The Al Franken Podcast
The Al Franken Podcast
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 27, 2022 • 55min
45: The NYT’s Jeremy Peters on How the GOP Went Batshit Crazy
HINT: They Always Were
Feb 20, 2022 • 1h 4min
44: Economist Austan Goolsbee on Guess What? The Economy
Historic Growth, High Inflation, & Strained Supply Chains. Oh, My!
Feb 13, 2022 • 1h
43: Heather McGhee on Critical Race Theory & Other Stuff
My favorite guest - (sorry, other guests)
Feb 6, 2022 • 1h
42: Jamie Raskin
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) talks about his son Tommy; being lead manager in the impeachment trial & the Jan. 6th Select Committee
Jan 30, 2022 • 57min
41: Max Bergmann Covers Europe, Ukraine, and Russia for The Center for American Progress
Guess why we have him on.
Jan 23, 2022 • 48min
40: Marc Elias & Ari Berman on the GOP’s Assault on Democracy
From voter suppression to the capture of the electoral administration & certification.
Jan 16, 2022 • 57min
40: Former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance Discusses Trump's Myriad Civil & Criminal Vulnerabilities
Federal Pridon? Rikers? NY State Prison? Georgia State Prison? Perjury?
Jan 9, 2022 • 1h 4min
39: Andy Slavitt and Laurie Garrett Discuss Disturbing New COVID Realities
Turns Out This is Harder Than We Thought!
Jan 2, 2022 • 52min
39: Michael Harriot, Acerbic (Funny, Biting, and Funny) Black Writer Talks About (Yikes!) Race
We’re repeating this one because you should hear what Michael has to say
Dec 26, 2021 • 1h 10min
93: David Letterman! Top Ten Reasons We’re Repeating This One: #1 – WE CAN!!!
Dave and Al discuss everything!
