The Al Franken Podcast

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**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:

84: Adam Schiff on The Curious Case of Donald Trump and His Goons Oct 24, 2021

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Ripping Yarns of Collusion, Mendacity, and Treason from the Chairman’s New Bestseller: Midnight in Washington.

83: Economist Austan Goolsbee on Build Back Better Oct 17, 2021

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Goolsbee breaks down BBB into its incredibly popular provisions.

82: Author Jackie Calmes Did the Investigation on Brett Kavanaugh the FBI Should Have Done Oct 10, 2021

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The FBI sent the tips from the Kavanaugh Tip Line to White House Counsel Don McGahn, who tossed them in the waste basket. Calmes tracked them down. Not pretty!

81: The Brilliant Dahlia Lithwick – Slate’s (and Al’s) Expert on SCOTUS Oct 03, 2021

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Lithwick brings her depth and breadth of knowledge, plus her wit.

80: Lead Dem Election Lawyer Marc Elias on the Epic Battle for Our Democracy Sep 26, 2021

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Democrats have a limited time to prevent America from becoming an authoritarian state.

79: Alex Gibney Talks Opioids & His Doc “The Crime of the Century” Sep 19, 2021

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Gibney traces the opioid epidemic & the criminal culpability of bad actors like Purdue Pharma, federal regulators, & doctors. It’s ugly.

78: R.I. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on the Corporate Capture of the Courts Sep 12, 2021

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A great discussion on how the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence isn’t conservative. It’s corporatist.

77: Author Michael Wolff Discusses Trump’s Disastrous Last Year as POTUS Sep 05, 2021

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The chilling, yet hilarious saga of a deeply insane President

76: Ben Rhodes, Obama’s Deputy National Security Advisor, on Afghanistan & Our Foreign Policy Reset Aug 29, 2021

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How our 20 Year War on Terror Distracted Us from Climate, China, Social Media, and Democracy

75: Laurie Garrett and Andy Slavitt – Where We Are NOW on COVID-19 Aug 22, 2021

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The Pulitzer-Winner (Garrett) and Biden Covid Advisor (Slavitt) take a deep dive.

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