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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  • Peter Beinart on Israel and Gaza

    Peter Beinart on Israel and Gaza
    Feb 2 2025

    With a confusing ceasefire deal underway in Gaza, we take a look at the path forward with Peter Beinart. Beinart serves as editor-at-large for Jewish Currents, is a frequent analyst on MSNBC, and has authored a new book, "Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza: A Reckoning." The book examines the history of Israel and how Jews have responded to the events of October 7th and its horrifying aftermath. Beinart discusses Israeli power and his hopes for its "moral reconstruction." We also discuss both Joe Biden's role in the conflict and how the region moves forward with the questionable leadership of Donald Trump.


    Learn more about Peter's book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/775348/being-jewish-after-the-destruction-of-gaza-by-peter-beinart/


    Check out Peter's work in Jewish Currents: https://jewishcurrents.org/author/peter-beinart

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    37 mins
  • Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s First Week

    Molly Jong-Fast on Trump’s First Week
    Jan 26 2025

    President Donald Trump was sworn in (again) this week. Who better than Molly Jong-Fast from the Fast Politics podcast to join us to discuss his first week in office? We relive some quotable moments from his inaugural address and look at his most damaging executive orders. We also rundown some of the Cabinet nominees. Is anyone going to be stopped? Or are the Republican Senators too afraid of Trump?


    Plus, Molly shares her roadmap of things to be hopeful for. Maybe it's not all bad!


    Listen to Molly's podcast, Fast Politics, here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fast-politics-with-molly-jong-fast/id1645614328

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    43 mins
  • Ian Bassin on Saving Our Democracy

    Ian Bassin on Saving Our Democracy
    Jan 19 2025

    Donald Trump's unprecedented second term is upon us. As we prepare to endure another (at least) 4 years of this, we are joined by Ian Bassin, the co-founder and Executive Director of Protect Democracy. Trump has already promised to undermine democracy in America. How can we fight back? And how can we mount a defense to the coming onslaught? We also discuss where Democrats went wrong trying to counter Trump's message during the election and, more importantly, how to address it moving forward.


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    45 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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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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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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