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The Bitchuation Room
by The Young Turks
A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca Fiorentini
Episodes
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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…
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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...
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Lifestyle Brand Trump with Dave Weigel & Brooke Van Popplen (Ep 219)
Trump is fined $363 million and responds by releasing gold sneakers. Comedian Brooke Van Poppelen joins Francesca to discuss the Trump Lifestyle Brand, Nancy Pelosi's callous Gaza comments, and Ron DeSantis making some edits to his book ban. Then political reporter Dave Weigel on Nikki Haley...
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Choose Your Own Octogenarian *LIVE IN SF w/ Emma Vigeland, Miles Gray & Nato Green*
Too much fun in this LIVE episode of the pod in San Francisco. We play press secretary, discuss Trump's cabinet recruitment strategy and look at why Uganda was the lone holdout in the ICJ's ruling on Israel's ongoing genocide. Joined by Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report, Miles Gray of The…
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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…
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*TEASER* Choose Your Own Octogenarian (LIVE in SF w/Emma Vigeland & Miles Gray Nato Green)
*TO GET FULL AUDIO/VIDEO EPISODE BECOME A PATRON! * Too much fun in this LIVE episode of the pod in San Francisco. We play press secretary, discuss Trump's cabinet recruitment strategy and look at why Uganda was the lone holdout in the ICJ's ruling on Israel's ongoing genocide. Joined by Emma...
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Bad Blood with Tariq Habash & Jordan Uhl (Ep 217)
Imagine being a Palestinian-American inside the Biden Administration right now. Tariq Habash was working at the Department of Education, but after months of the assault on Gaza, decided to resign in protest. He joined Francesca to talk about why he left and what he was able to accomplish as part…
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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...
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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…
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Sad Dad Futurism with Paris Marx & River Butcher (Ep 214)
Why does AI feel inevitable? Because that's how its pushers thrust it onto the market with no scruples and a whole lot of hubris. Paris Marx of Tech Won't Save Us Podcast joins to talk about how generative AI is not only undermining workers, it's massively reliant on fossil fuels and fresh water...
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New Year, New Strategies with Bill Fletcher & Will Weldon (Ep 213)
Gird your political loins, 2024 has arrived. It's time to cut her off at the pass, to pre-empt, to make good on resolutions ... preferably ceasefire resolutions. Labor activist and writer Bill Fletcher joins Francesca to talk union solidarity with Palestine, how Biden might be coaxed to step…
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Oh Holy Hell with Subhah Agarwal & Trita Parsi (Ep 212)
This holiday season, let's talk about how close we are to World War 3. Trita Parsi of The Quincy Institute joins Francesca to discuss the regional implications of Israel's war on Gaza, what happens to Palestinian refugees, and why the Biden administration is truly screwing itself. Plus, comedian...
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Project 2025 with Derek Beres & Nato Green (Ep 211)
Have you heard about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's blueprint to hollow out democracy and track women like cattle? Derek Beres of The Conspirituality Podcast joins to discuss how bright our future will be if Trump is re-elected. Comedian Nato Green is also back to talk about imagined...
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Argentina's Loco with Nico Guthmann & Brandie Posey (Ep 210)
The country that said farewell to both neoliberal economics and repressive military dictatorships is now giving both another try. Argentina's Trump, Javier Milei, assumes office in less than a week and everyone is bracing themselves for the extreme libertarian's worst impulses. Nico Gutmann joins...
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Genocide Halftime with Gareth Reynolds & Kamau Franklin (Ep 209)
A 'humanitarian pause' comes to Gaza, and it's late, toothless, but something? Comedian Gareth Reynolds joins to talk about the hostage exchange and the shooting of three young Palestinian-Americans in Vermont. Then Stop Cop City organizer Kamau Franklin joins to talk about the wildly racist RICO...
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Everyday Atrocities with Dena Takruri & Sammy Obeid (Ep 208)
The 'Hamas command center under a hospital' has become the WMDs of Israel's war on Gaza. It doesn't exist. And settler violence in the West Bank is so brutal, Palestinians don't want to leave their homes. Comedian Sammy Obeid and journalist Dena Takruri join Francesca to talk about the latest…
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Asexual Bill Gates with Dina Hashem & Tim Schwab (Ep 207)
We're talking Gaza's hospitals, trolling Lindsay Graham's staffers, and Joe Manchin resigning with comedian Dina Hashem. Then journalist Tim Schwab joins to talk all about so-called benevolent billionaire Bill Gates and why his foundation's work paternalistic political influence buying. Finally...
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*TEASER* Crypto Bro GUILTY: Sam-Bankman Fried & The Bitcoin Bubble (with Jacob Silverman)
What does the guilty verdict of Sam Bankman-Fried tell us about crypto and the dangers of its economic and political influence. Also, why did Sam try and buy the island of Nauru? An interview with Jacob Silverman, author of "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of...
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Polls and AIPAC Trolls with Usamah Andrabi (Ep 206)
A year out from the 2024 presidential election and Trump is somehow polling better than Biden. Might it have something to do with the fact that Americans are sick of money for wars abroad while being gouged at home? Usamah Andrabi, Comms director for Justice Democrats, joins Francesca to make…
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Piss Balloon with Erin Ryan & Jason Selvig (Ep 200) *FINALLY!*
**PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED* On the 200th episode of the podcast, a look at the WGA victory, Giuliani's Jan 6 sexual assault, and abortion bans getting a mother two years of prison time. Erin Ryan of Hysteria Podcast and Jason Selvig of The Good Liars join Francesca to bitch about all that plus…
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*BONUS TEASER Oct 13* On Gaza w/ Matt Lieb
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...
