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Submit ReviewWill we ever ditch the war on drugs? Author Maia Szalavitz joins to talk harm reduction, the fentanyl crisis, responsible regulation, and why Francesca's husband can't get his ADHD meds. Plus comedian Jenny Zirgrino on the Pentagon leaks and the right's latest hero, and why the right isn't going to let Dianne Feinstein be temporarily replaced on the Senate Judiciary Committee unless she resigns. And it's tax day! And you probably paid more than most billionaires. Let's discuss just how much of our tax money is spent on war and how much is spent on what truly keeps us safe: education and healthcare, housing and the rest.
Featuring:
Jenny Zigrino, https://twitter.com/jennyzigrino
Maia Szalavitz, https://twitter.com/maiasz
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From Tennessee to superyachts carrying supreme court justices, this episode asks: why are the rich and powerful also so fragile? Mike Figueredo of The Humanist Report joins Francesca to bitch about the "SF crime" narrative in the wake of the murder of Cash App founder Bob Lee, the 20-year sugar daddy relationship between Harlan Crow and Justice Clarence Thomas, and the fight for democracy and gun rights in Tennessee as state lawmakers try and expel two young democrats have not gone quietly. Finally, taking stock of recent missteps from the Biden Administration to make good on their promises: from the Willow project passage to being unwilling to defend mifepristone, to allowing states and schools to discriminate against trans youth, it's all been a lot of Status Quo Joe.
Featuring:
Mike Figueredo, https://twitter.com/HumanistReport
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Trump is FINALLY indicted, bringing all the New York MAGA nutters to the yard. Former Rep. Katie Hill (CA-25) joins Francesca to weigh in on this historic day, and the first of likely many criminal charges levied on the Hamburglar of democracy. THEN, Miles Kampf-Lassin on the Chicago mayoral race and the historic campaign (AND VICTORY!) of Brandon Johnson. Paul Vallas will undoubtedly move on to privatize the education system in Argentina next. And a police union head was importing fentanyl?! Well, well well.
Featuring:
Katie Hill, former congresswoman, https://twitter.com/KatieHill4CA time.com%2F&v=W7TMr569D2A">https://www.her-time.com/
Miles Kampf-Lassin, web-editor In These Time magazine, https://twitter.com/MilesKLassin https://inthesetimes.com/
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Millions of Americans believe in the QAnon conspiracy. Some of them have committed extreme acts of violence, and most of them don't know how streaming services work which let's be real would probably fill a lot of their idle time. Journalist Will Sommer joins Francesca to talk about his new book Trust The Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America. Also, another mass shooting in a school and this time, the right is blaming trans people. And the CEO of TikTok bears down all of Congress' offensive anti-China questions with no honest look at the hypocrisy of banning an app that functions in the same way as all other social media platforms. And finally, a game of "Two News and a Lie" to test if we we can still tell fact from fiction on the worst timeline of stories.
Featuring:
Gianmarco Soresi, Comedian, https://twitter.com/GianmarcoSoresi
Will Sommer, Journalist and author of "Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America" https://www.harpercollins.com/products/trust-the-plan-will-sommer?variant=40493482541090
https://twitter.com/willsommer
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Jordan Peterson got duped by fetish porn, Biden tries to ban TikTok, and Matt Taibbi is a tool! A taste of the BONUS BISH, a solo stream every Friday 1pm PT/4pm ET on YouTube and Twitch. Free to watch LIVE, and available to listen and watch back for Patrons, members on YouTube & subscribers on Twitch. Become a Patron to get the whole episode: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Trump says he's about to be arrested but we're all still waiting. Of course no one should hold their breath as to whether a guy who does crimes like he drinks Diet Coke will face any consequences. Comedian and retired Trump impersonator Anthony Atamanuik joins Francesca to talk about D-day for Donald and the 20 year anniversary of the American invasion of Iraq, and the stain that it has left on the world. Then, author Jake Bittle on how climate change is creating internally displaced refugees inside the United States. Are we getting any better at caring for people bearing the brunt of climate catastrophe? Finally, a march madness bracket about the culture war! Who wins, unsexy M&Ms or the electric stove? Find out! Plus don't miss a Bonus Bish streaming LIVE Fridays at 1/4pmET. Become a patron, a member on YouTube or a Twitch subscriber to watch and listen back. www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
Featuring:
Jake Bittle, Author and Journalist, https://twitter.com/jake_bittle https://www.simonandschuster.com/book...
Anthony Atamanuik, Comedian, https://twitter.com/TonyAtamanuik
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Money in government is crushing our democracy. Rep. Summer Lee, the first Black legislator to represent Pennsylvania, stopped by to talk about being a progressive freshman in Congress and trying to fight for truly transformational policies, while going up against an onslaught of corporate cash. Then comedian Megan Gailey joins to talk about the imminent indictment of Donald Trump and the Lt. Governor of Tennessee in trouble over forgetting social media is in fact public. Finally, Jane Fonda gives no fucks and takes no prisoners. Become a patron of the podcast to get to the Friday *BONUS BISH* which streams LIVE Fridays at 1/4pmET: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
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Rep. Summer Lee, PA-12, https://twitter.com/SummerForPA
Megan Gailey, comedian, https://twitter.com/megangailey
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Why do we hand everything over to Big Pharma and the Amazon Corporation when they continually f*ck us over? Comedian Maggie Maye and activist Rafael Shimunov join the pod to talk about why Amazon's construction of HQ2 in Virginia has stalled, what the corporate Cthulhu wants next and how grassroots pressure is the only thing that has worked. Then, pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly voluntarily lowers the price of insulin to $35 a vial? What's the catch? And then, will Chicago choose a former teacher and leftist union member or a former public school CEO and 'tough on crime' moderate to be its next mayor? We'll discuss. Finally, a THANK YOU! moment from Jon Stewart as he takes a Republican legislator to task on the hypocrisy of banning drag while allowing firearms. Plus don't miss a Bonus Bish streaming LIVE Fridays at 1/4pmET. Become a patron, a member on YouTube or a Twitch subscriber to watch and listen back.
