About Francesca Fiorentini
Francesca Fiorentini came to comedy from political journalism, and her comedy has stayed close to the news. Born in Palo Alto, she studied at New York University and started out in 2004 as an editor, working with the War Resisters League and Left Turn magazine.
Her best-known comic vehicle was Newsbroke, the AJ+ show she hosted, which gave current events a comedic spin aimed at younger viewers; in 2018 it was shortlisted for an Emmy nomination in the Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series category. At AJ+ she was also a senior producer. From 2016 she worked as a contributor at The Young Turks, where she co-hosted The Damage Report with John Iadarola.
In 2018 she launched her own podcast, The Bitchuation Room. For MSNBC she hosted the special Red, White & Who about American healthcare, and in 2025 she began co-hosting America Unhinged with Wajahat Ali for Zeteo on YouTube.
Videos (2,719)
Videos 2,593 to 2,616 of 2,719.
16:49Can We Do Diplomacy Not Nuclear Armageddon With Russia?
645 views
4:52Which TV character would be Anti-vax?
644 views
3:07What’s The Way Out of the Russia/Ukraine Mess?
644 views
5:24American Families Plan: Biden Wants Babies!
643 views
3:17The U.S. Is (Finally) Showing Some Restraint
642 views
0:16Thursday March 10th! It’s the LIVE edition of The Bitchuation Room Podcast w/Franifio. Get tickets.
641 views
9:30Bill Barr Says Trump Unfit For Office, But Would Vote for Him Again!
641 views
8:37Fixing White House Corruption
641 views
7:18Why Childcare Should Be a Public Good
641 views
13:48Why Social Justice Programs Are GOOD for Police
639 views
10:48Why is Russia Flexing On Ukraine? What Does It Want?
627 views
8:35How Could Comedians Win Squid Game?
624 views
13:04Why Digital Privacy is CRITICAL For Women Right Now
624 views
3:57How U.S. Border Patrol Agents Are More Dangerous than Migrants
624 views
11:41How Impactful is the Climate Bill Really
623 views
9:42EYEROLL: NYTimes Op-Ed Writer Blames ‘Wokeness’ For Democratic Losses
620 views
11:24Self Managed Termination of Pregnancy Is Still Legal In Most States
619 views
3:32We Hate It: Dianne Feinstein Hugs Maskless Lindsay Graham
616 views
6:30Direct Democracy In the Streets The Legacy Of Occupy Wall St
616 views
4:10Biden Leases Gulf Waters a DAY after Signing Climate Pledge!?
615 views
8:03Progressives Holdouts Become Punching Bag On Infrastructure
615 views
8:32Stopping U.S. Empire & That Iron Dome Vote with Rep Jamaal Bowman
612 views
11:57Manchin Finally Agrees to a Climate(ish) Bill?
610 views
5:51Afghanistan, Vietnam, When Does America Learn It Can't Win With War
609 viewsGuest appearances (2)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Francesca Fiorentini.
Guest appearances 1 to 2 of 2.
45:21Francesca Fiorentini is ALMOST LIVE with Gareth Reynolds!
Gareth Reynolds
4.1K views
55:56What Americans Can Do to Help Palestinians w/ Francesca Fiorentini | Obeid 2036
Sammy Obeid
530 viewsChannels on this page: Gareth Reynolds, Sammy Obeid
Frequently asked questions
What is Newsbroke?
Newsbroke was the AJ+ show hosted by Francesca Fiorentini that gave current events a comedic spin for younger viewers. In 2018 it was shortlisted for an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Short-Form Variety Series.
What did Francesca Fiorentini do before comedy?
Francesca Fiorentini came from political journalism. Born in Palo Alto, she studied at New York University and started in 2004 as an editor, working with the War Resisters League and Left Turn magazine.
Was Francesca Fiorentini on The Young Turks?
Yes, from 2016 Francesca Fiorentini was a contributor at The Young Turks, where she co-hosted The Damage Report with John Iadarola.
What is The Bitchuation Room?
The Bitchuation Room is the podcast Francesca Fiorentini launched in 2018.
What is America Unhinged?
America Unhinged is a show Francesca Fiorentini began co-hosting in 2025 with Wajahat Ali for Zeteo on YouTube.
