Fake the Nation

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461. MovieMate (w/ Andrea Coleman & Zach Zimmerman) May 15, 2025

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Today, we'll talk about the new technology from Facebook, what's new with Weight Watchers, how Trump plans on celebrating his birthday, Qatar's $450 million gift, and whether Western retirees are colonizers when they move to warm countries for retirement. And to talk about all of this and more are comedians Andrea Coleman and Zach Zimmerman!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

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460. So Much Borscht (w/ J.R. Havlan & Ricky Sim) May 08, 2025

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Today, we'll ask if you're nice to your AI, if Gen Z is the must gullible generation, we'll look at Trump's latest on Alcatraz, movies, Canada, etc. and finally we'll see if we're into the resurrection of long extinct species. And the all star panel this week consists of comedian, Ricky Sim, and writer, J.R. Havlan!

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459. The Funnel of Evil (w/ Kenice Mobley & Xorje Olivares) May 01, 2025

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Today, we're talking about Trump's first 100 days in office, as well as the ins and outs of a bed party, why the ice bucket challenge is back, and finally: 20 years of YouTube! The most fabulous panel is on this week, host of the podcast Hyphenación, Xorje Olivares, and comedian, Kenice Mobley!

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458. The Fertilization President (w/ Vicky Kuperman & Ronald Young Jr.) Apr 24, 2025

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Today, we're discussing mini retirements and dumb phones, we'll also talk about what the White House is willing to do for you to have more babies, we'll assess the latest with SCOTUS and Pete Hegseth and finally we'll ask: instead of opening up your marriage, should you just have an affair? Joining in the conversation today is comedian Vicky Kuperman and host of the podcast Weight For It, Ronald Young Jr.

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457. Hierarchy of Fears (w/ Mangesh Hattikudur & Sally Kohn) Apr 17, 2025

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Today, we're talking about Hobby Lobby adding a Manhattan location, how Blue Origin has girl power, how El Salvador is our new best friend and finally, Harvard's response to the administration. Joining this week, is co-host of the podcast Part Time Genius, Mangesh Hattikudur, as well as writer and communications consultant, Sally Kohn!

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456. Too Many Trends! (w/ Jody Avirgan & Andrew Ti) Apr 10, 2025

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Today, we're asking if this is the Democrat's Tea Party moment, we'll look at the scourge of sports betting, and ask if the pace of trends is breaking Gen Z. And to do just that (and more), are returning guests of the podcast: Jody Avirgan and Andrew Ti!

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455. Flip Flopping on Flip Flops (w/ Mike Drucker & Jennie Wetter) Apr 03, 2025

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Today, we'll talk about the president imposing tariffs and unconstitutional third terms. We'll also ask why people are wearing bedroom slippers on city streets and what fast food restaurants are winning America. We have joining us this week: comedian and writer, Mike Drucker, as well as host of the rePROs Fight Back podcast, Jennie Wetter!

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454. Theon Hegseth (w/ Rob Kutner & Ophira Eisenberg) Mar 27, 2025

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Today, we're discussing the latest ongoings at the White House including a particularly hilarious group chat. We'll also talk about college campuses, mega prisons and if the doggy bag is in fact out of style. And we have a dream panel to break it all down, returning this week are all-star panelists Rob Kutner and Ophira Eisenberg!

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453. NFT's Are Bananas! (w/ Jay Jurden & Roy Wood Jr. and Grace Lynch & Milly Tamarez) Mar 20, 2025

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Happy Spring Break to all! This week we have two conversations we've been saving for this very moment to share with you! First up, Roy Wood Jr. & Jay Jurden join to discuss the sale of a $6.5 million banana. And then, Milly Tamarez and Grace Lynch join to discuss an ethical quandary: This woman really loves her husband, but wants to sleep with another man before she marches off this mortal coil.

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452. Tariff Talk (w/ Katie Compa & Allison Raskin) Mar 13, 2025

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Today, we're discussing the complicated feelings we have when a celebrity loses weight, how swearing is linked to pain tolerance, and what's going on with the Fyre Festival. We'll dip into politics with some tariff and Tesla talk! Today's panel is made up of stand-up comedian, Katie Compa, and relationship coach and author, Allison Raskin!

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