Featuring:
Rafael Shimunov, Host Beyond the Pale WBAI https://twitter.com/rafaelshimunov
Maggie Maye, comedian, https://twitter.com/Maggiemayehaha
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What's become of the feminist uprising in Iran? Journalist and podcast host Negar Mortavazi joined Francesca to explain the roots of the movement and how the authoritarian Islamic Republic is as brutal as it is scared of its own people. Then a 4-day work week pilot program has proven working less is both healthier and more profitable for businesses. YES PLEASE! And then a Trump-appointed judge is on the bring of outlawing the medicated abortion medicine mifepristone as right-wingers continue to game the courts. And finally, the cringiest rando on television is supposedly going to help bring down the former president? Plus a Patron-only BONUS BISH all about Dilbert cartoonist Scott Adams' racist tirade and self-cancellation. Buh bye! It's not 1992, no one will miss your strip. To get access become a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom for a special feed.
Featuring:
Brandie Posey, Comedian, Twitter/IG: Brandazzle
Negar Mortavazi, host of The Iran Podcast
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"Medicare for All should be the floor", according to author Beatrice Adler-Bell. We talk about why overall health must be an organizing framework for real anti-capitalist transformation. And more private text and emails from Fox News reveals just how cynical and fake the network and its personalities truly are, stoking the Big Lie while privately calling Trump ghouls idiotic. And Nikki Haley is trying to be president like it's the year 2012. Finally: Fuck, Marry Kill: California Senators' Race. And a BONUS BISH all about the BDS movement and the victory in Barcelona.
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Beatrice Adler-Bolton, https://twitter.com/realLandsEnd; https://www.deathpanel.net/
Nato Green, https://twitter.com/natogreen
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Free Palestine, Ohio. After a train derailment the town is choking on toxic chemicals. How did corruption, greed, and crushing train workers unions lead to this accident and thousands of others. Plus, what's the way out of the Russia/Ukraine war? Are we headed closer to a peace settlement or global nuclear annihilation? Jacobin writer Branko Marcetic discusses whether the U.S. missed opportunities for negotiating with Putin and how many more lives will be lost before this is all over. Finally, why aren't people having as much sex? We'll devise a campaign to MAKE SEX SEXY AGAIN...a slogan sure to get everyone in the mood. Plus a BONUS BISH about Iowa and other states bringing back child labor! Fun times. Become a patron to listen or watch back.
Featuring: Branko Marcetic, https://twitter.com/BMarchetich
Eliza Skinner, https://twitter.com/elizaskinner
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An activist was murdered outside of Atlanta trying to protect the Weelaunee Forest from the development of a police training ground. Why aren't we hearing more about it? Fellow organizer Micah Herskind joins Francesca to explain what Cop City is and the depths of the corruption surrounding its construction. And Akela Lacy, politics reporter for The Intercept, joins to talk about the double-speaking Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Ilhan Omar being kicked off the House Foreign Affairs Committee. She might've been booted by Republicans, but not before Democrats had previously undermined her. Finally, the beautiful big Chinese spy balloon has been shot down. Was it the right move and how have we been forever changed.
Featuring:
Akela Lacy, https://twitter.com/akela_lacy
Micah Herskind, https://twitter.com/micahinATL
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What does the police murder of Tyre Nichols mean for police reform? It means it doesn't work. Turns out Memphis had implemented some of the most basic changes and that officers had plenty of training. Writer and host of Citations Needed, Adam Johnson, joins Francesca to discuss how not just the far right but liberal media ensure that the killing of innocent people at the hands of police will only continue. And Dan Evans of TYT bitches about the increasing amount of trash on social media. Then, Florida book bans leave school library shelves utterly empty, and finally we search deep for any good news in "What's Good?". PLUS a *BONUS BISH* on the Utah ban on gender affirming care for trans youth and Matt Walsh... shudder.
Featuring:
Adam Johnson https://twitter.com/adamjohnsonNYC
Dan Evans, https://twitter.com/danfromtheweb
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The extremist SCOTUS has the U.S. in a Christian nationalist headlock. Justice reporter for The Nation, Elie Mystal, joins to break down the cases that are determining basic LGBTQ+ rights, affirmative action, labor rights, gun control and whether or not politicians can do the whole 'alternate slate of electors' thing that the Big Lie began. Also, comedian Billy Wayne Davis joins to talk about the official end of the Covid emergency (while people continue to die of Covid) and the endless George Santos saga. The plot once again thickens/gets more absurd. Finally a BONUS BISH about the ongoing feud between Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep. Lauren Boebert. Guess there's no honor among thieves. Become a patron to watch & listen back: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Billy Wayne Davis
https://twitter.com/billywaynedavis
Elie Mystal
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Royally screwed mega donor Sam Bankman Fried used his crypto fortune to support both Democrats and Republicans. But which Democrats and why is the real story few are covering. Organizer and writer Max Berger joined to talk about following the overlap between AIPAC money and Crypto Money, and why Bankman Fried wanted to take crypto legit. Plus comedian Josh Gondelman on Brazil's own January 6th and how CPAC head Matt Schlapp is a known predator but will never resign in shame. Finally, enough imposter syndrome, let's talk George Santos Syndrome. When have you lied to get a job you were unqualified for? Plus a patreon-only BONUS BISH all about comedic rapper Afroman turning a raid from the cops into another bop.
