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Amazon Workers VS Goliath with Mike Drucker & Kim Kelly Feb 22, 2021

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No war but the class war! Journalist Kim Kelly joins to talk about a union drive in an Amazon warehouse in deep red Alabama, led mostly by women and black workers. Also comedian and writer Mike Drucker joins Francesca to talk about capitalist deregulation failing Texans during a deep freeze, and Ted "Cancun" Cruz who keeps digging himself his own political grave in all that snow. Plus Rush Limbaugh, Mars rovers, and the tweets we never sent!

Featuring:

Mike Drucker, comedian (https://twitter.com/MikeDrucker)

Kim Kelly, journalist (https://twitter.com/GrimKim)

Francesca Fiorentini, host (https://twitter.com/franifio)

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Music Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeod

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Oops I Acquitted Again with Eugene Daniels & Matt Lieb Feb 15, 2021

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Trump’s second impeachment came and went faster than a Tinder date on Valentines. As predicted, Republican Senators voted to acquit former President Trump, proving that yes, you can unleash MAGA hounds onto elected officials when you lose an election with no little to no consequences. Politico’s Eugene Daniels joins Francesca Fiorentini and comedian Matt Lieb to dissect the ex-president's sloppy defense, the frantic vote for witnesses and then not calling them, and the never-before seen footage of Romney and Schumer running for their lives. Plus actor Gina Carano of The Mandalorian gets fired for antisemitic posts, Biden snubs Bibi Netanyahu and turns out Trump was actually incredibly sick with Covid. Aren’t we all glad he survived?!?! *NO SARCASM HERE NSA* Eugene Danielshttps://twitter.com/EugeneDaniels2 Matt Liebhttps://twitter.com/mattlieb Francesca Fiorentini Join the Franifa and become a Patron today: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroomFollow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPodThanks to producer Rebecca Rufer, and post production team Kelly Carey & Dorsey Shaw. Music Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-canneryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Foot Massages on the Frontlines with Harsha Walia and Nato Green Feb 08, 2021

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"Modi is far worse than Trump," says activist and author Harsha Walia. She joins Francesca and comedian Nato Green to discuss the millions of farmers in India rising up against exploitative agricultural reforms. What’s the history of farmer resistance in India, and how does the rise of Hindu fascism play a part in the ongoing repression? Plus, a MyPillow competitor, a coup in Myanmar, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s newfound free time. Finally, the insurrectionist shaman gets organic prison food and we all want in on this game with a round of "These Are My Demands."

Featuring:

Harsha Walia https://twitter.com/HarshaWalia

Nato Green https://twitter.com/natogreen

Francesca Fiorentini https://twitter.com/franifio

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Music Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeod

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*BONUS* Cancel Wall Street with Alexis Goldstein & Matt Lieb Feb 07, 2021

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Redditors may have won the battle but they’ll never win the war, since entire battlefield is controlled by fat cats on Wall Street. Former finance professional turned advocate for financial reform, Alexis Goldstein stopped by The Bitchuation Room to drop knowledge on what Gamestonks means for regulating Wall St. moving forward. Also what does “shorting stock” mean and what should progressives be demanding in the short and long term when it comes to democratizing the economy?

Featuring:

Matt Lieb: https://twitter.com/mattlieb

Alexis Goldstein: https://twitter.com/alexisgoldstein

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https://marketsweekly.ghost.io/

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Music Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeod

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All The Single Payers with Michael Lighty & Danielle Perez Feb 01, 2021

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Is Medicare For All possible in California first? Not without cajoling these industry-cozy Democrats. Organizer Michael Lighty of Healthy CA joins to discuss the strategy moving forward and the pressure needed to win. Plus comedian Danielle Perez talks about being scolded by her financial planner on Gamestonks, Marjorie Taylor Greene and the hall of mirrors that is the Covid-19 vaccine rollout. Finally, NEW SEGMENT alert. We play a round of “What’s Good?” No really. What’s good?

Featuring: Daniel Perez @divadelux

Michael Lighty @mlighty60

Francesca Fiorentini @franifio

Visit https://healthyca.org/ to join the fight for Single Payer healthcare in the state

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Music Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-cannery

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Big Tech Must Die with Mike Bridenstine & Katharine Trendacosta Jan 25, 2021

