Fake the Nation

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381. The Ja Rulification of War Punditry (w/ Corey Ryan Forrester & Benari Poulten) Nov 02, 2023

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Today, we're discussing where you should *not* have a first date, the political hodgepodge that is the current state of things, and which countries are the most promiscuous. And to break all of that down, we're joined by an all star panel of comedians and FTN alums, Corey Ryan Forrester & Benari Poulten!

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380. #NaziInfluencers (w/ Simone Polanen & Andrew Ti) Oct 26, 2023

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Today, we're talking about the latest on Nepo-Babies, the most recent manifesto from a tech billionaire, and finally an NEA study on museum and theater attendance. Joining us to break all of this down is television writer and co-host of the podcast, Yo, Is This Racist, Andrew Ti, as well as host of the podcasts, Past Perfect and Not Past It, Simone Polanen.

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The Golden Bachelor Recap: Episodes 3 & 4 (w/ Selena Coppock & Zachary Zane) Oct 20, 2023

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This week host Negin Farsad is joined by a pair of her funniest friends, Selena Coppock and Zachary Zane, as they recap episodes 3 & 4 of The Golden Bachelor. They all discuss Joan's sudden departure, Kathy's conniving, and who they think will win Gerry in the end.

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379. Circus Meltdown Trainwreck (w/ Susie Banikarim & Justin Krebs) Oct 19, 2023

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Today, we're talking about all the mess going on in politics, as well as the mess universities are finding themselves in with the epidemic of statement making. We'll also talk about the great psychic/ therapist divide and finally we'll discuss a new study that states "yelling at kids is bad." Shocker! We're joined by Emmy award winner and co-host of the podcast, In Retrospect, Susie Banikarim, as well as author and founder of Drinking Liberally, Justin Krebs.

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378. Chokingly Elitist (w/ Sally Kohn) Oct 12, 2023

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Today, we're talking about a Missouri teacher being placed on leave after her OnlyFans page being discovered, the tragic Israel-Gaza war, and finally we'll discuss if the 21st century is the least innovative artistic century. And joining Negin to break this all down, is journalist and author, Sally Kohn!

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The Golden Bachelor Recap: Episodes 1 & 2 (w/ Candi Clare, Danielle Durchslag, & Ashley Ray) Oct 06, 2023

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This week host Negin Farsad is joined by a slew of funny ladies (Candi Clare, Danielle Durchslag, & Ashley Ray) as they recap episodes 1 & 2 of The Golden Bachelor. Negin is dipping her toes into the world of reality television for the very first time with this Bachelor spin-off that follows a more sophisticated bachelor as he looks for love.

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377. A Swampy Argument (w/ Graham Kay & Dan Pashman) Oct 05, 2023

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Today, we're talking about what's going on in congress, the "Scandinavian Sleeping Method," one of Taylor Swift's dating red flags, and "The Pandemic Skip." To talk about all of these topics and more, we're joined by host of The Sporkful podcast, Dan Pashman, as well as stand-up comedian, Graham Kay!

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376. Noseless People from the South (w/ John Hodgman & Akilah Hughes) Sep 28, 2023

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Today, we're looking at a "Question of Asshole-ry," we're also going to talk about the partisan divide on life expectancy in America, and we'll discuss the senate's new dress code. And to break all of this down, we're joined by two exceptionally hilarious, prior guests of the show: John Hodgman & Akilah Hughes!

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375. Superior Garbage (w/ Ian Karmel & Andrew Ti) Sep 21, 2023

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Today, we're talking about the popularity of The Roman Empire, shrink-flation in France, the ongoing writer and actor strikes, and we'll ask "what is the deal with Mitt Romney?!" And to break all of this down and more, is host of the podcast "Yo, Is This Racist?," Andrew Ti, as well as head writer of The Late Late Show with James Corden, Ian Karmel!

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374. Introvert or Outrovert (w/ Charlotte Alter & Mike Pesca) Sep 14, 2023

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Today, we're talking about how to cancel plans, the really dumb impeachment plan (that should also be cancelled), and we'll discuss how America is getting really old and that no amount of botox is going to help this underlying problem. Joining to help break all of this down is host of The Gist podcast, Mike Pesca, as well as host of Time's Person of the Week podcast, Charlotte Alter!

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