Featuring
Josh Gondelman https://twitter.com/joshgondelman
Max Berger, https://twitter.com/maxberger
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Many former military personnel were at the Capitol on January 6th. Now on the two-year anniversary, progressive veterans are asking leaders to listen to their calls to reign in extremism and forever wars. Naveed Shah of Common Defense joins Francesca in the first episode of the year to discuss. And comedian Chloe Hilliard on how "God hates ugly", Andrew Tate and Rep. Kevin McCarthy. Finally, what's in for 2023 and what's out? For America and for you? PLUS a *BONUS BISH* on former Brazilian President Bolsonaro at Mar A Lago?! Become a patron to get access: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
Featuring
Chloe Hilliard
https://twitter.com/Chloe_Hilliard
Naveed Shah
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In the last episode of the year, we're thinking BIG about real political revolution with mentor of the show Max Elbaum. We discuss grassroots electoral work, the limitations and gains of the progressives Squad, and the lasting Bernie effect. All of it discussed in Max's new book Power Concedes Nothing: How Grassroots Organizing Wins Elections. But before that, Gareth and Francesca take stock of what's in the the approved big spending bill and Ukrainian president Zelenksy's address to Congress. Finally look who's teaching a Master Class now, Master Ass George W. Bush. PLUS for the patreon members, an F-35 jet has an embarrassing crash landing and Russia has a new gimmick to boost morale among their war-weary troops.
Featuring:
Gareth Reynolds
https://twitter.com/reynoldsgareth
Max Elbaum
https://convergencemag.com/power-concedes-nothing/
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Rich idiots are getting caught this week. First Elon's Twitter policy-by-polling spins out of control and then the January 6th House committee concludes that yes indeed Trump (and others) should be criminally charged for the insurrection. John Iadarola of The Damage Report joins Francesca to bitch about it all and how sad it is that nobody reads anymore. And comedian Sara Schaefer joins to to talk about making it in Hollywood and which "nepo baby" to save from the fictional guillotine. Finally Francesca's solo stream about whether Avatar 2 is appropriation or appreciation. I see you, James Cameron.
Featuring:
John Iadarola
https://twitter.com/johniadarola
Sara Schaefer
https://twitter.com/saraschaefer1
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From the allegories of Andor to the baldfaced corruption of the Supreme Court, Francesca is joined by author Wajahat Ali to dig into the week. Then documentarian Blake Zeff on his film "Loan Wolves", how the student debt crisis was manufactured by dogsh*t legislation. And finally, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema declares herself independent from the Democratic party and fully dependent on corporate cash. Plus a *BONUS BISH* for the patrons on what the hell is going down in Peru. Get it by joining the patreon: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
Featuring:
Wajahat Ali, https://twitter.com/wajahatali
Blake Zeff, https://twitter.com/blakezeff
Watch 'Loan Wolves' documentary out now on Peacock!
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If only Hunter Biden's laptop held the key to how to break up Big Tech and wrest it from the clutches of billionaires. Paris Marx, host of the podcast Tech Won't Save Us, joins Francesca to explain the importance of Twitter and what happens now that Elon Musk has put his grubby rich paws all over it. He also helps us envision a future where communication platforms aren't boosting the most heinous content and don't sell our data and market us poorly made leggings and coffee made of mud? Plus, comedian Trae Crowder joins to talk about the rail strike that wasn't and how Biden sold workers down the river. And Matt Taibbi's sad descent into right wing grifterdom is complete as he does the bidding of Elon Musk/the right through the Hunter Biden Laptop 'Twitter Files' release. What was revealed? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Stupid. Plus a Bonus Bish about bigots in North Carolina taking out the electricity to an entire town to prevent a drag show. Listen/watch by becoming a patron at patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
Featuring:
Trae Crowder
https://twitter.com/traecrowder
Paris Marx
https://www.versobooks.com/books/3995-road-to-nowhere
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Not all progressives agree on police or prison abolition, but the conversation is breaking through to the mainstream. Movement lawyer Olayemi Olurin joins Francesca to discuss the overblown crime narrative and how to begin thinking about both defunding and divesting from the prison industrial complex, and also imagining something different. Also in the room is comedian Jena Friedman, whose new true crime show Indefensible breaks through sensationalized murder stories and with a bit of necessary comedic relief to boot. And Francesca gives her take on the Qatar World Cup in all of its problematic contradictions, plus a BONUS BISH about unprecedented protests in China. Listen/watch here: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
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Jena Friedman, https://twitter.com/JenaFriedman
Olayemi Olurin, https://twitter.com/msolurin
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If only we could pummel the Christian nationalist agenda with heels like the heroes of Club Q. Comedian Nato Green joins Francesca to break down yet another hate-fueled mass shooting in America, and both bitch about respective health insurance problems. Then David Dayen of the American Prospect explains what the GOP will do with a majority in the house. Spoiler: rob from the poor and give to the rich. Finally, with Elon at the helm everyone is saying goodbye to Twitter. What would your final sayonara tweet be? Plus a BONUS BISH watching part of Jon Stewart's interview with Hillary Clinton and Condoleezza Rice on foreign policy. These ladyhawks have learned nothing. Get access by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchationroom.
Featuring:
Nato Green, https://twitter.com/natogreen
David Dayen, https://twitter.com/ddayen
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The GOP's midterm performance is surely like their performance in bed: overpromising and underwhelming. Dark Brandon's will has been done and Democrats hold onto the Senate. Nelini Stamp of Working Families Party joins Francesca and comedian Kurt Braunholer to discuss. How did progressives, young people and women show up the party establishment? Plus, Trump announces he's running again! After all it's the only way he can stay out of jail. We think of new slogans.But will the energy to elect Ron DeSantis steal Trump's thunder?
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Francesca and Nato Greene discuss the Liz and father Dick Cheney trying to distinguish themselves from the rest of the GOP. Like they didn’t pave the way for the slide into full flown fash. Plus, a look with comedian Will Miles at the teacher shortage coming out of the pandemic that has police subbing for educators. What could go wrong?! Finally, John Iadarola of The Damage Report joins to talk about another Darwin Award for a Covid denier, this time from a Washington State Trooper who went viral and then well... went viral. Enjoy this special episode from the BONUS BISH archives and become a patron to support Francesca while she’s on maternity leave! www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to always get an extra story in your special Frantifa feed.
