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How has terrible U.S. policy in Latin America led to waves of predictable migration? Michael Fox, author and host of the podcast Under the Shadow, joins Francesca to discuss how Latin America has been forever caught between neoliberal economic "development" or flat out coups, but never able to truly be sovereign. Plus a look at VERY COOL SMART BUSINESS DUDE Elon Musk's battle with the Brazilian courts over the banning 7 misinformation accounts. Also, Francesca explores Trump always-shifting abortion rights stances, and this week's very tough choice of "Cringeys". Featuring:Michael Fox, https://x.com/mfox_usListen to 'Under The Shadow' https://therealnews.com/under-the-shadow*** 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* 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, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

On this very Frantastic Friday, Francesca plucks a few choice moments from Kamala Harris and Tim Walz's interview with CNN to dissect. Specifically her thoughts on immigration, Gaza, and whether she is flip flopping now that she is running in a general election. Short answer: yes. The overall takeaway is, who is Kamala Harris really? What kind of administration will she run? We simply do not know but we sure as hell know it won't be Trumpian chaos. 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.***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/franifioSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday BONUS BISHTip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoomGet 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, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

The DNC is over and the good vibes campaign can only last so long even though it's better than Trump's creeptastic candidacy. Alex Shepard of The New Republic Magazine joins Francesca to assess whether the DNC reflects the Democrats are becomig more progressive, and the pivot of the Harris campaign toward positive messaging, despite their clear fumbling of the Palestinian speaker. Comedian Karinda Dobbins is also back to talk RFK Jr.'s whale of an endorsement, and Trump's latest idea for a "sPaCE nATioNaL GUarD" and the dawn of AI policing. Finally, a game where we enact our most 'out-there' dream legislation.Featuring: Karinda Dobbins, comedian, https://karindadobbins.com/ Alex Shephard, senior editor of The New Republic, https://x.com/alex_shephard https://newrepublic.com/authors/alex-shephard *** 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* 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, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com

Francesca is back from Chicago and ready to dive in to all the DNC post mortem. Why wasn't a Palestinian asked to speak? Was Kamala Harris inspiring? Why wasn't Francesca allowed in as a creator?!***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*Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoomGet 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, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

Forget the DNC, TBR was the only show in town! Francesca and Matt Lieb make it to Chicago for a live podcast to talk real progressive power in the windy city with some amazing guests: Alderman Rossana Rodriguez-Sanchez, editor of In These Times Miles Kampf-Lassin and comedian Walter Masterson. Together they tackled Kamala's economic plan and the right's freakout over it, and local Israeli Hasbarists doing the dumbest things. Then, a deep dish dive into how Chicago socialists like Rossana are holding mayor Brandon Johnson accountable to his progressive policies and making change locally from mental healthcare to housing. And finally, a WILD game of Two Truths and Lie: RFK Jr. edition! Spoiler: it's a tough one.Featuring:Matt Lieb, host of Bad Hasbara podcasthttps://x.com/mattliebWalter Masterson, Comedian & creatorhttps://x.com/waltermastersonRossana Rodriguez, Aldermanhttps://x.com/RossanaFor33Miles Kampf-Lassinhttps://x.com/MilesKLassin

How will Mexico's new president Claudia Sheinbaum tackle the spiral of cartel violence and political corruption? We know that the U.S. keeps outsourcing drug violence and guns to its Latin American neighbors, a fact that destabilizes the region and leads to more migration. Author and journalist Ioan Grillo is back on the podcast to talk about the balance between cracking down on gangs while not contributing to blanket militarization. They talk about why the right loves Bukele in El Savador and what steps Democrats could take to change the narrative.Featuring:Ioan Grillowww.crashdown.comwww.ioangrillo.com***Francesca and Matt Lieb Are In Chicago for the DNC! Monday 8/19 LIVE Bitchuation Room X Bad Hasbara Podcast. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3wKW5Rf LATE SHOW ADDED FOR Tuesday 8/20 LIVE Stand Up: Francesca Fiorentini  & Matt Lieb Co-Headline. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3yN5fgp***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/franifioSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH*Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoomGet your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com

