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
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Apr 11, 2021 • 1h 14min
56: Uncle Sam (Roger McNamee) & Auntie Trust (Zephyr Teachout) Talk Facebook, Google, Amazon & Democracy
Early Facebook Investor McNamee & Anti-Trust Lawyer Teachout Discuss Dangers Posed by Data Behemoths
Apr 4, 2021 • 1h 2min
55: Our Southern Border - National Immigration Forum Executive Director Ali Noorani
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 HouseLas Americas Immigrant Advocacy CenterMcAllen:Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande ValleyArizonaKino Border Initiative
Mar 28, 2021 • 1h 16min
54: David Letterman!
A thoroughly enjoyable one. For a change.
Mar 21, 2021 • 57min
53: Andy Slavitt (Again!) But Now He’s a Big Shot!
Senior Advisor on the President’s Coronavirus Task Force explains it all.
Mar 14, 2021 • 1h 3min
52: Heather McGhee – On What Racism Costs Everyone
Her new book, The Sum of Us explains how we can all prosper together.
Mar 7, 2021 • 1h
51: WaPo Columnist Catherine Rampell Wonks Out w/Al on Economics, Race, Healthcare – You Name It!
A wide-ranging conversation on a wide range of issues. It’s wide-ranging!
Feb 28, 2021 • 1h 5min
50: Nobel Climate Scientist Michael Mann on Denier Tactics and Idiocy
Mann Discusses his new book The New Climate War.
Feb 21, 2021 • 43min
49: Dr. Anthony Fauci Answers the Questions You’ve Been Wanting to Ask
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?
Feb 17, 2021 • 10min
34: Al Recreates McConnell’s Post-Acquittal Impeachment Speech
In case you missed the original!
Feb 14, 2021 • 45min
48: 3 Heroes in the DC Public Schools (One’s My Daughter)
Chancellor Lewis Ferebee, Jackie Iloh, and Thomasin Franken on addressing the enormous challenges facing students in DCPS as a result of the pandemic.
