Fake the Nation

492. Fast Food and Cold Caffeine (w/Cody Linquist and Charlie Linquist)

This week Fake the Nation comes to you from P&T Podcast Studio and Bookstore in New York's Lower East side. Comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/actor Cody Lindquist (Showtime's Our Cartoon President) and comedian/director Charlie Todd (Improv Everywhere founder) and they address the question on all our minds, why are Mormon women all over television and social media right now?? They also discuss baby's new Trump Account and whether "affordability is a hoax" is a sustainable argument for the Republican party. Hint: it isn't. And finally, they dig into the Netflix bid and the hostile Paramount bid to take over Warner Bros Discovery. Does it mean higher prices and/or the death of theatrical films?? Visit P&T Bookstore [https://www.ptknitwear.com/] when you're in town!  Follow everyone! @codylindquist @charlietodd & @improvevery @NeginFarsad Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] * Support the show Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad]  Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

491. Costco is a Dating App? (w/Nayeema Raza and Pete Dominick)

This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by journalist/podcaster Nayeema Raza (Smart Girl Dumb Questions [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/smart-girl-dumb-questions/id1784967461]) and comedian/podcaster Pete Dominick (Standup With Pete Dominick [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stand-up-with-pete-dominick/id1485475085]). Together, they discuss new research about the behavior of cats! And, they ask if it's suddenly very embarrassing to have a boyfriend. On the political front, they look at the changes in policy for asylum seekers and green card holders. Plus, what do we do about Pete Hegseth's war-crimey leadership? Finally, Costco is suing the Trump administration over tariffs... because it turns out businesses haven't liked these tariffs. It's a banger. Enjoy! Don't forget to check out Negin's show in DC on Dec. 12th! Get your tickets here:  www.atlasarts.org/events/the-muslims-are-coming/ [http://www.atlasarts.org/events/the-muslims-are-coming/] Follow Everyone!  @nayeemaraza @petedominick @NeginFarsad  Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] * Support the show Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad]  Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] Producer - Rob Heath Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

490. A Thanksgiving Episode (w/Meghna Chakrabarti, Benari Lee Poulton, Mark Oppenheimer and D.D. Guttenplan)

This week comedian and host Negin Farsad has saved up some great conversations for your Thanksgiving earballs. She is joined by DD Guttenplan of The Nation & writer Mark Oppenheimer to ask why Gen Z is resurrecting the 90's. Also! Meghna Chakrabarti of NPR’s On Point and comedian Benari Lee Poulton talk about the fissures of the right wing, with characters like Nick Fuentes and Tucker Carlson making a, let’s say, “bold” appearance in the discourse. Hopefully, this episode will give you enough to drop in some sweet chatter over pumpkin pie. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at Fake the Nation! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] * Support her Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad]  ——Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] ——Producer - Rob Heath ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

489. Bubba, Billionaires and Bodega Coffee (w/Meghna Chakrabarti and Benari Lee Poulton)

This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/writer Benari Lee Poulton and host of NPR's On Point, Meghna Chakrabarti. Together, they wonder why billionaires love owning sports teams and a psychology professor who can tell you which are the best years of your life. They look at the very ongoing Epstein Files and the strange bedfellows it has wrought. And finally, they pour one out for the recently deceased penny. If you're in Washington DC come see Negin and Fake the Nation regulars Corey Ryan Forrester and Ophira Eisenberg on Dec 12 for a very fun night of standup. Get your tickets here: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/the-muslims-are-coming/ [https://www.atlasarts.org/events/the-muslims-are-coming/] Follow Everyone! @BenariLee for all things Benari @onpointwbur to follow Meghna's excellent show @NeginFarsad for all things Negin ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] * Support her Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad]  ——Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] ——Producer - Rob Heath ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

488. So Gosh Darn Special (w/Shanna Christmas and Myq Kaplan)

This week comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by comedians Myq Kaplam and Shanna Christmas. Together, they ask, can you charge Thanksgiving guests who come to your home? They also look at Target's new 10-4 policy and the latest twist in the government shutdown. They also look at new revelations about the Epstein Files and close it all up by asking what one New York Times podcaster shouldn't have asked, has liberal feminism ruined the workplace?  Follow everyone! Negin Farsad: @NeginFarsad everywhere and you can see her in Washington DC on Dec. 12 at the Atlas Performing Arts Center in the Muslims Are Coming! show. Tickets here: https://www.atlasarts.org/events/the-muslims-are-coming/ [https://www.atlasarts.org/events/the-muslims-are-coming/] You can see Negin's upcoming performance schedule at: NeginFarsad.com Myq Kaplan: @MyqKaplan everywhere and his new special "Rinni" will be out on YouTube on Nov. 19! Shanna Christmas: @ShannaChristmas everywhere and her special "Highly Intelligent" is currently available on YouTube! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! * Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter [https://twitter.com/NeginFarsad?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor] * Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com [fakethenation@headgum.com] * Support her Patreon [http://www.patreon.com/NeginFarsad]  ——Host - Negin Farsad [https://neginfarsad.com/] ——Producer - Rob Heath ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].