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Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.
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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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S.E. Cupp needs a break -- from the news, from politics, from the triggering headlines and heated discussions … from the mental load of it all. Off the Cupp is just that. It’s a place to get loose and personal, to talk about what’s going on in our lives - beyond (and, yes, maybe because of) the news. Through a lens of mental health, S.E. invites her famous guests — celebrities, athletes, authors, journalists, politicians, reality stars — to share their life stories, their trials and tribulat ...
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Larry weighs in on the results of the presidential election and the future of the Democratic Party. He’s then joined by political commentator and host of the new iHeartRadio podcast ‘Off the Cupp’, S.E. Cupp, and they begin their conversation by sharing their reactions to Donald Trump winning the presidential election (18:01). They then examine the…
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Larry Wilmore: The hardest working guy who doesn’t work
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This week, S.E. talks to one of her favorite people, the multi-hyphenate comedian, writer and award-winning producer Larry Wilmore! S.E. and Larry talk about developing shows in a changed media landscape, the ways Larry has experimented with comedy over the years, and how he got his start in some of S.E.'s favorite sitcoms of all time (can you gues…
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436. Four Year Avoidance Cruise (w/ Margaret Cho & Christina Greer)
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Today, we're discussing the fitness gender gap, a cruise going around the world designed to make you forget about politics, and so much more! And to do all of that, we are joined by professor of political science, Christina Greer, and world famous comedian, Margaret Cho! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Cozy Earth - Visit cozyearth.com/FAKETHEN…
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This week, S.E. brings in comedian Brad Garrett! Brad talks about growing up with very encouraging parents who also struggled deeply in their own ways. He shares some fantastic stories about opening for Sinatra, being the youngest comic to appear on Johnny Carson and why Ray Romano didn't want him to play his cop brother, Robert, on the hit sitcom,…
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435. Collective Butt Rubbing (w/ Alex Berg & Allison Raskin)
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Today, we're discussing the impact of a second Trump term, Starbucks and whether it's lost it's pizazz, and so much more. And to break all of that down, Negin is joined by co-host of Just Between Us, Allison Raskin, as well as Alex Berg from LGBTQ Nation. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Rocket Money - Use this link or go to rocketmoney.com/fak…
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If you know S.E. at all you'll know that Bravo is her happy place. And she's not alone. The Bravo network of Housewives and reality TV shows is a joy destination for its diverse community of fans who look to it as an escape from whatever ails them. S.E. sits down with Bravo King Andy Cohen to talk about what it's like to be at the center of that jo…
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434. Recouping (w/ Pete Dominick & Greg Proops)
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Today, we're reacting to the presidential election results - and that's about it! Joining to discuss are past Fake the Nation all-stars, Pete Dominick and Greg Proops. ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: Cozy Earth - Visit cozyearth.com/FAKETHENATION and use my exclusive 40% off code FAKETHENATION to give the gift of luxury this holiday season. Pa…
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Molly Jong-Fast: You can’t be a good communist and live in CT
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This week, S.E. chats with friend, author, journalist, political analyst (honestly, so many things) Molly Jong-Fast. S.E. and Molly talk about the last days of magazines, making friends in cable news, and how not to be the person other people complain to their therapist about. The pair also dive into Molly’s literary family, her grandfather the com…
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Samantha Bee and Joanna Coles on ‘The Daily Beast Podcast’
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Larry is joined by comedian Samantha Bee and chief content officer at The Daily Beast, Joanna Coles, to discuss their latest venture ‘The Daily Beast Podcast’. They begin their conversation by shining a light on how they started the podcast and the interesting way Joanna connects creative luminaries in her industry. They then quickly pivot to an ex…
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433. Bye Bye Boobies (w/ Leah Bonnema & Seena Ghaznavi)
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Today, we'll take a look at the final messages of the presidential campaigns, the concept of "divorce parties," and we'll take a look at a rift between two sisters. To break all of this down and more are all-star Fake the Nation panelists, Leah Bonnema and Seena Ghaznavi. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follo…
