Podcast appearances and mentions of Al Franken

When Tina Smith was lieutenant governor of Minnesota, she was asked to fill the U.S. Senate vacancy created when Al Franken resigned in 2018. She's been a force to be reckoned with ever since, fighting for abortion rights, mental health care, the environment, and much more. In this conversation taped before a live audience for MinnPost Festival in Minneapolis, Sam asks Senator Smith how she decides which issues to advocate for, why she believes that reproductive freedom is indeed a winning political issue, and which fellow senator she gets mistaken for frequently.   Follow Senator Smith online @SenTinaSmith on Twitter and @SenatorTinaSmith on Instagram.   Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and Twitter. And stay up to date with us @LemonadaMedia on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.   For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No deep fake here. This week, Al Franken does his own impersonations of Bernie Sanders, Mitch McConnell, Chuck Grassley, Sherrod Brown and Susan Collins in this mock Senate Hearing featuring Siri (played by the actual voice-over talent Susan Bennett) and Al's fellow SNL alum Laraine Newman playing the part of Alexa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's News Day Tuesday! Sam is back with Emma to break down the biggest headlines of the day. First, they run through updates on Biden's decision to join the UAW on the picket line, Trump's anti-union event in Michigan, the Supreme Court's rejection of Alabama's gerrymander, Kevin McCarthy's crisis in the House, Bob Menendez's corruption, climate catastrophe, and student loans. Next, they parse through the malpractice in mainstream news coverage of Donald Trump and Joe Biden's respective industry visits in Michigan today, and touch on updates from the strike, before diving into the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Alabama's racial gerrymander and why this Court is still no friend of voting rights. Next, they chat about Bob Menendez's rebirthed corruption and why Chuck Schumer refuses to address it (like he did with Al Franken), before wrapping up with the House GOP's continuing meltdown. And in the Fun Half: Sam and Emma talk with Sarah from Illinois about the indifference toward culture war in much of the military, watch various killer climate actions, and Gumby from Topeka calls in about the theoretical conclusion to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The Canadian Government accidentally gives a rousing applause to a Nazi, Jackson Hinkle goes to LARPing camp in Russia, and Grey from Virginia assesses Donald Trump's flight risk, plus, your calls and IMs! Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Check out today's sponsors: Shopify: Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/majority, ALL LOWERCASE.  Go to https://shopify.com/majority to take your business to the next level today. https://shopify.com/majority. Fast Growing Trees: Listeners to our show get 15% OFF your entire order when you go to https://FastGrowingTrees.com/MAJORITY, but only through OCTOBER 15TH. That's 15% OFF at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/MAJORITY. Beam Dream: If you want to try Beam's best-selling Dream Powder, get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://shopbeam.com/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY at checkout. That's https://shopbeam.com/MAJORITY and use code MAJORITY for up to 40% off. Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/

Al Franken is a former U.S. Senator, podcaster, comedian, and one of the original writers for Saturday Night Live. During his fifteen seasons with SNL, Franken won five Emmy's for writing and producing. He's also the author of four #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot and Other Observations; Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them – A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right; and Al Franken, Giant of the Senate. The Al Franken Podcast is one of the nation's top-ten politics and public affairs podcasts. And his political action committee, Midwest Values PAC, supports progressive Democrats, voting rights, economic and social justice, education, clean energy and accountability. Al brings his inimitable Mid-Western charm, keen political insights, and sardonic wit into The Back Room for a truly fun chat about his childhood; his early inspirations; his comedy and political beginnings; his SNL years and how comedy has changed since; his love of the Senate and his regrettable resignation; today's Republican Congressional chaos; Trump's legal troubles; the looming government shutdown; the Biden "age" issue and the 2024 election; and whether he'll run for office again. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Music by Andrew Hollander Design by Cricket Lengyel

Michael Steele is joined by bestselling author, comedian and former Minnesota Senator, Al Franken. The pair discuss how our current politics has brought out the worst in people, the various ways "fake news" permeates our culture, the current state of the Senate, the role of satire in politics, the WGA strikes and Lauren Boebert's infamous theatre date.If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend!Follow Al Franken @alfranken, but more importantly, check out The Al Franken Podcast.Follow Michael Steele @MichaelSteeleFollow the podcast @steele_podcast This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3668522/advertisement

Mea Culpa welcomes back our old friend Harry Litman, the former US Attorney and Deputy Assistant Attorney General. Litman is currently the legal affairs columnist for the Los Angeles Times and a professor of Constitutional Law at UCLA and UCSD. Harry can be seen as a legal and political commentator on CBS, NPR MSNBC, and CNN. Litman is also the creator and host of the Talking Feds Podcast. Check out their latest show featuring a who's who of prosecutorial muscle and special guests like former Senator Al Franken. Also, make sure to check out their new YouTube channel. They may have a face for radio but its content you won't want to miss. New episodes are posted daily and he features the greatest legal minds and tough as nails former prosecutors breaking down the legal news and all things Trump indictment. But today Harry is here to give us the rundown on what's happening in Georgia and discuss just what was on Evan Corcoran's phone and how it will damage Donald Trump. So let's go now to that conversation.