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In the final episode before a maternity hiatus, Francesca and baby daddy Matt Lieb discuss Russia's war on Ukraine and whether the nuclear armageddon awaits their child. Or is diplomacy still on the table? Can that be one of the possibilities. Plus a look at the Spiderman meme moment between Russia and the United States of who blew up the Nord Stream pipeline. And a discussion of the rich hypocrisy from Florida Republicans on hurricane relief in the wake of Hurricane Ian. Then, filmmaker Josh Healy joins to discuss his latest Buzzfeed/Rosario Dawson miniseries "Normal Ain't Normal" on essential workers fighting against going back to the same old late-capitalist grind. Finally, the political ads that are trying to scare voters and failing hilariously. PLUS a juicy Bonus Bish on "Rainbow Fentanyl" that according to the DEA will be put in your kids' Halloween candy! Francesca and Matt break down the truth from fiction.
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Josh Healey, filmmaker "Normal Ain't Normal"
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Protests in Iran are raging over the state murder of Mahsa Amini. Iranian-American comedian Zahra Noorbakhsh joins to discuss the symbol of the hijab as a personal and political tool. Plus, Trump is being sued by the state of New York for fraud, while telling Sean Hannity that he can de-classify documents with his mind. And journalist Eli Day joins to explain how grassroots voter organizations in states like Georgia are showing that multi-racial populism is possible. Finally an edition of The Thatcher Awards featuring Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, Tudor Dixon, and incoming Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. PLUS a *BONUS BISH* on Cuba's legalization of same-sex marriage. Is it the beginning of more democratic changes? Join the patreon to listen or watch back: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Zahra Noorbakhsh, comedian and co-host of the #GoodMuslimBadMuslim podcast
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Eli Day, journalist
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Who will go polls in November, the dummies or the smarties? Comedian Roy Wood Jr. and data analyst Tom Bonier join Francesca to discuss the midterms. Plus, Texas governor Greg Abbott and Florida Governor De Satan are sending migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, veep Kamala Harris’ house, and now Biden’s home in Delaware in questionably legal but unquestionably cruel political stunts. Then, more video of election meddling from Republicans in Coffee County, Georgia as the “alternate electors” plan is now coming to light and Trump stooges are under investigation. Then an edition of The Cringeys featuring Marjorie Taylor Greene, Herschel Walker, and a rapping Utah candidate. PLUS a patron-only look at Illinois’ latest police and prison reform bill and why it is a far cry from the right’s characterization of a “purge”. Listen or watch back by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Roy Wood Jr., comedian, Daily Show correspondent, Host of Roy’s Job Fair podcast
Tom Bonier, data analyst and founder of TargetSmart
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The upcoming election in Brazil is a good opportunity to take stock of the disaster that Jair Bolsonaro has been for the country: Amazonian destruction, trampling human rights, and a violent culture war that is terrifyingly Trumpian. Journalist Michael Fox joins the podcast to break it down and what Lula da Silva's chances are of winning. Also with Queen Elizabeth dead, it's a good time a time as any to talk about monarchy, colonialism and empire. And Senator Lindsey Graham introduces a bill to ban abortions nationwide at 15 weeks. Will it backfire or galvanize the far right? Finally, black fantastical creatures are triggering the racists. What other things can we ruin for them? Plus a BONUS BISH all about JK Rowling's latest book series that is definitely not about her being canceled for transphobia. Become a patron to listen or watch back: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Nato Green, comedian: https://twitter.com/natogreen
Michael Fox, journalist & host of the Brazil on Fire podcast: https://twitter.com/mfox_us
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What’s next for the debt cancellation movement? Can and will Republicans roll back Biden’s decision on student loans? Braxton Brewington of The Debt Collective joins to break it down. And Trump stumps for Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania but focuses more on Lenin than anyone else. And Jackson Mississippi’s water crisis is far from over, proving why we must tackle environmental racism and the lasting impact of white flight. Finally, Howard Schultz is being told by the National Labor Relations Board that he must apologize to workers for union busting. (It's sweeter than a unicorn Frappuccino.) So which boss owes you an apology? PLUS a patron-only Bonus Bish featuring the crassest anti-choice argument made by a representative in South Carolina. Watch or listen by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
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Aida Rodriguez, comedian https://twitter.com/FunnyAida
Braxton Brewington, Press Officer Debt Collective: https://twitter.com/Braxtonbrew96
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How can global south countries invest in stopping climate change when they're strapped with international debt? Debt that often requires them to keep exacting resources. Organizer Esteban Sevant of the Debt for Climate movement explains why we the best way to stop global warming is to cancel IMF and World Bank debt. Plus, did Trump's classified document mishandling lead to the death of CIA assets abroad? Signs point to ... possibly! And Biden gets his groove back and uses the F word for the first time. Finally, how would you fake your way into Mar-A-Lago. Margaret Killjoy (Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff) joins to discuss that AND stays on for a BONUS BISH where we watch the hilarious trailer of a Breitbart-backed film that proves how hard the right is for Hunter Biden. For access become a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Esteban Servat, organizer with Debt for Climate: www.debtforclimate.org
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While Democrats need to 'energize and ignite' their voting base, voters need to remember that democracy is not a spectator sport. We welcome LaTosha Brown, the co-founder of Black Voters Matter, to discuss critical midterm elections and where grassroots organizers are working hardest. And comedian James Fritz joins to talk about Biden's imminent cancelation of a very small amount student debt, and Republicans starting to see the implications of stripping abortion rights from half the population. Plus, if you had to choose one Trump son as your ride or die, who would you choose? Finally a BONUS BISH about a firefighter who got fired over a very ACAB rant... was he in the wrong? Become a patron to listen or watch back: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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If only the memes were true. Instead, the president isn't a vengeance-seeking diehard, he signs the Inflation Reduction Act and gives Joe Manchin the pen. And on immigration, Biden has put up little fight against some of the worst Trump policies. Organizer Erika Andiola joins Francesca to break down the fate of DACA, Trump's border wall, Title 42 and the recently rescinded "Remain in Mexico" policy. And more details about the FBI raid on Mar a Lago. Was he trying to hawk the nuclear codes? Comedian Mateen Stewart joins to discuss that plus the massive nationwide teacher shortage and what some red states are doing about it. Finally a BONUS BISH about the newest right-wing dating app "The Right Stuff". The icebreaker questions they're asking are...incredible. Listen or watch back by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Mateen Stewart, Comedian https://twitter.com/mateenstewart