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It’s a two-fer on Off the Cupp! S.E. sits down with two friends — who happen to be politicians — Rep. Eric Swalwell and former congressman Adam Kinzinger. S.E. and Rep. Swalwell talk about his childhood, growing up the son of a cop and the oldest of four active boys and how the pressures of sibling rivalry sent him on a different path. Adam Kinzing…
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There's far too much going in the Presidential election right now, so to break it all down we've got Benari for a special bonus episode to discuss everything going on with General Kelly, Liz Cheney, and yes, even Arnold Palmer. ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethe…
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Craig Unger on ‘Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House’
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Larry is joined by journalist and writer Craig Unger to discuss his newest book ‘Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House’, which investigates the secret collusion between the U.S. government and Iran and how it affected the 1980 presidential election. They begin the pod by diving into the histo…
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432. Brazilian Telomere Lift (w/ Selena Coppock & Andrew Heaton)
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Today, we're checking in on the elections, we'll take a look at the "Click-To-Cancel" law, how Grindr is using AI as your new wingman, and we ask if we've reached peak human lifespan. This week we're joined by host of The Political Orphanage, Andrew Heaton, as well as the host of Betches Brides, Selena Coppock! ——Thank you to this week’s sponsors: …
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Nate Silver on “On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything”
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Larry weighs in on his recent tour, the newest season of ‘Reasonable Doubt’, and the upcoming presidential election. He’s then joined by writer, statistician, and founder of the site FiveThirtyEight Nate Silver to discuss his newest book ‘On the Edge: The Art of Risking Everything’ (15:27). They begin their conversation by talking about why certain…
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431. The Pink House (w/ Michael Ian Black & John Fugelsang)
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Today, we're discussing Kamala's relationship with black male voters, Trump dancing his way through a town hall, the latest public health crisis, and finally: what's going on with Cards Against Humanity. Not breaking all of this down alone, as esteemed guests, Michael Ian Black and John Fugelsang, join to help make sense of it all. ——Thank you to t…
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It’s the Fonz! On this episode of Off the Cupp, S.E. talks with Henry Winkler about his unlikely path from a dyslexic “bad student” from New York City to the Yale School of Drama, how Arthur Fonzarelli came to be and how Henry reinvented himself after Happy Days came to an end. In fact, the character actor, writer, children’s book author (and so mu…
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430. Silence of the Lip (w/ Peppermint & Amber Ruffin)
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Today, we're talking about Kamala's media blitz, the never-ending Netflix library and what it's done to the quality of television, and lastly the maturation of teenage girl's brains that happened during the pandemic. And this week we have an all-star panel featuring actor and singer, Peppermint, as well as comedian and writer, Amber Ruffin! ——Rate …
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Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz does WHAT to relax?!
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S.E. brings on one of her favorite true crime journalists, Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz, to talk about how he got into the business, how he managed to land the unheard-of forever job, and the one story he never thought he'd tell. SE and Josh also dive into his very famous family, discuss how Josh manages to draw boundaries at work, and just how hands…
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Yuval Noah Harari on ‘Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI’
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Larry is joined by historian and author Yuval Noah Harari in front of an audience at Live Talks L.A. to discuss his newest book, ‘Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks From the Stone Age to AI.’ They begin their conversation by talking about the nature of information and how it's been manipulated throughout human history, starting with the…
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429. Operationally Misogynistic (w/ Pete Dominick & Jason Kravits)
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Today, we're discussing Mayor Adams and his petty fraud, the VP debate, and we'll answer who should come first in a relationship: your mom or wife? To discuss all of this and more is Pete Dominick and Jason Kravits! ——Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review! Follow Negin Farsad on Twitter Email Negin fakethenation@headg…
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S.E. Cupp could think of no better person to have as her first guest on her podcast than her pal, the actor, Josh Gad. And Josh Gad delivers! The “Frozen” and “Book of Mormon” star talks openly about his childhood, how he dealt with rejection, what his mom told him when he almost left acting, and about his first big break. He also shares some of hi…
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