Fake the Nation

This week Negin is joined by Niccole Thurman and Benari Poulten as they talk about the return of Trump (sort of) and his odd endorsement. Negin and the panel discuss Bad Art Friend and what exactly is the right amount of social media praise you should receive after donating a kidney. Then they discuss the discourse around Dave Chapelle’s latest stand-up special and Kim Kardashian on SNL.

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Ophira Eisenberg and Andrew Heaton join Negin to discuss how Facebook could be improved post-whistleblower and whether Andrew Yang is wise to leave the Democratic Party. They expound on William Shatner's upcoming trip to space and Russia's plans to film a film in space. Last they talk about the reality of fame in the social media era and why we are all attracted to it.

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Host - Negin Farsad 

Producer - Danielle Jones-Wesley

Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar 

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Negin is joined by Lizz Winstead and Lane Moore to chat about the new gender gap in education and ask — should we give men priority registration? They discuss reproductive rights and Lizz’s foundation Abortion Access Front and the work being done in Texas to support women. All before sinking their teeth into some Dribs & Drabs about R. Kelly’s verdict (FINALLY), the debt ceiling and why everyone should enjoy the theatre.

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Host - Negin Farsad 

Producer - Danielle Jones-Wesley

Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar 

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Negin is joined by Murray Hill and Cody Lindquist to dish about the Emmys and Instagram's terrible algorithm. They discuss parasocial relationships and Murray's unhealthy obsession with A-Rod and JLo. 

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Host - Negin Farsad 

Producer - Julia Lindon

Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar (this week's episode was edited by the lovely Clementine Yost)

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Hari Kondabolu and Shalewa Sharpe join Negin to talk about the show stopping looks and political statements made at the 2021 Met Ball. They also discuss the vaccine mandate and what America would look like if it had 6 political parties. 

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Host - Negin Farsad 

Producer - Julia Lindon

Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar (this week's episode was edited by the lovely Clementine Host)

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Christian Finnegan and Selena Coppock join Negin to share their thoughts on the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11 and discuss why Costa Ricans live way longer than us. They also stick around to dive into the current crisis of white guys on TV.

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Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar

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In this special LDW cultural grab bag episode, Negin is joined by a panel of fantastic friends, Chris Gethard, Jacquis Neal, Monét X Change, and Ophira Eisenberg! Chris and Jacquis talk about bus carpentry and how to be a gentle dirtbag, while Monét and Ophira let out their frustrations with Apple tapbacks and the messy Jeopardy! host-replacement search. 

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Host - Negin Farsad 

Producer - Julia Lindon

Engineer - Stephanie Aguilar

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Benari Poulten guest hosts this week's episode and is joined by the lovely Jody Avirgan and Leah Bonnema to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and break down the upcoming California recall election. They also talk about OnlyFans' absolutely wild week.

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Thank you to "I'm Sorry" Podcast and Toast for sponsoring this episode. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm.

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Monét X Change (Sibling Rivalry podcast) and Ophira Eisenberg (NPR's Ask Me Another) join Negin to talk about everyone's favorite grocery store aisle, the ethnic aisle! They also discuss the importance of bold queer representation in Hip Hop, and celebrate Monét's new single, Love Like This!

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Follow Negin Farsad:

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Thank you to Gainful for sponsoring this episode. Advertise on Fake the Nation via Gumball.fm.

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Marcella and Dan join Negin to talk about Cuomo’s resignation and how homeownership brings out the a-hole in us all. They also discuss how we can save our plant by Making Preventative Measures Sexy, and share their thoughts on the famous BBL (brazilian butt lift). Follow Marcella @marcellacomedy, Dan @TheSporkful, and Negin @NeginFarsad. Write to Negin at [email protected] and support her Patreon www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad. Thank you to RISE Sleep App and Raycon for sponsoring this episode.

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