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The Al Franken Podcast ASF Productions
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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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In Remembrance of My Friend Bill Walton
My friend, basketball legend Bill Walton died this week after a private battle with cancer, I wanted to share our interview with Bill from March of 2022, You will hear the unbounded life force of his generous spirit. RIP Bill.
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Harry Litman on the Trump Trial
Former U.S. Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman joins to discuss the Trump hush money trial. Both sides have rested. Harry has been in the courtroom watching the trial. With closing arguments coming next week, we break down what has transpired and all the possible outcomes Trump could expect as his verdict looms.
Harry has been covering the trial for the Los Angeles Times. Read his reporting here:
https://www.latimes.com/people/harry-litman
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Comedian Trae Crowder – The Liberal Redneck
Trae Crowder, the viral Tennessean comedian joins to discuss his upbringing in a red state, why rednecks are Trumpies and what happens to a community when the jobs leave. Learn why he understands Trump's appeal to rednecks, and how and why they transitioned from not liking Trump to supporting his every move.
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Judd Legum on How Elon Musk is Helping Trump
In the two years since Elon Musk bought Twitter, he's turned irt into a leading source of right wing propaganda. He spreads hateful rhetoric, platforms white nationalists and engages with unfounded conspiracy theories. He lies about President Biden, promotes racist ideology and pushes his own commentary onto X users whether they follow him or not. All of this is working to do get Donald Trump elected President again. Judd Legum from the very popular newletter Popular Information explains the damage Elon could be doing in this year's elections.
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Al has a brand new stand-up comedy tour! Check the dates to see if he's coming to your town! https://www.alfranken.com/appearances
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Molly Jong Fast, Host of the Fast Politics Podcast
Molly Jong-Fast, special correspondent for Vanity Fair and host of the Fast Politics podcast joins us for a wide ranging conversation covering Congress, abortion, the protests happening around the country and the Presidential election. She also discusses the ongoing Trump hush money scandal happening in NYC. She says the trial is "over-delivering," which could mean a guilty verdict for Trump.
Read Molly's latest pieces for Vanity Fair! https://www.vanityfair.com/contributor/molly-jong-fast
Al is on tour! Catch him in your city: https://www.alfranken.com/appearances
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Ari Berman on His New Book, Minority Rule
The GOP is undermining democracy all over the country. The will of the people is being subverted for a loud and active minority. In his new book, guest Ari Berman explains how and where this is happening in America. And, more importantly, what we can do to fight back.
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Avis des utilisateurs
May 22nd. Great show for a change
Canadian fan here, it was very relieving to hear your guest Steve Schmidt lay out clearly the challenges around racial divides in the US (we have that here too). Please continue to just break it down. Love the show. Love the episodes with Dahlia. Sometimes the show is funny. Occasionally.
Enough
Hey Al. I do love your show and I think you are an important American, whose voice is one that is so needed in these times. One star? Please stop dedicating your show to Donald Trump. This is a big mistake. What is the old adage? It doesn’t matter what people say about you as long as they are saying something about you. Trump is SO dangerous but there needs to be less press going his way. Your show is as good as Leo Kottke.. and he is good.
You are gifted and an American treasure. Bring hope and inspiration. God knows we need it and no one is more appropriate for that gig than you. I am Canadian and like all Canadians, we apologize a lot. I am truly sorry for the one star.
Kevin Breit
Ladies, don’t fall asleep around this dirtbag.
This is one of those hypocrite left-wingers that has clear brain damage. Do not fall asleep. Shame on anyone that likes this POS.