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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 5min

ZOHRAN WINS! with Wajahat Ali

WHAT A NIGHT FOR NEW YORK AND THE COUNTRY! Thank you to the city that never sleeps for giving us hope. *** See Francesca LIVE: PASADENA JULY 5TH -New World Disorder Comedy with Francesca & Friends. Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/New-World-Disorder-07-05-25-9-30-pm Seattle Friday August 1st - Francesca and Matt will be at Laughs Comedy Club. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kFt1xE Seattle Saturday August 2nd - The Bitchuation Room LIVE in. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4khBhnK HOUSTON AUGUST 28 - Francesca and Matt will be at The Punchline in Houston. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0062C3F8154B3F *** 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.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 37min

No War, No Cuomo with Negar Mortazavi (Ep 286)

*UPDATE: ZOHRAN MAMDANI WINS! REACTS COMING SOON OR GO TO YOUTUBE.COM/FRANIFIO TO WATCH HER RESPONSE WITH WAJAHAT ALI* Iranians are deeply terrified about the escalating war and attacks from the U.S. and Israel. If regime change is anyone’s desire, this is sure as hell not the way to go about getting it. Iranian-American Journalist Negar Mortazavi joins to explain the ceasefire that wasn’t, the ego of the Trump regime in thinking this is over, and the joy of one Benjamin Netanyahu. Then, producer Paige Oamek and Francesca dish about Zohran Mamdani’s surge and all the different ways establishment Democrats are trying to destroy their best shot at remaining relevant and speaking to  young voters who are overwhelmingly progressive. No matter what happens the fight will undoubtedly drag out until November. Gird your loins! Featuring: Negar Mortazavi https://x.com/NegarMortazavi *** See Francesca LIVE: PASADENA JULY 5TH -New World Disorder Comedy with Francesca & Friends. Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/New-World-Disorder-07-05-25-9-30-pm Seattle Friday August 1st - Francesca and Matt will be at Laughs Comedy Club. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kFt1xE Seattle Saturday August 2nd - The Bitchuation Room LIVE in. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4khBhnK HOUSTON AUGUST 28 - Francesca and Matt will be at The Punchline in Houston. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0062C3F8154B3F *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 25, 2025 • 1h 32min

MAGA Falls In Line As Trump Defends Iran War *MONDAY SHOW 6/23*

After bombing three nuclear facilities in Iran, Trump says NOW, nowww it's time for peace. But will it be that simple? As Israel and Iran continue to trade missile attacks — with no real ceasefire established— Francesca takes stock of this ill-fated decision to bomb yet another country in the Middle East. So long as Netanyahu wants conflict it seems, the U.S. will be mired in conflict. When will politicians on either side of the aisle grow a pair? See Francesca LIVE: PASADENA JULY 5TH -New World Disorder Comedy with Francesca & Friends. Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/New-World-Disorder-07-05-25-9-30-pm Seattle Friday August 1st - Francesca and Matt will be at Laughs Comedy Club. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kFt1xE Seattle Saturday August 2nd - The Bitchuation Room LIVE in. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4khBhnK HOUSTON AUGUST 28 - Francesca and Matt will be at The Punchline in Houston. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0062C3F8154B3F *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 19, 2025 • 30min

