The Bitchuation Room

Francesca Fiorentini
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The Bitchuation Room

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

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    CRYPTOCRACY with James Adomian & Molly White (Ep 260)

    There's a new genre Trump crony: crypto-fascists. These are the billionaire urchins hanging around the new administration like David Sacks, Marc Andreesen and David Horowitz who want to ensure crypto goes legit. Journalist Molly White joins Francesca to talk about the political crypto spending blitz in 2024 and what it means for the future. And comedian James Adomian joins Francesca to talk about new Italian folk hero Luigi Mangioni, who may or may not have offed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and his entire (and literal) backstory. Finally, new segment "Kiss The Ring" about the many anti-Trumpers suddenly trying to give him a big ole break. Featuring: Molly White, writer and researcher: https://x.com/molly0xFFF https://www.citationneeded.news/ James Adomian, comedian, https://jamesadomian.com/ Watch James' special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJ5DFrdOyig *** Come see Francesca at The Ice House in Pasadena on Wednesday January 22nd with Aida Rodriguez, Matt Lieb, James Fritz and Chloe Hilliard. Tickets here. *** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** 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, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

    1h 51m

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Mehdi Hasan on Trump 2.0 and The Media on Gaza *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY*

    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 check out Zeteo's reporting and podcasts at www.zeteo.com. And check out Francesca's appearance on We're Not Kidding with Mehdi and Amanda Seales. *** 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 Wednesday *BONUS BISH* ** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** 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, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

    1h 5m

  3. DEC 4

    No More Mr. Nice Movement with Jonathan Smucker & Matthew Broussard (Ep 259)

    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 fruits and least-favorite beers. Featuring: Jonathan Smucker https://x.com/jonathansmucker https://www.akpress.org/hegemonyhowto.html Matthew Broussard, comedian https://linktr.ee/matthewbroussard https://linktr.ee/matthewbroussard *** 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 Wednesday *BONUS BISH* ** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** 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, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

    1h 39m

  4. NOV 30

    MAGA Thanksgiving, Mexico Fights Trump & Texas Excited to Deport *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY*

    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 Bitchuation Room are free to watch. To see/hear more bonus content and get access to the Wednesday Bonus Bish become a member on Youtube or a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom. *** 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 Wednesday *BONUS BISH* *** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard *** 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, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

    1h 27m

  5. NOV 27

    Crisis of Legitimacy with Roberto Lovato & James Fritz (Ep 258)

    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 finally we imagine what crimes Biden could commit in his final months to take advantage of his presidential immunity and win back our respect. Featuring: James Fritz, comedian Go see James LIVE in Chicago at the Lincoln Lodge on Friday December 6th. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-fritz-records-live-in-chicago-tickets-1049617222367 Roberto Lovato, author and professor, https://x.com/robvato Buy Roberto's book "Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas" https://www.harpercollins.com/products/unforgetting-roberto-lovato?variant=33011860668450 *** 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 Wednesday *BONUS BISH* ** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** 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, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

    1h 48m

  6. NOV 23

    Senators Stand Up for Gaza and Matt Gaetz's Venmo with Iman Abid & RM Brown *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY*

    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 Francesca revealed to him during a butt dial. Enjoy! *** 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 Wednesday *BONUS BISH* ** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** 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, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

    1h 49m

  7. NOV 20

    Shock Jock Doctrine with Gareth Reynolds & Paul Biggar (Ep 257)

    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 to bolster the movement to Free Palestine. Everyone download Boycat now! Featuring: Gareth Reynolds www.garethreynolds.com https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsgareth/ Paul Biggar Tech for Palestine www.techforpalestine.org *** 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 Wednesday *BONUS BISH* ** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** 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

    1h 55m

  8. NOV 16

    The Abortion Fight Goes On with Lizz Winstead

    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 landscape. Featuring: Lizz Winstead https://www.aafront.org/ https://www.tiktok.com/@lizzwinstead *** 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 Wednesday *BONUS BISH* ** Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey: http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard ** 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, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

    1h 18m
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A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca Fiorentini

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  • Creator
    Francesca Fiorentini
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2024
  • Episodes
    328
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2018 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    The Bitchuation Room

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