Erika Andiola, Immigrant rights activist https://twitter.com/ErikaAndiola
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The right isn't funny, but they're effective. That's Professor Nick Marx's argument in the book "That's Not FunnyHow the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them". He joins Francesca and comedian Jessica Sele to discuss how the edge lord comedy ecosystem is recruiting young people to more extremist causes. Then the right screams "Defund the Police!" after the FBI raids Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate, including his safe! And major climate legislation passes the Senate. What's in the bill and does it do more good than harm or more harm than good? Finally a homophobic production of Hamilton has us playing the game "Un-gay This Musical". PLUS a patron-only Bonus Bish about Alex Jones getting his ass handed to him by everyone in court. Problem is, he's super into it. Become a patron to listen & watch back www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Starbucks is closing stores over letting its workers unionize?! Oldest trick in the busting book. Buffalo organizer with Starbucks Workers United Jaz Brisack joins to discuss the wave of union efforts across Starbucks stores and the latest corporate tactics to shut them down. And Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report joins to talk about Joe Manchin finally being on board with a piece of legislation! How good is it? Plus, Jon Stewart roasts Senate Republicans for holding out healthcare on veterans. Finally, a fun segment imagining the terrible policy proposals that Andrew Yang’s new centrist party will make. Think the “Move to Higher Ground” initiative. AND A BONUS BISH with Matt Lieb about whether the DCCC’s tactic to highlight crazy MAGA candidates is dangerous or just plain dumb. Become a patron, support the show and get exclusive access: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
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Emma Vigeland, The Majority Report: https://twitter.com/EmmaVigeland
Jaz Brisack, organizer with Starbucks Workers United: https://twitter.com/jazbrisack
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When life gives you Christian theocracy and climate collapse, sometimes you gotta swim in your own bin. Comedian Anna Valenzuela joins to talk about Trump’s January 6th outtakes, heatwaves throughout Europe, and Biden’s refusal to dub extreme temperatures due to climate change a national emergency. And the legal system in America hates pregnant people, and has hated them for awhile. Rafa Kidvai, director of the Repro Legal Defense Fund for If/When/How discusses legal strategy now that Roe has been overturned, and why even with all the money to defend abortion seekers, we’ve still got to change policies and mobilize politically. And a much-needed edition of “What’s Good?” Including FF’s love of Bad Bunny and Cotton Candy grapes. Then a patreon-only bonus bish about the GOP in Texas holding out on Medicaid expansion, all while claiming to love mothers. Francesca gets big mad. What else is new. Become a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to listen and watch back.
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The U.S. could really use some Sri Lankan uprising energy. We get into the island nation's "occupy moment” with Artist Yalini, a Sri Lankan artist of Tamil descent. And comedian Nato Green joins to discuss Biden’s no good very bad trip to the Middle East/a Saudi Arabian PR stunt, where he doubled down on Trumpian foreign policy. And backed up GOP congresspeople get some stern lessons from women in the abortion rights movement. Plus, now that the restaurant Medieval Times has unionized, which niche sector should be next? PLUS: A solo bonus bish all about the right coming for gay marriage, the LGBTQ community and HIV meds?! Listen/watch back by becoming a patron and supporting this show: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
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Yalini Dream https://twitter.com/yalinidream
Nato Green https://twitter.com/natogreen
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How is the cost of inflation falling on working Americans? And why is the Federal Reserve adding insult to injury by raising interest rates? We talk economic sh*t in unprecedented times with Professor Richard Wolff. And the White House finally takes small steps to protect abortion rights through executive orders. But what do they say and is it enough? John Iadarola, host of The Damage Report on TYT, joins to discuss this plus Boris Johnson booting himself out of power after his party abandons his reckless behavior. Are there are the lessons for the American GOP? Finally a BONUS BISH all about Elon dropping his bid to buy Twitter. LOL! Listen or watch back by becoming a patron www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom. Dearest patrons! Send your questions for the AMA to bishiation@gmail.com, and apologies for the lack of the fart song. Next episode you'll get double.
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John Iadarola
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Professor Richard Wolff
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As abortion clinics rush close, women are rushing to stock up on Plan C. Luckily the success rate is higher than Trump’s Plan C for remaining in office: doing a coup. Comedian Matt Lieb joins Francesca to discuss the revelations about January 6th and bitch about Viktor Orban and Liberal TERFs. Then abortion activist & executive director of the Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund, Laurie Bertram Roberts, explains what clinics are doing in the wake of the Roe reversal and how she became involved as a militant mama. Finally a game of “Smash or Pass” all governors edition. Plus a patreon-only *BONUS BISH* dedicated to the saddest anti-trans beta male: Jordan Peterson. Join the Frantifa to get access: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
Featuring:
Laurie Bertram Roberts, Executive Director of Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund
Matt Lieb, Comedian
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A marathon episode on the many facets of the Supreme Court striking down Roe V Wade. From its immediate impact and calling out hypocrites, to the weak sauce Presidential response and why ‘vote harder’ is a terrible scold, Francesca welcomes comedian Kate Willet to take it all in. Then, some good news out of Colombia as the country elects its first leftist president Gustavo Petro. BBC’s Colombia correspondent Daniel Pardo joins to break down how Petro won and what this means for the future of the oil rich but vastly unequal country. Finally a feminist version of the game of “She’s a 10 but…”. Plus a patreon-only BONUS BISH all about how YIMBY ("Yes in my backyward”) weirdos on Twitter brigade any and everyone who dares speak about rent control and affordable housing. Kate knows firsthand! Get access to the bonus content each week by becoming a patron: https://www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
**CORRECTION: THE SCOTUS VOTE WAS 5-4 NOT 6-3 AND JOHN ROBERTS DID NOT JOIN THE MAJORITY**
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Featuring: Kate Willett, Comedian
Daniel Pardo, BBC correspondent
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A bunch of chads get busted for attempting to riot at a Pride event, and the January 6th hearings show just how in danger Mike Pence was and how much Trump loved it. Plus, how the recall of Chesa Boudin has blotted out any honest discussion of criminal justice and police reform and the national media has simply run with a tough on crime line. Finally, can you spot the fake Juneteenth corporate-washing? Or are they all far too cringe? AND a solo Frannie Bonus Bish on drag queens and shows becoming the latest target for the right. RuPaul has some words. Become a patron www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get access.
