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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 3h

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 3h

Three-part democracy series with @TEDTalks & @visitphilly. First episode features Professor Emma Hart on our right to vote—how long it took, how stubborn we had to be, and how annoyingly British they were (lol). Democracy isn’t easy, but patriotic Americans like you, like me, kept it alive.

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 1d

Oh it didn’t link for some reason when I sent it. It in fact was super fun and just a good way to protest while having a good time 😃

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 1d

I’m a huge fan of Samin Nosrat - has anyone cooked from her new book? What should I make first?

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 1d

Chatbots are causing… divorces?! We’re talking AI getting all up in your relationships on this week’s #FakeTheNation with @georgeciveris & @thejonschnitzer. Portland, Chicago & Marjorie Taylor Greene also drop by
#AI #Chatbots #Tech #Comedy

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 2d

I lose track…😃

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 3d

About 42 injustices ago, I judged a Stephen Colbert Look Alike contest w/@peppermint247.bsky.social & @elizaorlins.bsky.social We awarded Nancy Hamada, an Asian woman w/ a Colbert Essence. I wish they wouldn’t cancel Colbert but they’re afraid of jokes.
Thanks to @moveon for making activism fun

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 4d

What do you think of American comedians at the Riyadh Comedy Fest? @thejonschnitzer had thoughts on #FaketheNation. He & @georgeciveris roasted everyone… including themselves. Tune in wherever you pod!
#Riyadh #RiyadhComedFestival #Comedy #FreeSpeech

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 5d

Yeah, he’s not even hiding it

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 6d

He really does think that - it’s so crazy to me to treat peace negotiations like a red carpet schmooze

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 6d

So...are you supposed to do a "for your consideration campaign" for the Nobel Peace Prize the way you do the Oscars? #trump #nobel #nobelpeaceprize

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 6d

The scene in Chicago …

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 8d

❤️😊

neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 8d

What's your potty mouth level on a scale of 1-f***? We discussed this and more on this week's #FakeTheNation with the wonderful @petergrosz from @waitwaitnpr and the delightful @jolenta_g from the @hotmessterpiecepod.

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 8d

Every time I guest host @waitwaitnpr I learn something new… about Bill Kurtis.
#waitwait #waitwaitdonttellme #npr #publicradio #news

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 9d

My impressions need work 😃

neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 11d

Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch got what they wanted... but is it what they really wanted anymore? We discuss on this week's #FakeTheNation with the wonderful @petergrosz from @waitwaitnpr and the delightful @jolenta_g from the @hotmessterpiecepod.

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 13d

Now that’s the kind of use I wanna see more of!

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 13d

Good! We need people like you; doing their part 😃

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 14d

The grammar nuts have spoken and according to the analysis, the semicolon is in decline. This is the first thing to be in decline that isn't depressing. We talk about this and so much more on this week's #FakeTheNation with @bobcrawfordbass of the American History Hotline podcast on @iheartpodcast.

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Lanrick Bennett @lanrickbennett.bsky.social · 21d

LBJ's Humpday Podcast Picks for Sept 17th

This week’s lineup spans sharp political comedy, a true-crime mystery in the climbing world, and a deep dive into medical misinformation from the White House podium.

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Dirtbag Climber from Uncover

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 18d

Aceta---aceta--- Tylenol was on Trump’s mind this week. We dive into the mind-boggling affair on Fake The Nation. We also cover the Jimmy Kimmel saga and chat with the host of American History Hotline. @bobcrawfordbass helps us take a moment to rub our temples from this week’s news.

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 21d

When it comes to this Kimmel FCC thing, I yearn for the days of yore... Check out the full episode of @hignfyus on @hbomax

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neginfarsad @neginfarsad.bsky.social · 22d

We talked Kimmel! We talked Ellison! We talked about other unsavory stuff! But we made it all fun on @CNN's comedy show @hignfyus with the wonderful @roywoodjr, @amberruffin, and @michaelianblack. You can find the latest on @hbomax.

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Progressive Change Campaign Committee (PCCC) @boldprogressives.org · 22d

Kamala Harris "threw not one punch, picked not one fight, allowed no oxygen in the room on economic issues," @adamgreen321.bsky.social says as he discusses Harris's 2024 presidential debate on @neginfarsad.bsky.social's Fake the Nation podcast.

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