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*TEASER* Bonus Discussion Ep 106: Occupy Made Activism Mainstream Sep 27, 2021

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Occupy vs. Obama, police repression, and whether or not there should have been demands made by organizers. A continued conversation with social justice educator and musician Sonny Singh and comedian Nato Green. Become a Patron to listen to the whole discussion at www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.

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Occupy Wall Street Lives On with Sonny Singh & Nato Green (Ep 106) Sep 27, 2021

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It was anti-capitalist mass direct action. How did it even happen? Looking back at ten years since Occupy Wall Street, the lasting legacy of a “leaderless” movement with no central demands was actually far greater than anyone could have imagined. It was a moment of resistance, of saying enough is enough. Social justice educator Sonny Singh and comedian Nato Green join Francesca to discuss the lessons of Occupy Wall Street and the conditions that were ripe for such an unprecedented action. Plus the GOP-led Arizona election audit goes awry and AOC votes “present” on a billion dollars for Israel’s Iron Dome. Finally, imagining a world without Facebook. And a BONUS discussion for *PATRONS ONLY*, more discussion of Occupy: what were the internal struggles, how did the police ultimately win, and the openings for social movements when fascism is out of the way. Get the extra content at www.patreon.com.bitchuationroom. Featuring:Nato Green, comedian and labor union organizer Sonny Singh, social justice educator, musician

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Restaurant Workers Say ”Check Please!” with Jena Friedman & Saru Jayaraman (Ep105) Sep 22, 2021

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There isn't a labor shortage, there's a WAGE shortage. Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage joins Francesca to discuss the openings for real change in the restaurant industry. And comedian Jena Friedman on Texas’ abortion ban is tested by randos and Customs and Border Patrol forgets what year it is and whether black migrants are human. PLUS in a Patreon-only bonus discussion, Jena and Francesca hash out the case of Gabby Petito and what we are and are not talking about. Join to listen: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom. Featuring: Jena Friedman, comedian, Soft Focus, Indefensible on AMC+ Saru Jayaraman, President of One Fair Wage Join the Franita and become a Patron today: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroomFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodGet your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.comThanks to Rebecca Rufer, Maximillien Inhoff, Ellie Hoffman, Alexandra OrnessMusic Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-canneryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE Check Out The Bitchuation Room Podcast iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuationSpotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcherbitchuation Find Francesca On: Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio YouTube: The Bitchuation Room’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/franifio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranifioInsta: https://www.instagram.com/franifio/

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The Conservative Brain with Jesse Fernandez & Dr. Danna Young (Ep104) Sep 15, 2021

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How can we lure loved ones away from the conspiracy theory dark side? Dr. Danna Young joins the podcast to discuss how to put away the quick quips and jokes and actually listen to those who we disagree with. Plus, comedian Jesse Fernandez on 20 years since 9-11 and George W. Bush somehow is speaking not from a prison cell, dogs that can smell Covid, and the "Tax the Rich" dress. What do we make of it? Performative or powerful, neither or both? Finally a new game: "Would you/wouldn't you?" Featuring: Jesse Fernandez, comedian & writer Dr. Dannagal Young, professor of communications & political science Join the Franita and become a Patron today: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroomFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodThanks to Rebecca Rufer, Maximillien Inhoff, Ellie Hoffman, Alexandra OrnessMusic Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-canneryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE Check Out The Bitchuation Room Podcast iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuationSpotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcherbitchuation Find Francesca On: Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio YouTube: The Bitchuation Room’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/franifio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranifioInsta: https://www.instagram.com/franifio/

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Cheese Nips & White Nationalists LIVE from Portland with Mac Smiff, Eric Ward & Matt Lieb (Ep103) Sep 05, 2021

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From neo-Nazis to composting, what happens in America first happened in Portland. Francesca and comedian Matt Lieb had the pleasure of sitting down in person with BLM activist and journalist Mac Smiff, civil rights strategist Eric K. Ward of Western States Center along with more than 130 fired up audience members to talk about how to uproot white supremacy from the police to the Capitol rioters. Plus Nabisco workers are taking their strike to the next level, America comes face to face with the dire need to abort the Supreme Court, and Eric Clapton goes off the deep end. If you were lucky enough to be there you know how special it was.

Recorded on Thursday September 2, 2021

Featuring: Mac Smiff, activist & journalist https://twitter.com/MacSmiff

Eric K Ward, Western States Center, SPLC fellow https://twitter.com/BulldogShadow

Matt Lieb, Pod Yourself A Gun, Good Mythical Morning https://twitter.com/mattlieb

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A Socialist in Peru with Brett Erlich & José Ragas (Ep102) Aug 30, 2021