It was a week of intricate legal maneuvers with potential huge political consequences. A great group of legal & political commentators - George Conway, Al Franken, and Melissa Murray - join Harry to break it all down, including Mark Meadows' high-risk testimony in support of moving his state charges to federal court & Judge Tanya Chutkan's selection of a trial date in March 2024. The group goes on to discuss Rudy Giuliani's continued self-destruction & the latest grotesque episodes of rampage shootings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On 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 with a sprinkle of political comedy. With guests like Neil Kochi, Joyce Vance, Paul Krugman, and occasionally comedians like Sarah Silverman, Conan O'Brien, and Chris Rock, there is never a dull moment on the show.To stay up to date on politics with a bit of comedy, listen to The Al Franken Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/AlFranken_IPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On 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 with a sprinkle of political comedy. With guests like Neil Kochi, Joyce Vance, Paul Krugman, and occasionally comedians like Sarah Silverman, Conan O'Brien, and Chris Rock, there is never a dull moment on the show.To stay up to date on politics with a bit of comedy, listen to The Al Franken Podcast on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/AlFranken_IPSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The podcast wars of 2023 were spectacular, but now we enter a new era. Introducing the radio wars between WATP and some show on some blog network that no one has ever heard of. Johnny Kush has been podcasting for a long time with absolutely nothing to show for it. Blind Mike joins the show to try to figure out why this guy thinks he's "on tour." Then we check in on Stuttering John who has immediately changed his plans to leave the dabbleverse behind. It's interesting to hear him podcast now that I'm in his head. Also, Al Franken and Sarah Silverman do a crossover show, Patty Pukewater tries to clown Stavros Halkias, and we have another riveting round of "To Catch An Alien." http://blindmike.net/ Tickets to the Magic Bag on 9/15 – http://watplive.com/  Support us, get bonus episodes, Vic and Hannah pics, and watch live every Saturday and most Wednesdays: http://bit.ly/watp-patreon  https://watp.supercast.tech/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in Georgia over his efforts to interfere with the Presidential election. Trevor Noah and Desi Lydic cover how he bullied election officials and Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and Al Franken discuss the potential indictment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Find your audience and announce your creation to the world. Let your light shine. Enlighten us with your beauty, truth, and masterfulness.”In “The Creative Process: Beginnings, Middles, and Ends” host Beth Barany, creativity coach, and science fiction and fantasy novelist reads from her book ‘Overcome Writer's Block' where she explains how knowing your creative process and the stage you're in with your novel can help you be a better artist.ABOUT THE HOW TO WRITE THE FUTURE PODCASTThe How To Write The Future podcast is for science fiction and fantasy writers who want to write positive futures and successfully bring those stories out into the marketplace. Hosted by Beth Barany, science fiction novelist and creativity coach for writers. Tips for fiction writers!This podcast is for you if you have questions like:How do I create a believable world for my science fiction story?How do figure what's not working if my story feels flat?How do I make my story more interesting and alive?This podcast is for readers too if you're at all curious about the future of humanity.ABOUT BETH BARANYBeth Barany, an award-winning fantasy and science fiction novelist, teaches novelists how to write, edit, and publish their books as a coach, teacher, consultant, and developmental editor.RESOURCESFree World Building Workbook for Fiction Writers: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/world-building-resources/Sign up for the 30-minute Story Success Clinic here: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/story-success-clinic/Get support for your fiction writing by a novelist and writing teacher and coach. Schedule an exploratory call here and see if Beth can support you today: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/discovery-call/Beginnings, Middles and Ends: The Creative Process #8:https://writersfunzone.com/blog/2012/08/18/beginnings-middles-and-ends-the-creative-process/OVERCOME WRITER'S BLOCKBuy Direct: https://bethbarany.gumroad.com/l/baranybooks Vendors: https://books2read.com/overcomewritersblockFICTIONhttps://author.bethbarany.com/e-books/MASTERMIND GROUP FOR SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY NOVELISTShttps://coaching.bethbarany.com/HIRE BETH FOR YOUR GROUPhttps://bethbarany.com/SHOW PRODUCTION BY Beth BaranySHOW NOTES by Kerry-Ann McDadec. 2023 BETH BARANYhttps://bethbarany.com/--CONNECTContact Beth: https://writersfunzone.com/blog/podcast/#tve-jump-185b4422580Email: beth@bethbarany.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethbarany/CREDITSEDITED WITH DESCRIPT: https://www.descript.com?lmref=_w1WCAMUSIC: Uppbeat.ioDISTRIBUTED BY BUZZSPROUT: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1994465

