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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, L... more

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Today, we're talking about the "Brozempic Era," innovations in Scrabble, Elon Musk's shenanigans, and the Trump trial. To help break all of this down is host of The Gist, Mike Pesca, and comedian, Todd Barry! more

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Today, we're talking about holding onto an old pair of pants, the enshitification of internet platforms, and how anxious parents may need some help. To breakdown all of these topics are comedians Maz Jobrani and Alise Morales! more

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Today, we're gonna talk about the phenomenon that is "the hush trip," we'll also talk the stereotypes that personal trainers have, third parties, and virtual first dates. To discuss all of this and more is host of the Go Touch Grass podcast, Milly Ta... more

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Today, we're talking about the act of deciphering a man's text messages, the GOP's money woes, we'll see where America ranked on the global happiness report and finally, we'll ask if open toed shoes belong in professional settings. We're joined this ... more

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Disrespectful coverage of issues affecting the black community

    The host attempted to address a topical black issue without any black people present to share their perspective. Given that guests are booked ahead of time, that’s understandable; though one could argue that it was worth delaying the discussion for the sake of having the perspective of an actual black person represented on the panel. However, the resulting discussion completely missed the mark: It was clear that no one had spoken with any black people prior to discussing the topic and that no on... more

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    Link417
    United States2 months ago
  • Great content, when you get to it.

    Funny, optimistic, and informative. But this once great show is getting bogged down with ads (both from sponsors and the pateron) and the recap episodes need be sectioned off into their own podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    @BrocusPocus
    United States2 months ago
  • love to laugh and think at the same time

    Negin Farsad is a fantastic Commedian and host - didn’t really know her work before the podcast - but I’ve discovered many great new comedians through her show (really miss @ Midnight for that!) and as a pretty deep political content consumer, find it smart and interesting and SO much more education and insightful than a lot of the pundits on repeat….

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Txtrella
    United States3 months ago
  • AMAZING

    If you aren’t making this part of you routine, what are you doing?!? Amazing host and best intro for guest hosts. Get Corrine Fisher on the show!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    morguen522
    United States4 months ago
  • R U Progressive? Liberal? Don’t miss this!

    Great discussions of political issues with much more than a spoonful of humor to help the medicine go down.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mooj58
    United States6 months ago

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