Fake the Nation

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330. Boring Wins (w/ Grace Lynch and Zach Stafford) Nov 10, 2022

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Negin is joined this week by returning guest and host of the podcast, Teaching Texas, Grace Lynch, as well as Tony Award winner and host of the podcast, Vibe Check, Zach Stafford. They all break down the midterm results, why Gen Z has a problem with the thumbs up emoji, and the epidemic which is being quiet fired.

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329. Impending Midterms (w/ David Cross) Nov 03, 2022

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This week Negin is joined by David Cross to talk Obama's recent speech, the Paul Pelosi attack, midterms, the state of Twitter, Iran protests, if we should be allowed to curse on license plates, and date night debates. It's fun! We promise.

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328. Modest Madonna (w/ Dan Pashman and Sami Sage) Oct 27, 2022

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This week, Negin is joined by Dan Pashman and Sami Sage to discuss the upcoming midterms, the price of gas, and Madonna claiming she's the OG sex icon.

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327. Trauma Folder (w/ Rosebud Baker and Christian Finnegan) Oct 20, 2022

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This week, Negin is joined by Rosebud Baker and Christian Finnegan to discuss the misconception of unfunny women, attacks against comedians, and climate activists throwing cans of soup on Van Gogh's artwork.

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326. Not Pumpkin Lube (w/ Subhah Agarwal and Judy Gold) Oct 13, 2022

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This week Negin is joined by Subhah Agarwal and Judy Gold to discuss Democrats behaving badly, our voting plans considering what's at stake, Iranian protests, Roe V. Wade discourse, police funding, Midterm voting, Kanye West, and most consequentially, Pumpkin Spice flavoring (lotion and lube included).

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325. The Iran Episode (w/ Sally Kohn & V Spehar) Oct 06, 2022

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This week Negin is joined by host of the V Interesting podcast from Lemonada Media, V Spehar, and returning guest, the wonderful Sally Kohn, to explain what's going on in Iran, why it's sparked international interest, and if It's our responsibility to get involved. The panel also discusses what's also going on in Italy and the most important things to do before you turn 40.

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324. Needlepointing Metallica Lyrics (w/ Bruce McCulloch & Benari Poulten) Sep 29, 2022

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Bruce McCulloch makes his pioneer Fake the Nation appearance this week while Benari Poulten returns to the podcast for his millionth time! Negin, Bruce and Benari discuss how to fix the future of debates, television’s existential crisis, and why millennials don't have hobbies.

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367. Introducing: It Was Said Season 2 Sep 28, 2022

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It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful, impactful, and timeless speeches in history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author-historian Jon Meacham, this documentary podcast series takes you through another season of ten generation-defining speeches. Meacham, along with top historians, authors and journalists, offers expert insight and analysis into the origins, the orator, and the context of the times each speech was given, and they reflect on why it’s important to never forget them.

It Was Said is a creation and production of Peabody-nominated C13Originals, in association with The HISTORY® Channel.

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323. The Demonization of Single Women (w/ Selena Coppock & Danielle Moodie) Sep 22, 2022

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Returning panelist, Two Wick Minimum host- Selena Coppock, and first time panelist, Woke Af Daily host - Danielle Moodie, join Negin to talk about this week's biggest stories. Should billionaires have a way to give away their money? Why do people care if some women don't have children? All that and more is answered on this week's episode!

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322. Racists to Watch (w/ Isaac Mizrahi & Marcella Arguello) Sep 15, 2022

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Star-studded panel this week as Negin is joined by the fabulous, Isaac Mizrahi, and the hilarious, Marcella Arguello! The panel discusses the Queen's passing, abortion bans, and why everyone stopped drinking.

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