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
May 30, 2021 • 53min
63: Louis King – The Real Deal
For 25 yrs. Louis has provided job training for thousands of folks from the Northside of Minneapolis. He walks a good walk. And talks a good talk.
May 23, 2021 • 1h 4min
62: Amy Klobuchar & Al Discuss Anti-Trust & The Ted "Carnival" Cruz Joke
The Chair of the Anti-Trust Subcommittee discusses her new book, Anti-Trust. From Facebook & Amazon & Google to Coffins & Sunglasses & Diapers.
May 16, 2021 • 1h 9min
61: Howard Fineman on Republican Nihilism
The Republican Party has entered new territory. And it’s ugly.
May 9, 2021 • 47min
60: Sen. Tammy Duckworth Tells Her Story
Sen. Duckworth tells about growing up in Thailand, joining the Army, and being grievously wounded in combat. Gruesome, harrowing, and…very funny!
May 2, 2021 • 58min
59: Neo-Con Bill Kristol on How Trump Made Him Do Some Re-Thinking
Kristol discusses disgust with today’s Republican Party
Apr 29, 2021 • 38min
37: Replay of My Conversation with Judge Steve Leifman and Norm Ornstein
Judge Leifman has pioneered the widespread use of crisis intervention teams in Miami, saving lots of lives and money
Apr 25, 2021 • 59min
58: Malcolm Nance on Russia and Jan. 6th
The former intel analyst calls Putin “a Mafia don w/nukes” & updates us on the investigation into Jan. 6
Apr 20, 2021 • 51min
36: Replay of My Conversation with Vice President Walter Mondale
We recorded this in August of 2019 in his office in Minneapolis.
Apr 18, 2021 • 53min
57: Marc Elias and Ari Berman on Georgia and Worse
Super Election-Lawyer & Mother Jones Voting Rights Writer Stoke Al’s Worse Fears About Republican Legislatures
Apr 14, 2021 • 14min
35: Mini-Podcast: Peter Bergen on Afghanistan and Bin Laden
An Excerpt from Al's conversation with Bergen on his book, Trump and His Generals
