Fake the Nation

This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedians Jenny Zegrino and Caleb Zeringue. They do a lot of midterm kvetching on this episode, from Alaska to Ohio to California and its wealth tax proposition. Plus, they look right into the mouth of the billions being spent on ad slop and ask, why?? But don't worry, they also talk about the new quiet luxury trend: plain tote bags!  

Remember to vote! And get your loved ones to vote! 

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Producer - Rob Heath

Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by artist Danielle Durchslag and comedian/podcaster JoAnna Ross to talk about the alarming developments in France and Elon Musk‘s SpaceX baby bonds. They also look at Hollywood’s mystifying expenditures and ask the question: Is it healthy to retire?

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Thanks to P&T Knitwear Studios for hosting us! Visit their bookstore!

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Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Dan Wilbur and comedian and producer Benari Lee Poulton. They discuss the Shane Gillis SNL controversy and wonder what Amazon knows about them. They also look at the raid on Ilhan Omar’s home and ask if the algorithm is rendering the electoral debate useless. Finally, NYU is making an IRL push and spoiler, they love it!

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@NeginFarsad - see her on Oct. 29 in Chicago on Wait Wait

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@DanWilburComedy - see him in Hillbilly Alledgedly 

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Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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On this week's episode, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Professor of English Lit/podcaster Ramzi Fawaz and environmental journalist/author Jason Dove Mark. First, they get right into the national debate over whether or not you should bring an iced coffee to a job interview. They also look at the midterms and ask the very salient question, what is the GOP running on?? They look at the Cornell rape case and its broader implications. Finally, they ask if AI is making students' brains lazy? Luckily they have a professor on hand to clear it all up!Follow everyone!

Ramzi Fawaz - @NerdFromTheFuture + Nerd From The Future pod is now in its second season! 

Jason Dove Mark - @jasondovemark on Blusky & his book is The Earth Said Remember Me

Negin Farsad - @NeginFarsad - you can see her live at a Wait Wait Don't Tell Me taping on Oct 8 & Oct 29 in Chicago

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Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Jason Salmon and communications strategist/author Sally Kohn. Together, they talk about the new Happiest States Report and the wide world of political shenanigans like the illegal Trump ad paid for by the US government, the brutal reality of detentions centers, and how the GOP is spending midterm money in deep red states. But don’t worry, at the end, they talk about lesbian bar drama because… it says something about America!

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Jason Salmon: @jsalmoncomedy – check him out on tour with Make Laugh Not War

Sally Kohn: @SallyKohn

Negin Farsad: @NeginFarsad – catch her in Chicago at Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me on Oct 29

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Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Today on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/writer Joey Clift and comedian/podcaster Mary Houlihan! They talk about the new drone delivery service buzzing through one Texas town - turns out it's loud. They also talk about White House press bans, arches, and the GOP war chest. They also flirt with JD Vance's new proposal to send checks to stay at home parents. There's a lot to sink your teeth into!  

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Joey Clift: @joeycliiiiiift & Order his book We've Been Here the Whole Time

Mary Houlihan: @maryhoulie & subscribe to the Mary Houlihan Show

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Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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On today’s Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/union organizer Nato Green and comedy writer/producer Rob Kutner. They talk about the sudden appearance of Sudden Wealth Syndrome. In politics they ask, why everyone is talking about Hassan Piker?? And finally, is AI going to end life on earth and should we… maybe do something about that?

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@MrNatoGreen – watch his special The Darkest Hour

@RobKutner – subscribe to Incontinent 

Thanks to Laundry Sauce for sponsoring this episode! www.laundrysauce.com

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On today's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by pod regulars: comedy writer/podcaster Andrew Ti and comedian/podcaster Andrew Heaton. Together, they discuss the rise of the alcohol mini bottle, the matchmaking photo booth, and - a weird sign of the times - the Loneliness Influencer. Oh yes, they talk about the midterm electoral landscape and the unusual GOP Midterm Convention where Trump gets a whole bunch of stage time. 

Please note: Negin would like to thank everyone for supporting the show during her pseudo "French August." With special thanks to people who sent in stories about how they lost their virginities (because of a topic on this matter a couple weeks ago, honestly, she can't get enough!)

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@NeginFarsad everywhere - check her out on a recent StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson

@AndrewTi everywhere - subscribe to Starter Trek

@MightyHeaton everywhere  - subscribe to The Political Orphanage 

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Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Today, comedian and host Negin Farsad celebrates Labor Day with a couple of never-before-heard conversations from the vault. First up, journalist and podcaster Astead Herndon & comedian Shalewa Sharpe are here to tell you How To Be Old! Then, comedians Mehran Khagani & Ophira Eisenberg get down to the bottom of how to be a good dinner party guest. Be honest, you could do better. 

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Astead Herndon - @asteadwh - America Actually Podcast

Shalewa Sharp - @SilkyJumbo - War Report

Ophira Eisenberg: @OphiraE plus watch her special on Veeps or listen to the album www.ophiraeisenberg.com/

Mehran Khagani: @TheMehran everywhere

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Host - Negin Farsad

Producer - Rob Heath

Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad joins the podcast Brain Glitter with hosts Sam Griffin and Bethany Hall. This felt like a particularly relevant episode for the Fake The Nation feed because they talk about solutions to loneliness and about how to be civic. It’s a great way to start out this election season. And yes, Negin is still only doing optimism. We’ll be back with regular episodes of Fake the Nation next week! 

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