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Just because Facebook did the right thing by booting Trump, doesn’t mean it will stop monetizing hate. Katharine Trendacosta of the Electronic Frontier Foundation joins The Bitchuation Room to talk about breaking up big tech while preserving actual free speech, saving our privacy and why the right has no idea that Orwell was a socialist. Plus Biden’s first week, Bernie’s mittens, and Mitch McConnell begs Democrats let him keep the filibuster. Not up to you, sweetie! Francesca and guest comedian Mike Bridenstine dig into it all and play a game of “Finish this Tweet”. Featuring:Mike Bridenstine, comedian (@brido) Katharine Trendacosta, Associate Director of Policy and Activism for The Electronic Frontier Foundation (@k_trendacosta) Francesca Fiorentini, host Join the Frantifa by supporting The Bitchuation Room's Patreon!Find The Bitchuation Room on Twitter (@thebitchuationpod), YouTube AND Twitch.Find Francesca on Twitter (@franifio) and Instagram (@franifio)Thanks to producer Rebecca Rufer, and post production team Kelly Carey & Dorsey Shaw. Music Credits: The Cannery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-canneryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Exit Through The Grift Shop with Miles Gray & Alexandra Rojas Jan 18, 2021

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Moving day has arrived for Don. After the failed coup, being impeached (again) and with donors jumping the GOP ship, this is perhaps the most predictable end to a trash presidency. Now comes Biden, with some bad ideas and some good ones, and a lot of work ahead. Miles Gray (The Daily Zeitgeist) joins Francesca to talk impeachment, Rudy, the NRA, and MyPillow guy. Then Alexandra Rojas, Executive Director of Justice Democrats talks about how to grow the power of the progressive Squad and the importance of having both movement and electoral strategy. Finally, just how much sage is it going to take to clear out the ghost of Jeffery Epstein from the West Wing? Featuring:Miles Gray (Comedian, The Daily Zeitgeist - @milesofgrayhttps://twitter.com/milesofgray) Alexandra Rojas (Executive Director, Justice Democrats - @alexandrasiera ) Francesca Fiorentini, host Support The Bitchuation Room podcast by joining the Frantifa and becoming a patron! Get early access to bonus content and other perks. www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom Give The Bitchuation Room Podcast 5 Stars on iTunes.Follow TBR on TwitterWatch LIVE every Sunday 6/9pmEST on YouTube and Twitch.Special Thanks to Becca Rufer, Kelly Carey, and Dorsey Shaw Music:The Cannery by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4485-the-canneryLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Coup Anon with Bill Fletcher Jr. & Nato Green Jan 11, 2021

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A karen, a proud boy and a confederate walk into the Capitol building trying to overturn an election… stop me if you’ve heard this one. We’re digging into the implications of this chilling attack on lawmakers and democracy with author and organizer Bill Fletcher Jr.. Was the crowd just a forgotten white working class? And where are the openings for real change even under a Biden administration? Plus comedian Nato Green joins to discuss Trump’s ban from Twitter, Democrats sweep of Georgia, and how to build organizations on the left that can win even more real power. Featuring: Bill Fletcher Jr., author/organizer (@BillFletcherJr) Nato Green, comedian (@natogreen) Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) Support The Bitchuation Room podcast by becoming a patron! Get early access to bonus content and other perks. www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom Give The Bitchuation Room Podcast 5 Stars on iTunes.Follow TBR on TwitterWatch LIVE every Sunday 6/9pmEST on YouTube and Twitch.Special Thanks to Becca Rufer, Kelly Carey, and Dorsey Shaw Music:The Cannery by Kevin MacLeod Wepa by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/4615-wepaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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Bernie Tales with Chuck Rocha & Brandie Posey Jan 04, 2021

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Trump puts the squeeze on Georgia’s Secretary of State, and former Bernie campaigner Chuck Rocha talks about lessons from the campaign. Plus Francesca’s take on the Squad voting for Pelosi, and comedian Brandie Posey suggest squirting anti-maskers with a spray bottle. You know like dogs. Also, why not add the Covid vaccine to botox to make it more popular and appear on "Goop”? Featuring: Brandie Posey (Comedian, @brandazzle) Chuck Rocha (Democratic strategist, ) Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) Support The Bitchuation Room podcast by becoming a patron! Get early access to bonus content and other perks: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom Give The Bitchuation Room Podcast 5 Stars on iTunes.Follow TBR on TwitterWatch LIVE every Sunday 6/9pmEST on YouTube and Twitch.Special Thanks to Becca Rufer, Kelly Carey, and Dorsey Shaw

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Trash Year with Matt Lieb & Tej Nagaraja Dec 28, 2020

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Smell you later 2020. We look at the biggest stories and lessons from this god-awful rotation around the sun. Plus Francesca is being Taylor Swift-pilled, Matt Lieb wants to off Henry Kissinger, and history professor Tej Nagaraja drops some New Deal knowledge. It gets deep, it gets weird. Expect nothing less.FeaturingTej Nagaraja (Professor of History, Cornell; @tejnagaraja)Matt Lieb (Pod Yourself a Gun, @mattlieb)Francesca Fiorentini, host (@franifio)Give The Bitchuation Room Podcast 5 Stars on iTunes.Follow TBR on TwitterWatch LIVE every Sunday 6/9pmEST on YouTube and Twitch.Special Thanks to Becca Rufer, Kelly Carey, and Dorsey Shaw. Thank you to all healthcare and essential workers!

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