Francesca brings The Bitchuation Room LIVE to Minneapolis by very popular demand! Recorded live at the Parkway Theatre, this episode features special guests Senator Zaynab Mohamed and comedian and Daily Show co-creator Lizz Winstead for a night of progressive comedy, politics, and community — Minneapolis style.
Minnesota leads the way with Peggy Flanagan and anti-ICE , anti-FLOCK cameras and anti-Jake Lang resistance. How is this midwest seed-art state able to do so much in these times of fascism? Francesca finds out, speaking with state Senator Zaynab Mohamed, on how a slim Democratic majority converted to real political wins.
Then from Natalie Harp’s insanity, Boy George’s genocide song, and the many FDA recalls, Francesca digs into local and national shenanigans with comedians Matt Lieb and Lizz Winstead. Plus a history lesson into Anthony Comstock, the man who purchased all the lewd magazines and objects and is the reason we might not have Plan C pills no more. There’s even a cameo from failed Minnesota gubernatorial candidate, Mike Lindell, by way of James Adomian.
Recorded live at the Parkway Theater on August 20th, 2026. Thanks to everyone who came out.
Featuring
Zaynab Mohamed, Minnesota State Senator
https://www.instagram.com/zaynabmmohamed/
https://x.com/ZaynabMMohamed
Lizz Winstead, comedian and co-creator of The Daily Show
https://www.instagram.com/lizzwinstead/
https://x.com/lizzwinstead
Matt Lieb, comedian, writer, and co-host of Bad Hasbara https://www.instagram.com/mattliebjokes/
https://x.com/mattlieb
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LIVE SHOWS:
Seattle Friday Sept 4th & Saturday Sept. 5th
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-show-francesca-fiorentini-and-matt-lieb-laughs-comedy-club-tickets-1989424855296
Portland, OR September 7th: The Bitchuation Room LIVE! At Helium Comedy
https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/shows/373712
Portland, OR September 8th: Francesca Fiorentini & Matt Lieb, co-headline Helium Comedy
https://portland.heliumcomedy.com/shows/372818
Los Angeles, October 4th at 1pm: The Bitchuation Room LIVE with Emma Vigeland at The Lodge Room
https://www.lodgeroomhlp.com/shows/francesca-fiorentini-the-bitchuation-room-live/
Philadelphia, October 13th: Francesca Fiorentini & Matt Lieb, co-headline The Punchline: https://www.livenation.com/event/vvG1FZ_uLomA9S/francesca-fiorentini-the-bitchuation-room-live
Philadelphia, October 14th: The Bitchuation Room LIVE! At The Punchline. https://tr.ee/etd9vCkRQN
Brooklyn, October 15th: Francesca and Matt Lieb Coheadline The Bell House