Fake the Nation

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416. Beeps & Boops & Binary Codes (w/ Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas and John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner) Jul 04, 2024

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We're celebrating Independence Day this week! But fear not, we have a couple of segments of the show that we've been saving for this very moment. First up, Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas join to discuss breaking into your partner's friend group. Then, John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner join to talk about the Surgeon General's proposal for a warning label on social media.

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Debate Recap! (w/ Benari Poulten) Jun 28, 2024

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Negin is joined by Benari Poulten to recap last night's debate with unwavering optimism in the face of bleakness!

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415. Christian'd Out (w/ Chris Duffy & Andy Richter) Jun 27, 2024

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Today, we're discussing the "man in finance" online trend, Louisiana's new law regarding the Ten Commandments, and lastly baby naming trends. To talk about all these topics are comedians, Chris Duffy and Andy Richter!

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414. Hot Earth Summer (w/ John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner) Jun 20, 2024

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Today, we're discussing the trending self care routine of tween boys, a restaurant that bans people under 30, we'll breakdown what Project 2025 is, and we'll ask "are liberals bad at running big cities?" This week we have returning guests back on the panel, John Fugelsang and Rob Kutner!

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413. Fun with Flags! (w/ Amanda Clayman & Jordan Morris) Jun 13, 2024

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Today, we're talking everything: Hunter Biden, an employment trend that pits older candidates against younger college grads, the decline of Red Lobster, Alito's chitchats at cocktail parties, and the popularity of life coaching. Joining to discuss all of these topics are host of the podcast, Jordan, Jesse, Go!, Jordan Morris and host of the podcast, Emotional Investment, Amanda Clayman!

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412. Pro "Team Cool People" (w/ Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas) Jun 06, 2024

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Today, we're talking about Trump's conviction, America's inebriant of choice, Delta Airlines dresscode, and finally we'll ask the question: "what is pro-natalism?" Joining to discuss all of these topics are comedians, Benari Poulten and Zilla Vodnas!

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411. Turn This Feminist On! (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris and Greg Proops & Andrew Ti) May 30, 2024

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Happy week of Memorial Day - to celebrate, we're sharing a few wonderful conversations we had in the backlog! First up, Katie Compa and Jenn Harris join in conversation to discuss what role food plays in their relationships. And then, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti discuss a tennis club friendship conundrum.

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410. America Runs on Grievance (w/ A.J. Jacobs & Dan Pashman) May 23, 2024

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Today, we're talking about the reaction to Harrison Butker’s commencement speech, whether or not we should bring back "the tearjerker," and the age of grievance. Joining us this week is host of The Sporkful podcast, Dan Pashman, and author of the book, "The Year of Living Constitutionally," A.J. Jacobs!

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409. Emotional Preppers (w/ Justin Krebs & Alex Mohajer) May 16, 2024

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Today, we're revealing the exact point at which you become "uncool," we're also talking about Jeff Goldblum and how he refuses to bankroll his kids, what happens in politics when we lose, and finally the science behind talking to yourself. And to break all of this down this week are guests Justin Krebs and Alex Mohajer!

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408. #NotAllBears (w/ Christian Finnegan) May 09, 2024

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Today, we're gonna talk about the eldest daughter syndrome, we'll dip into a wide ranging political discussion with some Bernie and some Stormy, and finally we'll discuss the concept: "Radical Honesty." And joining this week to talk about all of that and more is comedian Christian Finnegan!

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