The Bitchuation Room

Francesca Fiorentini

A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca Fiorentini read less
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Don't Be Evil with Nato Green & Mohammad Khatami (Ep 228)
3d ago
Don't Be Evil with Nato Green & Mohammad Khatami (Ep 228)
Google arrests and fires its workers for protesting their contracts with the IDF, while elite universities work with cops to arrest and suspend protesters demanding divestment. It's a regular police state fuckery from coast to coast. Former Google employee and activist with the No Tech For Apartheid Campaign Mohammad Khatami joins Francesca to talk about Project Nimbus and the silencing of tech workers. Then Comedian Nato Green joins to discuss Passover traditions in the midst of genocide and Trump's criminal trial. Finally, why a Volkswagon union drive in Tennessee is so momentous and what Elmo and Big Bird have to do with it.  Featuring: Nato Green, comedian & union organizer https://www.instagram.com/mrnatogreen/ Mohammad Khatami No Tech for Apartheid Campaign 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: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/
Impeachment Interrupted with Sam Seder (Ep 227)
17-04-2024
Impeachment Interrupted with Sam Seder (Ep 227)
Remember when Republicans were going to "IMEACH BIDEN"? Whatever happened to that? Sam Seder of The Majority Report joins to explain the indicted informant, the 1023, and the absence of evidence not being evidence of absence or whatever Rumsfeld used to say. Then, Iran's strike on Israel has us all wondering if we're on the brink of WW3 and whether Biden has finally reached his limit with genocide. Then, Javier Milei and Elon Musk have a meeting of minds and dicks in Austin and we try and imagine "a worse duo." RO KHANNA HAD TO DIP TO VOTE, HE WILL BE ON FRIDAY'S 4/19 SHOW! Featuring: Sam Seder Host of The Majority Report https://twitter.com/samseder https://majorityreportradio.com/ ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com Special 420 Sale: Get 30% off all order with code 420 through April 22nd, and a free batch of VIBE gummies with purchases over $100! ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/
Trump's Billionaires and Zaka Propaganda with Arun Gupta & DeAnne Smith (Ep 226)
10-04-2024
Trump's Billionaires and Zaka Propaganda with Arun Gupta & DeAnne Smith (Ep 226)
The rich coalesce around their bronzed boy in November, out of fear they would pay a cent more in taxes, despite having more money than God. Francesca breaks down just how and why the tax code is so skewed in billionaires' favor in an edition of "Class War." And comedian DeAnne Smith joins to talk about AI genocide and the attacks on DEI. Then journalist Arun Gupta breaks down the Israeli first responder/propagandists The Zaka Group, and why the story of "mass rapes" have been debunked but never retracted. Fun! Featuring: DeAnne Smith Comedian Arun Gupta Check out Arun's substack https://twitter.com/arunindy ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/
Hot Wars, Cold Wars with Jacob Silverman & Gianmarco Soresi (Ep 225)
03-04-2024
Hot Wars, Cold Wars with Jacob Silverman & Gianmarco Soresi (Ep 225)
Israel's war crimes threaten to drag the U.S. into a hot wars in the Middle East, while a TikTok ban sparks a tech Cold War with China. Journalist and author Jacob Silverman joins Francesca to explain why a TikTok forced sale misses the mark on data safety while putting us on a path to a hostile future with China. Add to that the fact that a right-wing billionaire might be a buyer and the whole thing is a mess for average people. Then comedian Gianmarco Soresi on the blacklisting in entertainment over criticizing Israel, and why far right podcasters who've dabbled in anti-semitic conspiracy theories are now calling Israel's actions a genocide. Speaking of conspiracy theories, how bout that solar eclipse? What will happen...? Featuring: Gianmarco Soresi, comedian https://twitter.com/GianmarcoSoresi https://www.gianmarcosoresi.com/ Jacob Silverman, journalist & author https://twitter.com/SilvermanJacob https://www.jacobsilverman.com/ ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/
Basic Border Bitch with Natascha Elena Uhlmann & Brandie Posey (Ep 224)
27-03-2024
Basic Border Bitch with Natascha Elena Uhlmann & Brandie Posey (Ep 224)
