The Bitchuation Room

By Francesca Fiorentini

A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca Fiorentini... more

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July 09, 2020 BONUS: Cancel Cancel Cancel Culture with Matt Lieb
Some are more concerned about the PC police brutality than actual police brutality. Francesca is joined by comedian and her beau, Matt Lieb (Newsbroke, Good Mythical Morning, Frotcast) to talk about an academic "open letter" from the likes of JK Rowling, Malcom Gladwell, and even Noam Chomksy! Enjoy this bonus bitchuation.
Featuring: Francesca Fiorentini, Matt Lieb.

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July 06, 2020 Seize the Oil, Save the Planet with Kate Aronoff
Your worm compost is cute, but we can't stop climate change unless we stop the fossil fuel industry. Author Kate Aronoff joins Francesca and Nato in The Bitchuation Room to talk about how both activists and a nosediving oil market are making the case for a different future. Perhaps one that involves a rethinking of our relationship to "land, life and labor" through a Green New Deal? Plus we decide who would go in our "Garden of American Heroes." Featuring: Kate Aronoff, Francesca Fiorentini, Nato Green
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1h 13min
June 29, 2020 Manufacturing Dissent with John Iadarola
How can progressives win when so many are shut out of mainstream outlets? John Iadarola of The Damage Report on TYT joins Francesca to talk coronavirus, white supremacists on golf carts and Medicare, and the ever-constant struggle for left voices on major outlets. Plus progressive electoral wins, The Week Where, and a new segment where we predict the future. That always ends well.Featuring: Francesca Fiorentini, Nato Green, John IadarolaMusic by: Bobi Wine
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1h 17min
June 23, 2020 Black (Voting) Bloc with Tami Sawyer
It seems like every statue is falling except Jackie Robinson and Paddington Bear. It truly is a new day. So what does the 2020 American civil rights movement mean for November's election and turning out black voters? Black Voters Matter organizer and Memphis county commissioner Tami Sawyer joins Francesca and Nato to hash it out. Plus the double-edged sword of "Veepstakes" and corporate woke-washing on streaming platforms. Does watching The Bodyguard make one an ally? Was Kevin Costner the first white ally? Find out.
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1h 13min
June 15, 2020 The People VS. A Bag of Dicks
Can we stop a coming economic depression with Democrats like these? After trillions of dollars and great acronyms like CARES and HEROS, Republicans have had enough of stimulus money (cause their friends have made enough off it). Yet the Democratic leadership hasn't exactly been pushing them. Francesca Fiorentini and Nato Green welcome Vasudha Desikan, policy director for United For Respect, to break down the stages of the stimulus and explain why Congressional gridlock will require a lot of outside pressure.
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1h 13min
June 08, 2020 Rent Striking and Arrest Stories with Shanti Singh
The best cancel culture is rent cancel culture. This week Francesca and co-host Nato Green welcome tenants rights activist Shanti Singh to talk about why protecting renters is critical during coronavirus. Plus "The Week Where", "My Favorite Arrest" and what we're *not* bitching about for once: the many victories the #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd movement can already claim.
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1h 14min
June 01, 2020 Can We Abolish the Police Yet? with Maurice Mitchell
George Floyd's murder re-ignited the movement against police brutality and for black lives. Francesca Fiorentini and comedian Nato Green welcome Maurice Mitchell of Working Families Party and Movement 4 Black Lives into The Bitchuation Room to discuss everything from capitalism and anti-racism to the "Flu Klux Klan" and Riverdance. Plus SpaceX's launch and a Nazi-collaborating alligator dies in Moscow. Thank you for supporting this show with your tips, 5 star ratings and reviews! Watch the show LIVE on YouTube, Facebook and Twitch at /franifio.
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1h 23min
May 25, 2020 Are We Gon' Be Alright? with Jeff Chang
Taking stock of Anti-Asian racism amidst a resurgence of hate crimes, and why identity politics still matter with author and journalist Jeff Chang. Plus co-hosts Francesca Fiorentini and Nato Green debut a brand new segment "This Week in Karen", why Diehard 3 makes little sense and Francesca's beef with Andrew Cuomo.
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1h 16min
May 18, 2020 Nasal Swabs and New Normals
Science! Think about it. The Bitchuation Room with Francesca Fiorentini returns as a shelter in place livestream. At her side is comedian, labor organizer and wannabe mixologist Nato Green. This week, clinical lab scientist Veronica Huerta joins to explain Covid-19 testing and why it is that we're so bad at it. Plus, Nato wants sourdough starters forever and Francesca wants to bring back the bush. Not George. Join in LIVE every Sunday at 6pm PST/9pm EST on YouTube, Facebook or Twitch to be part of the conversation.

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1h 4min
February 08, 2020 Are You Serious About Winning? LIVE with Jane McAlevey
Are you working to win power, guy listening to podcast in traffic? The Bitchuation Room LIVE! is back with the smart, no BS union organizer Jane McAlevey. Francesca is joined by comic Nato Green to talk about Jane's new book "A Collective Bargain: Unions, Organizing, and the Fight for Democracy" and how the left can get serious about taking economic power. Plus your Nato and Francesca tell some new jokes, some bad jokes, some woke jokes and some dad jokes.
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1h 33min

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