Fake the Nation

Fake the Nation

Headgum & Negin Farsad

Hosted by Negin Farsad, everyone's favorite Iranian American Muslim Comedian Podcast Host with Black Hair and Red Glasses, Fake the Nation is a comedy show that isn't afraid to talk about news, culture, and humanity’s weirdness. Every week Negin is joined by her funniest, smartest, and most politically astute friends. People like Samantha Bee, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Paula Poundstone, Margaret Cho, Larry Wilmore and others. They’ll make you laugh, think, and deliver a gut punch to the country we all love, America. It's like a really fun dinner party where nothing is off limits but you don’t have to pretend to like salad.

53 minutes 12 seconds

444. Mental Health Tourism (w/ Sarah Cooper & Traci Thomas)
Today, we'll talk about some Trump ongoings, mental health tourism, the ongoing fires in Los Angeles, and we'll ask why Mark Zuckerberg thinks corporations should embrace masculine energy. And to discuss all of this and more is comedian and writer, Sarah Cooper, and host of the Stacks Podcast, Traci Thomas!
——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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16 January 2025, 8:00 am
50 minutes 59 seconds

443. MAGA Fissure (w/ Zainab Johnson & Alise Morales)
In our first episode of 2025, we're discussing Elon Musk and Donald Trump's White House shenanigans, a tequila surplus in Mexico and an IVF mix-up. And to discuss all of this and more are hilarious comedians Zainab Johnson & Alise Morales!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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9 January 2025, 8:00 am
29 minutes 15 seconds

441. Positive Masculinity (w/ Peppermint & Amber Ruffin and Selena Coppock & Andrew Heaton)
In light of the New Year, we have a couple of great segments lined up for you. First up, we have Peppermint and Amber Ruffin join to talk about whether a woman from this story is an asshole. And then, Selena Coppock and Andrew Heaton join to discuss the premise of "positive masculinity." Enjoy!
——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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2 January 2025, 8:00 am
39 minutes 22 seconds

441. Incoming Parade of Horrors (w/ Leah Greenberg & María Urbina)
Today, we're discussing why Gen Z'ers make terrible spies, we'll also talk about why men joining the care economy could be better for everyone, and finally we'll share our cultural pics of the year. And to discuss all of these topics are Indivisible's Co-Executive Director and Managing Director, Leah Greenberg & María Urbina!
——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:
Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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26 December 2024, 8:00 am
45 minutes 12 seconds

440. The Multiverse of Freedom (w/ Jay Jurden & Roy Wood Jr.)
Today, we'll be discussing if standing ovations have potentially jumped the shark, whether Trump is selling too much merch, Biden's commutations, the Texas Bluebonnet Curriculum, and finally we'll ask: can you copyright a vibe? Today's panel is one for the books, we are joined by two all-time great comedians: Jay Jurden and Roy Wood Jr!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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19 December 2024, 8:00 am
1 hour 18 minutes

"The Godfather Part II" Recap (w/ Peter Sagal & Andrew Ti)
And we're back with another "Godfather" recap! This week, Negin is joined by Peter Sagal and Andrew Ti to discuss the second installment, "The Godfather Part II."
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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16 December 2024, 8:00 am
48 minutes 32 seconds

439. Splitting the G (w/ S.E. Cupp & Chris Duffy)
Today, we're discussing Trump's interview with Kristen Welker, the United Healthcare C.E.O. shooting, "splitting the G," and finally the succession saga of the Murdoch's. Joining us this week is beloved comedian, Chris Duffy, as well as political commentator, S.E. Cupp!
——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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12 December 2024, 8:00 am
1 hour 9 minutes

"The Godfather" Recap (w/ Danielle Durchslag & Corey Ryan Forrester)
As discussed on last week's episode, Negin is watching "The Godfather" films for the first time and breaking it all down with some funny friends! This week, Negin breaks down the 1972 film that started it all alongside regular panelists of Fake the Nation, Danielle Durchslag & Corey Ryan Forrester.
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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9 December 2024, 8:00 am
53 minutes 40 seconds

438. Oops! All Fredo's (w/ Corey Ryan Forrester & Andrew Ti)
Today, we're discussing the incoming Trump administration, the pardon of Hunter Biden, the Oxford Dictionary Word of the Year, and Australia's moves on social media. And to break all of that down and more, Negin is joined by two frequent Fake the Nation panelists: Corey Ryan Forrester & Andrew Ti!
——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:
Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 December 2024, 8:00 am
19 minutes 57 seconds

437. Thanksgiving! (w/ Michael Ian Black & John Fugelsang and Margaret Cho & Christina Greer)
We're taking a week off for Thanksgiving but fear not, we have banked a couple of wonderful conversations for you to ring in the turkey! First up, Michael Ian Black and John Fugelsang join to discuss a grandma who left a will that was not to everyone's liking. And then, Margaret Cho and Christina Greer join to talk about Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
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——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
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See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
28 November 2024, 8:00 am
46 minutes 35 seconds

436. Four Year Avoidance Cruise (w/ Margaret Cho & Christina Greer)
Today, we're discussing the fitness gender gap, a cruise going around the world designed to make you forget about politics, and so much more! And to do all of that, we are joined by professor of political science, Christina Greer, and world famous comedian, Margaret Cho!
——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:
Cozy Earth - Visit cozyearth.com/FAKETHENATION and use my exclusive 40% off code FAKETHENATION to give the gift of luxury this holiday season.
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——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!
——Host - Negin Farsad
——Producer - Andrew McGuire
——Theme Music - Gaby Alter
Advertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fm
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
21 November 2024, 8:00 am
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