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Fake the Nation: Algatraz And Other Insufficient Punnery (w/Emily Flake+Jim Tews)

<p>This week host Negin Farsad is back from vacation and takes on Trump's Big Shitiful Bill. She also asks if Elon Musk is the right person to launch an ever elusive 3rd Party. Also in this ep: can you ask your waiter where they’re from? And finally a MAGA summit designed to lure younger women into the fold with the promise of "less burnout and more babies." Joining Negin is the excellent comedian and cartoonist for the New Yorker, Emily Flake & comedian Jim Tews, who's new special "Jim Tews with Pictures" is a must watch. We here at Fake...

podcast_episode / 1d ago

Fake the Nation: A Steamy Spinoff of Something That Was Wholesome (w/Christian Finnegan and Tim Manley)

<p>On this week's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian, Christian Finnegan and writer/filmmaker, Tim Manley. They discuss livestream shopping - what is it and should we want it? - and the new dating phenomenon called The Feels. They also ask, how has the administration changed dating in D.C.? Finally, they look at the "remodeling" of the White House, presidential third terms, and NYC's off year election.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out Negin's new TED Democracy series here:</p><p>https://www.ted.com/series/ted_talks_on_democracy</p><p>...

podcast_episode / 1d ago

Fake the Nation: Famous Green Room Hangs (w/Olivia Levine and Andrew Heaton)

<p>On this week’s Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by podcaster and writer Andrew Heaton and comedian Olivia Levine to talk about Jennifer Lawrence and whether celebrities should weigh in on politics. Plus, there’s outrage in Paris about the opening of a Shein store – Negin joins that rage, Francophile that she is. In politics corner, they talk about the disruption of SNAP benefits, the ongoing shutdown, and the passing of Dick Cheney. And finally, the panel learns from an economist that all women want are boundaries…?</p><p>FOLLOW EVERYONE!</p><p>Negin Farsad...