We are sitting down with Kendra, and she is doing his 104 SNL Characters tournament. Check out this episode for who she thinks is the best SNL Character. If you want to do your tournament, please contact us, and we will set it up. Sarah Silverman (1993-1994) Bobby Moynihan (2008-Now) George Coe (1975-1976) Gary Kroeger (1982-1985) Brian Doyle-Murray (1979-1982) John Belushi (1975-1979) Chris Kattan (1996-2003) Eddie Murphy (1980 -1984) Cheri Oteri (1995-2000) Tina Fey (2000-2006) Joan Cusack (1985-1986) Mike Myers (1989-1995) Melissa Villaseñor (2016-present) Dan Aykroyd (1975-1979) Alex Moffat (2016-present) Bill Murray (1977-1980) Mikey Day (2016-present) Phil Hartman (1986-1994) Jon Rudnitsky (2015-2016) Amy Poehler (2001 - 2008) Aidy Bryant (2012-present) Gilda Radner (1975 - 1980) Pete Davidson (2014-present) Chevy Chase (1975-1977) Sasheer Zamata (2014-present) Dana Carvey (1986-1993) John Milhiser (2013-2014) Will Ferrell (1995-2002) Colin Jost (2014-present) Bill Hader (2005-2013) Leslie Jones (2014-present) Kristen Wiig (2005-2012) Kyle Mooney (2013-present) Chris Farley (1990 - 1995) Mike O'Brien (2013-2014) Rachel Dratch (1999-2006) Michael Che (2014-present) Adam Sandler (1990-1995) Tim Robinson (2012-2013) Maya Rudolph (2000-2007) Beck Bennett (2013-present) Jon Lovitz (1985-1990) Noël Wells (2013-2014) Al Franken (1975-1995) Abby Elliott (2008-2012) Chris Rock (1990-1993) A. Whitney Brown (1986-1991) Andy Samberg (2005-2012) Harry Shearer (1979 - 1985) Fred Armisen (2002-2013) Michael McKean (1994-1995) Laraine Newman (1975-1980) Julia Sweeney (1990 - 1994 Jason Sudeikis (2005-2013) Jenny Slate (2009-2010) Jan Hooks (1986-1991) Gail Matthius (1980 - 1981) David Spade (1990-1996) Brooks Wheelan (2013-2014) Seth Meyers (2001-2014) Jim Belushi (1983-1985) Martin Short (1984-1985) Casey Wilson (2008-2009) Billy Crystal (1984-1985) Rich Hall (1984-1985) Christopher Guest (1984-1985) Ellen Cleghorne (1991-1995) Tim Kazurinsky (1981-1984) Michaela Watkins (2008-2009) Ana Gasteyer (1996-2002) Brad Hall (1982-1984) Dennis Miller ( 1985-1991) Joe Piscopo (1980-1984) Chris Parnell (1998-2006) Mary Gross (1981-1985) Jimmy Fallon (1998 - 2004) Terry Sweeney (1985-1986) Kate McKinnon (2012-2021) Tom Davis (1977-1980) Don Pardo (1975-2014) Beth Cahill (1991-1992) Cecily Strong (2012-2021) Garrett Morris (1975-1980) Molly Shannon (1995-2001) Nora Dunn (1985-1990) Taran Killam (2010-Now) Kevin Nealon (1986-1995) Don Novello (1978-1986) Horatio Sanz (1998-2006) Vanessa Bayer (2010 - Now) Denny Dillon (1980-1981) Rob Schneider ( 1990 - 1994) Paul Shaffer (1975-1980) Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1982 - 1985) Jay Pharoah (2010 - Now) Kenan Thompson (2003-now) Lorne Michaels (1975-now) Jane Curtin (1975-1980) Tracy Morgan (1996-2003) Tim Meadows (1991-2000) Will Forte (2002 - 2010) Darrell Hammond (1995-2009) Pamela Stephenson (1984-1985) Nasim Pedrad (2009-2014) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mass-debaters/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mass-debaters/support

Sedano & Kap start off the show with some Crosstalk with Mason & Ireland. Television's Clinton Yates is in for Kappy. Then, the two talk about Magic Johnson stepping into an ownership role with the Washington Commanders. It's Junk Food Day, but Jorge says it's junk food season and shares his favorite item available at Trader Joe's that's only available during the Summer. Yesterday Jorge proposed a trade idea for the Dodgers that didn't involve Shohei Ohtani. Blake Harris loved the idea – Sedano asks CY what he thinks. How do you not know what ‘Chip Shake' is?! Yates says it's the best part of having a bag of chips. Sedano says Adam Sandler and Al Franken were the most overrated when they were on SNL?! MoMo texted the group a BOMB about a new connect she has, and it directly challenges a connect Kappy claims to have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A former writer and performer for Saturday Night Live, he says that each episode was written in one night, “and by night I mean eight, nine PM, until three, four in the morning.” A former U.S. Senator from Minnesota, he does not say how tax laws are written.

Episode 255: Trip Reports I remembered to name the episode! Our trips to Costa Rica and Las Vegas; Mary gets very mad at us for interrupting her story (Bill mostly); we "ended" the episode early; ; old folks homes and casinos; more Las Vegas; mom was a little mad we went to Vegas without her; best parts of Vegas; Shawn Kemp update; Bill needs a deadline; Bill lied about releasing this on the same day; Bill is not a fan of Al Franken; watch Sherlock Jr.; Umpire Pants Out

Billy Kimball's career in entertainment has taken him on some interesting journeys and allowed him to experience being a part of some amazing projects as both a writer and producer. Some of those credits include Veep, SNL, The Oscars, The Simpsons, and he has a close connection with comedy legend Al Franken as well. Billy also helped assemble, and served as the executive producer for the Late Late show with Craig Kilborn, which was run by Worldwide Pants, David Letterman's production company. Billy takes time from his busy schedule to take a trip down memory lane with Mike and give him the ins and outs about what it was like to reimagine the Late Late Show franchise with a new host after Tom Snyder's departure, how Craig was selected for the gig, how much or little Letterman and Pants were involved, and much much more. As always, The Letterman Podcast is brought to you in part by Rupert Jee's Hello Deli. Go to Hello-deli.com to get official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, before the Deli Sells and it becomes a Starbucks. That last part we made, up, but wouldn't that be a tragedy?

