How do nice people end up in a militia, or attacking peaceful protestors? How does someone go from Youtube viewer to violent agitator? So many of us may be asking these same questions. Leading academics are grappling with them, but right now, the ivory tower isn’t what we need. Glitterpill believes these are grassroots problems with community solutions. The Glitterpill community wants to give every day people the tools they need to help their friends, family, and coworkers from falling down ...
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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 w ...
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423. Pivot by Lying (w/ Cristen Conger & Marcella Arguello)
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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.co…
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422. Forrest Trump (w/ Danielle Durchslag & Leah Greenberg)
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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 th…
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421. Indian Don't Crack (w/ Gabe Dunn & Corey Ryan Forrester)
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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…
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420. Cutting Open Democracy (w/ Justin Krebs & Lane Moore)
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Today, we're discussing the celibacy trend that's sweeping the nation, a gum that makes your jawline snatched, Kamala and the childless cat ladies, and finally Biden and his designs on the Supreme Court. To discuss all of that are previous guests of the podcast, Justin Krebs and Lane Moore! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go to…
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"Milk Duds" - J.D. Vance, Hillbilly Elegy & The Weirdness of The New Right
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Episode Description In this episode of The Glitterpill Podcast, we dive deep into the misconceptions and misrepresentations in JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy." Join us as we explore the rich cultural heritage of Appalachia, challenge the prevailing narratives, and discuss the broader socio-economic issues often overlooked. We'll also touch on the raw …
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419. Stop Trying to Make Mitt Happen (w/ Jody Avirgan & John F. O'Donnell)
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Today, we're talking about Biden stepping down, Kamala stepping up, AND the Olympics! Joining to break all of that down and more are past guests of the podcast, Jody Avirgan & John F. O'Donnell. ——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 Pa…
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The Arc of Justice and/ or Comedy (w/ Chris Gethard & Corey Ryan Forrester)
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Today, we're gracing your podcast feed with a bonus episode recording from a hotel room while on the road! Joining to talk about all the things are comedians, Chris Gethard & Corey Ryan Forrester. ——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 …
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418. Notoriously Not Hot (w/ Dani Faith Leonard & Chloe Radcliffe)
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Today, we're discussing if apps are ruining everything, Trump's assassination attempt, his Vice President selection, and the Republican National Convention. And to break all of these topics down, we're joined by comedians Dani Faith Leonard and Chloe Radcliffe! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Paired - Connect with your partner every day using …
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417. Slut Ears (w/ Josh Dean & Lilah Raptopoulos)
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Today, we're talking about the real consequences of one-party rule, headphone etiquette, and we'll ask: "why are Americans terrible at taking vacation?" Host of "White Devil," Josh Dean, and host of the "Life and Art" podcast, Lilah Raptopoulos, join this week to breakdown all of these topics! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go…
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416. Beeps & Boops & Binary Codes (w/ Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas and John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner)
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We're celebrating Independence Day this week! But fear not, we have a couple of segments of the show that we've been saving for this very moment. First up, Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas join to discuss breaking into your partner's friend group. Then, John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner join to talk about the Surgeon General's proposal for a warning label o…
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Negin is joined by Benari Poulten to recap last night's debate with unwavering optimism in the face of bleakness! ——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 Music - Gaby Alte…
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415. Christian'd Out (w/ Chris Duffy & Andy Richter)
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Today, we're discussing the "man in finance" online trend, Louisiana's new law regarding the Ten Commandments, and lastly baby naming trends. To talk about all these topics are comedians, Chris Duffy and Andy Richter! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@hea…
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414. Hot Earth Summer (w/ John Fugelsang & Rob Kutner)
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Today, we're discussing the trending self care routine of tween boys, a restaurant that bans people under 30, we'll breakdown what Project 2025 is, and we'll ask "are liberals bad at running big cities?" This week we have returning guests back on the panel, John Fugelsang and Rob Kutner! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this …
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413. Fun with Flags! (w/ Amanda Clayman & Jordan Morris)
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Today, we're talking everything: Hunter Biden, an employment trend that pits older candidates against younger college grads, the decline of Red Lobster, Alito's chitchats at cocktail parties, and the popularity of life coaching. Joining to discuss all of these topics are host of the podcast, Jordan, Jesse, Go!, Jordan Morris and host of the podcast…
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412. Pro "Team Cool People" (w/ Benari Poulten & Zilla Vodnas)
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Today, we're talking about Trump's conviction, America's inebriant of choice, Delta Airlines dresscode, and finally we'll ask the question: "what is pro-natalism?" Joining to discuss all of these topics are comedians, Benari Poulten and Zilla Vodnas! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Miracle Brand - Go to TryMiracle.com/FAKETHENATION and use the…
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411. Turn This Feminist On! (w/ Katie Compa & Jenn Harris and Greg Proops & Andrew Ti)
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Happy week of Memorial Day - to celebrate, we're sharing a few wonderful conversations we had in the backlog! First up, Katie Compa and Jenn Harris join in conversation to discuss what role food plays in their relationships. And then, Greg Proops and Andrew Ti discuss a tennis club friendship conundrum. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Paired -…
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410. America Runs on Grievance (w/ A.J. Jacobs & Dan Pashman)
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Today, we're talking about the reaction to Harrison Butker’s commencement speech, whether or not we should bring back "the tearjerker," and the age of grievance. Joining us this week is host of The Sporkful podcast, Dan Pashman, and author of the book, "The Year of Living Constitutionally," A.J. Jacobs! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podca…
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409. Emotional Preppers (w/ Justin Krebs & Alex Mohajer)
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Today, we're revealing the exact point at which you become "uncool," we're also talking about Jeff Goldblum and how he refuses to bankroll his kids, what happens in politics when we lose, and finally the science behind talking to yourself. And to break all of this down this week are guests Justin Krebs and Alex Mohajer! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-sta…
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