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

Today, we're discussing the latest ongoings at the White House including a particularly hilarious group chat. We'll also talk about college campuses, mega prisons and if the doggy bag is in fact out of style. And we have a dream panel to break it all down, returning this week are all-star panelists Rob Kutner and Ophira Eisenberg!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Maalis 53min

Happy Spring Break to all! This week we have two conversations we've been saving for this very moment to share with you! First up, Roy Wood Jr. & Jay Jurden join to discuss the sale of a $6.5 million banana. And then, Milly Tamarez and Grace Lynch join to discuss an ethical quandary: This woman really loves her husband, but wants to sleep with another man before she marches off this mortal coil.——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Paired - Connect with your partner every day using Paired. Head to Paired.com/FakeTheNation to get a 7-day free trial and 25% off if you sign up for a subscription. A happier relationship starts here!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Maalis 25min

Today, we're discussing the complicated feelings we have when a celebrity loses weight, how swearing is linked to pain tolerance, and what's going on with the Fyre Festival. We'll dip into politics with some tariff and Tesla talk! Today's panel is made up of stand-up comedian, Katie Compa, and relationship coach and author, Allison Raskin!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Found Banking - Open a Found account for FREE at Found.com/FAKETHENATION. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Piermont Bank, Member FDIC. Don’t put this one off — join thousands of small business owners who have streamlined their finances with Found.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Maalis 41min

Today, we will be discussing Trump's State of the Union address as well as the new executive order making English the official language of the United States. We'll also talk about white jeans and if men should wear them? Joining this week is stand-up comedian, Ian Karmel, as well as artist and professor, Gabriel Barcia-Colombo!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Maalis 49min

Today, we're asking: if you track your partner and if women need more sleep than men? We'll also get into what Doge is doing and we'll look at how Hollywood is handling the ladies by the numbers. And to break all of that down and more are past panelists, Cristen Conger and Dan Wilbur!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Helmi 53min

Today, we're discussing the Elon engine that's running Trump's America, we'll also talk about what straight men want according to the matchmakers that find them partners, and finally we'll ask: why don't people dress up to go out anymore? And joining us this week to discuss all of that and more is comedian, Katie Hannigan, as well as the National Director of the Working Families Party, Maurice Mitchell!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Paired - Practice love every day with Paired, the #1 app for couples. Download the app at https://www.paired.com/FAKETHENATION——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Helmi 47min

Today, we're discussing the ongoing political foolishness surrounding the Kennedy Center and pennies. We'll also talk about something called "Boyfriend Sickness" and whether it's okay to go to church if you don't believe. And to help break all of this down are past guests and all around great guys, Gabe Mollica and Jacquis Neal.——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:Found Banking - Open a Found account for FREE at Found.com/FAKETHENATION. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services are provided by Piermont Bank, Member FDIC. Don’t put this one off — join thousands of small business owners who have streamlined their finances with Found.——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

13 Helmi 49min

Today, we're discussing what's going on with Elon Musk, tariffs, and other federal government shenanigans. We'll also talk about the new marriage gap and we'll break down the complicated question: "what have you gotten done?" And to discuss all of this and more are returning FTN guests, Grace Lynch and Milly Tamarez!——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenation@headgum.comSupport her Patreon ——Host - Negin Farsad——Producer - Andrew McGuire——Theme Music - Gaby AlterAdvertise on Fake The Nation via gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

6 Helmi 50min