Rep. Ro Khanna of California wants to be the future of the Democratic Party. But do his policies and votes speak to the base? Francesca asks the Rep. about his vote to condemn the slogan "from the river to the sea Palestine will be free", his worrying support for Prime Minister Modi of India, and what his vision of "progressive capitalism" would look like. The Bitchuation Room Podcast is available everywhere you get your podcasts. It streams LIVE every TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAY at 1/4pmEST o...
Apr 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Remember when Republicans were going to "IMEACH BIDEN"? Whatever happened to that? Sam Seder of The Majority Report joins to explain the indicted informant, the 1023, and the absence of evidence not being evidence of absence or whatever Rumsfeld used to say. Then, Iran's strike on Israel has us all wondering if we're on the brink of WW3 and whether Biden has finally reached his limit with genocide. Then, Javier Milei and Elon Musk have a meeting of minds and dicks in Austin and we try and imagin...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 30 min
The rich coalesce around their bronzed boy in November, out of fear they would pay a cent more in taxes, despite having more money than God. Francesca breaks down just how and why the tax code is so skewed in billionaires' favor in an edition of "Class War." And comedian DeAnne Smith joins to talk about AI genocide and the attacks on DEI. Then journalist Arun Gupta breaks down the Israeli first responder/propagandists The Zaka Group, and why the story of "mass rapes" have been debunked but never...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Biden is feeling the heat after Gaza aid workers targeted, Trump is losing weight but not in his ego, Roseanne Barr is a wine-drunk QAnon grandma, and Francesca's best attempt at a Joe Biden impression. Think animatronic squirrel. 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. ** Get 20% off SUNSET LAKE CBD with code FRANTIFA at check out. E...
Apr 06, 2024•59 min
Israel's war crimes threaten to drag the U.S. into a hot wars in the Middle East, while a TikTok ban sparks a tech Cold War with China. Journalist and author Jacob Silverman joins Francesca to explain why a TikTok forced sale misses the mark on data safety while putting us on a path to a hostile future with China. Add to that the fact that a right-wing billionaire might be a buyer and the whole thing is a mess for average people. Then comedian Gianmarco Soresi on the blacklisting in entertainmen...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 225
An AI robot gropes a female reporter, why Sacha Baron Cohen sucks,another State Dept official resigns over Gaza and P. Diddy has no good songs/is a sex trafficker probably. he Wednesday Bonus show is free to watch and listen to. Become a patron to get access to ad-free Friday bonus shows, 20% off merch, 60% off the American Prospect Magazine and much much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 28, 2024•57 min
Why is Biden moving to the right on border policy? Author of Abolish ICE, Natasha Elena Uhlmann joins Francesca to discuss how Biden has continued Trump's draconian border policies and the latest bipartisan bill which she calls a "white supremacist wishlist" that effectively eliminates asylum. Then, comedian Brandie Posey is back to talk Trump getting out of paying his full bond and Israel freaking out over the most minor ceasefire resolution. Also, Congress just defunded UNRWA thanks to passing...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 28 min
Biden has been nibbling away at corporate greed ever so gingerly, but we rarely hear about it. That's why David Dayen of The American Prospect joins to wonk-splain how things are going with Bidenomics and what is at stake fiscally in November. But before that, Wajahat Ali joins Francesca to talk about the suspiciously timely TikTok ban the house just voted on, and why even a classic Nancy Pelosi-ism can't save the real aim of it. Then, who is the RFK Jr. voter? A rich suburban lady in an alpaca ...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min
One of the most effective ways to resist Israel’s crimes is through Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions or BDS. Activist and artist Samir Eskanda joins Francesca to explain how campaigns to economically and culturally isolate Israel are winning. Then comedian Mohanad Elsheiky talks Gaza while on the precipice of a ground invasion of Rafah. Biden says there is no red line that would make him cut off weapons to Israel. And then Boeing's no good very bad week has us all scared of flying. And finally,...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 41 min
As South Asians rise to prominence on both sides of the aisle, The Nation columnist Jeet Heer explains the "Desi divide". For every Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy, there's a Pramila Jayapal and a Ro Khanna. And how is Hindu nationalism abroad impacting the diaspora at home? Francesca and Jeet dig in. Plus, the Biden administration is embracing ceasefire in Gaza? Or are they rebranding their "humanitarian pause" BS? Comedian Emily Van Dyke joins to make sense of Vice President Kamala Harris' mos...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Are you as precious as a frozen embryo? Alabama's Supreme Court has ruled that fertilized eggs as a result of IVF are children (!) and Republicans are scrambling to do damage control for their dystopian playbook coming true. Moji Alawode-El of Abortion Access Front joins Francesca to discuss. And Lance of The Serfs TV talks transphobe Chaia Raichik's interview with journalist Taylor Lorenz, and the brief and courageous life of Aaron Bushnell who self-immolated in protest of the genocide in Gaza....