The World After Trump

Trump might try and be king, but the billionaires who back him and far more concerned with their reign. Someday Donald Trump and the movement that got him elected will be gone. And the billionaires who back him won't care. Because they have other plans. This is the story of how deeply un-american the billionaires who buy our politicians are, from their disregard for democracy, their freak-outs over equality, or the fact that they want to secede from the United States altogether. The broligarchy has no regard for this country. A lot of them aren't even from here! And now their dystopic plans for the United States have come out of the shadows and into the light. Chapters: INTRO: TRUMP IS TEMPORARY 00:01:47 WHAT'S A BROLIGARCH 00:03:18 THE THIEL OF IT ALL 00:06:49 DAVID SACKS: THE CRYPTO & AI CZAR 00:09:00 MARC ANDREESEN, HUMPTY DUMPTY DOGE 00:10:12 PRIVATE CITIES AND BRYAN ARMSTRONG 00:13:52 TECH ZIONISM ACCORDING TO BALAJI SRINIVASAN 00:16:24 CURTIS CREEPY-DEEPY YARVIN 00:20:00 SHILLBILLY ELEGY AND A GROOMED JD VANCE 00:21:56 THE CHRISTIAN NATIONALIST BONE 00:23:32 BEYOND DONALD TRUMP 00:25:30 AHEM-- IN SUMMARY This is a long-form explainer video from Francesca Fiorentini. Please share it and subscribe to this video. Special thanks to researcher and producer Paige Oamek, editor Brent Godin, and animator Marisa Cruz. See Francesca LIVE: PASADENA JULY 5TH -New World Disorder Comedy with Francesca & Friends. Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/New-World-Disorder-07-05-25-9-30-pm Seattle Friday August 1st - Francesca and Matt will be at Laughs Comedy Club. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kFt1xE Seattle Saturday August 2nd - The Bitchuation Room LIVE in. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4khBhnK HOUSTON AUGUST 28 - Francesca and Matt will be at The Punchline in Houston. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0062C3F8154B3F *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 14, 2025 • 2h

Wars At Home And Abroad + Zohran Surges! *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY*

What happened to the peace candidate, Donald Trump? [He never existed.] Who could have seen Israel’s unprovoked attack on Iran? [Everyone]. Francesca talks World War 3 and the absolute insanity that we all know is Israel’s nuclear doublespeak. Then the war on the working people of Los Angeles continues, as ICE rounds up American citizens and cops shoot people in the stomach. BUT FIRST: Rent freeze, free buses, community grocers? New York might be poised for greatness if Zohran Mamdani wins the democratic primary. Early voting starts Saturday June 14th and election day is June 24th people! Councilmember Chi Ossé joins Francesca to talk about kicking Cuomo to the curb where he belongs. Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokables, salves and more: https://www.sunsetlakecbd.com Try Factor Meals today. Get started at www.factormeals.com/bitchuation50off and use code bitchuation50off to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box. *** LIVE SHOWS PASADENA JULY 5TH -New World Disorder Comedy with Francesca & Friends. Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/New-World-Disorder-07-05-25-9-30-pm Friday August 1st - Francesca and Matt will be at Laughs Comedy Club in Seattle. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kFt1xE Saturday August 2nd - The Bitchuation Room LIVE in Seattle. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4khBhnK HOUSTON AUGUST 28 - Francesca and Matt will be at The Punchline in Houston. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0062C3F8154B3F *** 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 11, 2025 • 1h 49min

Feds Terrorize LA and Did School Integration Fail? with Tadhg Hickey & Prof. Noliwe Rooks (Ep 285)

State repression is operating on all cylinders whether in Los Angeles or Gaza. Trump salivates at the chance to deploy the military to a blue city by painting anti-ICE protesters as violent rioters, while the Israeli military captures 12 activists aboard the humanitarian flotilla. Francesca breaks it all down with Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey, who’s dedicated his content liberation for Palestine despite the de-platforming. Then, chair of Africana studies at Brown, Noliwe Rooks joins to talk about anti-DEI backlash and her new book “Integrated: How American Schools Failed Black Children.”  Featuring: Tadhg Hickey, comedian https://www.patreon.com/tadhghickey Noliwe Rooks, author and professor https://www.noliwerooks.org/  *** PASADENA JULY 5TH -New World Disorder Comedy with Francesca & Friends. Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/New-World-Disorder-07-05-25-9-30-pm Seattle Friday August 1st - Francesca and Matt will be at Laughs Comedy Club. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kFt1xE Seattle Saturday August 2nd - The Bitchuation Room LIVE in. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4khBhnK HOUSTON AUGUST 28 - Francesca and Matt will be at The Punchline in Houston. Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/3A0062C3F8154B3F *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 5, 2025 • 5min