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Open Mike Eagle, Comedian, Rapper and Podcast Host: https://twitter.com/Mike_Eagle
Joe Eskenazi, editor & journalist for Mission Local: https://twitter.com/EskSF
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Another day, another millionaire comedian or right-wing politician targets trans people. While one might seem like easy laughs, it’s hard not to look around at the hundreds of anti-trans bills sweeping the country and still muster a chuckle. Republicans are fixated on preventing trans girls participate in sports and trans kids overall from receiving any gender-affirming care. Founder of the Trans Formations Project Erin Reed joins Francesca to detail the impact of stopping trans children from receiving care, what “informed consent” is, and why it is that the GOP is so obsessed. Plus comedian Jaye McBride takes down Bill Maher’s latest “old man doesn’t get the gays” rant, and what strange spell compels Caitlyn Jenner continues to throw other trans people under the bus. Plus, Jaye stays on for a BONUS episode all about Ricky Gervais and Dave Chappelle’s anti-trans comedy and tells the story of working at the Comedy Cellar while Dave Chappelle was performing and he made her get on stage. Do not miss this incredible and super awkward encounter. Join the Patreon at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get access and a special bonus RSS feed with bonus content every episode.
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Jaye McBride, comedian
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Erin Reed, Trans Formations Project
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Good guys with guns are also bad. Every detail that emerges about the Uvalde, Texas shooting at an elementary school is worse than the last. The takeaway remains the same: we need gun control NOW. If there isn’t the political will, the people are gonna have to make it so. Comedian and union organizer Nato Green is back to discuss the details of another somber week in America. Dave Weigel, political reporter for the Washington Post, also joins to break down both parties’ strategy in a midterm/primary season that is swimming in SuperPAC cash. And even still, progressive have claimed victories! Finally, LA mayoral candidate Gina Viola on why neither Karen Bass nor Rick Caruso are delivering what Los Angeles desperately needs. Finally a *BONUS BISH* on Eric Adams becoming Dems new pro-cop darling, and a positive update on US-Cuba relations. Become a patron at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to watch and listen.
Featuring:
Nato Green, comedian https://twitter.com/natogreen
Dave Weigel, political reporter at the Washington Post https://twitter.com/daveweigel
Gina Viola, candidate for LA mayor https://twitter.com/GinaForLA, https://ginaforla.com/ @LA VOTE JUNE 7th!
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Grifts, hacks, phishing and pyramid schemes built on cartoon apes. This is Web3, the world of cryptocurrenicies and NFTs. Molly White, software engineer and founder of Web3 Is Going Great explains why the lofty promises of digital currency have fallen flat. And comedian Atsuko Okatsuka joins to discuss newly-minted Republican Elon Musk’s sexual misconduct that involves a horse, and the pathetic downfall of the Biden Administration’s attempts to reign in misinformation. Plus, Taylor Swift tells us to embrace the cringe. So what are the cringiest things you’ve done and are they worse than George W. Bush accidentally calling himself out for the Iraq War? Finally a patreon-only *BONUS BISH* on the creative dope efforts of strippers in Los Angeles to unionize. Solidarity with stripper strike Noho! To watch & listen back join the Frantifa: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
Featuring:
Atsuko Okatsuka, Comedian
Molly White, Creator of 'Web3 Is Going Just Great'
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Turns out nothing is safe from rampant corporate greed, including f*cking baby formula. Francesca and guest Brett Payne of Street Fight Radio talk about the layers of corruption currently causing families to ration food for their infants. And, the murder of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh once again shows us exactly who the Israeli government is and how little they care for human rights. Meanwhile, why are leading Democrats acting so shocked that the multi-decade plan to overturn Roe V. Wade has finally come to fruition. Senior editor and reporter at The Lever, Andrew Perez, joins Francesca to explain the dark money interest groups behind the current SCOTUS. Finally a newsy game of “Is it Real?” and a *BONUS BISH* looking at the most disrespectful anti-choice argument yet, made by a Montana Senator: “Why come we protect sea turtle eggs and not zygotes?" Become a patron to listen/watch back: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Ah the natural conclusion of the far-right’s takeover of America: obliterating abortion rights! Comedian Erin Lennox joins Francesca to discuss the Samuel Alito’s sniveling leaked opinion arguing for Roe V. Wade to be overturned, the pitiful response from leading Democrats, including campaigning for an anti-choice lawmaker in Texas over a progressive option. Then, socialist Minneapolis city councilmember Robin Wonsley on the role of police in suppressing social movements and progress, and local efforts to defund the police in their current violent iteration, and fund alternative safety units. PLUS: A patreon-only bonus episode about the bizarre and depressing “he said, she said” defamation trial between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard. We’ve got THOUGHTS! Join the Frantifa to watch live or listen back: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
Featuring:
Robin Wonsley Worlobah, Minneapolis City Council Member
https://twitter.com/robin4mpls
Erin Lennox, Comedian
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Who are the union organizers left out of most American history books? This May Day, Francesca talks to labor reporter and author Kim Kelly about her new book Fight Like Hell: The Untold Labor of American History and the people, from sex workers and prisoners, who shaped workers rights. Plus an update on the desperate measures both Starbucks and Amazon are taking to stop union drives among their workers, as victories across the nation galvanize millions. Also along for the ride is comedian James Fritz to imagine a social media network completely free of sociopathic tech billionaires. Finally a *BONUS BISH* about the return of White House Press Correspondents Dinner. Biden’s got some zingers! Join the Patreon to get a special feed and watch live/back: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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James Fritz, Comedian twitter.com/fritzisdead
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Francesca is back and talking pregnancies! Overall the ones forced upon millions of women across the country now that abortion rights are being taken away. And specifically, her own! Thankfully *not* forced. Comedian and founder of Abortion Access Front Lizz Winstead joins to discuss the dozens of abortion bans sweeping the country, the imminent end or partial end of Roe V. Wade, and the two most bizarro cases of anti-choice extremism including stolen fetusgate. Plus Baby Daddy Matt Lieb joins to talk about mask requirements ending on planes and Florida’s math book bans being ridiculous and a secret money maker for one special textbook company. Finally a patreon-only BONUS BISH on Rudy Giuliani’s latest public embarrassment on The Masked Singer. Sign up at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to watch or listen back with a special RSS feed.