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 50 min
Trump is fined $363 million and responds by releasing gold sneakers. Comedian Brooke Van Poppelen joins Francesca to discuss the Trump Lifestyle Brand, Nancy Pelosi's callous Gaza comments, and Ron DeSantis making some edits to his book ban. Then political reporter Dave Weigel on Nikki Haley staying in the race and the call for Biden to step aside. Democratic voters in Michigan are using the "uncommitted" box in their primary race to voice their opposition to Biden's unwavering support of genoci...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 41 min
Too much fun in this LIVE episode of the pod in San Francisco. We play press secretary, discuss Trump's cabinet recruitment strategy and look at why Uganda was the lone holdout in the ICJ's ruling on Israel's ongoing genocide. Joined by Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report, Miles Gray of The Daily Zeitgeist, and comedian Nato Green, Francesca brings together the finest people in the Bay for many laughs and critical discussions! Featuring: Miles Gray of The Daily Zeitgeist Emma Vigeland of The Ma...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Nobody wants to play Israel's sick games. Nobody except perhaps Joe Biden. As the southernmost city of Gaza, Rafah, is targeted by the IDF it is very clear that Israel never had any intention of rescuing hostages. Instead it was always about ethnic cleansing of the Palestinians in Gaza. Matt Lieb, host of the Bad Hasbara podcast and faithful husband, joins Francesca to talk about Israel's plan for 1.5 million Palestinians and the U.S.' pathetic ability to reign in their supposed ally. Then, Jon ...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 44 min
*TO GET FULL AUDIO/VIDEO EPISODE BECOME A PATRON ! * Too much fun in this LIVE episode of the pod in San Francisco. We play press secretary, discuss Trump's cabinet recruitment strategy and look at why Uganda was the lone holdout in the ICJ's ruling on Israel's ongoing genocide. Joined by Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report, Miles Gray of The Daily Zeitgeist, and comedian Nato Green, Francesca brings together the finest people in the Bay for many laughs and critical discussions! Learn more abou...
Feb 11, 2024•3 min
Imagine being a Palestinian-American inside the Biden Administration right now. Tariq Habash was working at the Department of Education, but after months of the assault on Gaza, decided to resign in protest. He joined Francesca to talk about why he left and what he was able to accomplish as part of the DoE. Plus, pundit and podcaster Jordan Uhl joins to talk about the Republicans' border BS (co-signed by Democrats) and how hilarious it is that the right is deathly afraid of Taylor Swift existing...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Why is Biden not even on the ballot in many states? And how do party leaders rig the primaries for their frontrunners? Tom Bonier of TargetSmart polling firm is back on the pod to answer these questions and take stock of the election 10 months out (!) Plus, comedian Yamaneika Saunders dives into the deflation of DeSantis, Moms for Liberty getting owned on national television, and three beautiful moments of heckling for good. And Francesca bitches heartily about Biden's ill-advised attacks on the...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 32 min
Six years ago four progressive women of color broke into Congress with the wind of the people at their backs. But what have been the lessons of the growing Squad? Ryan Grim, author of the new book "The Squad: AOC and the Hope of a Political Revolution", joins Francesca to discuss how corporate and foreign lobbies have tried to tank the progressive agenda. Then Dave Anthony of The Dollop podcast joins to talk about South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice for genocide, and...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 40 min
Why does AI feel inevitable? Because that's how its pushers thrust it onto the market with no scruples and a whole lot of hubris. Paris Marx of Tech Won't Save Us Podcast joins to talk about how generative AI is not only undermining workers, it's massively reliant on fossil fuels and fresh water resources. And comedian River Butcher talks the upcoming Iowa Caucus, Nikki Haley v Trump on the Civil War and which of Epstein's former associates deserves a second chance. Featuring: River Butcher, htt...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr 39 min
Gird your political loins, 2024 has arrived. It's time to cut her off at the pass, to pre-empt, to make good on resolutions ... preferably ceasefire resolutions. Labor activist and writer Bill Fletcher joins Francesca to talk union solidarity with Palestine, how Biden might be coaxed to step aside, and why the antiwar lane on the left is so wide open. And comedian Will Weldon talks about sad centrists on Twitter and Senator John Fetterman's heel turn. Finally, some "Trumpdates" that include his ...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 47 min
This holiday season, let's talk about how close we are to World War 3. Trita Parsi of The Quincy Institute joins Francesca to discuss the regional implications of Israel's war on Gaza, what happens to Palestinian refugees, and why the Biden administration is truly screwing itself. Plus, comedian Subhah Agarwal joins to talk about women (and moms!) in red states finally fighting back against draconian anti-abortion laws. Finally, a Christmas game of "keep, re-gift, or trash" with Elon Muskian tri...
