pulled punches by Tim Walz and weird backpedaling and slimy triangulating from JD Vance. Plus not enough difference between the two on key issues of war, climate change, and housing. Still Walz knocked it out of the park on abortion and family leave. Francesca goes over all of the highlights and lowlights from the vice presidential debate.*** The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY

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