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
May 2, 2021 • 58min
59: Neo-Con Bill Kristol on How Trump Made Him Do Some Re-Thinking
Kristol discusses disgust with today’s Republican Party
Apr 29, 2021 • 38min
37: Replay of My Conversation with Judge Steve Leifman and Norm Ornstein
Judge Leifman has pioneered the widespread use of crisis intervention teams in Miami, saving lots of lives and money
Apr 25, 2021 • 59min
58: Malcolm Nance on Russia and Jan. 6th
The former intel analyst calls Putin “a Mafia don w/nukes” & updates us on the investigation into Jan. 6
Apr 20, 2021 • 51min
36: Replay of My Conversation with Vice President Walter Mondale
We recorded this in August of 2019 in his office in Minneapolis.
Apr 18, 2021 • 53min
57: Marc Elias and Ari Berman on Georgia and Worse
Super Election-Lawyer & Mother Jones Voting Rights Writer Stoke Al’s Worse Fears About Republican Legislatures
Apr 14, 2021 • 14min
35: Mini-Podcast: Peter Bergen on Afghanistan and Bin Laden
An Excerpt from Al's conversation with Bergen on his book, Trump and His Generals
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 House
Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center
McAllen:
Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley
Arizona
Kino 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.