Featuring:
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Matt Lieb, Father-to-be and co-host of the Soprano's podcast, Pod Yourself A Gun twitter.com/mattlieb
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Rivalry, jealousy, betrayal. The China-U.S. relationship is the stuff of geopolitical daytime drama. Writer and progressive strategist Tobita Chow of Justice Is Global joins Francesca to discuss what China’s ambitions, contradictions, and how the U.S. can avoid conflict by working with not against the rising superpower. And podcast host and sports writer Wosny Lambre dissects the bid by Elon Musk to buy nearly 10% shares of Twitter (even though he now says he won’t join the board). And, it’s the dawn of the robot dog. A fascist’s best friend. Robot dogs are now being deployed to the US-Mexico border. What could go wrong? Finally a solo Bonus Bish about what the arrest of a Texas woman accused of murder (!) for terminating her pregnancy means for the future of reproductive rights in the country. Become a patron to listen and watch the extra content: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
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Both liberals and conservatives have their heads up their asses on homelessness and housing. They let the market run the table no matter the fact that there are half a million unhoused people on any given night in the U.S. Associate professor at the University of Washington Gregg Colburn joins to talk about his new book “Homelessness is a Housing Problem” which re-affirms the real cause of homelessness and offers concrete solutions. Comedian Katrina Davis joins to talk about the first Amazon union (!) in the country and the incredible organizing efforts of ALU at a warehouse in Staten Island. Also, nearly eight hours of missing Trump call logs from January 6th points to only one thing: burner phones, Mr. White. Finally a Will Smith-inspired slap bracket game called “March Slapness” on who deserves to get slapped the most. And of course a Bonus Bish all about the freaky anti-choice extremist who was found to be storing 5 fetuses in her freezer. Coooooool. Get it by becoming a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Gregg Colburn, Associate Professor University of Washington https://twitter.com/ColburnGregg
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A week of double standards: SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on the one hand grilled to shreds by seething Republicans, and the wife of 30-year conservative veteran Clarence Thomas outed as a Stop the Steal rally organizer. You couldn’t have scripted it better. Comedian Gianmarco Soresi joins to talk about the KBJ hearings and the latest revelations about Ginni Thomas. Will Clarence have the decency to resign or be impeached? Plus if prisons actually worked, why, in the most carceral country on Earth do we still have crime in America? Huh. Author and journalist Victoria Law joins to discuss her book “Prisons Make Us Safer”: And 20 Other Myths about Mass Incarceration and why prison reform is often expansion in disguise. Finally, PROPAGANDA FAIL out of North Korea and a Patreon-only Bonus Bish about Applebee’s bosses relishing in higher gas prices. Why? Become a patron to find out: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Take it from Muslim Americans: America’s counter-terrorism has done little more than criminalize innocent people. And now those same bogus tactics are being used to root out far right extremists, like the news that the plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor was an FBI sting operation. Is this the best way? Leena Al-Arian, director of Coalition for Civil Freedoms joins the podcast to explain. Plus, the sweet-taking “liberal redneck” comedian Trae Crowder on America running out of Covid money and abortion rights being trampled in states across the country. Finally, an all con-artists edition of Sext Elect Overthrow with the Tinder Swindler, Anna Delvey and Elizabeth Holmes. It’s way harder than it sounds. As always, join the Patreon for this week’s bonus story: the latest drama between Disney and Desantis over the “Don’t Say Gay” bill in Florida. Nothing a gender non-binary fox can’t solve.
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Gas prices, the Kardashians, and working toward prison abolition from inside City Hall. A special LIVE episode from the Bell House in which Francesca is joined by comedian Matt Lieb and Sam Seder to break down and bitch about the week's shenanigans, including a look at how the right wing is blaming Greta Thunberg for Putin's war on Ukraine, and Kim K on why nobody wants to work! Least of all her. Then the insightful NY Councilmember Tiffany Cabán joined to discuss her time in office, the importance of electoral politics even as radicals, and how to move the needle on changing a carceral and police-based justice system in America. We get into it all in front of a tremendously warm Brooklyn audience. Please support the show by becoming at Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
Featuring:
Sam Seder, The Majority Report https://twitter.com/SamSeder
Tiffany Cabán, NY Councilmember https://twitter.com/tiffany_caban
Matt Lieb, Comedian https://twitter.com/mattlieb
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A third week of Russia's assault and threats of nuclear war make us wonder why any given madman should be able to end the world? (And it's always a man.) Francesca is joined by Nomiki Konst and comedian Chloe Hilliard to break down the latest in Ukraine and the insane new dimensions this war is taking. Including an WNBA player being held hostage?! Does Russia think the U.S. cares about female athletes that much? Plus, the State of the Union features Biden throwing the BLM movement under the bus and Texas’ anti-trans pushers have got students protesting in the most beautiful way. Finally a Patreon-only bonus bish on REI retail workers in Manhattan successfully unionizing, after seeing right through the most corporate "woke-washing" campaign imaginable. Get access by joining the Frantifa: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Host of the Nomiki Show, www.youtube.com/c/TheNomikiShow
Chloé Hilliard, https://twitter.com/chloe_hilliard
Comedian and author of Fuck Your Diet, https://www.chloehilliard.com/
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Ukrainian President Zelensky might be a former comedian but Putin is the real clown. Unhinged, erratic and currently trying to do regime change Ukraine, things have gotten very scary for everyday Ukranians, many who have fled the country while others take up arms. Francesca, Wajahat Ali and Andy Kindler break down the various aspects of Russia's war on Ukraine, from Zelensky's heroism to the hypocrisies of the American media and security apparatus to the sad lack of a united international antiwar movement to say nothing of a functional United Nations. Not a lot of jokes abound, but hey, war is hell. Finally in honor of the nomination of Kentaji Brown Jackson, the panel picks their Supreme Court nominees to grow the bench and support her! PLUS a Patreon-only Bonus Bish on Charlie Kirk’s hilarious stumble into defending socialism.
