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Asexual Bill Gates with Dina Hashem & Tim Schwab (Ep 207) Dec 14, 2023

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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.

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Dina Hashem, @dinahashem_

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Tim Schwab, @TimothyWSchwab

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*TEASER* Crypto Bro GUILTY: Sam-Bankman Fried & The Bitcoin Bubble (with Jacob Silverman) Dec 14, 2023

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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".

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Polls and AIPAC Trolls with Usamah Andrabi (Ep 206) Dec 14, 2023

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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 that seems like a good use of time instead of, you know, trying to save lives. (Also this is episode 206 not 207 as stated by Francesca who needs a good night's sleep).

Featuring:

Usamah Andrabi

https://twitter.com/usamahandrabi

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Piss Balloon with Erin Ryan & Jason Selvig (Ep 200) *FINALLY!* Dec 14, 2023

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**PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED*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:

Jason Selvig, https://twitter.com/jasonselvig

Erin Ryan, https://twitter.com/morninggloria

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*BONUS TEASER Oct 13* On Gaza w/ Matt Lieb Dec 14, 2023

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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

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Shock Doctrine Israel with Naomi Klein (Ep 205) Nov 01, 2023

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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 ethnonationalist state, and the why Joe Biden's unconditional support for Israel is chilling. When will we finally move from protecting "our people" to protecting "all people"? Plus, how has the far right, anti-establishment grift-o-sphere bled into the left, and will people stop confusing Naomi Klein with Naomi Wolf!

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Naomi Klein, https://twitter.com/NaomiAKlein

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Greta's Always Right with Rafael Shimunov & Liza Featherstone (Ep 204) Oct 25, 2023

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The majority of Americans want diplomacy and ceasefire in in Gaza. Many of those people are Jewish, though the media and Israeli propaganda would have you believe otherwise. Organizer Rafael Shimunov joins Francesca to talk about his journey from Zionism to standing against occupation, and responds to the current Hollywood celeb standoff between calls for ceasefire and calls to unconditionally support Israel. Then, author Liza Featherstone explains how DSA in New York fought their butts off to win a massive climate change victory: getting publicly-controlled renewable energy projects. Finally an edition of The Cringeys: Israeli government.

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Rafael Shimunov, https://twitter.com/rafaelshimunov

Liza Featherstone, https://twitter.com/lfeatherz

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*BONUS TEASER Oct 20* Biden's A Massive Disappointment on Israel/Palestine Oct 22, 2023

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A snippet from Francesca's 1.5 hr long look at Biden's speech on Israel's war on Gaza, thoughts on post-war 9/11 America on repeat, and the courageous pushback from progressive congresspeople. Become a patron to listen to the whole episode and support this podcast: www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.

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War And Woo with Mohammed Alsaafin & Conspirituality Pod (Ep 203) Oct 18, 2023

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A no-BS update on Gaza and the resistance inside the U.S. with Mohammed Al-Saafin, a Palestinian-American journalist who has family there. Then Derek Beres and Julian Walker of Conspirituality Pod join with the latest from the RFK Jr. presidential candidacy, and the real but politically chaotic sentiment he's tapping into. Finally a game of "Two Truths and a Lie" with criminally indicted Representative George Santos.

Featuring:

Mohammad Alsaafin, https://twitter.com/malsaafin

Derek Beres, https://twitter.com/derekberes

Julian Walker, https://twitter.com/JulianMWalker

Conspirituality Podcast: https://www.conspirituality.net/

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Occupation's Curse with Ora Wise & Rayyvana (Ep 202) Oct 11, 2023

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Once again, death rains down on the children of Gaza while Hamas holds over a hundred Israelis hostage. Israel-Palestine has exploded predictably after decades of blockades, occupation, and inaction. Where has the leadership been to move the region towards real peace? Organizer Ora Wise joins Francesca to break down the ongoing terror of what many anti-occupation activists have warned was inevitable, and Francesca has some tough love for liberal Zionists. Then will the House GOP come full circle and re-elect Kevin McCarthy to the speakership? Seems like Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise are even harder to stomach.

Featuring:

Ora Wise

Food Justice Organizer FIG-NYC

IG: @orawise

Rayyvana

Streamer & TYT Contributor

@RayyvanaTV

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