Fake the Nation

By Headgum & Negin FarsadComedy News

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September 24, 2020 219. Julián Castro and the Latinx Vote (w/ Julián Castro, Lou Gonzalez)
Julián Castro and Lou Gonzalez join Negin to shed light on why some Latinx voters are undecided and what issues are important to them. They also discuss Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy and why switching to a 4-day work week would benefit everyone.
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1 hr 2 min
September 17, 2020 218. The Mea Culpa-iest of Mea Culpas (w/ Margaret Cho, Sean Rameswaram)
Margaret Cho and Sean Rameswaram join Negin to describe what it's been like living in California as fires ravage the West Coast. Margaret also defines the term "Koreaboo" and Sean explains why the U.S. should be more like Australia when it comes to Election Day.
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56 min
September 10, 2020 217. Sweatpants 2020 (w/ Allison Raskin, Sally Kohn)
Allison Raskin and Sally Kohn join Negin to weigh in on the "October Surprise" vaccine and why election polls are often inaccurate. They also debate the rise of sweatpants during the pandemic. Negin has some strong feelings about airport style.
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1 hr 2 min
September 03, 2020 216. Make Me Stupider and Hotter (w/ Joyelle Johnson, John F. O'Donnell, Jena Friedman, Michael Cruz Kayne)
Joyelle Johnson and John F. O'Donnell join Negin for a discussion on the pros and cons of rationality. Later on, Jena Friedman and Michael Cruz Kayne decide if they'd rather be intelligent or hot, and address other eternal questions.
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32 min
August 27, 2020 215. Using a Diamond Necklace As Spaghetti (w/ Joyelle Johnson, John Fugelsang)
Joyelle Johnson and John Fugelsang join Negin to dig into GOP dirt, including Kellyanne Conway’s White House departure and the Jerry Falwell, Jr. controversy. They also share what TV shows have been keeping them sane during the pandemic and what's been inspiring them creatively.
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59 min
August 20, 2020 214. MasterClass Your Life (w/ June Diane Raphael, Rob Kutner)
June Diane Raphael and Rob Kutner join Negin to analyze the highs and lows of the Democratic National Convention and attempt to get to the bottom of what MasterClass is actually selling. They also dig into how the economy bounced back after WW2 and what we can learn from history.
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55 min
August 13, 2020 213. Today’s Hot Take? Optimism! (w/ Baratunde Thurston, Catie Lazarus)
Baratunde Thurston and Catie Lazarus join Negin to discuss Biden's choice for VP, Kamala Harris and why it's a big deal. They also get into the pros and cons of living in a big city during the pandemic. Pro: Wearing a mask and sunglasses means you can discreetly cry in public.
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1 hr 4 min
August 06, 2020 212. Mystery Poetry Slam (w/ Touré, Jeff Kreisler)
Touré and Jeff Kreisler join Negin to dive into Trump's obsession with TikTok and attempt to identify the necessary components of a functional democracy. They also break down absentee versus vote-by-mail ballots. Touré explains why he'll be voting in person.
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53 min
July 30, 2020 211. Influence the Polls (w/ Tala Ashe, Travon Free)
Trump sought to trademark ‘tele-rally'. Tala Ashe, Travon Free, and Negin have plenty to say about it. They also explore misconceptions about people who receive stimulus checks and what white fragility means, historically.
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59 min
July 23, 2020 210. Entitled and Blessed (w/ Christian Finnegan, Seena Ghaznavi)
Christian Finnegan and Seena Ghaznavi join Negin to discuss Trump's bizarre Fox News interview and why the protests in Portland aren't getting more media attention. They also talk about "cancel culture" and debate whether anyone truly gets canceled.
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1 hr 16 min

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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…