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Fake the Nation

Fake the Nation

By: Headgum & Negin Farsad
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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.

© 2023 Headgum & Negin Farsad
Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 492. Fast Food and Cold Caffeine (w/Cody Linquist and Charlie Linquist)
    Dec 10 2025

    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??

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    Host - Negin Farsad

    Producer - Rob Heath

    Theme Music - Gaby Alter

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    53 mins
  • 491. Costco is a Dating App? (w/Nayeema Raza and Pete Dominick)
    Dec 4 2025

    This week on Fake the Nation, comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by journalist/podcaster Nayeema Raza (Smart Girl Dumb Questions) and comedian/podcaster Pete Dominick (Standup With Pete Dominick). 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/


    Follow Everyone!

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    Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

    • Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter
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    • Support the show Patreon


    Host - Negin Farsad

    Producer - Rob Heath

    Theme Music - Gaby Alter

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    48 mins
  • 490. A Thanksgiving Episode (w/Meghna Chakrabarti, Benari Lee Poulton, Mark Oppenheimer and D.D. Guttenplan)
    Nov 26 2025

    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
    • Email Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.com
    • Support her Patreon

    ——Host - Negin Farsad

    ——Producer - Rob Heath

    ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter

    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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    34 mins
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