Episode 4 of The Great Battlefield: MoveOn's Ben Wikler talks to us about Sen. Al Franken, The Onion and MoveOn's role in helping to mobilize the resistance to save millions of peoples' healthcare, fight climate change, protect immigrants and demand accountability from the Trump.

Trump's public life has long been a target of comedians and satirists. His notorious thin skin often led to him lashing out on Twitter and Truth Social at the likes of Alec Baldwin and Seth Meyers. Like other authoritarian, or wannabe authoritarians, humor become a strategy to confront the Trump regime. As some experts say, comedy is an incredibly important method of non-violent protest and satire can be a way to energize and mobilize a mass of people resisting politicians like Trump. In our latest, we talk with Prof. Sophia McClennan (@mcclennen65) about how comedians were able to counter Trump's absurdity with satire and humor. We also talked about how it's used to undermine authoritarians in other parts of the world. And we discussed political comedians Tina Fey, Michael Moore and Al Franken. Bio// Sophia A. McClennen is Director of the Center for Global Studies and Professor of International Affairs and Comparative Literature at Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA. She's the author of numerous books, including “Trump Was A Joke: How Satire Made Sense of a President Who Didn't.” She's also a regular contributor to Salon.com ------------------------------------------------------------- Outro- "Green and Red Blues" by Moody Links// + Prof. Sophia McClennan: https://www.sophiamcclennen.com/ + "Trump Was a Joke How Satire Made Sense of a President Who Didn't" (https://bit.ly/3qSrkXc) + Salon: The news media is blowing Trump coverage again (https://bit.ly/3JmC4TY) + Salon: Sick of Trump? Try laughing at him (https://bit.ly/3PuICng) Follow Green and Red// +G&R Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/greenandredpodcast⁠ ⁠ +G&R's Website: https://greenandredpodcast.org/⁠ +We're part of the Labor Podcast Network: ⁠https://www.laborradionetwork.org/⁠ + Have you follow us on Discord yet? Just click this invite: https://discord.gg/SyUBxVNB Support the Green and Red Podcast// +Become a Patron at ⁠https://www.patreon.com/greenredpodcast⁠ +Or make a one time donation here: ⁠https://bit.ly/DonateGandR⁠ This is a Green and Red Podcast (@PodcastGreenRed) production. Produced by Bob (@bobbuzzanco) and Scott (@sparki1969). “Green and Red Blues" by Moody. Editing by Isaac.

[FANBOY ALERT] For most healthcare geeks, Andy Slavitt may be best known as the Former Acting Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). For millions more, he is the podcast hero we didn't know we needed and the one we so clearly deserved as the host of Lemonada Media's award-winning podcast, "In The Bubble with Andy Slavitt."Launched just before the world went to shit in early 2020, In The Bubble became a literal voice of reason while we were sanitizing our Amazon boxes and fighting for toilet paper at Costco as if they were Cabbage Patch Kids in the 1980s. A weekly vocal elixir of sorts, Andy and his storied dry wit blended healthcare policy, layman's breakdowns, and human vulnerability with a healthy splash of entertainment thanks to such early guests as Tina Fey, Al Franken, and Matthew McConaughey. Each episode brought — and still brings —a little structure and sanity to an otherwise chaotic world. Today, Andy is currently USofCare Co-Founder and Board Chair Emeritus and still fighting the system for the benefit of all Americans to get less screwed by our broken healthcare system,.In the Bubble has been on my Mount Rushmore of podcasts since day one. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alvaro Bedoya was sworn in May 16, 2022 as a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. President Joe Biden named Bedoya to a term that expires on Sept. 25, 2026.Bedoya was the founding director of the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown University Law Center, where he was also a visiting professor of law. He has been influential in research and policy at the intersection of privacy and civil rights, and co-authored a 2016 report on the use of facial recognition by law enforcement and the risks that it poses to privacy, civil liberties, and civil rights. He previously served as the first Chief Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology and the Law after its founding in 2011, and Chief Counsel to former Senator Al Franken, of Minnesota. Prior to that, he was an associate at the law firm WilmerHale.

Bill Maher and Jon Hamm on Martha Stewart, the existential crisis in Hollywood and why strikes happen, Jon's Mad Men negotiations, Bill's take on Trump's CNN appearance, why Jon is in therapy, Bills most traumatic day ever, how the Ukraine war is like the writers' strike, rules on what roles actors are allowed to play, race and the law, why Al Franken shouldn't have quit, how Jon makes doing commercials cool, and why Jon is happy in his relationship, and Bill's favorite Elvis movie ever.

