Best Francesca Fiorentini Podcasts (2025)

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Leftist Mafia | TYT is a SHELL of its Former Self (w/ Francesca Fiorentini) 3:38:36

23d ago3:38:36

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Go check out our guest, Francesca Fiorentini! https://x.com/franifio Ariana Jasmine-https://twitter.com/arianajasmine__ Rebecca Azor- https://twitter.com/RebeccaAzor David Doel- https://twitter.com/daviddoel Mike Figueredo- https://twitter.com/HumanistReport Matt Binder- https://twitter.com/MattBinder Lance of The Serfs- https://twitter.com/theserf…

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How to Fight Fascism and Have Fun Doing It (w/ Francesca Fiorentini) 44:23

30d ago44:23

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🦩 This episode originally aired on March 14, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Francesca Fiorentini is a comedian, journalist, and host of The Bitchuation Room. She joins Nathan to discuss her viral showdowns on Piers Morgan Uncensored, why compromising with the right is a losing strategy, and why the left-wing resistance …

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Zuckerberg In Court, Google on the Ropes & FBI Arrests Judge *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY** 56:11

17h ago56:11

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The Meta and Google antitrust cases continue to move forward on Capitol Hill, despite all the kissing up to Trump Mark Zuckerberg and Sundar Pichai have done. Is a backroom deal getting done behind the scenes? David Dayen, executive editor at The American Prospect, joined Francesca to discuss. Also, we are literally arresting judges who are upholdi…

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EVEN MORE NEWS: Do Gen Z Men Really Think Donald Trump Is "Cool"? 1:10:30

1d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Hi. On today's episode, FYPod's Cameron Kasky joins three young, spry, Gen Z-adjacent hosts to discuss why 18-to-21-year-old men have swung so hard for Trump and what can be done about it. They also talk through the extremely boring-but-important dismantling of government infrastructure and marvel at Tim Pool's really good and incisive question at …

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The ‘Bullsh*t’ of Bill Maher — Gianmarco Soresi on Israel, Antisemitism, and ‘Anti-Woke’ Comedy 44:10

1d ago44:10

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.com It’s been one whole year since the launch of ‘We’re Not Kidding’, and for our anniversary episode Mehdi is joined by comedian and internet superstar Gianmarco Soresi. As a half-Italian, half-Jewish comedian, Gianmarco has become famous for the viral social media clips of his st…

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122 - The Past Times with April Richardson 59:44

1h ago59:44

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian April Richardson SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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Revisiting Some News: Elon Musk's War on Journalism, Unions, and Safety & MORE 39:40

4d ago39:40

39:40

Today we're looking back at our very first Elon Musk episode, from June 2018, in which we discuss Musk and his fellow Space Billionaires, why rating the media using AI is a bad idea, Puerto Rico, and more Elon Musk. This version features a new introduction from Cody. We'll be back with an all-new Some More News next Wednesday! Watch the original ep…

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Pete Hegseth Is Crashing Out and Progressives Try To Boot Cuomo w/ Jason Selvig & Jasmine Gripper (Ep 277) 1:26:17

4d ago1:26:17

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As suspected, Signalgate was only the beginning. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been discussing war plans on unsecure chats that have his wife and brother on them but it's all FAKE NEWS. Meanwhile, JD Vance is busy killing the pope which makes him a real Catholic now, and we remember maybe the dopest pope there ever was? Plus, Francesca bitches…

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Let's Talk About PHYSICS! (w/ Sean Carroll) 40:44

4d ago40:44

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A bit of a change of pace for the CA podcast today: We're going to be doing SCIENCE instead of politics. We're joined by one of the world's leading popular science writers, physics professor Sean Carroll, whose bestselling books include The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself and Something Deeply Hidden: Quantum Wo…

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EVEN MORE NEWS: Pete Hegseth Can't Stop Texting Classified Attack Plans 30:29

5d ago30:29

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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody and Jonathan discuss the second ridiculously dumb Signal chat leak, in which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth texted at least a dozen people military strike plans. We also look at SCOTUS stopping an imminent deportation of people who received no due process. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https:…

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680 - Pole Sitting 1:30:46

2d ago1:30:46

1:30:46

Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine the exciting fad of pole sitting. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Squarespace use code: Dollop Mint Mobile Hydrow - use code: DollopBy All Things Comedy

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121 - The Past Times with Kyle Anderson 1:04:54

4d ago1:04:54

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Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Kyle Anderson SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCHBy All Things Comedy

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Fake Margaritas & Gang Cover-Ups: El Salvador's Bukele Worse Than We Thought FRANTASTIC FRIDAY 53:57

