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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  • The Atlantic's George Packer on the End of Democratic Delusions

    The Atlantic's George Packer on the End of Democratic Delusions
    Dec 22 2024

    The Atlantic's George Packer joins us to discuss his recent piece titled The End of Democratic Delusions. Packer discusses the new era that Donald Trump has ushered in and what that means to politics moving forward. Trump won a close election, but it's a moment for the Democratic establishment to take a look at their shortcomings and redevelop their messaging and platform in the years ahead.


    Read George Packer's piece in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/01/trump-reelection-voter-demographic-change/680752/

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    42 mins
  • Anne Applebaum & Frank Foer on Syria, The Middle East, and Ukraine

    Anne Applebaum & Frank Foer on Syria, The Middle East, and Ukraine
    Dec 15 2024

    We're joined by two of our favorite foreign policy writers to examine what the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime means to Syria and the region. Frank Foer and Anne Applebaum from The Atlantic also look toward the incoming Trump administration and what lies ahead. Can Trump be a steady hand to stop escalating war around the world? How will Israel react? And what happens to our support of Ukraine in their efforts against the tyrant Putin?


    Read Anne's book Autocracy, Inc: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725302/autocracy-inc-by-anne-applebaum/


    Read Frank's work in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/franklin-foer/

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    44 mins
  • WaPo's Aaron Blake on The Transition

    WaPo's Aaron Blake on The Transition
    Dec 8 2024

    As we move closer to the second Trump administration, we are learning more about his incoming Cabinet. Aaron Blake, senior political reporter and author/host of The Campaign Moment newsletter and podcast for the Washington Post joins us to discuss some of Trump's Cabinet picks and their struggles to be confirmed. Also, the American people seem to overwhelmingly want a check on Trump's power. What will that look like with an administration that believes it has a mandate? Plus, we break down Hunter Biden's pardon and how that might impact Joe Biden's legacy.


    Read Aaron's work in the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/aaron-blake/

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    36 mins

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Mitch McConnell

Great, fun, but kinda scary conversation between Al, Harry, George and Mitch. You know, the usual.

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Chris Rock

i love Chris Rock. it was an excellent podcast as usual. i an a hige Al fan. loved him on the Daily show.

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Al Franken

One of my favorite podcasts. Always interesting guests and topics. And great discussion of current events. Franken for President!

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Well Done and Informative.

Al and Dahlia shared a warm chemistry, which, added to the gentle method used to introduce each topic, was soothing to the listener. The recounting of the number of overturned precedents was impressive. They knew their facts, but it was no recitation. This was truly a worthwhile way to spend my time and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

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Simply fantastic

Very entertaining and poignant subjects discussed intelligently and with Al's terrific humor. Excellent choice of interesting guests.

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