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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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.&nbsp;

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Today, we're talking about the reaction to Harrison Butker’s commencement speech, whether or not we should bring back "the tearjerker," and the age of grievance. Joining us this week is host of The Sporkful podcast, Dan Pashman, and author of the book, "The Year of Living Constitutionally," A.J. Jacobs!

410. America Runs on Grievance (w/ A.J. Jacobs & Dan Pashman)

Today, we're revealing the exact point at which you become "uncool," we're also talking about Jeff Goldblum and how he refuses to bankroll his kids, what happens in politics when we lose, and finally the science behind talking to yourself. And to break all of this down this week are guests Justin Krebs and Alex Mohajer!

409. Emotional Preppers (w/ Justin Krebs & Alex Mohajer)

Today, we're gonna talk about the eldest daughter syndrome, we'll dip into a wide ranging political discussion with some Bernie and some Stormy, and finally we'll discuss the concept: "Radical Honesty." And joining this week to talk about all of that and more is comedian Christian Finnegan!

408. #NotAllBears (w/ Christian Finnegan)

Today, we're talking about the news surrounding The Golden Bachelor, the resurgence of tanning beds, a fun new program from the Biden administration, AI generated dead folks, and of course we'll be discussing puppy slayers in politics. To talk about all of these topics is this week's panel, which includes stand-up comedian, Katie Compa, as well as director, writer and actress, Jenn Harris!

407. Be Hot or Die Ugly (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris)

Today, we're talking about the "Brozempic Era," innovations in Scrabble, Elon Musk's shenanigans, and the Trump trial. To help break all of this down is host of The Gist, Mike Pesca, and comedian, Todd Barry!

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