Featuring:Andy Kindler, https://twitter.com/AndyKindler: Get Andy’s album “Hence The Humor”
Wajahat Ali, https://twitter.com/WajahatAli: Check out Wajahat's new book: Go Back to Where You Came From, And Other Helpful Recommendations on How to Become American.
Suggested Articles on Ukraine: A letter to the Western Left from Kyiv https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/odr/a-letter-to-the-western-left-from-kyiv/
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What does Putin really really really really really wanna zigga zig ah? Anatol Lieven, author of Ukraine and Russia: A Fraternal Rivalry, joins Francesca to discuss the probabilities and the calculations of all sides when it comes to war in Ukraine. Weapons manufacturers are happy, while Putin wants to exert influence and get a better bargaining chip against NATO. And Tucker Carlson’s AOC obsession reaches peak thirst and creepdom, while a critical Biden policy sunsets and plunges millions back into poverty. Thanks to the Manchin Sinematic universe! And finally, a no fly list for unruly passengers? Yes please. Which activities should get you banned? BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE: A bonus bish all about the hilarious trolling of Ottawa protesters known as the “Ram Ranch Resistance”. You gotta hear this. Become a patron to listen: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Anatol Lieven: https://twitter.com/Lieven_Anatol Read his books: Ukraine and Russia: A Fraternal Rivalry and Climate Change and the Nation State
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She was a border patrol agent for six years, until one too many incidents of corruption and violence forced her out. Jenn Budd now dedicates herself to speaking about what she calls America's genocidal policies and its broken immigration system. Francesca sat down with her for an in-depth conversation to understand how the border became so militarized over the years, the extremist culture within Customs and Border Patrol steeped in racism, rape and corruption; and the ineffectiveness of both Republicans and Democrats to actually change.
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How did the MAGA and the wellness worlds begin to collide? The pandemic and Trumpism have a lot to do with it. Co-hosts of the podcast Conspirituality Derek Beres and Julian Walker join Francesca to explain the similarities between fascism and some new age spiritual and health communities. They're obsessed with individuality, freedom, gender norms, and willing yourself to believe pretty much anything so long as it goes against the establishment. From anti-vax misinformation spreaders, to anti-science healers, "insurrectionist influencers" who cheered on the capitol riots, and of course Joe Rogan you’re about to meet some unsavory characters. Plus a *BONUS BISH* for patrons about how QAnon infiltrated wellness spaces and how to extract a friend from the anti-vax worm hole. Get access to an extra 20 minutes by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Santas are in short supply and high demand. After all why would an elderly overweight man allow small un-vaccinated children on his lap for minimum wage? Gareth and Francesca hear from Santas about their plight, and Gareth recalls when he used to dress up as good ole Saint Nick. To listen to the full bonus bish and every bonus bish, become a patron at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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Why can't fascists get original? Banning books is so 1933. And yet here we are with parents raging in school board meetings about "gay themes" in stories. Comedian RB Butcher helps break it down along with understanding why Steve Bannon is so afraid to testify about January 6th. He's not scared, you're scared! Plus IfNotNow director Morriah Kaplan on how American Jews against the occupation are pushing Congress and slowly but surely winning the moral argument on Palestine. Finally, what the hell does Elon Musk want? Cause crypto ain't it. AND A *PATREON ONLY BONUS BISH* all about Missouri Senator Josh Hawley's sad empty idea of masculinity. Become a patron today: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom
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RB Butcher, Comedian - https://twitter.com/RheaButcher
Morriah Kaplan, Managing Director of IfNotNow - https://twitter.com/morriahk
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The most ridiculous revelations from the latest former Trump staffer, including lots of dirty words, CATS and colonoscopies. Listen to the full bonus by becoming a Patron today: https://bit.ly/FullEpBonus107. Here's how to get the Patreon only RSS feed right to your phone: https://bit.ly/PatreonRSS
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Occupy vs. Obama, police repression, and whether or not there should have been demands made by organizers. A continued conversation with social justice educator and musician Sonny Singh and comedian Nato Green. Become a Patron to listen to the whole discussion at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.
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From neo-Nazis to composting, what happens in America first happened in Portland. Francesca and comedian Matt Lieb had the pleasure of sitting down in person with BLM activist and journalist Mac Smiff, civil rights strategist Eric K. Ward of Western States Center along with more than 130 fired up audience members to talk about how to uproot white supremacy from the police to the Capitol rioters. Plus Nabisco workers are taking their strike to the next level, America comes face to face with the dire need to abort the Supreme Court, and Eric Clapton goes off the deep end. If you were lucky enough to be there you know how special it was.
Recorded on Thursday September 2, 2021
Featuring: Mac Smiff, activist & journalist https://twitter.com/MacSmiff
Eric K Ward, Western States Center, SPLC fellow https://twitter.com/BulldogShadow
Matt Lieb, Pod Yourself A Gun, Good Mythical Morning https://twitter.com/mattlieb
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Everyone thinks they could've done Afghanistan war better! And Biden isn't backing down from his decision to withdraw. Author and activist Max Elbaum joins Francesca to weigh in on the 20-year war and whether this will be a new chapter of American de-militarization (or whether the President will just pivot to military aggression against China.) Plus, comedian Matt Lieb on Covid taking out conspiracy theorists and OnlyFans hanging sex workers out to dry.
Featuring:
Max Elbaum, author & activist (Revolution in the Air, People's World)
Matt Lieb, comedian (Pod Yourself a Gun, Good Mythical Morning)
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