458. The Fertilization President (w/ Vicky Kuperman & Ronald Young Jr.)

Fake the Nation

Headgum & Negin Farsad

Current Events, Panel, News, Politics, Comedy

4.5 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2025

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

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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