Fake the Nation

Today! We're talking about how pissed the French are and we're gonna ask if peak TV is now trough TV. We'll also talk about news anchors in Mississippi and the latest news on peanut butter. We're joined by host of the FOGO podcast, Ivy Le, as well as renowned comedian, Todd Barry! 

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——Host - Negin Farsad

——Producer - Andrew McGuire

——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Welcome to the Succession Recaps, a Fake the Nation bonus pod. Host Negin Farsad is joined by artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag to break down every episode of the final season of Succession! In this premiere episode, Logan is sad and the kids are still emotionally stunted, but hey, Greg is on a date!

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——Host - Negin Farsad & Danielle Durchslag

——Producer - Andrew McGuire

——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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We're celebrating spring break over here at Fake the Nation - but we've gathered a couple really great segments from the vault to share with you all. First up, we have Margaret Cho and Sam Sanders joining us to discuss the happiest and least stressful jobs in America. And for our second segment we have Alex Berg and Seena Ghaznavi who joined us to talk about gym etiquette and the eternal question if you should invite two people to a party that you know hate each other.

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Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION.

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——Host - Negin Farsad

——Producer - Andrew McGuire

——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Today! We're gonna talk about that one bank failure, Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump in Iowa, and why teens are so miserable. We have a very exciting panel this week with decorated writers and performers, Jena Friedman and J. R. Havlan! 

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——Host - Negin Farsad

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——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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In this week's episode, we'll ask if this is the end of English majors, talk about the hazards of searching for "marriage material," discuss airplane etiquette and DNA etiquette. To break all of that down, Negin is joined by two former panelists: comedians Alison Leiby & Benari Poulten!

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Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION.

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——Host - Negin Farsad

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——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Today, we're chatting about Fox News, we'll make the case for hanging out, and discuss the ins-and-outs of "quiet firing." And to help break all of that down, Negin is joined by some of the most astute comedians around: Matt Braunger and Gianmarco Soresi.

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——Host - Negin Farsad

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——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Today! We're talking about congress, and how so much of it doesn't make sense, we're asking if men need purpose more than they need respect, and we're talking about how robots are now replacing television hosts. And what a panel we have today to break all of that down: Joel Stein (journalist and host of podcast, 'Story of the Week' ) and Samantha Bee (Full Frontal, Daily Show)!

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Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION.

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——Host - Negin Farsad

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——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Today, we're dipping into the fuss behind Rihanna's halftime show, GOP presidential candidates and their fixation with African American studies,  and finally the rise of therapy jargon. And to help break all of that down, we have actor and comedian, Ashley Austin Morris, and alumnus of the show, a comedy icon and legend, Paula Poundstone!

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Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today!

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——Host - Negin Farsad

——Producer - Andrew McGuire

——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Today, we're talking all things State of the Union, the new phenomenon of the 'Shoppy Shop', and think pieces on sleepovers. And to break this all down, Negin is joined by a delectable panel consisting of comedian and author, Vicky Kuperman, as well as Andrew Rose Gregory, the creator of the TikTok sensation, 'It's Corn!'

——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION.

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——Host - Negin Farsad

——Producer - Andrew McGuire

——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar 

——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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Today! We're talking about the state of police reform, ask if you should feel incredible liberal guilt over your gas stove, and question if for the first time in forever, are Americans working less? And to discuss all of these things, we have returning guests: host of the Unlady Like podcast, Cristen Conger, and host of The Smartest Man in the World podcast, Greg Proops.

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——Host - Negin Farsad

——Producer - Andrew McGuire

——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar 

——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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