This week on Fake the Nation we look at all things Tom Cruise and then at all things Elon Musk! It is a very-wealthy-men-with-outsized-influence episode. Host Negin Farsad is joined by comedian/podcast host Pete Dominick and journalist/writer of the wonderful new book "Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk" Faiz Siddiqui. Don't worry, McDreamy and Brad Pitt also end up in the chat. Enjoy!

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Happy Memorial Day! This week we have two conversations we've been saving for this very moment to share with you! First up, we talk about dating your friend’s ex with Andrea Coleman and Zach Zimmerman and then we discuss why we love autocrats with Dylan Adler & Hari Kondabolu!

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Today, we're discussing what's going on with Biden, why so many retirees are filing for social security on the early side, and finally we'll ask: can this one calendar truly save your relationship. To talk about all of this (and more!) are two incredible comedians: Dylan Adler and Hari Kondabolu!

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Today, we'll talk about the new technology from Facebook, what's new with Weight Watchers, how Trump plans on celebrating his birthday, Qatar's $450 million gift, and whether Western retirees are colonizers when they move to warm countries for retirement. And to talk about all of this and more are comedians Andrea Coleman and Zach Zimmerman!——Thank you to this week’s sponsors:

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Today, we'll ask if you're nice to your AI, if Gen Z is the must gullible generation, we'll look at Trump's latest on Alcatraz, movies, Canada, etc. and finally we'll see if we're into the resurrection of long extinct species. And the all star panel this week consists of comedian, Ricky Sim, and writer, J.R. Havlan!

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Today, we're talking about Trump's first 100 days in office, as well as the ins and outs of a bed party, why the ice bucket challenge is back, and finally: 20 years of YouTube! The most fabulous panel is on this week, host of the podcast Hyphenación, Xorje Olivares, and comedian, Kenice Mobley!

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Today, we're discussing mini retirements and dumb phones, we'll also talk about what the White House is willing to do for you to have more babies, we'll assess the latest with SCOTUS and Pete Hegseth and finally we'll ask: instead of opening up your marriage, should you just have an affair? Joining in the conversation today is comedian Vicky Kuperman and host of the podcast Weight For It, Ronald Young Jr.

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Today, we're talking about Hobby Lobby adding a Manhattan location, how Blue Origin has girl power, how El Salvador is our new best friend and finally, Harvard's response to the administration. Joining this week, is co-host of the podcast Part Time Genius, Mangesh Hattikudur, as well as writer and communications consultant, Sally Kohn!

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