Fake the Nation

By Headgum & Negin Farsad

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

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September 25, 2025480. We Need More Semicolons (w/Bob Crawford)
In this episode of Fake the Nation, host and comedian Negin Farsad is joined by author/podcaster Bob Crawford (American History Hotline podcast). Together they talk about the decline of the semicolon; dissect the weeklong Jimmy Kimmel saga; and talk about Trump's unhinged Tylenol rant. Crawford - who wrote the book on the matter - shares what John Quincy Adams in 1830 tells us about America in 2025. Crawford is a true history nut so this episode might actually make you feel...better.
Subscribe to Bob's show, American History Hotline, an iHeart Original podcast with new episodes every Tuesday.
Be sure to check out Negin in the latest episode of Have I Got News for You on HBOMax.
Today's show is sponsored by Schedule35
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September 18, 2025479. A Lot of Bad But Also Some Good News (w/Lizz Winstead and Adam Green)
On this week's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by co-creator of the Daily Show, Lizz Winstead, and co-founder of the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, Adam Green. They discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, the woes of NPR and PBS, Kamala Harris's book and the Democrats ongoing response to the Mamdani Mayoral candidacy AND good news out of New Mexico!
Today's show is sponsored by Mosh
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53min
September 11, 2025478. The Politics of Tote Bags (w/Mark Oppenheimer and D.D. Guttenplan)
This week on Fake the Nation! America’s sweetheart Tom Hanks gets in Trump's crosshairs. Plus, why are we all still buying iPhones? On the political front, the panel discusses the Department of War name change and the possible Chicago National Guard deployment. Finally, performative masculinity - what is it and are you performing it? Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by The Nation magazine's DD Guttenplan and Arc Magazine's editor Mark Oppenheimer.
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September 04, 2025477. Logos, Virgins & Windmills (w/Elise Loehnen and Dani Faith Leonard)
On this week's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/filmmaker Dani Faith Leonard and author/podcaster Elise Loehnen. Together they dive into the Cracker Barrel logo drama and a new reality TV shows about virgins. On the political front they wonder how should DC respond to its National Guard troop occupation, plus Trump's particular relationship to windmills. On the money front, they look at a new plan among some Gen Z'ers to get really stinkin' rich in your 20's so you can chill the rest of your life.
Check out Negin's new TEDTalk! go.ted.com/neginfarsad
Subscribe to our Patreon so you can get bonus episodes of Fake the Nation. Coming up, a high impact conversation on "Joyspan" with Arial Elias and Rachel Sklar.
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August 28, 2025476. A Happy Labor Day Episode (w/Emily Flake, Jim Tews, John Nichols and Gianmarco Soresi)
This week comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Emily Flake of the New Yorker and comedian Jim Tews to discuss the list of the best movies of the first quarter of this century! Then comedian Gianmarco Soresi and National Affairs Correspondent for The Nation, John Nichols provide their best takes on the phenomenon of Mankeeping.
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August 21, 2025475. “Yes We Can” Forever (w/Danielle Durchslag and Andrea Jones-Rooy)
On this week's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by visual artist/filmmaker Danielle Durchslag and data scientist/podcaster Andrea Jones-Rooy. They talk about Gwyneth Paltrow's enduring allure plus the new theory that Hollywood is hot, horny and white again. They also discuss the magical Trump-Mamdani voter and Donny Jr’s social takeover of DC. They also ask, are men struggling to find love?
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53min
August 14, 2025474. Summer Of Death (w/Eddie Pepitone and Josh Gondelman)
On this week's episode of Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad asks, how do we label this summer? It's not Hot Girl or Brat summer so what is it? Joined by comedians Josh Gondelman and Eddie Pepitone, they also discuss the trend to legalize human composting, Trump's deployment of the National Guard to DC, and new AI legislation in Illinois. And finally, are the podcast bros turning on Trump??
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49min
August 07, 2025473. Baguette Markets (w/Corey Forrester+Harry Terjanian)
This week on Fake the Nation we talk about a French beach town that wants you to keep your clothes on. And, despite our better angels, we do in fact, talk about the Sydney Sweeney jeans ad. Plus, we discuss the Texas gerrymandering kerfuffle and what Democrats should do about it. We vent on Israel and Gaza and we end the show with a ridiculous conversation about Democratic presidential hopefuls. Spoiler, one of the panelists has had a beer with JD Vance. Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/podcaster Corey Ryan Forrester and comedian/podcaster Harry Terjanian.
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July 31, 2025472. We Are All MerPeople (w/Gianmarco Soresi+John Nichols)
On this week's Fake the Nation, we talk about the mermaiding phenomenon and the Claw Grip trend. We also look at new Trump administration rules on religion at work and ask whether Trump is failing upwards on the economy. Finally, we look at the Gaines scandal and wonder between evangelicals and the left, who owns cancel culture? Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by John Nichols from The Nation, and comedian/Downside Podcast host Gianmarco Soresi.
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47min
July 24, 2025471. Kiss Cams And Other "Wonderful Secrets" (w/Rachel Sklar+Ariel Elias)
On today's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Ariel Elias (new special A Jewish Star now available) and writer/podcaster Rachel Sklar (new podcast Hi Smart Friend! available soon). They talk about Jumbo cams, Anna Wintour, Stephen Colbert's eventual ouster, Trump's Doodle-gate, and people are back at the office but there’s a gender gap!
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