It takes honesty and humility to de-program from Israel's propaganda. Co-founder of IfNotNow Simone Zimmerman explains her journey, the pressure on Kamala Harris, and the sickening bedfellows between high-powered Zionists and white nationalists. And comedian Eliza Skinner joins Francesca to talk about Olympic boxers Imane Khelif and Lin Yun-Ting both winning gold, and Trump's dentured lisp in his awkward interview with Elon. Finally, taking stock of some conservative lunacy in this week in WEIRD. Featuring: Eliza Skinner, https://www.instagram.com/eskinz/Listen to Eliza's album "Regarding My Lovers"Simone Zimmerman, https://x.com/simonerzimhttps://www.ifnotnowmovement.org/***Francesca and Matt Lieb Are In Chicago for the DNC! Monday 8/19 LIVE Bitchuation Room X Bad Hasbara Podcast. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3wKW5Rf LATE SHOW ADDED FOR Tuesday 8/20 LIVE Stand Up: Francesca Fiorentini  & Matt Lieb Co-Headline. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3yN5fgp***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/franifioSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH*Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoomGet 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, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.***

All the white nationalists walk like this...away from Donald Trump's campaign? Oh no! Plus, Francesca reminds us all of Rep. Cori Bush's roots on this 10th anniversary of Mike Brown's murder. And Kamala's terrible response to anti-genocide protesters needs a whole lot of work. Then, Israel puts a criminal on television to explain away sexual assault of Palestinian prisoners. COOL! ***Francesca and Matt Lieb Are In Chicago! Monday 8/19 LIVE Bitchuation Room X Bad Hasbara Podcast. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3wKW5Rf LATE SHOW ADDED FOR Tuesday 8/20 LIVE Stand Up: Francesca Fiorentini  & Matt Lieb Co-Headline. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3yN5fgp***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*Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoomGet your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com

Could it be that we have a reason to celebrate? Kamala Harris chooses Governor Tim Walz, a guy who's enacted a progressive wishlist in the state of Minnesota, signaling she's listening to the base. And the other side has... crypto-fascist billionaires bankrolling their couch-loving veep, JD Vance. Comedian Laurie Kilmartin joins Francesca to take stock of what Walz adds to the ticket and author Paris Marx is back to explain how libertarian VC ghouls became enamored with Trump. The class war isn't won, but things just got a bit more interesting. Featuring:Laurie Kilmartin, https://x.com/anylaurie16Watch Laurie's stand up special, "Cis Woke Grief Sl*t" https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CMDL3M9D/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rParis Marx, https://x.com/parismarx, https://techwontsave.us/***Francesca and Matt Lieb Are In Chicago for the DNC! Monday 8/19 LIVE Bitchuation Room X Bad Hasbara Podcast. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3wKW5Rf LATE SHOW ADDED FOR Tuesday 8/20 LIVE Stand Up: Francesca Fiorentini & Matt Lieb Co-Headline. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3yN5fgp ***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/franifioSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH*Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoomGet 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, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.

Israel assassinates both a Hamas' political leader in Tehran (the guy who was working on a ceasefire deal) and a Hezbollah leader inside of Beirut, begging for a regional war with Iran and Lebanon. What will the United States do? Trita Parsi of The Quincy Institute joins Francesca to discuss the implications of this week and whether World War Three will be staved off or encouraged by Joe Biden. 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 In Chicago for the DNC! Monday 8/19 LIVE Bitchuation Room X Bad Hasbara Podcast. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3wKW5Rf LATE SHOW ADDED FOR Tuesday 8/20 LIVE Stand Up: Francesca Fiorentini & Matt Lieb Co-Headline. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/3yN5fgp ***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/franifioSupport The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom to get special perks and listen/watchback privileges of the Wednesday *BONUS BISH*Tip the show via Venmo:@TBR-LIVE Cash-App:@TBRLIVEMusic by Nick StarguFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod, Instagram: @BitchuationRoom , TikTok: @BitchuationRoomGet 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, smokables, salves and more: www.sunsetlakecbd.com.