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.
Latest episodes
Aug 6, 2023 • 36min
126: Neal Katyal on Jack Smith’s Very Smart Case
And Donald J. Tump’s Very Weak One
Jul 30, 2023 • 1h 16min
125: Best Of: Sarah Silverman!
'The Al Franken Podcast' hosts a lively discussion with Sarah Silverman, covering topics such as friendship, pushing the envelope in comedy, regret and forgiveness, the play Bedwetter, Hollywood labeling, politics, movie experiences, memorable speeches, financial backing, inadequate teacher pay, and podcast promotions.
Jul 23, 2023 • 46min
124: Inside the Race to Go Viral with Ben Smith
Former Editor in Chief of Buzzfeed News and NYT Columnist on his new book TRAFFIC
Jul 16, 2023 • 1h 18min
123: Marc Elias and Ari Berman
Fighting the GOP Attack on Democracy!
Jul 9, 2023 • 41min
122: Dahlia Lithwick on the Awful SCOTUS Term
And what it portends...
Jul 2, 2023 • 37min
121: Best Of: John Mayer on Playing with The Dead
Deadheads were skeptical – Not anymore!
Jun 25, 2023 • 48min
120: Comedian Alex Edelman on Heading to Broadway!
“Just for Us” a Jew goes to a neo-Nazi event - laughs o’plenty
Jun 18, 2023 • 40min
119: Ukraine Update with The Atlantic’s Frank Foer
It’s bloody, complicated!
Jun 11, 2023 • 48min
118: Mark Leibovich on the Documents Indictment
And How it Plays with Republicans
Jun 4, 2023 • 48min
117: Our Immigration System: It's Broken!
Pulitzer Prize winner Molly O'Toole and former ICE Investigator Jerry Robinette on our Southern Border.
