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    Fake the Nation

    Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don’t have to pretend to like salad. 

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    Episodes (280)

    399. Sonny & Scare (w/ Judah Friedlander & Gabe Mollica)

    399. Sonny & Scare (w/ Judah Friedlander & Gabe Mollica)

    Today, we're looking at the Super Tuesday election results as well as the latest Supreme Court ruling on Trump. We're also gonna discuss a man who sued Power Ball and how gossiping might actually be good for us. Today's panelists are returning guests comedians, Judah Friedlander & Gabe Mollica!

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    398. We're All Senators! (w/ Laurel Braitman & Danielle Durchslag)

    398. We're All Senators! (w/ Laurel Braitman & Danielle Durchslag)

    Today, we're talking about weighing yourself before getting on a flight, standardized tests making a comeback, and whether you can still make honest criticism publicly. We'll also ask the question: what does bravery mean to us? And to help break all of this down is artist and filmmaker, Danielle Durchslag, and New York Times best selling author, Laurel Braitman.

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    397. Mr. Mom (w/ Wajahat Ali & Adam Cayton-Holland)

    397. Mr. Mom (w/ Wajahat Ali & Adam Cayton-Holland)

    Today, we're talking about the re-definition of the word "sober," the Mr. Mom trope and if it's a thing of the past, and finally we'll dip our toes into the political muck with Trump, Biden and Alabama. Joining to break all of this down is the hilarious comedian Adam Cayton-Holland, and the excellent writer Wajahat Ali.

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    396. Tornado of Garbage (w/ Adam Burke & Traci Thomas)

    396. Tornado of Garbage (w/ Adam Burke & Traci Thomas)

    Today, we're talking about the decline in dating apps and the debunking of love languages. We'll also discuss the latest seminal case on guns and the parental duty surrounding them and finally we'll ask the question: should we have a new national holiday? To break all of this down, we have returning guests: Adam Burke and Traci Thomas!

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    395. Glasshole (w/ Selena Coppock & Lilah Raptopoulos)

    395. Glasshole (w/ Selena Coppock & Lilah Raptopoulos)

    Today, we're talking about congress and the border deal and the Grammy's. We'll also discuss the Taylor Swift/ Super Bowl conspiracy theory, breakdown everything Apple Vision and deliberate menu trends across the nation. To break all of this down, we're joined by host of the podcast Two Wick Minimum, Selena Coppock, and host of the podcast Life and Art, Lilah Raptopoulos!

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    394. The Billion Dollar Question (w/ Cody Lindquist & Farnoosh Torabi)

    394. The Billion Dollar Question (w/ Cody Lindquist & Farnoosh Torabi)

    Today, we're talking about a really delightful grocery store in the Netherlands making headlines, we'll discuss what's going on with E. Jean Carroll, and we're going to ask if the stigma of a lay-off is over and how one adopts a legacy mindset? And joining to break all of that down are veterans of Fake the Nation, Cody Lindquist & Farnoosh Torabi!

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    393. We're In Such a Place (w/ Lizz Winstead & Dustin Chafin)

    393. We're In Such a Place (w/ Lizz Winstead & Dustin Chafin)

    Today, we're talking about this week's Oscars snub, the tween skincare movement, the presidential primaries, plus some pet ownership discourse with guests Lizz Winstead and Dustin Chafin!

    Guests: Lizz Winstead & Dustin Chafin

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    392. Americans or American't's (w/ Katie Hannigan & Anat Shenker-Osorio)

    392. Americans or American't's (w/ Katie Hannigan & Anat Shenker-Osorio)

    Today, we're talking about a truly odd form of stalker-ism, we'll also talk about the Iowa caucus, and what progressives should be messaging to get through 2024. Joining in discussion is an all-star panel of returning Fake the Nation guests: comedian, Katie Hannigan, and host of the podcast, Words to Win By, Anat Shenker-Osorio!

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    391. Same As It Ever Was (w/ Ophira Eisenberg & Alison Leiby)

    391. Same As It Ever Was (w/ Ophira Eisenberg & Alison Leiby)

    Today, we're discussing The Golden Globes, Harvard's president's resignation, and we'll look at the use of A.I. in online dating. Joining to break all of that down and more are comedians and past guests of Fake the Nation, Ophira Eisenberg & Alison Leiby!

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    390. Feet Awareness (w/ Christian Finnegan & Judy Gold)

    390. Feet Awareness (w/ Christian Finnegan & Judy Gold)

    Today, we're talking about how to make good resolutions that you'll actually keep, we'll also look at the cultural slush pile to figure out why feet have become such a thing, and we'll look back at the biggest cultural moments from 2023. Joining to break all of this down and more are hilarious comedians, Christian Finnegan and Judy Gold!

