PODCAST

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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2:52

*BONUS TEASER Oct 13* On Gaza w/ Matt Lieb

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/12/14

A snippet from when baby daddy and former Birthright Israel alum Matt Lieb joined Francesca to talk about the all out assault and "evacuation" of Gaza. He brings the levity, while Frannie rages. To listen to the full episode become a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom The BONUS BISH streams LIVE on YouTube and Twitch Fridays 1pmPT/4pmET for everyone and is available to watch and listen back for Patrons, YouTube and Twitch members.

82:28

Shock Doctrine Israel with Naomi Klein (Ep 205)

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/11/01

Weaponizing trauma to inflict more trauma is Israel's forte. Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine, No Logo, and the new book Doppelganger, joins Francesca to discuss the all out assault on the people of Gaza in retaliation for Hamas' attack. How is the pain of the Holocaust somehow used to justify the indiscriminate bombing of children? How can anyone justify a bombing campaign equal to the destruction of a nuclear bomb. Klein discusses the failure of Israel's high-tech surveillance

109:20

Greta's Always Right with Rafael Shimunov & Liza...

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2023/10/25

The majority of Americans want diplomacy and ceasefire in in Gaza. Many of those people are Jewish, though the media and Israeli propaganda would have you believe otherwise. Organizer Rafael Shimunov joins Francesca to talk about his journey from Zionism to standing against occupation, and responds to the current Hollywood celeb standoff between calls for ceasefire and calls to unconditionally support Israel. Then, author Liza Featherstone explains how DSA in New York fought their butts off to win a

3:40

*BONUS TEASER Oct 20* Biden's A Massive...

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2023/10/22

A snippet from Francesca's 1.5 hr long look at Biden's speech on Israel's war on Gaza, thoughts on post-war 9/11 America on repeat, and the courageous pushback from progressive congresspeople. Become a patron to listen to the whole episode and support this podcast: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom. The BONUS BISH streams LIVE on YouTube and Twitch Fridays 1pmPT/4pmET for everyone and is available to watch and listen back for Patrons, YouTube and Twitch members. Thank you for supporting this show!

84:40

War And Woo with Mohammed Alsaafin & Conspirituality...

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/10/18

A no-BS update on Gaza and the resistance inside the U.S. with Mohammed Al-Saafin, a Palestinian-American journalist who has family there. Then Derek Beres and Julian Walker of Conspirituality Pod join with the latest from the RFK Jr. presidential candidacy, and the real but politically chaotic sentiment he's tapping into. Finally a game of "Two Truths and a Lie" with criminally indicted Representative George Santos. Featuring: Mohammad Alsaafin, https://twitter.com/malsaafin Derek Beres,

90:21

Occupation's Curse with Ora Wise & Rayyvana (Ep 202)

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2023/10/11

Once again, death rains down on the children of Gaza while Hamas holds over a hundred Israelis hostage. Israel-Palestine has exploded predictably after decades of blockades, occupation, and inaction. Where has the leadership been to move the region towards real peace? Organizer Ora Wise joins Francesca to break down the ongoing terror of what many anti-occupation activists have warned was inevitable, and Francesca has some tough love for liberal Zionists. Then will the House GOP come full circle and

84:01

Let Them Fight with Gianmarco Soresi & Braxton...

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2023/10/04

There is no honor among clowns. Days after Democrats helped Speaker Kevin McCarthy avoid a government shutdown, the Republican sideshow known as Matt Gaetz led House Republicans in ousting their speaker, effectively bringing the government to a standstill anyway. Genius big-brained move for someone who doesn't want any investigations into his personal misconduct. Francesca and comedian Gianmarco Soresi break it down plus a look at the late Senator Dianne Feinstein's lowest moment, her replacement,

99:04

Hooked on Bidenomics with David Dayen & Erin Lennox...

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2023/09/20

No Justice, No Jeeps! The UAW strikes and President Biden tries to curry workers' favor. But union President Shawn Fain won't be wooed so easily. Executive editor of The American Prospect, David Dayen joins Francesca in The Bitchuation Room to explain the ins and outs of the strike and how green energy is wrongly being pitted against good jobs. And scabs repenting in "real time" as both Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher reverse their decisions to bring back their talk shows in the midst of the actors

108:03

America in Retrograde with Karinda Dobbins (Ep 198)

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2023/09/13

Another impeachment! What's this one about? *Checks notes* (Kuni UHF voice) NOTHING. ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. STUPID! Comedian Karinda Dobbins joins to talk about the latest GOP plan to bring in the Biden Crime Family, how activists in Atlanta are being persecuted under racketeering charges for their opposition to Cop City, and why California Democrats need to retire. Then a game of "Bad Look" featuring Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, Drew the Scab Barrymore, and of course Elon Musk. *Catch Francesca and

97:45

White Collar Narcos with Mateen Stewart & Carlos...

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/09/06

If only the U.S. went after Big Pharma the way we went after narco traffickers. But not with weapons and violence, but something way sexier: REGULATION. Professor Carlos Martinez joins to discuss why we need to link public health with ending the drug war and the war on migrants. And maybe Dark Brandon is starting to crack down on pharma as he announces 10 drugs that will be subject to price negotiations under the Inflation Reduction Act. Then Burning Man gets washed out and Marjorie Greene has

80:57

The Tiger's Balls with Roberto Lovato & Wajahat Ali...

