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The Al Franken Podcast

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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.

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Madeleine Dean
Representative, Pennsylvania
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Rep. Madeleine Dean on POTUS Pardon Corruption
Paul Rieckhoff
Rock veteran, host of Independent Americans podcast
Independent Americans
Episode: 2: David Rothkopf and Paul Rieckhoff on The Iran War
Wendell Potter
Former VP of Corporate Communications at Cigna Health Insurance, now advocating for health care reform and accountability
Center for Health and Democracy
Episode: Wendell Potter on The Healthcare Crisis
Peggy Flanagan
Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and candidate for U.S. Senate
State of Minnesota
Episode: Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan on ICE in Minnesota
David Kirkpatrick
New Yorker writer who covers Trump's financial dealings
The New Yorker
Episode: David Kirkpatrick on Trump’s Immense and Shameless Profiteering
Liz Oyer
Former Pardon Attorney during the Biden administration.
Episode: Lawyer Liz Oyer on Trump’s Corrupt Pardons
David Weigel
Political reporter for Semafor
Semafor
Episode: Political Reporter David Weigel on The Shutdown
John Fugelsang
Author and comedian known for his talk show and standup performances
Episode: John Fugelsang on Jesus’s ACTUAL Politics
David Hogg
Activist known for co-founding March For Our Lives and promoting progressive political change.
Leaders We Deserve
Episode: David Hogg on Electing Young Progressive Dems

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Al Franken
Former U.S. Senator, Emmy-winning writer, and progressive radio host who brings humor and insight into discussions about politics and public policy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 9.4k ratings
  • Power and a sick mind

    Excellent conversation. Coupled with detailed understanding of the perils of war, especially one started on a whim without any real plan was important discussion of Trump’s mental illness and deterioration. I wish more commentators would shine a light on the sociopathic personality at work in the malignant narcissist. A man with his sickness should never be granted this much power especially without any checks or guardrails. Damage and suffering is always the result.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gateway cityZen
    United Statesa month ago
  • Cuban Drones

    Couldn’t this be a False Flag by Trump forces, to launch drones from Cuba at America or American assets?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WilderLander
    United Statesa month ago
  • Molly

    There has not been a drawn down in Minnesota, Molly. We still need help!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dameofdismay
    United Statesa month ago
  • look forward to sunday

    al franken is a great podcaster. insightful, intelligent, thoughtful. always interesting guests. given his experience, he has a particularly on point perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnnytalbot
    Germany2 months ago
  • Molly & Trump’s America

    If you want to know what Trump’s America is thinking, you also could try watching C-SPAN Washington Journal. It’s on from 7 to 10. Every morning.

    They fill the air waves with call in’s from MAGA Americans Who only watch Fox News

    The ignorance is scary. The talking points are frightening. It will make you feel like your head is going to explode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lee Esq
    United States2 months ago

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Best Of: John Fugelsang on Jesus and Politics
Q: What would Jesus' immigration policy look like in today's political climate?
He argues for welcoming the stranger and notes that Christian compassion should translate into compassionate, humane policies rather than punitive ones, while criticizing right-wing rhetoric that uses scripture for exclusion.
Best Of: John Fugelsang on Jesus and Politics
Q: Do you believe Jesus was real or not?
Fugelsang discusses varying levels of belief, stressing that certainty is not required to value Jesus' teachings and that one should not impose personal beliefs on others when shaping policy.
Rep. Madeleine Dean on POTUS Pardon Corruption
Q: What should be done to curb the expansion of the pardon power?
The guests suggest constitutional amendments and stronger checks to ensure pardons are used narrowly for mercy rather than as instruments of political protection or financial gain, coupled with greater accountability for those who administer pardons.
Brian Tyler Cohen on The Unpopular Iran War
Q: What are your thoughts on how this administration frames the conflict with Iran?
The guest argues that while initial rhetoric framed it as a war, there is ambiguity and inconsistency in terminology among leaders, suggesting a lack of clear, declared objectives and proper congressional authorization.
1: Ari Berman on Trump’s Plans to Steal the Midterms
Q: Could the presidency influence elections through federal power, or is that largely constrained?
The guest argues that constitutional authority heavily favors states in administering elections, and federal action is limited; any broad move toward federal control would require legal and judicial support and likely encounter significant resistance.

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2. Paul Rieckhoff
3. Wendell Potter
4. Peggy Flanagan
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