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The Sultan of Silliness: Defending the Republic of Slowjamastan

Name: The Sultan of Silliness: Defending the Republic of Slowjamastan
Uploaded: 2026-01-22T17:26
Channel: NBC Palm Springs
Description: Fred Roggin defends his interview with the "Sultan" of a desert micronation after a viewer complained that the silly segment hurt his credibility as a journalist. Roggin argues that the show’s mission is to both inform and entertain, and that the performance art of Slowjamastan is a welcome distraction from a difficult world.

By: NBC Palm Springs

January 22, 2026

SlowjamastanSultan of SlowjamastanRandy R Dub WilliamsFred RogginNBC Palm SpringsMicronationCrocs BanPerformance ArtDesert HumorRoggin Report Controversy

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