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2023/08/30

From El Salvador to the United States, in order to fight fascism we need to remember our radical history and use it to seed real revolution. We also need to "touching the tiger in the balls" Roberto Lovato, Salvadoran journalist and author of Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas, joins to talk about the importance of remembering and healing from historic trauma, current Central American politics, and U.S. foreign policy. Then the wonderful Wajahat Ali is

98:20

Border Bullies with Aida Rodriguez & Erika Andiola...

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2023/08/23

How much has Biden distanced himself from Trump's disgraceful immigration record? Not enough. Asylum is still being denied to tens of thousands of migrants who are now being held at bay with the help of an app. Cool. Organizer Erika Andiola of The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights joins to discuss. Then comedian Aida Rodriguez discusses Ron DeSantis giving up the fight against Disney, all while his hateful rhetoric helps get people killed like Lauri Carlton of California, killed for

6:32

Is The U.S.Left Taking Money from China? *TEASER...

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2023/08/16

Francesca brings on writer Alexander Reid Ross and organizer Tobita Chow to discuss a NY Times expose on a pro-China tankie millionaire who has been giving to progressive groups in exchange for some favorable coverage. We discuss what the links truly are, what it means for the left, and how this does or does not play into the anti-China aggression. To listen to the full hour-long discussion (and so much more bonus content!) support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a patron:

100:42

Deep Fried Democracy with Dave Weigel & Lola Blanc...

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/08/16

Despite another indictment, Trump leads the pack of anti-woke weirdos trying to nab the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Francesca is joined by Dave Weigel to talk about the spectacle of the Iowa State Fair, and what, if any, impact the massive Fulton county indictments will have on his Teflon support. Also in the room is Lola Blanc, musician and host of the podcast Trust Me, to unpack some of the juicy details in DA Fani Willis' massive RICO indictment of 18 Trumpers including the jefe

86:13

Means of Seduction with Dan Evans & James Fritz (Ep193)

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/08/09

Entertainment workers aren't f*ckn around. From writers to actors and now VFX artists and reality show stars, Hollywood is serious about the class war. Add to that hotel and city workers and Los Angeles is in full-blown hot labor summer. Comedian James Fritz and host of Power Report Panels Dan Evans join Francesca to talk about even Billy Crystal getting down. Then, why children are dying in industrial accidents and might soon be serving alcohol in Wisconsin. Finally, we predict what's to come of

85:21

That's Some UAP with Nato Green (Ep 192)

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/08/02

Aliens are real and they look like tic tacs? Comedian Nato Green joins Francesca to discuss the latest House hearing on unidentified aerial phenomena. Then Ron DeSantis flames out hard against a man who's been indicted three times now (!) We look at some hard polling data. Then PragerU has been given a contract by the Florida Department of Education to groom kids with some insanely white-washed history brought to you by a terribly executed cartoon. Finally, the rich are planning their escape from an

90:00

Mobs Charges with Yamaneika & Teddy Ostrow (Ep 191)

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/07/26

Trump and lackeys will likely be hit with a massive RICO case in Georgia, while fake electors in Michigan also face the music. Comedian Yamaneika joins to discuss this plus the new curriculum in Florida that requires teaching the silver linings of slavery! Then host of the Upsurge Podcast Teddy Ostrow joins to talk Teamsters ready for a strike as UPS scrambles to make 340,000 workers an offer they may well refuse. Hot labor summer rolls on. Finally, in honor of Barbenheimer, which toy and/or war

98:15

Gig-ifying Hollywood with Hari Kondabolu & Paris Marx...

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/07/19

Actors join writers on the picketline as the SAG-AFTRA begins! These monkeys won't put on a tutu and dance for executives any longer, not without massive change in the entertainment industry. But those execs are openly admitting their strategy is to starve artists into submission. Comedian (and actor!) Hari Kondabolu and tech writer Paris Marx joins to talk about it. Plus, RFK Jr.'s ridiculous racist claims about Covid-19 and a top tier edition of The Bitchuation Room's favorite award show, The

3:39

*TEASER BONUS* Polemic Farts, Otters & Strikes

The Bitchuation Room ·

2023/07/17

A snippet from Francesca's latest Bonus Bish, all about a farting argument at an RFK Jr. fundraiser, a surfboard thieving otter with an amazing origin story, and how Orange Is The New Black actors got f*cked. Become a patron to listen/watch the whole HOUR: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

79:25

Dog Days of SCOTUS with Megan Gailey & Bryce Covert...

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2023/07/12

Thanks to the Supreme Court's opinions, it's a hot trash summer. Francesca and guest comedian Megan Gailey discuss ruling on affirmative action, discrimination against LGBTQ+ Americans, and student debt relief being struck down. Then, investigative journalist Bryce Covert discusses how the overturning of Roe V. Wade is negatively impacting young women who are ALREADY mothers. SCOTUS has made sure that only those who can buy themselves out of forced motherhood can make decisions over their lives

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