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The Bitchuation Room

The Bitchuation Room

By: Francesca Fiorentini
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A weekly caucus of progressive comics, activists and thinkers hosted by Francesca FiorentiniCopyright 2018 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Surveillance Apocalypse w/ Jason Koebler & Caroline Kwan (Ep 324)

    Surveillance Apocalypse w/ Jason Koebler & Caroline Kwan (Ep 324)
    Mar 18 2026
    Are AI-powered cameras watching your every move? Journalist Jason Koebler from 404 Media joins to explain how a creepy company called “Flock” is partnering with ICE and police to build a nationwide database. Plus, we discuss how AI slop is destroying the internet and our economy. Then creator and streamer Caroline Kwan joins to talk warmongers, apolitical Oscar winners, and the first (perhaps only) Trump resignation: a counterterrorism director who’s had it with the war of choice on Iran. Is he a baddie or a baddie? Featuring: Caroline Kwan (14:24) https://www.youtube.com/@UCpuaFch6F4xGf3WtP22U88A https://www.instagram.com/carolinekwann/ Jason Koebler (58:53) https://www.404media.co/ https://x.com/jason_koebler *** SUNDAY APRIL 5TH 7PM, Francesca and Matt Lieb will be LIVE in Vancouver, BC co-headlining Chill X Studios. Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/vancouverFM *** Support the show becoming a patron https://www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom and get exclusive perks. You can also be a member on YouTube, Twitch, or a paid subscriber on substack: franifio.substack.com. *** Get your union-made podcast merch: www.bitchuationroom.com *** Thanks to Paige Oamek, Andy Vasoyan & Brent Godin *** Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bitchuationroom.bsky.social Check Out The Bitchuation Room Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuation Google Music: http://bit.ly/GoogleBitchuation Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcherbitchuation Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Find Francesca On: Substack: franifio.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio YouTube: The Bitchuation Room’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/franifio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Franifio Insta: https://www.instagram.com/franifio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • MIDRIFFS AND GROYPERS with Francesca and Emma Vigeland

    MIDRIFFS AND GROYPERS with Francesca and Emma Vigeland
    Mar 13 2026
    Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report joined Francesca on The Bitchuation Room to talk about the nonsense and the news. The right wing freaks are losing their minds over Rama Duwaji, The First Lady of NYC. She had the audacity to like some Instagram posts that said the occupation of Gaza is bad! Even worse, she exposed her midriff in a picture. The horny… I mean, the horror! While distracted by the start of the newest forever war in Iran, the DOJ released files of a credible accusation against Trump by a 14-year-old girl. Why are MAGA mouthpieces so unable to even address these allegations? Also, what is going on with Gen Z men? Why has an entire generation of dudes turned into young Republicans? Except now they are groypers who are straight up nationalists, like former hedge fund manager James Fishback who is running for governor of Florida. And finally, let’s get some shoes! Specifically, the $145 Florsheim dress shoes that Donald Trump is forcing all the men in his cabinet to wear, no matter if they fit or not. I love this for them. The Bitchuation Room LIVE in Los Angeles with Emma Vigeland is SOLD OUT for Sunday March 22nd at Dynasty Typewriter. But become a patron or a member on YouTube and get exclusive access to the video version of it. *** Support the show becoming a patron https://www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom and get exclusive perks. You can also be a member on YouTube, Twitch, or a paid subscriber on substack: franifio.substack.com. *** Get your union-made podcast merch: www.bitchuationroom.com *** Thanks to Paige Oamek, Andy Vasoyan & Brent Godin *** Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/bitchuationroom.bsky.social Check Out The Bitchuation Room Podcast on: Apple Podcasts: http://bit.ly/iTunesbitchuation Google Music: http://bit.ly/GoogleBitchuation Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcherbitchuation Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotifybitchuation Find Francesca On: Substack: franifio.substack.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/franifio YouTube: The Bitchuation Room’s channel: https://www.youtube.com/franifio Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Franifio Insta: https://www.instagram.com/franifio/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Candidate Corner: Jane Kim for CA Insurance Commissioner

    Candidate Corner: Jane Kim for CA Insurance Commissioner
    Mar 12 2026
    Even IF you can afford a home, have a monthly mortgage, you’re oftentimes still being gouged by insurance companies. That’s what candidate Jane Kim wants to change by becoming California’s next insurance commissioner. Jane is a former SF Supervisor, ran for mayor, and was the California Political Director for Bernie 2020, and has served as the CA director of the Working Families Party. She’s ready for this key consumer-advocacy role that has the ability to change how we think of homeownership and “risk”. Not two years since the worst wildfires the state has seen, with thousands losing their homes, insurance companies are still jacking up prices on California homeowners. And current commissioner Ricardo Lara is letting them, or putting people onto the “FAIR” state-run insurance plan that is just as costly full of denial and delays… you know like all insurance companies. Jane thinks we can do better by putting everyone on a state-run plan and cutting out the market incentive altogether. VOTE JANE KIM FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER ON JUNE 2ND AND GET INVOLVED: WWW.JANEKIM.ORG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
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been following since I saw Fran on tyt this is a good podcast I listen every show

very good and entertaining

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Love her sense of humor and nuanced take on all things political. It's a great way to get some comedy with your news.

Francesca is awesome!!

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