Why is Biden moving to the right on border policy? Author of Abolish ICE, Natasha Elena Uhlmann joins Francesca to discuss how Biden has continued Trump's draconian border policies and the latest bipartisan bill which she calls a "white supremacist wishlist" that effectively eliminates asylum. Then, comedian Brandie Posey is back to talk Trump getting out of paying his full bond and Israel freaking out over the most minor ceasefire resolution. Also, Congress just defunded UNRWA thanks to passing a $1.2 trillion budget and only 22 democratic hold outs. GOOD TIMES. Stay tuned to more material from Francesca, as she is adding a livestream on Wednesday to be released Thursday! Featuring: Brandie Posey, comedian, co-host Lady to Lady https://twitter.com/Brandazzle Natascha Elena Uhlmann, journalist and author of 'Abolish ICE' https://twitter.com/nataschaelena ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/
Dark Brandon's Deep Cuts with David Dayen & Wajahat Ali (Ep 223)
20-03-2024
Dark Brandon's Deep Cuts with David Dayen & Wajahat Ali (Ep 223)
Biden has been nibbling away at corporate greed ever so gingerly, but we rarely hear about it. That's why David Dayen of The American Prospect joins to wonk-splain how things are going with Bidenomics and what is at stake fiscally in November. But before that, Wajahat Ali joins Francesca to talk about the suspiciously timely TikTok ban the house just voted on, and why even a classic Nancy Pelosi-ism can't save the real aim of it. Then, who is the RFK Jr. voter? A rich suburban lady in an alpaca shawl. And finally, Trump-mates! The battle is on to be an American dictator's righthand punching bag. Featuring: Wajahat Ali Buy Wajahat's book, Go Back to Your Country And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American Follow Wajahat on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WajahatAli David Dayen Read The American Prospect: www.prospect.org Follow David Dayen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ddayen ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/ ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com
Boycott Meets World with Mohanad Elsheiky & Samir Eskanda (Ep 223)
13-03-2024
Boycott Meets World with Mohanad Elsheiky & Samir Eskanda (Ep 223)
One of the most effective ways to resist Israel’s crimes is through Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions or BDS. Activist and artist Samir Eskanda joins Francesca to explain how campaigns to economically and culturally isolate Israel are winning. Then comedian Mohanad Elsheiky talks Gaza while on the precipice of a ground invasion of Rafah. Biden says there is no red line that would make him cut off weapons to Israel. And then Boeing's no good very bad week has us all scared of flying. And finally, a new game: Wrong Answers Only edition: Kate Middleton's botched family photo. ** Featuring: Samir Eskanda, Activist & Artist https://twitter.com/Samir_Eskanda Mohanad Elshieky, Comedian https://twitter.com/MohanadElshieky ** Francesca will be at the SACRAMENTO PUNCHLINE with Matt Lieb, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH at 7pm. Don't miss it. Tickets here. ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/ ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com
Ticket to White with Jeet Heer & Emily Van Dyke (Ep 221)
06-03-2024
Ticket to White with Jeet Heer & Emily Van Dyke (Ep 221)
As South Asians rise to prominence on both sides of the aisle, The Nation columnist Jeet Heer explains the "Desi divide". For every Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, there's a Pramila Jayapal and a Ro Khanna. And how is Hindu nationalism abroad impacting the diaspora at home? Francesca and Jeet dig in. Plus, the Biden administration is embracing ceasefire in Gaza? Or are they rebranding their "humanitarian pause" BS? Comedian Emily Van Dyke joins to make sense of Vice President Kamala Harris' most recent speech. Finally in an edition of "You Love to See It" activists worldwide are divesting from occupation, protesting the IDF and calling Joe Manchin a sick f*ck. Amazing stuff, guys. Featuring: Emily Van Dyke, Instagram Listen to her album, Feeling Myself https://music.apple.com/us/album/feeling-myself/1725060333 Jeet Heer, Twitter Read: The Divided Landscape of Indian American Politics ** Francesca will be at the SACRAMENTO PUNCHLINE with Matt Lieb, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH at 7pm. Don't miss it. Tickets here. ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/ ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com
Zygotes on Ice with Lance of The Serfs & Moji Alawode-El (Ep 220)
28-02-2024
Zygotes on Ice with Lance of The Serfs & Moji Alawode-El (Ep 220)
