478. The Politics of Tote Bags (w/Mark Oppenheimer and D.D. Guttenplan)

This week Negin is joined by host of the V Interesting podcast from Lemonada Media, V Spehar, and returning guest, the wonderful Sally Kohn, to explain what's going on in Iran, why it's sparked international interest, and if It's our responsibility to get involved. The panel also discusses what's also going on in Italy and the most important things to do before you turn 40. ——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 ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Bruce McCulloch makes his pioneer Fake the Nation appearance this week while Benari Poulten returns to the podcast for his millionth time! Negin, Bruce and Benari discuss how to fix the future of debates, television’s existential crisis, and why millennials don't have hobbies. ——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 ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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It Was Said, the 2021 Webby Award winner for Best Podcast Series, returns with a new season to look back on some of the most powerful, impactful, and timeless speeches in history. Written and narrated by Pulitzer Prize winner and bestselling author-historian Jon Meacham, this documentary podcast series takes you through another season of ten generation-defining speeches. Meacham, along with top historians, authors and journalists, offers expert insight and analysis into the origins, the orator, and the context of the times each speech was given, and they reflect on why it’s important to never forget them. It Was Said is a creation and production of Peabody-nominated C13Originals, in association with The HISTORY® Channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Returning panelist, Two Wick Minimum host- Selena Coppock, and first time panelist, Woke Af Daily host - Danielle Moodie, join Negin to talk about this week's biggest stories. Should billionaires have a way to give away their money? Why do people care if some women don't have children? All that and more is answered on this week's episode! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aspiration - Apply for the Aspiration Zero credit card today and earn a three-hundred-dollar welcome bonus after spending three thousand dollars in the first ninety days at aspiration.com/FAKETHENATION to go carbon neutral effortlessly and earn a three-hundred-dollar bonus! Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. ——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 ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Star-studded panel this week as Negin is joined by the fabulous, Isaac Mizrahi, and the hilarious, Marcella Arguello! The panel discusses the Queen's passing, abortion bans, and why everyone stopped drinking. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fakethenation to stop paying hundreds of dollars on subscription scams. Start cancelling today! ——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 ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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This week Ophira Eisenberg and Kristen Meinzer join Negin to talk about everything from California banning sales of new gasoline cars to what's been going on with Sarah Palin! Then the panel discusses being quiet in two separate topics - why people are quitting "quietly" and why rich people are found to be quiet. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Helix - Use this link or go to HelixSleep.com/fakethenation for up to 200 dollars off all mattress orders AND two free pillows ——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 ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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In this special LDW cultural grab bag episode, Negin is joined by a panel of fantastic friends, Chris Gethard, Jeff Nussbaum, Nadia Alexander, Gaby Dunn, and Quinn Shephard! Chris and Jeff talk about asking strangers for help, while Nadia, Gaby, and Quinn weigh the pros and cons of bringing back animals from extinction ——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 ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby Alter .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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Negin is joined this week by comedian, Katie Hannigan, and drag queen activist, Peppermint, to talk about everything going on in the news this week! They talk about everything from student loan forgiveness, to Papa John's latest endeavor, to what makes something 'fun?' ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Aspiration - Apply for the Aspiration Zero credit card today and earn a three-hundred-dollar welcome bonus after spending three thousand dollars in the first ninety days at aspiration.com/FAKETHENATION to go carbon neutral effortlessly and earn a three-hundred-dollar bonus! Athletic Greens - Athletic Greens is giving you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FAKETHENATION. ——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 ——Engineer - Stepfanie Aguilar  ——Theme Music - Gaby AlterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.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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