8d ago53:57

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia is alive. Thanks to the efforts of Senator Chris Van Hollen and public pressure, the Senator was able to meet with Garcia in El Salvador. While there is hope for his release and return to the U.S., there is still more work to be done for him, and the hundreds of others illegally sent to CECOT. But some Democrats think Garcia’s …

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“Common Sense” Is Destroying Democracy (w/ Sophia Rosenfeld) 43:16

8d ago43:16

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🦩 This episode originally aired on April 4, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Sophia Rosenfeld is a distinguished historian and the author of Common Sense: A Political History. She joins Nathan to discuss how the idea of “common sense” has been used as a political weapon—from Thomas Paine to Donald Trump. Rosenfeld explain…

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Even More News: Democrats Must Keep Talking About Illegal Deportations 54:40

9d ago54:40

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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the Trump administration's ongoing, lawless kidnappings, Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other disappeared individuals, and why Democrats should not avoid this issue. They also talk about Elon Musk's weird "legion" compound and RFK Jr's offensive comments about people with autism. Get the world's ne…

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Some More News: Healthcare of the Rich and Famous 40:26

11d ago40:26

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Hi. Healthcare sucks in the U.S. We all know that. But did you know that rich people get a secret, better form of healthcare that somehow makes all of ours worse? Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. Hosted by Cody Johnston Execu…

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Homegrown Authoritarians with Karinda Dobbins & Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch (Ep 276) 1:26:57

11d ago1:26:57

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Fascism is upon us as Trump refuses SCOTUS orders to send home a man locked up in a death camp in El Salvador, while simultaneously pining to send Americans there as well. Immigration attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch joins to discuss the brazen and racist approach of Trump 2.0, and discuss the added facet of criminalizing Palestinians. And comedian …

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Could a Socialist Mayor be Just What New York City Needs? (w/ Zohran Mamdani) 28:38

12d ago28:38

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🦩 This episode originally aired on April 8, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Zohran Mamdani represents the 36th District in the New York State Assembly. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, he is currently running for mayor of New York City, hoping to unseat the controversial Eric Adams, who recently escaped …

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Even More News: The Trump Administration Can Deport Whomever They Want, Including You 36:47

12d ago36:47

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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into the Trump administration's terrifying refusal to comply with the Supreme Court and its implications for everyone. They also discuss how DOGE is sending spam emails to people to self-deport even Americans, Bill Maher's fancy dinner date with Trump, and more. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https…

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679 - Don the Talking Dog 1:10:17

10d ago1:10:17

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine Don the Talking Dog. SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH PXG Nutrafol - Code: TheDollop Rocketmoney ChewyBy All Things Comedy

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Where Are The Democrats Amidst Trump's Lawless Hunt for Immigrants? with Erika Pinhero FRANTASTIC FRIDAYS 1:12:28

15d ago1:12:28

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The Supreme Court just ruled in a 9-0 decision that Trump’s DOJ has to “facilitate” the return of Maryland Father Kilmar Abrego Garcia for the El Salvador slave labor prison. But will this actually stop Trump from enacting his intentionally cruel immigration policies? Executive Director of immigrant rights group Al Otro Lado, Erika Pinheiro discuss…

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Taking Stock of the Biden Presidency (w/ Branko Marcetic) 55:42

15d ago55:42

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🦩 This episode originally aired on February 21, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Joe Biden is gone, but we are now living with the consequences of Biden's presidency, and it's important in this moment to look back over the last four years and try to understand what exactly happened to get us to this point. Was Biden's pre…

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Even More News: Masterful Gambit, Sir: Trying To Keep Up With Donald Trump's Tariff Reversal 1:04:12

16d ago1:04:12

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Hi. Margaret Killjoy joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Donald Trump semi-caving on tariffs, John Roberts' attempts to thread the needle through the Supreme Court's shadow docket, and a podcaster's admission that he really likes the access he gets from being an oligarch. Note: We recorded this episode a few hours before the SCOTUS ruling abo…

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120 - The Past Times with Trae Crowder 1:07:56

16d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

Dave Anthony reads a paper to co-host Gareth Reynolds and comedian Trae Crowder. Watch his special Trash Daddy SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Turtle Beach - use code: DollopBy All Things Comedy

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Leftist Mafia | Trump & Elon's NOT So Tariff-ic Week 3:00:21

16d ago3:00:21

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Ariana Jasmine-https://twitter.com/arianajasmine__ Rebecca Azor- https://twitter.com/RebeccaAzor David Doel- https://twitter.com/daviddoel Mike Figueredo- https://twitter.com/HumanistReport Matt Binder- https://twitter.com/MattBinder Lance of The Serfs- https://twitter.com/theserfstv Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt…

