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214. MasterClass Your Life (w/ June Diane Raphael, Rob Kutner) Aug 20, 2020

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June Diane Raphael and Rob Kutner join Negin to analyze the highs and lows of the Democratic National Convention and attempt to get to the bottom of what MasterClass is actually selling. They also dig into how the economy bounced back after WW2 and what we can learn from history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

213. Today’s Hot Take? Optimism! (w/ Baratunde Thurston, Catie Lazarus) Aug 13, 2020

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Baratunde Thurston and Catie Lazarus join Negin to discuss Biden's choice for VP, Kamala Harris and why it's a big deal. They also get into the pros and cons of living in a big city during the pandemic. Pro: Wearing a mask and sunglasses means you can discreetly cry in public. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

212. Mystery Poetry Slam (w/ Touré, Jeff Kreisler) Aug 06, 2020

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Touré and Jeff Kreisler join Negin to dive into Trump's obsession with TikTok and attempt to identify the necessary components of a functional democracy. They also break down absentee versus vote-by-mail ballots. Touré explains why he'll be voting in person. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

211. Influence the Polls (w/ Tala Ashe, Travon Free) Jul 30, 2020

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Trump sought to trademark ‘tele-rally'. Tala Ashe, Travon Free, and Negin have plenty to say about it. They also explore misconceptions about people who receive stimulus checks and what white fragility means, historically. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

210. Entitled and Blessed (w/ Christian Finnegan, Seena Ghaznavi) Jul 23, 2020

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Christian Finnegan and Seena Ghaznavi join Negin to discuss Trump's bizarre Fox News interview and why the protests in Portland aren't getting more media attention. They also talk about "cancel culture" and debate whether anyone truly gets canceled. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

209. TikTok-ing Their Way to Democracy (w/ Judy Gold, Jody Avirgan) Jul 16, 2020

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Judy Gold and Jody Avirgan join Negin to break down Trump's most recent press conference, the Goya controversy, and their love/hate relationship with Amazon. They also get into Dr. Anthony Fauci's work during the HIV/AIDS epidemic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

208. #NotAllChurches (w/ Jacquis Neal, Benari Poulten) Jul 09, 2020

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Jacquis Neal and Benari Poulten join Negin to weigh in on how to reopen schools safely and what the role of government should be when it comes to religious institutions. They also discuss monuments coming down and what they’d rather see put up instead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

207. Aliens and Makeouts (w/ Elie Mystal, Justin Krebs) Jul 02, 2020

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Elie Mystal and Justin Krebs join Negin to wax nostalgic about their favorite Fourth of July celebrations. They also share what makes them hopeful about America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

206. 50% Winston Churchill, 50% Fred Rogers (w/ Andy Slavitt, Brian Babylon) Jun 25, 2020

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Andy Slavitt and Brian Babylon join Negin to debate Joe Biden's options for VP. They also touch on the senate race in Kentucky and question whether working from home has made people more or less productive during lockdown. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

205. "Colombused" As A Verb (w/ Elie Mystal, Justin Krebs) Jun 18, 2020

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Elie Mystal and Justin Krebs join Negin to dive into how media companies are reacting to the Black Lives Matter movement and whether firing problematic CEOs is enough. They also share their thoughts on the recent DACA and LGBTQ Supreme Court rulings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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