Bill Maher and Jon Hamm on Martha Stewart, the existential crisis in Hollywood and why strikes happen, Jon's Mad Men negotiations, Bill's take on Trump's CNN appearance, why Jon is in therapy, Bills most traumatic day ever, how the Ukraine war is like the writers' strike, rules on what roles actors are allowed to play, race and the law, why Al Franken shouldn't have quit, how Jon makes doing commercials cool, and why Jon is happy in his relationship, and Bill's favorite Elvis movie ever.

This week... on a very special episode... It seems like a jokey way to start this but it's no lie! This is a very different episode of the show than usual as the guys dissect Stuart Saves His Family, a flawed movie but completely unexpected in every single way. They discuss the very real facts and helpful knowledge about mental health within the film, the refreshing way in which it doesn't go for easy emotional beats, Vincent D'Onofrio and Lauren San Giacomo's Oscar-worthy performances and much more. Next week: Listeners Choice Month continues with... sigh... Music. What We've Been Watching: The Mitchells vs. The Machines Nanny Questions? Comments? Suggestions? You can always shoot us an e-mail at wwttpodcast@gmail.com  Patreon: www.patreon.com/wwttpodcast Facebook: www.facebook.com/wwttpodcast Twitter: www.twitter.com/wwttpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/wwttpodcast Theme Song recorded by Taylor Sheasgreen: www.facebook.com/themotorleague Logo designed by Mariah Lirette: www.instagram.com/its.mariah.xo Montrose Monkington III: www.twitter.com/montrosethe3rd Stuart Saves His Family stars Al Franken, Lauren San Giacomo, Vincent D'Onofrio, Shirley Knight, Lesley Boone, Harris Yulin, Joe Flaherty, Robin Duke and Julia Sweeney; directed by Harold Ramis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former US Senator and SNL alum Al Franken gets back into the groove of jamb ban Grateful Dead's 1970 seminal album American Beauty. Follow Al on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alfranken/ Follow Al on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alfranken Check out Al's political action committee Midwest Value PAC: https://www.midwestvaluespac.org/ Follow Josh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshadammeyers/ Follow Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshAdamMeyers Follow Josh on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshameyers Follow The 500 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the500podcast/ Follow The 500 on Twitter: https://twitter.com/the500podcast Follow The 500 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The500PodcastWithJAM/ Email the show: 500podcast@gmail.com Check the show website: http://the500podcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Republicans want you to believe that increased funding and a greater workforce for the IRS means you'll have tax collectors breaking down your door and taking your money at gunpoint. In the latest installment of Long Story Short, Al Franken takes a look at what that new IRS money is really going towards, including updated technology and more people to handle the complex high-income audits. Plus, New York Times bestselling author, Heather McGhee, discusses some of the history that created the racial wealth divide, why she decided to adapt her book "The Sum of Us" for young readers, and the story behind the book's cover art. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feel the ocean breeze and spend a sunny Sunday with the Grateful Dead as the Deadcast visits Santa Barbara ‘73 with first-time showgoer Al Franken, archivist David Lemieux, the show's promoters, and more.Guests: Al Franken, Jim Curnutt, Sepp Donahower, Rosie McGee, Michael Parrish, Bob Student, Gary Wulfing, David LemieuxSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why finding Trump liable won't matter the way The Party imagines it will. Taking back The Culture using the simplest of acts: sharing pictures and telling stories The Party cannot smell their own stink and they still think they can affect people determination to back President Trump. Hence, their belief that the finding of a jury in a civil case that, in the 1990's Donald Trump battered a woman and then libeled here will end his career in politics. It won't. It will simply provide more proof that D.C. exists to project D.C., The Party protects The Party. If Donald Trump did these things, and I am not persuaded by a New York jury in a low-bar for evidence civil case that he did, then he is paying for it, now. If he did it, he should pay. No man should get away with treating a woman like that. No Bill Clinton, Teddy Kennedy, Chris Dodd, Al Franken, Jesse Jackson, Anthony Weiner, Jeffrey Epstein, Woody Allen or Roman Polanski. I think I have proved my point. On the more global topic of the day: we need to get better at using the tools of the media to de-program our kids--honestly, our friends as well!--from the lies of the media. Today, some thoughts on photos, stories, sounds and videos we can employ to help them come back to the truth.What does God's Word say?When people are spiritually blind, Satan can make them believe anything.2 Corinthians 4:4“The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.”To help them return to the truth, we need to rely on God's unchanging wisdom:Matthew 10:16 “I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.”Episode 822 LinksJury reaches verdict in E. Jean Carroll rape case, finds Donald Trump liable of battery and defamation against E. Jean CarrollThe View: Mental Health of Mass Shooters Doesn't Matter, Denies Crisis“F*ck You Americans!” – Illegal Aliens Trash Talk News Reporters in Heated Exchange in El Paso,TX (VIDEO)Toward Kindness; "I now live in a painful body that no longer belongs to me."Show them these -- can you even guess what these are? . . . those are fake “penises” made of the skin and fat sliced off the arms of girls and stitched between their legs where a miraculous organ called a vagina was once placed there by God. Show your kids. Email: “Mr Herman, thank you so much for being a man of God that speaks out. I first heard you when you quest hosted for Maha-Rushi (aka Rush Limbaugh). I loved it! Especially the opening at beginning: "This is the day the Lord has and He has appointed us to live in a time such as this" (It's something like that). After El Rushbo died I was hoping you would take his place. But I realize that would have confined you would be limited in what to say and how. God had other plans, you listened and now I am blessed to hear the unfiltered youI love you, my brother in Christ Jesus, you are in my prayers.”Michael 4Patriotshttps://4patriots.com/toddOrder the 3-month Survival Food Kit and get a FREE bonus gift package including 2 72-hour Survival Food Kits or save 10% on everything else with code TODD. BiOptimizershttps://magbreakthrough.com/toddUse promo code TODD for 10% off your order.Bulwark Capital bulwarkcapitalmgmt.comAct now and get Bulwark Capital's “Common Cents Investing” guide FREE. Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/hermanGet free activation today with offer code HERMAN. Visit or call 878-PATRIOT.RuffGreenshttps://ruffgreens.com/toddGet your FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag of Ruff Greens, simply cover shipping. Visit or call 877-MYDOG-64. SOTA Weight Losshttps://sotaweightloss.comSOTA Weight Loss is, say it with me now, STATE OF THE ART!Texas SuperFoodhttps://texassuperfood.comTexas SuperFood is whole food nutrition at its best.