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Shock Doctrine Israel with Naomi Klein (Ep 205)
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' brazen attack. How does the pain of the Holocaust used to...
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Greta's Always Right with Rafael Shimunov & Liza Featherstone (Ep 204)
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…
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*BONUS TEASER* Biden's A Massive Disappointment on Israel/Palestine
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…
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War And Woo with Mohammed Alsaafin & Conspirituality Pod (Ep 203)
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...
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Occupation's Curse with Ora Wise & Rayyvana (Ep 202)
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...
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Let Them Fight with Gianmarco Soresi & Braxton Brewington (Ep 201)
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…
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Hooked on Bidenomics with David Dayen & Erin Lennox (Ep 199)
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...
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America in Retrograde with Karinda Dobbins (Ep 198)
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...
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White Collar Narcos with Mateen Stewart & Carlos Martinez (Ep 197)
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...
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The Tiger's Balls with Roberto Lovato & Wajahat Ali (Ep 196)
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…
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Border Bullies with Aida Rodriguez & Erika Andiola (Ep 195)
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…
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Is The U.S.Left Taking Money from China? *TEASER BONUS BISH*
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...
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Deep Fried Democracy with Dave Weigel & Lola Blanc (Ep 194)
Despite another indictment, Trump leads the pack of anti-woke weirdos trying to unseat him for the 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...
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Means of Seduction with Dan Evans & James Fritz (Ep193)
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...
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That's Some UAP with Nato Green (Ep 192)
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...
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Mobs Charges with Yamaneika & Teddy Ostrow (Ep 191)
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...
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Gig-ifying Hollywood with Hari Kondabolu & Paris Marx (Ep 190)
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...
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*TEASER BONUS* Polemic Farts, Otters & Strikes
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…
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Dog Days of SCOTUS with Megan Gailey & Bryce Covert (Ep 189) Megan Gailey & Bryce Covert
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...
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Cage Match with Subhah Agarwal & Kim Kelly (Ep 188)
It’s been a year since the unelected bench of billionaire besties, i.e. The Supreme Court, took away abortion rights. Comedian Subhah Agarwal joined to talk about how unwanted kids will absolutely not make America great again. And billionaires Zuckerberg and Musk want to fight each other in a…
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Psychos & Psychedelics with Sam Seder & Maebe A Girl (Ep 187)
Hunter Biden pleads GUILTY! But his crimes aren’t nearly as intriguing as Republicans have promised as they scramble to find some pretext to impeach Joe Biden. Where there’s a will, there’s not always evidence. Sam Seder of The Majority Report breaks down the whole Hunter Biden controversy or…
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Florida Man Arrested with Nato Green & Justin Halpern (Ep. 186)
Bathroom boxes, ballroom boxes, all of Trump's beautiful mind documents that he wanted to keep from his former job have finally caught up with him and fast. Francesca looks at the best parts of the 38-count indictment. Then writer, showrunner and WGA board of directors member Justin Halpern joins...
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Pence, Palestine, The People's Party with Noura Erakat & Nelini Stamp (Ep 185)
Let's talk presidential candidates not named Joe Biden or Donald Trump, shall we? Mike Pence is play-acting tough guy on a motorcycle for the Road & Roast in Iowa ahead of his imminent announcement that he wants America to be his new "Mother". Then Dr. Cornel West throws his hat in the ring for...
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Sea Karen with Jack O'Brien (Ep 184)
A killer whale leads attacks on yachts, while the head of Oathkeepers gets 18 years for leading an attack on the Capitol. Jack O'Brien of The Daily Zeitgeist joins Francesca to discuss Minnesota's Governor circumventing the will of the people so that Uber and Lyft can keep underpaying drivers…
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Eps-cuses Eps-cuses with Matt Lieb (Ep 183)
The Dad is back! A babysitter has granted Matt back into The Bitchuation Room to talk Ron DeSantis announcing his presidential bid on Twitter, Marjorie Taylor Greene pulling a full Karen on Rep. Jamaal Bowman, and the horror stories of abortion denial in states across the country. Then a "fun"...
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TEASER *BONUS BISH* Debt Ceiling with Ryan Cooper
Francesca spoke with Ryan Cooper of The American Prospect all about the debt ceiling crisis that is coming our way. Republicans are trying to hold the debt hostage and Biden has a couple of good options and a couple of TERRIBLE ones. We discuss, plus Elon Musk has been Soros-pilled. Maybe he…
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Ukrainian Solidarity with Bill Fletcher and River Butcher (EP 182)
Is the antiwar left missing the forest for the trees when it comes to Russia's war on Ukraine? Bill Fletcher, organizer and writer, argues that the left has a responsibility to stand with an oppressed country fighting for its sovereignty. Plus, comedian River Butcher on Ohio's attack on…
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King Sh*t with Jenny Yang & Rotimi Adeoye
A jury finds Trump a rap... "sexual abuser". Sure, we'll take it I guess. Comedian Jenny Yang joins to talk about E Jean Carroll's defamation and rape lawsuit against the former president coming to a close, and why she as a writer is on strike with the WGA. Also in the room is Rotimi Adeoye,...
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*TEASER BONUS BISH* The Worrying Side of Marianne Williamson's Woo
For a special Bonus episode, Francesca welcomed hosts of the Conspirituality podcast Matthew Remski and Julian Walker to talk about Marianne Williamson's alarming adherence to the book A Course in Miracles. What does her woo mean for her progressive politics and presidential run? Then, Steven...
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