Dec 20, 2023•1 hr 29 min
Have you heard about Project 2025, the Heritage Foundation's blueprint to hollow out democracy and track women like cattle? Derek Beres of The Conspirituality Podcast joins to discuss how bright our future will be if Trump is re-elected. Comedian Nato Green is also back to talk about imagined anti-semitism on college campuses, the COP-28 debacle, and ruining Jewish-composed Christmas classics with Hasbara. It's dark, and perfect. Featuring: Derek Beres, Conspirituality Podcast Nato Green , comed...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 37 min
A 'humanitarian pause' comes to Gaza, and it's late, toothless, but something? Comedian Gareth Reynolds joins to talk about the hostage exchange and the shooting of three young Palestinian-Americans in Vermont. Then Stop Cop City organizer Kamau Franklin joins to talk about the wildly racist RICO charges in Georgia against nonviolent demonstrators, and how both Republican and Democratic leaders are in lock step when it comes to police militarism. Finally, New Hampshire is miffed that the DNC tap...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 43 min
The 'Hamas command center under a hospital' has become the WMDs of Israel's war on Gaza. It doesn't exist. And settler violence in the West Bank is so brutal, Palestinians don't want to leave their homes. Comedian Sammy Obeid and journalist Dena Takruri join Francesca to talk about the latest from Gaza and the everyday atrocities that play out in the West Bank. Including and especially to icons of Palestinian resistance like the young Ahed Tamimi. Then George Santos denies using donor funds for ...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 35 min
We're talking Gaza's hospitals, trolling Lindsay Graham's staffers, and Joe Manchin resigning with comedian Dina Hashem. Then journalist Tim Schwab joins to talk all about so-called benevolent billionaire Bill Gates and why his foundation's work paternalistic political influence buying. Finally Francesca and Dina discuss Israeli propaganda and the new fentanyl angle to Hamas hysteria. Featuring: Dina Hashem, @dinahashem_ Watch Dina's Special "Dark Little Whispers" Tim Schwab, @TimothyWSchwab Buy...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min
What does the guilty verdict of Sam Bankman-Fried tell us about crypto and the dangers of its economic and political influence. Also, why did Sam try and buy the island of Nauru? An interview with Jacob Silverman, author of "Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud". A clip from the Bonus Bish on November 3rd. Become a patron to listen to the full interview: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Dec 14, 2023•1 min
A year out from the 2024 presidential election and Trump is somehow polling better than Biden. Might it have something to do with the fact that Americans are sick of money for wars abroad while being gouged at home? Usamah Andrabi, Comms director for Justice Democrats, joins Francesca to make sense of the no good very bad Biden polling in swing states and which voters are turning on him. Then, the Israel lobby goes hard at students in campus groups advocating for a ceasefire in Gaza, because tha...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 22 min
**PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED* On the 200th episode of the podcast, a look at the WGA victory, Giuliani's Jan 6 sexual assault, and abortion bans getting a mother two years of prison time. Erin Ryan of Hysteria Podcast and Jason Selvig of The Good Liars join Francesca to bitch about all that plus decide which political villain to save in a game of "Spare That One". Finally Francesca takes sweet phone calls from the Frantifa in honor of the 200th episode of the show. Here's to 200 more! Featuring: Jas...
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 200
A snippet from when baby daddy and former Birthright Israel alum Matt Lieb joined Francesca to talk about the all out assault and "evacuation" of Gaza. He brings the levity, while Frannie rages. To listen to the full episode become a patron: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom The BONUS BISH streams LIVE on YouTube and Twitch Fridays 1pmPT/4pmET for everyone and is available to watch and listen back for Patrons, YouTube and Twitch members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Dec 14, 2023•1 min
Weaponizing trauma to inflict more trauma is Israel's forte. Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine, No Logo, and the new book Doppelganger, joins Francesca to discuss the all out assault on the people of Gaza in retaliation for Hamas' attack. How is the pain of the Holocaust somehow used to justify the indiscriminate bombing of children? How can anyone justify a bombing campaign equal to the destruction of a nuclear bomb. Klein discusses the failure of Israel's high-tech surveillance ethnona...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min