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Can Peru's new leftist president deliver economic justice for poor and indigenous Peruvians? Professor José Ragas joins to discuss. Meanwhile in the "first world" while Delta cases rage, Americans reject the Covid vaccine and choose livestock de-wormer instead. And guy who definitely has a maid, Bill Maher, comes in hot with the coldest take on Afghanistan. And the only Capitol police officer who behaved the way we all expected on January 6th speaks out. Plus, what's your milk crate challenge in life? Featuring:Brett Erlich, TYT head of programming @bretterlich José Ragas, Professor of History Catholic University of Chile, @joseragas----Contents:6:15 What are you Bitching About- Afghanistan, Lindsay Graham21:26 The Week Where22:15 Covid Neigh-sayers30:27 Ok Boo-Maher!37:40 A moving Capitol Police Officer interview48:25 A Socialist President in Peru1:14:00 My Milk Crate Challenge Join the Franita and become a Patron today: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroomFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodThanks to Rebecca Rufer, Maximillien Inhoff, Ellie Hoffman, Alexandra OrnessMusic Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-canneryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE Check Out The Bitchuation Room Podcast iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuationSpotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcherbitchuation Find Francesca On: Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio YouTube: The Bitchuation Room’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/franifio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranifioInsta: https://www.instagram.com/franifio/

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The Empire Takes An L with Max Elbaum & Matt Lieb (Ep 101) Aug 23, 2021

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Everyone thinks they could've done Afghanistan war better! And Biden isn't backing down from his decision to withdraw. Author and activist Max Elbaum joins Francesca to weigh in on the 20-year war and whether this will be a new chapter of American de-militarization (or whether the President will just pivot to military aggression against China.) Plus, comedian Matt Lieb on Covid taking out conspiracy theorists and OnlyFans hanging sex workers out to dry.

Featuring:

Max Elbaum, author & activist (Revolution in the Air, People's World)

Matt Lieb, comedian (Pod Yourself a Gun, Good Mythical Morning)

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Taliban PRIME with Nando Vila & Jennifer Jajeh (Ep 100) Aug 16, 2021

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Well that war de-escalated quickly. On the 100th episode of The Bitchuation Room (!) Francesca welcomes Nando Vila of Jacobin Weekends and comedian Jennifer Jajeh to discuss the Afghan government falling once again to the Taliban. You'd think the Americans would've had a bit more of a plan than this? Or was it just to funnel money to weapons manufacturers? Plus, census data scares the right, anti-vaxers think their sperm will be valuable and moderate Democrats seek to stymie the $3.5 trillion budget reconciliation plan. Plus, how do you keep it 100? Featuring:Nando Vila, @nandovila (Jacobin Weekends)Jennifer Jajeh, @jenjajeh (comedian/actor, Transparent) Contents:9:00 What are you bitching about?21:50 Anti-vax sperm is the new bitcoin!28:40 Moderate democrats stopping infrastructure budget37:15 Are white people actually in decline according to the census?51:10 The "failure" in Afghanistan1:11:00 Keeping it 100 Get your official Bitchuation Room merch: www.bitchuationroom.com! 20% off when you become a patron at patreon.com/bitchuationroom Join Francesca LIVE in Portland on Thursday Sept 2nd at the Alberta Alley with Matt Lieb, Mac Smiff, and Eric Ward. Tickets here: https://bit.ly/TBRPortland Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodThanks to Rebecca Rufer, Maximillien Inhoff, Ellie Hoffman, Alexandra Ornes, Cody Hickox & Rosalie AtkinsonMusic Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-canneryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE Check Out The Bitchuation Room Podcast iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuationSpotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcherbitchuation Find Francesca On: Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio YouTube: The Bitchuation Room’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/franifio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranifioInsta: https://www.instagram.com/franifio/

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Love the Warrior, Hate the War with Esti Lamonaca & Nato Green (Ep99) Aug 09, 2021

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Yes the U.S. military is a place to organize for social justice. The Bitchuation Room welcomes Esti Lamonaca, a non-binary combat veteran with the grassroots veterans organization Common Defense, which advocates an end to forever wars. Plus, comedian Nato Green joins Governor Cuomo's pathetic "cultural" excuses for sexual harassment, Tucker Carlson's open mouth kiss of Viktor Orban's Christian nationalism, and Biden's broken promises on immigration. And finally what non-Olympic sport would you win a medal in? Nato claims a silver medal in Napping. Featuring: Esti Lamonaca, organizer with Common Defense @commondefense www.commondefense.us/join Nato Green, comedian & labor organizer, @natogreen Buy Nato's comedy albums from Bandcamp Contents:5:23 Thank you to Patrons & tippers~6:28 Francesca bitches about IPCC & climate change, Nato's story about Frantifa member20:35 Week Where round up21:17 Cuomo blames Italian-ness for sexual harassment31:39 Tucker introduces audience to the authoritarian Viktor Orban47:58 Vets resist forever war with Esti Lamonaca of Common Defense1:19:58 "My Olympic Medal” Join the Franita and become a Patron today: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroomFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodThanks to Rebecca Rufer, Maximillien Inhoff, Ellie Hoffman, Alexandra OrnessMusic Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-canneryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSupport The Bitchuation Room on: Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE Check Out The Bitchuation Room Podcast iTunes: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuationSpotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcherbitchuation Find Francesca On: Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio YouTube: The Bitchuation Room’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/franifio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FranifioInsta: https://www.instagram.com/franifio/

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The Zombie Drug War with Ioan Grillo (FULL) Aug 07, 2021

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Journalist Ioan Grillo on the ways a lack of American gun control impacts the narco-trafficking violence and feeds a Zombie drug war. We discuss the "iron river" of guns, immigration, the prison industrial complex, paramilitaries, narco-states, hopes of drug legalization, and the only way Francesca will do cocaine.

Featuring: Ioan Grillo @ioangrillo

https://www.ioangrillo.com/

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