
The Bitchuation Room
A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca Fiorentini
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Mar 15, 2025 • 1h 51min
What Is A ‘Startup City’? And Democrats Are Dust *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY 3/14*
The same week that Trump calls Schumer a “Palestinian”, Schumer gives Trump everything he wanted. Francesca streams while ten Democrats hand the GOP a wishlist budget. Then, journalist Andy Vasoyan joins to talk about the techno-fascist dream of creating tax-free autonomous cities full of HOT CHICKS. Finally, did a U.S. official get fired because of Mel Gibson? And JD Vance stays being the worst husband. Read Andy Vasoyan's article on Praxis hereFrantastic Fridays on The Bitchuation Room are free to watch. To see more bonus content and get access to the Wednesday Bonus Bish become a member on YouTube or a Patron:www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.***Sunday March 16th -Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline. Get your tickets here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKfWednesday May 7th - Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to Cobb’s Comedy Club. Get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/ImZ_W42k_U***Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH***Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard**Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com***Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

Mar 12, 2025 • 1h 39min
The Drug War Gets Even Dumber with Maia Szalavitz and Jessica Sele (Ep 271)
Trump’s tariffs are causing a recession all while claiming to be going after Fentanyl? Francesca welcomes author Maia Szalavitz to talk about our country’s ham-fisting approach to drug policy, and what RFK Jr. could do to make it all worse. Then, Canada is BIG MAD about the trade war as the back and forth continues between Trump and Ontario’s Doug Ford. And finally, a sleepless Elon Musk is barely hanging on and dragging us all down with him. Aw, cheer up billionaire!FeaturingMaia Szalavitz, neuroscience journalist https://maiasz.com/Jessica Sele, comedianhttps://jessicasele.bandcamp.com/album/weird-vibes***Sunday March 16th -Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline. Get your tickets here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKfWednesday May 7th - Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to Cobb’s Comedy Club. Get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/ImZ_W42k_U***The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio.***Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH***Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard**Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com***Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

Mar 8, 2025 • 2h 27min
What Happens Now With Ukraine with Anthony Bartaway, And Gavin Newsom’s the Worst *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY*
Now that Trump has thrown Zelensky to the wolves, what comes next? Anthony Bartaway of Ukraine Without Hype podcast offers a leftist analysis from Kiev of the Russian war on Ukraine. Then trouble in DOGE-land as administration officials are getting sick and tired of Elon Musk. And Gavin Newsom gives the most despicable softball interview to Christian Nationalist right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk on his new podcast. HARD PASS. Frantastic Fridays on The Bitchuation Room are free to watch. To see more bonus content and get access to the Wednesday Bonus Bish become a member on Youtube or a Patron:www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.***Eat smart with Factor. Get started at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST and use code FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off your first box plus free shipping. That’s code FACTORPODCAST at FACTOR MEALS dot com slash FACTORPODCAST to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.***Sunday March 16th -Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline. Get your tickets here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKfWednesday May 7th - Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to Cobb’s Comedy Club. Get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/ImZ_W42k_U***Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH***Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard**Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com***Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 50min
Beating The Right In The Messaging War with Anthony Atamanuik & Anat Shenker Osorio (Ep 270)
The only SS Elon Musk supports doesn't dole out retirement funds. Francesca and comedian/actor Anthony Atamanuik talk about Trump going after social security, and an awesome Oscars first as the documentary No Other Land wins and brings the words "ethnic supremacy" to the Hollwood stage. Then campaign and messaging strategist badass Anat Shenker-Osorio speaks with Francesca about how to win back the American narrative from the right. Hint: it's not by ignoring your active and engaged base. Featuring: Anthony Atamanuik, comedian https://www.instagram.com/therealactualtonyAnat Shenker-Osorio, host of Words To Win By https://wordstowinby-pod.com/***Sunday March 16th -Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline. Get your tickets here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKfWednesday May 7th - Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to Cobb’s Comedy Club. Get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/ImZ_W42k_U***The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio.***Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH***Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard**Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com***Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

Mar 1, 2025 • 1h 29min
Trump's Mob Meeting With Zelenskyy, RFK Jr. Already Destroying American Health
Sad little men argue with President Zelenskyy about his lack of gratitude towards Trump, a man who tried to extort him back in 2018. BE GRATEFUL!! The embarrassing s-show had one man giddy: Vladimir Putin. The rest of us are in shock. Then, Elon's Starlink wants to take over the FAA, a body that heretofore was REGULATING Starlink. And RFK Jr. is already on his way to getting us all killed by downplaying the Measles, and canceling the meeting of flu vaccination board. Frantastic Fridays on The Bitchuation Room are free to watch. To see more bonus content and get access to the Wednesday Bonus Bish become a member on Youtube or a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom. ***Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline on Sunday March 16th. Get your ticket here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKfMay 7th - Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to Cobb’s Comedy Club. Get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/ImZ_W42k_U***The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio.***Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH***Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard**Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com***Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