Live from the Plastic Microphone Studios, it's whatever night (or day) you're listening to this episode. We're talking about Skits. Not Digital Shorts. Not Music Videos. Just skits. Over 45 years of 'em. And joining me in the Plastic Microphones Studios today, in which she legally owns 50% of due to Louisiana being a community property state, is my wife Tina. She's a long-time listener and a first-time guest. She's finally broken down, made a list, and checked it twice. And it's a doozie. Join us for laughs and memories of Saturday Night LIVE. Links on our Profile Page and at www.linktr.ee/hulkboy. Visit & interact on Instagram (www.instagram.com/favefivefromfans), Twitter (www.twitter.com/Fave5FromFans), Facebook (www.facebook.com/FaveFiveFromFans), & our website (www.FaveFiveFromFans.com). Also, check out www.twitter.com/@PMStudiosPod for more fun! @NetworkSIP #FaveFiveFromFans #FFFF #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #podcastlife #podcaster #podcasters #podcastshow #podcastersofinstagram #anchorfm #spotify #spotifypodcasts #itunes #applepodcasts #youtube #googlepodcasts #overcast #stitcher #stitcherpodcasts #castbox #castboxpodcasts #PodcastSuggestions #podcastinglife #podcastaddict #newpodcast #podcastlove #podcastmovement #podcasthost #podcastnetwork #podernfamily #bhfyp #Movie #Movies #Comedy #EveryoneIsFam #SIPNetwork  #PodernFamily #PodcastNation #PodcastNetwork #PodcastRecommendations #FollowBack #CrowdsourcedPodcastDatabase #PodTime #Fred Armisen, #Dan Aykroyd, #Jim Belushi, #John Belushi, #Jim Breuer, #A. Whitney Brown, #Dana Carvey, #Chevy Chase, #Michael Che, #Ellen Cleghorne, #Billy Crystal, #Jane Curtin, #Joan Cusack, #Pete Davidson, #Robert Downey Jr., #Brian Doyle-Murray, #Rachel Dratch, #Nora Dunn, #Chris Elliott, #Jimmy Fallon, #Chris Farley, #Will Ferrell, #Tina Fey, #Chloe Fineman, #Will Forte, #Al Franken, #Janeane Garofalo, #Ana Gasteyer, #Gilbert Gottfried, #Christopher Guest, #Bill Hader, #Anthony Michael Hall, #Darrell Hammond, #Phil Hartman, #Jan Hooks, #Leslie Jones, #Colin Jost, #Chris Kattan, #Julia Louis-Dreyfus, #Jon Lovitz, #Norm Macdonald, #Michael McKean, #Mark McKinney, #Kate McKinnon, #Tim Meadows, #Laurie Metcalf, #Seth Meyers, #Dennis Miller, #Finesse Mitchell, #Jay Mohr, #Tracy Morgan, #Garrett Morris, #Bobby Moynihan, #Eddie Murphy, #Bill Murray, #Mike Myers, #Kevin Nealon, #Laraine Newman, #Cheri Oteri, #Chris Parnell, #Nasim Pedrad, #Jay Pharoah, #Joe Piscopo, #Amy Poehler, #Randy Quaid, #Colin Quinn, #Gilda Radner, #Rob Riggle, #Chris Rock, #Maya Rudolph, #Andy Samberg, #Adam Sandler, #Horatio Sanz, #Rob Schneider, #Paul Shaffer, #Molly Shannon, #Harry Shearer, #Martin Short, #Sarah Silverman, #Robert Smigel, #David Spade, #Ben Stiller, #Cecily Strong, #Jason Sudeikis, #Julia Sweeney, #Kenan Thompson, #Damon Wayans, #Patrick Weathers, #Kristen Wiig --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fave-five-from-fans/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/fave-five-from-fans/support

...Plus, Al Franken weighs in on the state of Republican politics: like a parody but not funny

Memphis officials reappointed State Rep. Justin Pearson today, after he was expelled for joining gun violence protesters last week. Senate Democrats are calling on the Justice Department to investigate whether the expulsions violated the Constitution or Pearson and Jones' civil rights. Holly McCall, April Ryan, Joyce Vance, Jeremy Peters, Fmr. Sen. Al Franken. Tim Miller, and Secy. Jennifer Granholm join. 

