Today, we're talking about the re-definition of the word "sober," the Mr. Mom trope and if it's a thing of the past, and finally we'll dip our toes into the political muck with Trump, Biden and Alabama. Joining to break all of this down is the hilarious comedian Adam Cayton-Holland, and the excellent writer Wajahat Ali.

397. Mr. Mom (w/ Wajahat Ali & Adam Cayton-Holland)

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 news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don’t have to pretend to like salad.&nbsp;

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Today, we're talking about the news surrounding The Golden Bachelor, the resurgence of tanning beds, a fun new program from the Biden administration, AI generated dead folks, and of course we'll be discussing puppy slayers in politics. To talk about all of these topics is this week's panel, which includes stand-up comedian, Katie Compa, as well as director, writer and actress, Jenn Harris!

407. Be Hot or Die Ugly (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris)

Today, we're talking about the "Brozempic Era," innovations in Scrabble, Elon Musk's shenanigans, and the Trump trial. To help break all of this down is host of The Gist, Mike Pesca, and comedian, Todd Barry!

406. Brozempic (w/ Todd Barry & Mike Pesca)

Today, we're talking about holding onto an old pair of pants, the enshitification of internet platforms, and how anxious parents may need some help. To breakdown all of these topics are comedians Maz Jobrani and Alise Morales!

405. Nostalgia Pants (w/ Maz Jobrani & Alise Morales)

Today, we're gonna talk about the phenomenon that is "the hush trip," we'll also talk the reputations that personal trainers have, third parties, and virtual first dates. To discuss all of this and more is host of the Go Touch Grass podcast, Milly Tamarez, as well as returning guest and communications strategist, Sally Kohn!

404. Hush Trip (w/ Sally Kohn & Milly Tamarez)

Today, we're talking about the act of deciphering a man's text messages, the GOP's money woes, we'll see where America ranked on the global happiness report and finally, we'll ask if open toed shoes belong in professional settings. We're joined this week by hilarious comedians and podcasters, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti.

397. Mr. Mom (w/ Wajahat Ali & Adam Cayton-Holland)

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