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Some More News: In THIS Economy?! 57:17

18d ago57:17

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Hi. Uh oh! In this episode – which we wrote and shot before the current tariff/market troubles – we look at how the U.S. and other nations measure economic success, and how that often doesn't square with our individual experiences of The Economy. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Su…

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‘ICE is a Terrorist Agency’ - Cynthia Nixon on Deportation Raids, Gaza Attacks, and Trump’s War on Higher Education 42:20

17d ago42:20

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit zeteo.com On this week’s ‘We’re Not Kidding’, Mehdi is joined by award-winning actor, activist, and Zeteo contributor Cynthia Nixon for an impassioned conversation about rising fascism under Donald Trump and the lawlessness of ICE, which Cynthia calls a “terrorist agency.” Mehdi and Cynt…

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Tariffied with Andy Haynes & Michael Liroff (Ep 275) 1:43:02

18d ago1:43:02

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The Supreme Court has thrown down with disappearing people without due process, asTrump lackeys attempt to explain the logic of sweeping tariffs. Comedian Andy Haynes joins to talk about the blue collar nostalgia of MAGA and yet another bootlicking meeting between Trump and Netanyahu. Then Michael Liroff on the constitutional crisis that isn’t begi…

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The Democratic Party Must Wake Up (w/ Sam Seder & Emma Vigeland) 47:45

18d ago47:45

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🦩 This episode originally aired on February 26, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Sam Seder and Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report have spent years tracking the rise of the far right, the decay of liberal institutions, and the Democratic Party's refusal to meet the moment. They join Current Affairs editor-in-chief Nathan…

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678 - Douglas Stringfellow 1:23:37

19d ago1:23:37

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Comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds examine the life of hero Douglas Stringfellow SOURCES TOUR DATES OFFICIAL MERCH Turtle Beach - use code: Dollop Squarespace - use code: Dollop Hims Helix SleepBy All Things Comedy

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Even More News: Conservatives Are Getting Scared Of Donald Trump’s Tariffs 31:15

19d ago31:15

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Hi. On today’s episode of Monday News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the ongoing Trump tariffs and Ben Shapiro and his fellow conservatives' confoundingly dumb justifications for them. Also, they are so very scared of the tariffs... and of Trump. They also discuss the Hands-Off protests and how everyone who attended them, even Grandma, is an ene…

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Being Disabled Under Fascism & Trump Tarriffs Backfire with Cameron Mitchell & Doug Henwood FRANTASTIC FRIDAY 1:43:55

22d ago1:43:55

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It was disabled people who Hitler first put to the gas chambers. Filmmaker Cameron Mitchell discusses his new documentary “Disposable Humanity” all about the Nazi programs of exterminating those with mental and physcial disabilities, and why the echoes of it are alive and well in MAGA ideology. Then author and analyst Doug Henwood joins Francesca t…

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Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza (W/Peter Beinart) 21:22

22d ago21:22

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🦩 This episode originally aired on March 18, 2025. Get new episodes early at patreon.com/CurrentAffairs! Peter Beinart is one of the most important Jewish intellectuals writing about Israel today. A professor, journalist, and former liberal Zionist, Beinart has undergone a profound personal and political transformation over the course of his career…

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Even More News: Trump's Terrible Tariffs... Seems Bad! 1:00:22

23d ago1:00:22

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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into Trump's tariff chaos, the confounding formula used to come up with the rates, why they will drive prices higher, and how they don't really help anybody. They also discuss Elon's big stinky L in Wisconsin, Cory Booker's record-setting* speech, and JD Vance's miserable excuses for deporting an immigrant with prot…

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119 - The Past Times with Ronny Chieng 1:02:24

23d ago1:02:24

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Dave Anthony picks a newspaper from a day in history and reads it to co-host Gareth Reynolds. They are joined by comedian Ronny Chieng. Redbubble MerchBy All Things Comedy

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Some More News: What "Happened" To Joe Rogan? 1:17:20

25d ago1:17:20

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Hi. Joe Rogan is one of the most popular podcasters in the world and he's also a huge Trump guy now. How and why did that happen? Let's watch a bunch of his show to find out. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. Hosted by Cody Jo…

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AI Smear Campaigns & Trump's Anti-Labor Crusade with Taylor Lorenz & Kim Kelly (Ep 274) 1:28:58

25d ago1:28:58

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Yale Law School has expelled a student based on an smear campaign generated by AI. And one of Elon’s baby mamas joins the sell Tesla craze because she needs the money for child support? Journalist Taylor Lorenz joins to discuss this plus another bad Utah law. Then labor journalist Kim Kelly on Trump’s brazen attacks on federal unions and whether or…

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