Fake the Nation

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: Prolon - Ready to make 2025 your healthiest year yet? Order your Pr...

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...

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! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us...

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." ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon   ——Host -  Negin Farsad ——Producer - Andrew McGuire ——Theme...

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: Miracle Brand  -  Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the code "FAKETHENATI...

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. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on T...

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/...

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! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and lea...

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 ...

Today, we're discussing the impact of a second Trump term, Starbucks and whether it's lost it's pizazz, and so much more. And to break all of that down, Negin is joined by co-host of Just Between Us, Allison Raskin, as well as Alex Berg from LGBTQ Nation. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money  - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollar...

Today, we're reacting to the presidential election results - and that's about it! Joining to discuss are past Fake the Nation all-stars, Pete Dominick and Greg Proops. ——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. Paired  -  C...

Today, we'll take a look at the final messages of the presidential campaigns, the concept of "divorce parties," and we'll take a look at a rift between two sisters. To break all of this down and more are all-star Fake the Nation panelists, Leah Bonnema and Seena Ghaznavi. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethe...

There's far too much going in the Presidential election right now, so to break it all down we've got Benari for a special bonus episode to discuss everything going on with General Kelly, Liz Cheney, and yes, even Arnold Palmer. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon  ...

Today, we're checking in on the elections, we'll take a look at the "Click-To-Cancel" law, how Grindr is using AI as your new wingman, and we ask if we've reached peak human lifespan. This week we're joined by host of The Political Orphanage, Andrew Heaton, as well as the host of Betches Brides, Selena Coppock! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Calm - Stress less, sleep more, and live better wi...

Today, we're discussing Kamala's relationship with black male voters, Trump dancing his way through a town hall, the latest public health crisis, and finally: what's going on with Cards Against Humanity. Not breaking all of this down alone, as esteemed guests, Michael Ian Black and John Fugelsang, join to help make sense of it all. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Paired  -  Connect...

Today, we're talking about Kamala's media blitz, the never-ending Netflix library and what it's done to the quality of television, and lastly the maturation of teenage girl's brains that happened during the pandemic. And this week we have an all-star panel featuring actor and singer, Peppermint, as well as comedian and writer, Amber Ruffin! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leav...

Today, we're discussing Mayor Adams and his petty fraud, the VP debate, and we'll answer who should come first in a relationship: your mom or wife? To discuss all of this and more is Pete Dominick and Jason Kravits! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headgum.com Support her Patreon   ——Host -&nb...

Today, we're discussing the state of the electoral race, what's going on with the North Carolina governor's race, and a fresh batch of election rules. We'll also discuss a new trend where young men are going to church (but young women are not!) and finally we'll ask: is the customized beverage out of control? Joining to break all of that down are co-authors of the 1/6 comic book series, Gan Golan...

Today, we're discussing Donald Trump's campaign, dining alone, and the uptick in changing your locations on dating apps - and why? Breaking all of that down and more is V Spehar (host of Under the Desk News ) and Alison Leiby (host of the podcast, Ruined ). ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Paired  -  Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Head to Paired.com/FakeTheNation t...

Today, we're discussing the debate to end all debates, Taylor Swift's endorsement, and the idea of paying your children to read. This week we have returning guests of the podcast to break down all the things, Alex Berg and Adam Burke! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Calm - Stress less, sleep more, and live better with Calm. For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer o...

We're taking a week off to recognize Labor Day, but fear not we have two excellent conversations to pair with the holiday! First up, we have Conscious Lee and Franchesca Ramsey back from last week to discuss how to deal with Fall Anxiety. And then, Josh Dean & Lilah Raptopoulos join to talk about a bizarre conundrum happening between a couple. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts a...

Today, we're sharing our thoughts on the DNC and RFK. We'll ask "has Costco has hacked the American psyche?" and "should you get back together with an old flame?" And to discuss all of that and more are the hosts of the podcast, Black History, For Real, Conscious Lee & Franchesca Ramsey! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Last Bottle Wines  - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/faket...

Today, we're talking about the GOP without Trump, the conventions, gun control, and how to defeat nosy questions. Joining to discuss all of those topics and more are past panelists, comedian Marcella Arguello and host of the Unladylike Podcast, Cristen Conger. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money  - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of d...

Today, we're talking about the Trump world, Kamala's Nevada strategy, "rawdogging" flights, and finally we'll answer the age old question: "can you drug your spouse without ever telling them?" For today's panel, we have artist and filmmaker, Danielle Durchslag, and founder and co- executive director of Indivisible, Leah Greenberg! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Last Bottle Wines  - Use...

Today, we're discussing dreamboat Tim Walz, we'll ask the question "should lonely old people make friends with robots?" and we'll dip our toes into the heinous things Trump has been saying. Joining today are fan favorite repeat guests of FTN, Gabe Dunn & Corey Ryan Forrester! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Last Bottle Wines  - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to...