Fake the Nation

On this week's episode, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by Professor of English Lit/podcaster Ramzi Fawaz and environmental journalist/author Jason Dove Mark. First, they get right into the national debate over whether or not you should bring an iced coffee to a job interview. They also look at the midterms and ask the very salient question, what is the GOP running on?? They look at the Cornell rape case and its broader implications. Finally, they ask if AI is making students' brains lazy? Luckily they have a professor on hand to clear it all up!Follow everyone!Ramzi Fawaz - @NerdFromTheFuture + Nerd From The Future pod is now in its second season! Jason Dove Mark - @jasondovemark on Blusky & his book is The Earth Said Remember MeNegin Farsad - @NeginFarsad - you can see her live at a Wait Wait Don't Tell Me taping on Oct 8 & Oct 29 in ChicagoRate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin [email protected] - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian Jason Salmon and communications strategist/author Sally Kohn. Together, they talk about the new Happiest States Report and the wide world of political shenanigans like the illegal Trump ad paid for by the US government, the brutal reality of detentions centers, and how the GOP is spending midterm money in deep red states. But don’t worry, at the end, they talk about lesbian bar drama because… it says something about America!Follow Everyone:Jason Salmon: @jsalmoncomedy – check him out on tour with Make Laugh Not WarSally Kohn: @SallyKohnNegin Farsad: @NeginFarsad – catch her in Chicago at Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me on Oct 29Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin [email protected] - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/writer Joey Clift and comedian/podcaster Mary Houlihan! They talk about the new drone delivery service buzzing through one Texas town - turns out it's loud. They also talk about White House press bans, arches, and the GOP war chest. They also flirt with JD Vance's new proposal to send checks to stay at home parents. There's a lot to sink your teeth into!  Follow everyone!Joey Clift: @joeycliiiiiift & Order his book We've Been Here the Whole TimeMary Houlihan: @maryhoulie & subscribe to the Mary Houlihan ShowRate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin [email protected] - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today’s Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/union organizer Nato Green and comedy writer/producer Rob Kutner. They talk about the sudden appearance of Sudden Wealth Syndrome. In politics they ask, why everyone is talking about Hassan Piker?? And finally, is AI going to end life on earth and should we… maybe do something about that?Follow everyone!@NeginFarsad everywhere@MrNatoGreen – watch his special The Darkest Hour@RobKutner – subscribe to Incontinent Thanks to Laundry Sauce for sponsoring this episode! www.laundrysauce.comRate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin [email protected] - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by pod regulars: comedy writer/podcaster Andrew Ti and comedian/podcaster Andrew Heaton. Together, they discuss the rise of the alcohol mini bottle, the matchmaking photo booth, and - a weird sign of the times - the Loneliness Influencer. Oh yes, they talk about the midterm electoral landscape and the unusual GOP Midterm Convention where Trump gets a whole bunch of stage time. Please note: Negin would like to thank everyone for supporting the show during her pseudo "French August." With special thanks to people who sent in stories about how they lost their virginities (because of a topic on this matter a couple weeks ago, honestly, she can't get enough!)Follow everyone!@NeginFarsad everywhere - check her out on a recent StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson@AndrewTi everywhere - subscribe to Starter Trek@MightyHeaton everywhere  - subscribe to The Political Orphanage Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin [email protected] - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.