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 l ... Show More
Nov 20
489. Bubba, Billionaires and Bodega Coffee (w/Meghna Chakrabarti and Benari Lee Poulton)
<p>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 wh ... Show More
58m 5s
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487. Election 2025 Bonus! (w/Benari Lee Poulton)
<p>Because we taped the weekly episode of Fake the Nation before the election results, we wanted to make sure you got a little FTN-post election talk from host, Negin Farsad, and regular panelist, Benari Lee Poulton. Together, they talk about the Mamdani win in NYC, the Sherrill& ... Show More
23m 27s
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Laura Peek Wants to Collab
<p>Welcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Laura Peek! Laura and Caleb talk marriage, playing with people's emotions, social media comments, and their mutual love for a certain country singer. </p><p><br></p><p>We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near yo ... Show More
1h 15m
Apr 2025
Joyelle Nicole Johnson is Protecting Her Peace
<p>Welcome back! This week’s guest is the hilarious Joyelle Nicole Johnson! Joyelle and Caleb talk past day jobs, people watching, their favorite sushi places, turning 30, sleep, and so much more! </p><p><br></p><p>We are on TOUR! Come see So True LIVE in a city near you! Da ... Show More
57m 14s
Jun 2025
Marie Faustin Wants a Free Couch
<p>Welcome! This week’s guest is the hilarious Marie Faustin! Marie and Caleb talk Sinners, the height of men, the concept of renderings, Denzel Washington, and much more! </p><p><br></p><p>Join our Patreon for an exclusive post-episode chat with Marie and other bonus conten ... Show More
1h 15m
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Krysta Rodriguez Was a Child Star
<p>Welcome! This week’s guest is the supremely talented Krysta Rodriguez! Krysta and Caleb talk about the beast that is a weekly Broadway schedule, her time in iconic musicals like Spring Awakening, a TV show they were both in that never made it to air, Francis Ford Coppola, and ... Show More
1h 7m