Al Franken feels privileged about being Conan O'Brien's friend. Al sits down with Conan once more to discuss why you can't be funny in Washington, getting his parents cut from SNL, and The Only Former U.S. Senator Currently On Tour Tour. Later, Conan attempts to extract an apology from Sona.

Mark and Tom sound-off about the Gwyneth Paltrow trial, where she's being sued over being an idiot on a ski slope. Mark believes the “F” word is said way to much on the podcast. Also, messages from listeners, Classic TV Trivia, Celebrity Rant (censuring Jane Fonda and Al Franken), Listener Rant and much more sounding-off…We would greatly appreciate you recommending the Radioactive Rant Podcast to someone you know!Here are some other ways to check-out Radioactive Rant:Online: Radioactive Rant WebsiteVideo: Radioactive Rant YouTube ChannelSocial: Radioactive Rant on Twitter

Mike talks about April Fool's pranks, UConn's W, Al Franken leaving comedy - going to politics - getting canceled - and then going back to comedy, Molly Shannon hosting SNL, Trump's indictment, Palm Sunday and Easter + whether or not I should cut his Jesus' hair, the release of his first single on apple music and all the platforms then immediately being invited to get verified, performing in Cape Canaveral, becoming a Snapchat creator and not even realizing he has a following there, meeting a self-proclaimed gold digger, and more...

Al Franken tackles the latest news including Congress grilling TikTok's CEO, Florida governor Ron DeSantis extending “Don't Say Gay” to 12th grade, and Beethoven's DNA being used to study his cause of death. BenDeLaCreme, star of “RuPaul's Drag Race,” discusses how limiting access to drag and LGBTQ+ spaces won't limit queerness in childrenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Franken tackles the latest news including a Minnesota senator arguing against free school lunches, Idaho voting to bring back execution by fire squad, updates from the possible Trump arrest, and Jordan Klepper taking to the streets of New York to witness the chaos. NYT bestselling author Heather McGhee discusses some of the history that created the racial wealth divide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Al Franken talks about his experiences from being a part of Saturday Night Live to his journey to becoming a United States Senator. Grab Your Howie Mandel Does Stuff Merch HERE: https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/howie-mandel Howie Mandel Does Stuff Available on YouTube Visit https://alfranken.com for more! Visit https://www.howiemandel.com for more! Special Thanks to our Sponsor: Go to http://butcherbox.com/howie and use code HOWIE to get free chicken nuggest for a year plus 10% off your first box. Social Media @alfranken @howiemandel @jackelynshultz

Al Franken tackles the biggest stories of the day including New York's new slogan and logo, Putin and Xi Jinping shaking hands, France's new retirement age, the Tucker Carlson producer suing Fox News, and the U.N.'s latest catastrophic climate change report. Star of HBO's Succession, Alan Ruck discusses the show's widely-anticipated final seasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike talks about the first day of Spring 2023, March Madness, Trump and Stormy Daniels, The Covid-19 transparency bill, China's meeting with Russia, the stock market, Greta Thuneberg domming Andrew Tate, The Bachelor, Adam Sandler receiving the Mark Twain lifetime achievement award in comedy, Al Franken hosting the Daily Show, his fleshlight, SNL, Chris Rock and Marlon Wayans comedy specials, people wanting Mike to do standup and impressions, Meeting new friends, college football teammates, overcoming PTSD and supporting our troops, and more.

Al Franken tackles the biggest news of the day including the ICC issuing a warrant for the arrest of Vladimir Putin and the possible indictment of Donald Trump. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham and Al Franken discuss how they are aligned politically when it comes to the war in Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been 20 years since the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata returns to Baghdad, where he was when the series of airstrikes known as "Shock and Awe" launched President George W. Bush's Operation Iraqi Freedom in the early hours of March 20, 2003. D'Agata speaks with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski who insists Iraq has turned a corner, and with the top U.S. general in charge of the 2,500 Americans who remain in the country. Nearly 4,500 American service members lost their lives by the time of the 2011 withdrawal.Our "Facing Fertility" series sets out to educate people about reproductive hurdles and give voice to the many women and men who suffer in silence with infertility. CBS News' Nikki Battiste looks at the reality of in-vitro fertilization, or IVF.Former Sen. Al Franken joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss guest-hosting "The Daily Show" and the current state of comedy and politics.HBO's "Succession" is entering its fourth and final season. Alan Ruck, who plays Connor Roy, joins "CBS Mornings" to tell us what we can expect from this season, what being a part of the show has meant to him, and whether or not he thinks fans will be satisfied by the ending.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat '' on Wednesday, March 8, and reports on new bombshell text evidence in the Dominion-Fox lawsuit, the GOP and Jan. 6, and a new controversial bill from Ron DeSantis's Florida. Former Sen. Al Franken, Asha Rangappa, and Aidan McLaughlin join.

