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  1. Buying Votes with Funyuns (w/Mindy Raf and Joseph S. Moore)

    14 GIỜ TRƯỚC

    Buying Votes with Funyuns (w/Mindy Raf and Joseph S. Moore)

    Today on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/author Mindy Raf and historian/author Joseph S. Moore. Together, they discuss the legacy of Ted Turner, the possible reboot of The Apprentice, the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, the gosh darned Ballroom, and whether the first wave of school cell phone bans worked. Plus, Joseph S. Moore, this episode's resident historian, gives us a reason to feel optimistic - which is the most Fake-the-Nation-ist thing he could have possibly done!  Follow Everyone! Joseph S. Moore - on his Substack - buy his book How to get Rich in American History Mindy Raf - IG: @mmmindela TikTok: @mindyraf - buy her book The Symptoms of My Insanity Negin Farsad - See Negin in Chattanooga, TN on June 24 at The Comedy Catch doing The Muslims Are Coming with Equally Threatening Friends!  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 phút
  2. Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander

    6 THG 2

    Cosmic Queries – Understanding Infinity with Stephon Alexander

    What is infinity? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comedian Negin Farsad explore whether we are in a finite universe, the issues with infinity, string theory, and more with theoretical physicist Stephon Alexander. Originally aired April 11, 2023.  NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-understanding-infinity-with-stephon-alexander/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    46 phút
  3. Sumo Wrestler RomComs (w/Benari Lee)

    29 THG 4

    Sumo Wrestler RomComs (w/Benari Lee)

    This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and writer Benari Lee for a weirdo episode of Fake The Nation! Due to logistical hurdles - all Negin's fault, naturally - this special two person episode will tackle a new way to staff nursing homes out of Japan, the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondant's Dinner, the growing rift of Tucker Carlson, and how RFK does math. Enjoy! Next week we'll be back with the format you're used to. Follow everyone! @BenariLee and he's mostly on Blusky @NeginFarsad and she's mostly everywhere  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    41 phút
  4. Watching the MJ Biopic with Mom (w/Shane O'Neill and Matt Koff)

    22 THG 4

    Watching the MJ Biopic with Mom (w/Shane O'Neill and Matt Koff)

    This week, comedian and Fake the Nation host Negin Farsad is joined by Washington Post Style Writer Shane O’Neill and comedian/Daily Show writer Matt Koff. Together, they discuss the re-emergence of Michael Jackson and the cultural power of cougars! They dip into war talk and Kash Patel talk. Plus, they look at new data that shows more and more Americans are getting their news from comedians and influencers instead of actual news. And finally, why are some Gen Z men attracted to Catholicism? Shane wrote an article on the very subject! Follow Everyone! Shane O’Neill @ShaneIsland – his newsletter is Seriously Pop Culture Matt Koff @MattKoff – his new special drops on May 15 on YouTube! Negin Farsad @NeginFarsad – her dates are all at neginfarsad.com Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    55 phút
  5. WWDTM: Becca Mann

    04/10/2025

    WWDTM: Becca Mann

    This week, special guest Becca Mann joins guest host Negin Farsad and panelists Shantira Jackson, Hari Kondabolu, and Adam Felber See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 phút
  6. WWDTM: Josh Gad

    11/01/2025

    WWDTM: Josh Gad

    This week, Josh Gad joins panelists Negin Farsad, Rachel Coster, and Josh Gondelman to talk being accosted by kids and ignored by David O. Russell See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 phút
  7. Hegseth's Wet Hair (w/Jeremy Pinsly and Mary Houlihan)

    9 THG 4

    Hegseth's Wet Hair (w/Jeremy Pinsly and Mary Houlihan)

    This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian and host of the podcast The Mary Houlihan Show, Mary Houlihan! She’s also joined by comedian and founder of the brand new club, The Greenpoint Comedy Club in Brooklyn! Together, they ask, would you pay money to go on a reading retreat where a bunch of strangers read one book out loud? And, would you pay money for the “Relax Row” – and if you don’t know what that is, press play! They also get into the politics of war, the politics of space and the politics of the Florida special elections. Finally, new research indicates that the most popular degrees don’t actually pay the bills. What gives?   Follow Everyone! NeginFarsad – check her out in San Francisco at The Lost Church on April 29 MaryHoulihan - @MaryHoulie & The Mary Houlihan Show Jeremy Pinsley - @JeremyPinsley & The Greenpoint Comedy Club of NYC! Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 giờ 2 phút
  8. Always a Human (w/Justin Krebs and Jordan Carlos + John Hodgman and Emily Flake)

    16 THG 4 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM

    Always a Human (w/Justin Krebs and Jordan Carlos + John Hodgman and Emily Flake)

