The Al Franken Podcast

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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.

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60: Sen. Tammy Duckworth Tells Her Story 09.05.2021 46:42

Sen. Duckworth tells about growing up in Thailand, joining the Army, and being grievously wounded in combat. Gruesome, harrowing, and…very funny!

59: Neo-Con Bill Kristol on How Trump Made Him Do Some Re-Thinking 02.05.2021 57:51

Kristol discusses disgust with today’s Republican Party

37: Replay of My Conversation with Judge Steve Leifman and Norm Ornstein 29.04.2021 38:15

Judge Leifman has pioneered the widespread use of crisis intervention teams in Miami, saving lots of lives and money

58: Malcolm Nance on Russia and Jan. 6th 25.04.2021 59:04

The former intel analyst calls Putin “a Mafia don w/nukes” & updates us on the investigation into Jan. 6

36: Replay of My Conversation with Vice President Walter Mondale 20.04.2021 51:25

We recorded this in August of 2019 in his office in Minneapolis.

57: Marc Elias and Ari Berman on Georgia and Worse 18.04.2021 53:21

Super Election-Lawyer & Mother Jones Voting Rights Writer Stoke Al’s Worse Fears About Republican Legislatures

35: Mini-Podcast: Peter Bergen on Afghanistan and Bin Laden 14.04.2021 14:28

An Excerpt from Al's conversation with Bergen on his book, Trump and His Generals

56: Uncle Sam (Roger McNamee) & Auntie Trust (Zephyr Teachout) Talk Facebook, Google, Amazon & Democracy 11.04.2021 1:14:19

Early Facebook Investor McNamee & Anti-Trust Lawyer Teachout Discuss Dangers Posed by Data Behemoths

55: Our Southern Border - National Immigration Forum Executive Director Ali Noorani 04.04.2021 1:01:58

Al and Ali discuss what brought us here, where we are, and what we need to do going forward. A list of organizations that humanely helps immigrants at the Southern Border: El Paso: The Annunciation House Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center McAllen: Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley Arizona Kino Border Initiative

54: David Letterman! 28.03.2021 1:16:18

A thoroughly enjoyable one. For a change.

53: Andy Slavitt (Again!) But Now He’s a Big Shot! 21.03.2021 56:58

Senior Advisor on the President’s Coronavirus Task Force explains it all.

52: Heather McGhee – On What Racism Costs Everyone 14.03.2021 1:02:52

Her new book, The Sum of Us explains how we can all prosper together.

51: WaPo Columnist Catherine Rampell Wonks Out w/Al on Economics, Race, Healthcare – You Name It! 07.03.2021 1:00:04

A wide-ranging conversation on a wide range of issues. It’s wide-ranging!

50: Nobel Climate Scientist Michael Mann on Denier Tactics and Idiocy 28.02.2021 1:04:33

Mann Discusses his new book The New Climate War.

49: Dr. Anthony Fauci Answers the Questions You’ve Been Wanting to Ask 21.02.2021 42:37

When will we be back to normal? Will we be able to find a vaccine for a contagious variant? Now that I’ve been vaccinated, can I see my grandchildren?

34: Al Recreates McConnell’s Post-Acquittal Impeachment Speech 17.02.2021 9:33