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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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

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