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    389. Ethical Conundrums! (w/ Sam Bee & Gloria Riviera and John Fugelsang & Gabe Mollica)

    389. Ethical Conundrums! (w/ Sam Bee & Gloria Riviera and John Fugelsang & Gabe Mollica)

    Happy Taint Week - to celebrate, we're sharing a few wonderful conversations we had in the backlog! First, Sam Bee and Gloria Riviera join to discuss a morally dubious way to get your in-laws to leave and whether "liking" hot girl pics on IG is tantamount to cheating. And then, John Fugelsang and Gabe Mollica join to talk about a boyfriend who caught their future in-law cheating on their spouse.

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    388. The Economy of Your Heart (w/ David Cross & Seena Ghaznavi)

    388. The Economy of Your Heart (w/ David Cross & Seena Ghaznavi)

    Today, we're discussing how much money millennials think they need to be happy, how the concept of 'pretty privilege' works for men, and we'll ask "what to do with addiction to consumerism?" Joining us this week is host of the Fraudsters podcast, Seena Ghaznavi, and host of Senses Working Overtime, David Cross!

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    387. F*ckbags Who Suck (w/ Tala Ashe & Paula Poundstone)

    387. F*ckbags Who Suck (w/ Tala Ashe & Paula Poundstone)

    Today, we're discussing tripping balls on magic mushrooms, TIME's Person of the Year, how Gen Z celebrates the holidays, and what happened at the College Antisemitism Hearing. And to breakdown all that and more, is Tala Ashe and Paula Poundstone!

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    386. Ugly Time (w/ Samantha Bee & Gloria Riviera)

    386. Ugly Time (w/ Samantha Bee & Gloria Riviera)

    On today's show, we're discussing the way of life known as "ugly time," a surprising debate between Ron DeSantis and Gavin Newsom, and the lexapro sweatshirts and what we can infer about the current state of the mental health struggle. Joining us today are Samantha Bee and Gloria Riviera, hosts of the new podcast, "The Defenders" which is an original series from Lemonada Media.

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    The Golden Bachelor Recap: Finale (w/ Gabe Dunn & Corey Ryan Forrester)

    The Golden Bachelor Recap: Finale (w/ Gabe Dunn & Corey Ryan Forrester)

    Negin is joined by Gabe Dunn & Corey Ryan Forrester to breakdown the long awaited Golden Bachelor finale! They discuss porking gilfs, who they think will be The Golden Bachelorette, and what they thought of who got the final rose.

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    385. Filled with Turkey & Hate (w/ Jody Avirgan & Jacquis Neal)

    385. Filled with Turkey & Hate (w/ Jody Avirgan & Jacquis Neal)

    Benari Poulten is stepping in as guest host this week to discuss the latest in men's fashion and look at the merits of job training versus a college diploma. To break all of that down and more, Benari is joined by Jacquis Neal from Grand Crew and host of the This Day In Esoteric Political History podcast, Jody Avirgan!

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    384. An Exceptionally Delightful Slutbag (w/ Peppermint & Pete Dominick and John Hodgman & Akilah Hughes)

    384. An Exceptionally Delightful Slutbag (w/ Peppermint & Pete Dominick and John Hodgman & Akilah Hughes)

    Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Fake the Nation! To celebrate the holiday and long weekend, we've gathered two stories we think you'll love. First, Peppermint and Pete Dominick join to talk about a guy who has not told his wife of 15 years that he has a very lucrative trust fund. And then, John Hodgman and Akilah Hughes join to talk about a lady who had an affair with a dude for 15 years, the guy died unexpectedly and now his ex doesn’t want her at the funeral. What should all parties be doing here?

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    The Golden Bachelor Recap: Episodes 7 & 8 (w/ Leah Bonnema & Katie Hannigan)

    The Golden Bachelor Recap: Episodes 7 & 8 (w/ Leah Bonnema & Katie Hannigan)

    Negin is joined by a hilarious pair of comedians, Leah Bonnema and Katie Hannigan, to discuss and breakdown episodes 7 and 8 of The Golden Bachelor! The trio discuss Susan's gas, Gerry "knocking boots," and who they each think will win in the finale in two weeks.

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    383. The Conclulu of Delulu (w/ John Fugelsang & Gabe Mollica)

    383. The Conclulu of Delulu (w/ John Fugelsang & Gabe Mollica)

    Today, we're discussing the current craze known as "Delulu," how grocery chains are getting rid of self-checkout, and the collapse of Tim Scott's presidential campaign. To help break all of this down, Negin is joined by esteemed comedians, John Fugelsang & Gabe Mollica!

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    The Reason We're All Still Here (Bonus Episode)

    The Reason We're All Still Here (Bonus Episode)

    Last month, Negin joined Dr. Jeffrey Lewis for a live episode recording of The Reason We’re All Still Here. Negin, Jeffrey, and Carl Nellis (Gilded Audio) examine nuclear weapons and nonproliferation policies in the context of the film, Dr. Strangelove, and how citizen diplomacy can help bridge the diplomatic void left by uncooperative governments in Iran and beyond.

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