Centrists Gather In DC, and Israel Wants Hamas to STAY?! *BONUS TEASER*

The worst kind of Democrats with the worst ideas, taking the wrong lessons from 2024 and getting billionaire backing to do it. Do they want to lose to fascism this hard? A near 2-hour bonus episode complete with discussions of Trump's failing economy, Israel's bad faith negotiations, the alleged antisemitic attack in Boulder, and Karine Jean Pierre is now an independent!?  To get access to these stories, become a patron at: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 4, 2025 • 1h 27min

Who Will Stop ICE? feat. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (Ep 284)

An up-and-coming representative from Arizona isn't backing down on bearing witness to ICE's lawlessness. Francesca speaks with Rep. Yassamin Ansari all about her trips to El Salvador, detention facilities, and whether Democrats have it in them to fight this fascism. And Greta Thunberg sets sail on another Freedom Flotilla while right wingers salivate at the possibility of her demise.  Also, former State Department head Matt Miller agrees Israel's committed war crimes, Bernie's getting real about Kamala's Loss and Rep. Jazmine Crockett reveals the Democratic donors want a safe white boy in 2028. Francesca breaks it down solo.  Featuring: Rep. Yassamin Ansari, Arizona's 3rd District https://www.instagram.com/repyassansari/  ** LIVE SHOWS **  PASADENA JULY 5TH -New World Disorder Comedy with Francesca & Friends.Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/New-World-Disorder-07-05-25-9-30-pm  SEATTLE Friday August 1st - Francesca and Matt will be at Laughs Comedy Club. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kFt1xE  SEATTLE Saturday August 2nd - The Bitchuation Room will be LIVE. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4khBhnK *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 26min

Dodgers Not DOGErs *LIVE IN LA* with Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, John Iadarola, Matt Lieb, Rachel Reyes (Ep 283)

It’s a super special LIVE edition of The Bitchuation Room in Los Angeles and we’re talking Elon’s exit but not without drug-fueld love triangle drama. Then, Zionists in LA-city government? No wonder pro-Palestine protesters are demonized and brutalized. Then, can LA refuse to be ground zero for even more displacement by refusing the Olympics? Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez of District 1 joins to discuss how her first term has left her more invested in people power than ever. And Denton Cohen of The Rent Brigade on blowing the whistle on greedy lords of the land. Featuring: Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez Get involved her her re-election campaign: https://www.eunissesforthepeople.com/ John Iadarola, The Damage Report https://www.youtube.com/thedamagereport https://www.patreon.com/johniadarola Rachel Reyes, LA Podcast https://thelapod.com/ Matt Lieb, Bad Hasbara Podcast https://www.patreon.com/badhasbara Denton Cohen, The Rent Brigade https://www.rentbrigade.org/ LIVE SHOWS SEATTLE Friday August 1st - Francesca and Matt will be at Laughs Comedy Club. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4kFt1xE SEATTLE Saturday August 2nd - The Bitchuation Room will be LIVE. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4khBhnK *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 28, 2025 • 1h 40min

Losing The BLM Narrative, Winning The Planetary Fight w/ Mike Drucker & Malcolm Harris (Ep 282)

Five years after the George Floyd uprisings we reflect on how police killings are up along with the copaganda. Then, will GOP Senators tank Trumps MAGA Murder Bill because they’re… principled?! Comedian Mike Drucker joins Francesca to talk about all that and the bizarre search of Democratic party to find the ‘Joe Rogan of the left’... or of neoliberalism. Then we interview Malcolm Harris, author of "What's Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis" about a unifying approach to addressing climate change. Oh and the Gaza horrors continue. Download the 5 Calls app and call your reps to tell them to renounce all Israel lobby funds.  Featuring: Malcolm Harris, author, https://x.com/bigmeaninternet https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/malcolm-harris/whats-left/9780316577434/ Mike Drucker, comedian,  https://x.com/MikeDrucker https://mikedrucker.substack.com/ LIVE SHOWS LOS ANGELES -- May 30th-The Bitchuation Room will be LIVE in Los Angeles on May 30th at The Elysian Theater. Get tickets here: https://www.elysiantheater.com/shows/bitchuationroom.  *** 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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