Podcast Episodes

Ending Narco Violence with Ioan Grillo *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY 8/16*

How will Mexico's new president Claudia Sheinbaum tackle the spiral of cartel violence and political corruption? We know that the U.S. keeps outsourc…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Unlearning Zionism with Simone Zimmerman & Eliza Skinner (Ep 244)

Episode 294

It takes honesty and humility to de-program from Israel's propaganda. Co-founder of IfNotNow Simone Zimmerman explains her journey, the pressure on K…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Rats Jump Trump's Ship & Israel Defends Abusers *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY AUGUST 6*

All the white nationalists walk like this...away from Donald Trump's campaign? Oh no! Plus, Francesca reminds us all of Rep. Cori Bush's roots on thi…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Balls to the Walz with Laurie Kilmartin & Paris Marx (Ep 243)

Episode 292

Could it be that we have a reason to celebrate? Kamala Harris chooses Governor Tim Walz, a guy who's enacted a progressive wishlist in the state of M…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Israel Tries to Start World War 3 w/Trita Parsi *Frantastic Friday August 2*

Israel assassinates both a Hamas' political leader in Tehran (the guy who was working on a ceasefire deal) and a Hezbollah leader inside of Beirut, b…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Ain't Nuthin But A Centrist Party with Nina Turner & Michael Walker (Ep 242)

Episode 290

We're talking Democrats and UK's Labour Party in an episode all about the push and pull between status quo and progressive change. Senator Nina Turne…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Kamala's Marked Change on Gaza & JD Vance F*cks Couches *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY*

Episode 289

Kamala meets with Netanyahu and things are icy, especially after delivering the strongest public remarks against the assault on Gaza we have heard fr…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Kontradictions with Nato Green & James Zogby (Ep 241)

Episode 288

Biden's out and Kamala is in. Francesca and comedian Nato Green dig into the Vice President's record in California, whether she'll prove to be better…

2 years ago

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AOC Makes Good Case For Biden to Stay *FRANTASTIC FRIDAY July 19*

Episode 287

AOC spills some tea about Democrats and donors, and possible legal challenges to changing Democratic nominees? Francesca discusses it all. Plus JD Va…

2 years ago

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"I SHOULD BE DEAD" with Matt Lieb (Ep 240)

Episode 286

The assassination attempt on Trump is nearly out of the news cycle, as the shooter's identity (registered Republican) and weapon of choice (AR-15) do…

2 years ago

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