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
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!
Dec 19, 2021 • 60min
92: Jim Gaffigan and Al Discuss Stand-up & Netflix’s Release of his 9th Hour Special, Comedy Monster
The comic, who makes Trumpers AND Liberals laugh, discusses his decision to speak out in 2020
Dec 12, 2021 • 1h 10min
91: Dahlia Lithwick & Sarah Stoesz, CEO of Planned Parenthood in the Upper Midwest, on Abortion.
Dahlia on SCOTUS – Sarah on the reality on the ground. And the Future. Not pretty.
Dec 5, 2021 • 54min
90: David Cay Johnston on His New Book – The Big Cheat. Who’s it about? Take a guess!
A one-stop romp through the crimes of Trump and his grifter family.
Nov 28, 2021 • 44min
89: Sen. Tammy Duckworth and Al Laugh About Her Getting Blowed Up!
We only repeat the best ones!
