Fake the Nation

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349. Performative Happiness (w/ Margaret Cho & Sam Sanders, Alex Berg & Seena Ghaznavi) Mar 23, 2023

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We're celebrating spring break over here at Fake the Nation - but we've gathered a couple really great segments from the vault to share with you all. First up, we have Margaret Cho and Sam Sanders joining us to discuss the happiest and least stressful jobs in America. And for our second segment we have Alex Berg and Seena Ghaznavi who joined us to talk about gym etiquette and the eternal question if you should invite two people to a party that you know hate each other.

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348. We're All Economists (w/ Jena Friedman & J. R. Havlan) Mar 16, 2023

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Today! We're gonna talk about that one bank failure, Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump in Iowa, and why teens are so miserable. We have a very exciting panel this week with decorated writers and performers, Jena Friedman and J. R. Havlan!

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347. Quiche Transgressions (w/ Alison Leiby & Benari Poulten) Mar 09, 2023

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In this week's episode, we'll ask if this is the end of English majors, talk about the hazards of searching for "marriage material," discuss airplane etiquette and DNA etiquette. To break all of that down, Negin is joined by two former panelists: comedians Alison Leiby & Benari Poulten!

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346. Pro Bone-o (w/ Matt Braunger & Gianmarco Soresi) Mar 02, 2023

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Today, we're chatting about Fox News, we'll make the case for hanging out, and discuss the ins-and-outs of "quiet firing." And to help break all of that down, Negin is joined by some of the most astute comedians around: Matt Braunger and Gianmarco Soresi.

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345. Make Ends Neat (w/ Samantha Bee & Joel Stein) Feb 23, 2023

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Today! We're talking about congress, and how so much of it doesn't make sense, we're asking if men need purpose more than they need respect, and we're talking about how robots are now replacing television hosts. And what a panel we have today to break all of that down: Joel Stein (journalist and host of podcast, 'Story of the Week' ) and Samantha Bee (Full Frontal, Daily Show)!

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344. The Shock Comic of Governors (w/ Ashley Austin Morris & Paula Poundstone) Feb 16, 2023

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Today, we're dipping into the fuss behind Rihanna's halftime show, GOP presidential candidates and their fixation with African American studies, and finally the rise of therapy jargon. And to help break all of that down, we have actor and comedian, Ashley Austin Morris, and alumnus of the show, a comedy icon and legend, Paula Poundstone!

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343. #NoSleepovers (w/ Vicky Kuperman & Andrew Rose Gregory) Feb 09, 2023

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Today, we're talking all things State of the Union, the new phenomenon of the 'Shoppy Shop', and think pieces on sleepovers. And to break this all down, Negin is joined by a delectable panel consisting of comedian and author, Vicky Kuperman, as well as Andrew Rose Gregory, the creator of the TikTok sensation, 'It's Corn!'

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342. God. Guns. Gas Stoves. (w/ Cristen Conger & Greg Proops) Feb 02, 2023

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Today! We're talking about the state of police reform, ask if you should feel incredible liberal guilt over your gas stove, and question if for the first time in forever, are Americans working less? And to discuss all of these things, we have returning guests: host of the Unlady Like podcast, Cristen Conger, and host of The Smartest Man in the World podcast, Greg Proops.

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341. Lies of Color (w/ Margaret Cho & Sam Sanders) Jan 26, 2023

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Today, we're chatting about the debt ceiling, updates on Biden's classified documents, George Santos, and the joys of lying. Negin is joined by a star-studded panel of returning guests: Sam Sanders and Margaret Cho!

——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION.

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340. Delightful Flatlining (w/ Alex Berg & Seena Ghaznavi) Jan 19, 2023

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In today's episode, Negin is talking all about the border crisis, Noma and the future of fine dining, and The Slut Era and whether or not we're currently in it. Joining the conversation this week is host of Fraudsters and producer at Zerocool, Seena Ghaznavi, and on-air host and journalist, Alex Berg!

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