Xi Disses Trump, Israel's Prisoner Abuse & Ana Is Colorblind w/ Emma Vigeland

About this episode

The episode discusses Trump's dealings in China, Xi's comments on the American Empire, and features a conversation with Emma Vigeland about race and political commentary.

Trump and a bunch of billionaires go to China to cut deals for themselves, while Chuck Schumer fumes about not being more belligerent towards Xi. Meanwhile Xi himself sneak-disses the fall of the American Empire with a reference to the Thucydides Trap. Okay, Athenian scholar! Emma Vigeland of The Majority Report joins to talk about whether it's punching down to make fun of medically stupid MAGA supporters, and Nicholas Kristoff's latest piece for the NYTimes on systematic sexual abuse of Palestinian prisoners. Finally, a little look down the Kasparian-hole in her latest interview with Myriam François on how she wants to stop talking about race. Excuse us Ana, we were never sure you started? Featuring: Emma Vigeland https://x.com/EmmaVigeland @TheMajorityReport *** Rock the pod on your bod. Get a brand new “Abolish ICE” t-shirt and a brand new mug at: www.bitchuationroom.com. *** Support the show becoming a patron https://www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom and get NEW exclusive perks. You can also be a member on YouTube, Twitch, or a paid subscriber on substack: franifio.substack.com. *** May 21st, 8pm - Pasadena! Francesca and Matt Lieb will be LIVE for New World Disorder at The Ice…

People in this episode

Host: Francesca Fiorentini

Guest: Emma Vigeland

Topics covered

• Trump and China
• American Empire
• MAGA supporters
• Palestinian prisoners
• race discussions

Keywords

• Trump
• Xi
• MAGA
• Palestinian prisoners
• race
• Abolish ICE
• Emma Vigeland
• Nicholas Kristoff
• Chuck Schumer

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Majority Report, NYTimes, Bitchuation Room

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