    This week, comedian and host Negin Farsad brings you two conversations from the vault. Jordan Carlos and Justin Krebs join to discuss why people would wait in the longer self-checkout line instead of using the SHORTER line with a human cashier. It's happening and we need to understand why!? John Hodgman and Emily Flake also join to discuss how to make long lasting friends. Together they have all the answers...or none of them, you decide!  Follow Everyone! @NeginFarsad - read her latest screed in Progressive Magazine about popping out babies. @johnhodgman - check out his pod Judge John Hodgman @jordancarlosofficial - buy his book Choreplay @eflakeagogo - Emily's work in The New Yorker Justin Krebs - one of his best books 538 Ways to Live Like a Liberal Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    23 phút
  9. Outtakes: A new study finds that on days a major album drops, this goes up (WW+)

    9 THG 3 ·  NỘI DUNG TẶNG THÊM • CHỈ NGƯỜI ĐĂNG KÝ

    Outtakes: A new study finds that on days a major album drops, this goes up (WW+)

    Find out the answer to this and more in today's Wait Wait bonus episode! We're giving you outtakes from our most recent show in Chicago. Peter puts questions about the week's news to our panelists Luke Burbank, Negin Farsad, and Hari Kondabolu. It's more questions, more guessing, and yes, more silliness! To unlock bonus access and support public media, sign up for Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org.

    11 phút
  10. WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan

    07/12/2024

    WWDTM: Jim Gaffigan

    This week, Jim Gaffigan joins panelists Adam Felber, Adam Burke, and Negin Farsad to talk about being the Pope's favorite comedian. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    49 phút
  11. WWDTM: GWAR

    15/02/2025

    WWDTM: GWAR

    This week, we're live in Richmond with GWAR and panelists Adam Burke, Alzo Slade, and Negin Farsad See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    48 phút
  12. WWDTM: Pedro Pascal

    09/08/2025

    WWDTM: Pedro Pascal

    This week, special guest Pedro Pascal joins panelists Brian Babylon, Negin Farsad, and Roy Blount Jr. and guest host Tom Papa! See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 phút
  13. WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown

    05/04/2025

    WWDTM: Sterling K. Brown

    This week, special guest Sterling K. Brown joins panelists Tig Notaro, Negin Farsad, and Josh Gondelman See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 phút
  14. WWDTM: Eric Idle

    12/10/2024

    WWDTM: Eric Idle

    This week, comedy legend Eric Idle joins panelists Eugene Cordero, Negin Farsad, and Shane O'Neill See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    48 phút
  15. WWDTM: Tara Dower

    09/11/2024

    WWDTM: Tara Dower

    This week, record-breaking ultrarunner Tara Dower talks speed-hiking the Appalachian Trail with Negin Farsad, Faith Salie, and Peter Grosz See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    48 phút
  16. Craig Robinson

    12/11/2022

    Craig Robinson

    Craig Robinson, star of the Office and host of Peacock's Harlem Globetrotters: Play It Forward, plays our game about Craigslist. Joining him are panelists Tom Papa; Negin Farsad and Brian Babylon. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    48 phút
  17. Elana Meyers Taylor

    12/03/2022

    Elana Meyers Taylor

    Elana Meyers Taylor, the most decorated Olympic American Bobsledder, plays our game called, "You've medaled alright...in Death Metal!" She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Alzo Slade and Paula Poundstone. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 phút
  18. Gayle King

    10/12/2022

    Gayle King

    Host of CBS Mornings, Gayle King plays our game called, "Gayle King, meet the real Gale Kings" three questions about meteorologists. She is joined by panelists Negin Farsad, Peter Grosz, and Faith Salie. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 phút
  19. AI & The Right to be Awkward (w/JR Havlan and Chandler Dean)

    5 THG 2

    AI & The Right to be Awkward (w/JR Havlan and Chandler Dean)

    On this episode of Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, JR Havlan and writer/host of the show Abolish Everything on Nebula.tv, Chandler Dean. They gab about the first lady’s contribution to cinema and the shuttering of the Kennedy Center for “construction” reasons. They dive into the ugliest of cabals in the Epstein Files and ask how worried we should all be about the possibility of nationalizing elections. Finally, is AI robbing students of an essential rite of passage: the right to be awkward. PLUS! Negin offers up some good news because that still exists!   Follow everyone: @NeginFarsad @chandlerjdean & go.nebula.tv/abolish @emmys4sale (JR Havlan)   Check Negin out on Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me in Chicago next Thursday or visit NeginFarsad.com for more upcoming dates  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com Host - Negin Farsad Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    1 giờ 3 phút
  20. WWDTM: Dr. Anthony Fauci

    03/08/2024

    WWDTM: Dr. Anthony Fauci

    Dr. Anthony Fauci joins Karen Chee, Negin Farsad, and Tom Papa at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

    47 phút
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