Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #547: Al Franken, David Sanger
Oct 31, 2020
Joining the conversation are Al Franken, a former Democratic Senator from Minnesota and witty author, and David Sanger, a noted political journalist. They dive into the urgency of civic engagement as they humorously address election integrity and public perceptions of political figures. Franken shares amusing parenting anecdotes while contrasting Biden's and Trump's approaches. The two also dissect the influence of religious beliefs on judicial actions and the rising threat of cyber warfare, all wrapped in a satirical take on America's divisive climate.
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Close Call
- Al Franken won his first election by a mere 312 votes.
- That narrow victory secured the 60th vote needed to pass the Affordable Care Act.
Get Involved
- Call joebiden.com/call to help in battleground states.
- They'll connect you with voters in other states if you live in a non-battleground area.
Difficult Reconciliation
- Returning to normalcy after the election may be impossible due to the existence of separate information universes.
- These differing realities make bridging the political divide challenging.