Feb 26, 2025 • 1h 29min
Criminalizing Women with Jessica Valenti and Jamie Loftus (Ep 269)
Abortion rights are popular, but the broligarchy cannot abide. Journalist Jessica Valenti joins Francesca to talk about criminalizing women’s travel and healthcare despite a surge in infant and maternal mortality deaths. And comedian Jamie Loftus joins to talk our new deputy FBI chief who is more concerned with liberal tears than law enforcement. And Bernie Sanders is on tour again taking his Fighting Oligarchy message to vulnerable swing districts, where Republicans are being absolutely demolished by their constituents. Jamie Loftus, comedian and podcaster https://bsky.app/profile/jamieloftus.bsky.socialJessica Valenti, author and journalisthttps://jessica.substack.com/ ***Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline on Sunday March 16th. Get your ticket here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKfMay 7th - Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to Cobb’s Comedy Club. Get your tickets here: https://tr.ee/ImZ_W42k_U***The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio.***Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH***Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard**Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com***Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 24min
Bannon Salutes, Elon's Baby Mamas and Mob Boss Trump *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY Feb 21*
Governor Janet Mills stands firm against Trump's anti-trans ban, vowing to take him to court. Steve Bannon makes waves with a chilling salute at CPAC, echoing troubling far-right sentiments. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's parenting antics spark debate as his baby mamas turn to Twitter for attention. Trans actor Hunter Schafer highlights the absurdities of bureaucratic gender identification issues, sharing her own struggles. It's a lively mix of politics, personal stories, and a call for solidarity in the face of rising extremism.

Feb 19, 2025 • 1h 29min
What Does The Musk Broligarchy Want? With Paris Marx (Ep 268)
Elon admits the DOGE project is political. And who TF is actually in charge of the bullsh*t agency anyway? The administration can’t get their story straight, they just know he’s in charge, mmkay? Author and podcast host Paris Marx joins Francesca to understand how the breaking of the federal government is by design. You know the same designer that gave us the finger-chomping Cybertruck. Then Francesca explains the bizarre Zionist Spy Vs Spy attempted murder case in Miami and the first ever statement from United Healthcare CEO assassin, Luigi Mangione. Featuring:Paris Marx, podcaster and author https://techwontsave.us/ https://www.disconnect.blog/***Catch Francesca and friends at the Ice House in Pasadena for the live show "New World Disorder" on Feb 19th at 7:30pm! Tickets on sale now:https://www.showclix.com/event/the-ice-house-new-world-disorder-02-19-25-7-30-pmFrancesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline on Sunday March 16th. Get your ticket here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKf***The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio.***Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH***Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard**Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com***Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

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Feb 15, 2025 • 1h 15min
Extorting Eric Adams & How to Get A Green New Deal with Thea Riofrancos *FRANTASTIC FRIDAYS*
Thea Riofrancos, a climate policy expert and co-chair of the Climate and Community Institute, joins Francesca to discuss the urgent need for radical climate action. They critique Biden's climate plans for not going far enough and dive into the troubling political ties of NYC Mayor Eric Adams, suggesting he's compromising community needs. The conversation also touches on grassroots mobilization, the intersection of climate and feminist movements in Latin America, and challenges of public understanding regarding current climate policies.

Feb 12, 2025 • 1h 24min
A Socialist Mayor for New York with Zohran Mamdani & Nato Green (Ep 267)
Corrupt NYC mayor Eric Adams makes a deal with the devil named Donald Trump. Luckily, socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani joins Francesca to lay out a vision for New York that has everything to do with giving back to New Yorkers rather than taking them for a ride. And comedian Nato Green explains how the Musk/Trump attacks on organized labor is a challenge that must be met with every form of resistance, including militant action. Plus, House speaker Hakeem Jeffries asks the dumbest question possible. If this is how Democrats fight against fascism, imagine how they fight for us? Pff pathetic.Featuring:Zohran MamdaniCandidate for NYC Mayor https://www.zohranfornyc.com/ https://x.com/ZohranKMamdani Nato GreenComedian https://bsky.app/profile/natogreen.bsky.social***Francesca and Matt Lieb are coming to the Sacramento Punchline on Sunday March 16th. Get your ticket here: https://livemu.sc/4jS1qKf***The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio.***Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH***Give the Show your feedback, by answering a quick survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=AafO2sMvE7gB&ver=standard**Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVE Music by Nick Stargu Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoom Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com***Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. Explore all their organic, vertically-integrated craft CBD products including tinctures, gummies, smokeables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.
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