MAGA Lulz with Jessica Sele & Nick Marx (Ep 148)
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The right isn't funny, but they're effective. That's Professor Nick Marx's argument in the book "That's Not FunnyHow the Right Makes Comedy Work for Them". He joins Francesca and comedian Jessica Sele to discuss how the edge lord comedy ecosystem is recruiting young people to more extremist causes. Then the right screams "Defund the Police!" after the FBI raids Trump's Mar-A-Lago estate, including his safe! And major climate legislation passes the Senate. What's in the bill and does it do more good than harm or more harm than good? Finally a homophobic production of Hamilton has us playing the game "Un-gay This Musical". PLUS a patron-only Bonus Bish about Alex Jones getting his ass handed to him by everyone in court. Problem is, he's super into it. Become a patron to listen & watch back www.patreon.com/bitchuationroom.   Featuring:  Jessica Sele, comedian: https://twitter.com/jsele  Nick Marx, professor Colorado State University: https://twitter.com/marxnick  Order Nick's book here! https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520382138/thats-not-funny The Bitchuation Room Streams LIVE every TUESDAY (now!) at 1/4pmEST on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/franifio and Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/franifio Follow The Bitchuation Room on Twitter @BitchuationPod Get your TBR merch: www.bitchuationroom.com Support The Bitchuation Room by becoming a Patron: www.patreon.com/bitchationroom or via Venmo: @TBR-LIVE Cash-App: @TBRLIVE  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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