Rich and the guys react to a Woj Bomb report that Kyrie Irving has asked the Brooklyn Nets to trade him. Rich names Kansas City Chiefs DT Chris Jones his Monster.com Athlete of the Week and explains why the Chiefs DT needs to step up and be a wrecking ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl. Comedian/former U.S. senator Al Franken joins Rich in-studio to discuss his return to stand-up comedy, why he, a Minnesota Vikings fan, is still not over the Dallas Cowboys infamous Drew Pearson Hail Mary almost 50 years ago, how he got his start on ‘Saturday Night Live' and what it was like doing his famous Stuart Smalley sketch with Michael Jordan, his memorable turn in Eddie Murphy's ‘Trading Places,' and more. In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on the Super Bowl, Patrick Mahomes' ankle, Jalen Hurts' shoulder, LeBron, Colts, Cardinals, Bills, Cowboys, Jimmy Garoppolo, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Frank Reich & the Panthers, and DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a reversal, the White House announces plans to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. It comes as Germany also pledges tanks for Ukraine ahead of Russia's anticipated spring offensive. Plus, after a two-year ban, Meta is lifting former President Trump's suspension from Facebook and Instagram. Richard Engel, Michael McFaul, Gen. Barry McCaffrey, Jake Ward, Kara Swisher, Fmr. Sen. Al Franken, and Andy Campbell join.

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. Follow The Al Franken podcast wherever you get your podcasts or you can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app. https://bit.ly/TAFP-BWSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Follow The Al Franken podcast wherever you get your podcasts or you can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app. https://bit.ly/TAFP-AISee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Follow The Al Franken podcast wherever you get your podcasts or you can listen ad-free on the Amazon Music or Wondery app. https://bit.ly/TAFP-TOHSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason and Ravi are joined by former Senator and comedian Al Franken to gut check the state of democracy and dive into the Trump vs. DeSantis drama unfolding in the GOP. Al names Jason's next political memoir and tells us what to watch for in a Republican controlled House. Later on, Managing Parter of Arena, Lauren Baer, discusses the gains Democrats made in state legislative races across the country. To expand your media diet and start to understand why we're so divided on so many issues and where we might be able to find some common ground, go to Ground.news/m54 to get 15% off any subscription for as little as $1/month. If you've listened for a while, you know that Ravi and Jason would be nothing without their Athletic Greens. See what all the hype is about when you go to AthleticGreens.com/majority and get a free year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your order. This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/m54 and get on your way to being your best self.For listeners of the show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/M54Majority54 is a Wonder Media Network production. It's produced by Grace Lynch, Edie Allard, Adesuwa Agbonile, and Sara Schleede. Theme music provided by Kemet Coleman. Special thanks to Diana Kander.Majority 54 on TwitterJason on TwitterJason on InstagramRavi on TwitterRavi on InstagramAl Franked on TwitterLauren Baer on Twitter 

Al Franken served as a U.S. Senator from Minnesota from 2009 until January 2018, when he resigned following allegations of sexual misconduct. Franken currently hosts an eponymous podcast and stars in a one-man nationwide show called, “The Only Former Senator on Tour, Tour.” Franken discusses the strength of the Democrats' messaging ahead of the midterm elections, the use of humor in politics, and the surprising strategy that Franken would use in a debate against Donald Trump.  Plus, Preet's thoughts on Justice Clarence Thomas's move to temporarily shield Lindsey Graham a Georgia subpoena and the latest reporting on the Mar-a-Lago documents case. Don't miss the Insider bonus, where Preet and Franken share stories about Harry Reid, the late Democratic senator from Nevada and former majority leader. To listen, try the membership for just $1 for one month: cafe.com/insider.  For show notes and a transcript of the episode, head to: https://cafe.com/stay-tuned/past-the-tipping-point-with-al-franken/ Tweet your questions to @PreetBharara with hashtag #askpreet, email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 669-247-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Come see Al Franken live! Get tickets to The Only Former U.S. Senator on Tour Tour here: https://alfranken.com/appearances The I'm Coming Everywhere Tour continues in 2023 and it's going international! Use code: TOMMY for the pre-sale that starts on 10/26 at 8am PT. Go to https://tomsegura.com/tour for full dates and tickets! SPONSORS:- Go to https://Saatva.com/theshit to get $200 off ANY mattress of your choice. WHAT'S UP CHOMOS!! On this week's YMH, Tom Segura and Christina P discuss the Terminator movies, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and take a look at one of their favorite recent TikTok cool guys, as well as some high and tight fan tattoos.Al Franken is a comedian, politician, media personality, and author. He shares some of his wildest stories from his time on Saturday Night Live including working with Michael Jordan and Steven Seagal when they hosted. Al also shares his opinions on Donald Trump, Ted Cruz, and gives insight on working in the U.S. Senate. And, Al has a special talent of drawing the 50 states from memory, which he does flawlessly for the Main Mommies. https://tomsegura.com/tourhttps://christinaponline.com/tour-dateshttps://store.ymhstudios.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/yourmomshousepodcast