Are you as precious as a frozen embryo? Alabama's Supreme Court has ruled that fertilized eggs as a result of IVF are children (!) and Republicans are scrambling to do damage control for their dystopian playbook coming true. Moji Alawode-El of Abortion Access Front joins Francesca to discuss. And Lance of The Serfs TV talks transphobe Chaia Raichik's interview with journalist Taylor Lorenz, and the brief and courageous life of Aaron Bushnell who self-immolated in protest of the genocide in Gaza. Featuring: Lance, The Serfs, https://twitter.com/theserfstv Moji Alawode-El, Abortion AF https://twitter.com/AbortionFront ** Francesca will be at the SACRAMENTO PUNCHLINE with Matt Lieb, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH at 7pm. Don't miss it. Tickets here. ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com *** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code bitchuation50: https://www.factor75.com/ **** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com
SAW Movie Israel with Matt Lieb (Ep 218)
14-02-2024
SAW Movie Israel with Matt Lieb (Ep 218)
Nobody wants to play Israel's sick games. Nobody except perhaps Joe Biden. As the southernmost city of Gaza, Rafah, is targeted by the IDF it is very clear that Israel never had any intention of rescuing hostages. Instead it was always about ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians in Gaza. Matt Lieb, host of the Bad Hasbara podcast and faithful husband, joins Francesca to talk about Israel's plan for 1.5 million Palestinians and the U.S.' pathetic ability to reign in their supposed ally. Then, Jon Stewart returns to the Daily Show and Blue MAGA is deeply offended that he would make any jokes about Biden. And finally, this Valentine's Day we implode the myths of the "love languages." Featuring: Matt Lieb: https://twitter.com/mattlieb ** Francesca will be at the SACRAMENTO PUNCHLINE with Matt Lieb, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH at 7pm. Don't miss it. Tickets here. ** Make life easy when it comes to meal planning. Give Factor Meals a try and get 50% of your order with code: bitchuation50 ** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com
Worst Primaries Ever with Tom Bonier & Yamaneika (Ep 216)
24-01-2024
Worst Primaries Ever with Tom Bonier & Yamaneika (Ep 216)
Why is Biden not even on the ballot in many states? And how do party leaders rig the primaries for their frontrunners? Tom Bonier of TargetSmart polling firm is back on the pod to answer these questions and take stock of the election 10 months out (!) Plus, comedian Yamaneika Saunders dives into the deflation of DeSantis, Moms for Liberty getting owned on national television, and three beautiful moments of heckling for good. And Francesca bitches heartily about Biden's ill-advised attacks on the Houthis who along with South Africa, are the only international players actually trying to stop Israel's genocide. Featuring: Yamaneika Saunders, comedian https://twitter.com/yamaneika https://www.youtube.com/@UChnT0XLJ8dFaMgKlbFNd2XA Tom Bonier, TargetSmart Data Firm https://twitter.com/tbonier **** Francesca and Matt Lieb will be in SACRAMENTO, SUNDAY MARCH 17TH at 7pm. Don't miss it. Tickets here: https://www.punchlinesac.com/EventDetail?tmeventid=G5vYZ9ziXyJ0k&offerid=150041 *** The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com
Grow The Squad with Ryan Grim & Dave Anthony (Ep 215)
17-01-2024
Grow The Squad with Ryan Grim & Dave Anthony (Ep 215)
Six years ago four progressive women of color broke into Congress with the wind of the people at their backs. But what have been the lessons of the growing Squad? Ryan Grim, author of the new book "The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution", joins Francesca to discuss how corporate and foreign lobbies have tried to tank the progressive agenda. Then Dave Anthony of The Dollop podcast joins to talk about South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice for genocide, and Trump enriching himself DIRECTLY from foreign governments while in office. Finally, plane doors are falling off because shareholders need more returns on their airline investments! Francesca and Dave will solve the airline crisis with even more free market solutions. Featuring: Dave Anthony, https://twitter.com/daveanthony Ryan Grim, https://twitter.com/ryangrim FRANCESCA IS BACK AT SF SKETCHFEST doing stand up on Saturday January 27th at Lost Church (Tickets: https://sched.co/1VUwM) and Sunday January 28th at 7pm for the LIVE TBR with Miles Gray of The Daily Zeitgeist, Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report and Nato Green. (Tickets: https://sched.co/1VUtt) The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.comThe Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Friday *BONUS BISH* Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com