Fake the Nation

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434. Recouping (w/ Pete Dominick & Greg Proops) Nov 07, 2024

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Today, we're reacting to the presidential election results - and that's about it! Joining to discuss are past Fake the Nation all-stars, Pete Dominick and Greg Proops.

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433. Bye Bye Boobies (w/ Leah Bonnema & Seena Ghaznavi) Oct 31, 2024

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Today, we'll take a look at the final messages of the presidential campaigns, the concept of "divorce parties," and we'll take a look at a rift between two sisters. To break all of this down and more are all-star Fake the Nation panelists, Leah Bonnema and Seena Ghaznavi.

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Swingers 4 Civics (w/Benari Poulten) Oct 28, 2024

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There's far too much going in the Presidential election right now, so to break it all down we've got Benari for a special bonus episode to discuss everything going on with General Kelly, Liz Cheney, and yes, even Arnold Palmer.

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432. Brazilian Telomere Lift (w/ Selena Coppock & Andrew Heaton) Oct 24, 2024

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Today, we're checking in on the elections, we'll take a look at the "Click-To-Cancel" law, how Grindr is using AI as your new wingman, and we ask if we've reached peak human lifespan. This week we're joined by host of The Political Orphanage, Andrew Heaton, as well as the host of Betches Brides, Selena Coppock!

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431. The Pink House (w/ Michael Ian Black & John Fugelsang) Oct 17, 2024

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Today, we're discussing Kamala's relationship with black male voters, Trump dancing his way through a town hall, the latest public health crisis, and finally: what's going on with Cards Against Humanity. Not breaking all of this down alone, as esteemed guests, Michael Ian Black and John Fugelsang, join to help make sense of it all.

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430. Silence of the Lip (w/ Peppermint & Amber Ruffin) Oct 10, 2024

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Today, we're talking about Kamala's media blitz, the never-ending Netflix library and what it's done to the quality of television, and lastly the maturation of teenage girl's brains that happened during the pandemic. And this week we have an all-star panel featuring actor and singer, Peppermint, as well as comedian and writer, Amber Ruffin!

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429. Operationally Misogynistic (w/ Pete Dominick & Jason Kravits) Oct 03, 2024

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Today, we're discussing Mayor Adams and his petty fraud, the VP debate, and we'll answer who should come first in a relationship: your mom or wife? To discuss all of this and more is Pete Dominick and Jason Kravits!

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428. Larger Margin (w/ Gan Golan & Alan Jenkins) Sep 26, 2024

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Today, we're discussing the state of the electoral race, what's going on with the North Carolina governor's race, and a fresh batch of election rules. We'll also discuss a new trend where young men are going to church (but young women are not!) and finally we'll ask: is the customized beverage out of control? Joining to break all of that down are co-authors of the 1/6 comic book series, Gan Golan and Alan Jenkins!

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427. It's All About Guns (w/ Alison Leiby & V Spehar) Sep 19, 2024

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Today, we're discussing Donald Trump's campaign, dining alone, and the uptick in changing your locations on dating apps - and why? Breaking all of that down and more is V Spehar (host of Under the Desk News) and Alison Leiby (host of the podcast, Ruined).

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426. Catless Cat Ladies (w/ Alex Berg & Adam Burke) Sep 12, 2024

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Today, we're discussing the debate to end all debates, Taylor Swift's endorsement, and the idea of paying your children to read. This week we have returning guests of the podcast to break down all the things, Alex Berg and Adam Burke!

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