Podcast appearances and mentions of Al Franken

This week Ken welcomes writer, producer and all around superstart Chris Cluess to the show. Chris and Ken discuss being alive, New Jersey, SCTV, winning an Emmy, Sweeps Week, Moral Majority, the amazing wonderful world of John Candy, Toronto, being polite, forgetting names, stripping on bear rugs, supporting the arts, being beloved by the public, the guy with a snake on his face, the greatness of Juul Haalmeyer, Alan King, Alan King's Second Final Warning, working at National Lampoon, Cleveland, Blackstone, The Pretenders, Boomtown Rats, plugging 5,000 year old shows you get not royalties from, "...from Cleveland", Bob and Ray, Kurt Vonneget, how sometimes you can't completely your mission, writing a terrible Barney Miller spec script, the massive sketch book, trying to get hired to write for SNL, scaring John Belushi, chasing Garret Morris, the kindness of Dan Ackroyd, sketch comedy, Al Franken, Tom Davis, Michael O'Donoghue, getting a master class in sketch writing pro bono, John Candy, moving to LA in 1978, haunted houses, attending the Emmys in 1982, being Catherine O'Hara's date, working on Night Court and the running the final seasons of Night Court, tall people, winning over Marsha Warfield, Nothing but Trouble, Madman of the People, the mysterious ways of Bill Murray, getting offers you can't refuse, being uncanceled, Selma Dimond's funeral, writing for the Happiest Place on Earth, I Married Dora, breaking the 4th wall, and begging Chris to write a memoir. 

This week, we're talking about... possibly the most nonexistent movie we've ever talked about. Roy Scheider pops up for one scene in the 1997 comedy THE DEFINITE MAYBE, also known as NO MONEY DOWN! He joins a cast that includes Josh Lucas, Teri Garr, Bob Balaban, Al Franken, and Ally Sheedy!

Dedicated to Michael DelGiorno — morning radio oracle, culture war whisperer, and the guy who made Chris hit record, via Your Morning Show With Michael DelGiornoThis episode was born out of a single spark: Michael DelGiorno's phrase, “majors as minors and minors as majors.” It hit Chris like a lightning bolt from a morning show in Arlington. What followed is a whirlwind of class politics, party realignment, cultural critique, and affectionate contempt for modern tribalism.

PopaHALLics 140 "Pop Go the Clues"It's no mystery why we love TV's "The Residence" and the book "The Last"—they're both murder mysteries, albeit very different ones (a comedy and a dystopian thriller). And does Seth Rogen have a clue about being a Hollywood executive in "The Studio"? Stay tuned!Streaming:"The Residence," Netflix. A brilliant, eccentric, no-nonsense detective (Uzo Adoba) investigates a murder in the White House residence during a State dinner in this comedy from Shondaland Productions. With Giancarlo Esposito, Bronson Pinchot, Al Franken, Jane Curtin, and more."The Studio," Apple +. A new studio head (Seth Rogen) tries to juggle his desire to make great movies with his boss' desire for big box office. A Kool-Aid movie, anyone? With Catherine O'Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Bryan Cranston, and such real-life Hollywooders as Martin Scorsese playing themselves.Books:"Everything I Know About Love," by Dolly Alderton. In a funny, sometimes heartbreaking memoir, a British journalist and podcast host reflects on the trials and tribulations of becoming an adult."The Last," by Hanna Jameson. Imagine an Agatha Christie novel written by Stephen King. This dark, chilling, highly original novel finds a historian trying to solve a murder at an isolated Swiss hotel after the end of the world."A Hound Dog Tale: Big Mama, Elvis and the Song That Changed Everything," by Ben Wynne. This nonfiction book traces the unusual development of the song "Hound Dog"—written by two Jewish teenagers, popularized by a black woman with a large frame and a booming voice, parodied by a Las Vegas lounge act—and then taken to new heights of popularity by Elvis Presley. Podcasts:"Miss Me?" from BBC Audio. Join pop star Lily Allen and Miquita Oliver, her friend since childhood, for a twice-weekly podcast. On Mondays they answer questions on a theme: celebrity weddings, lies, orgasms, etc. On Thursdays, they pick apart everything from intimacy to interiors.Music:Because of our discussion of the book "A Hound Dog Tale," PopaHALLics #140 Playlist (Hound Dog) features various versions of that song, more Big Mama songs, and some classics from "Hound Dog" writers Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller.Click through the links above to watch, read, and listen to what we're discussing.

The Al Franken Show’s Al Franken discusses how changing leadership in the Senate would play out and his role in Netflix’s The Residence, which is out now! Ettingermentum editor Josh Cohen details the Democrats’ future strategy to regain power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Saturday Night Live" – The comedy show has been on TV for half a century. And it seems like Congress has been talking about it for nearly that long.  Like Democratic Senator Al Gore in 1990: "I saw a television show recently called Saturday Night Live, Mr. President. They have the habit of putting on humorous pretend commercials that look like real commercials."  And Republican Congressman David Drier in 1993: "Mr. Speaker, more than a few of us in this Chamber are aficionados of a television program known as Saturday Night Live. My friend, from San Diego, even tells me that he has seen it one time"  As "Saturday Night Live" marks its 50th anniversary … the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" marks the many, many times members of Congress talk about it.  What is it about Saturday Night Live that so interests Congress? Which SNL skits and characters get their attention? And – for Al Franken -- which job was more fun: Being a Senator – or working on "Saturday Night Live"? All that – and much more Congress comedy -- in this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly."   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Minnesota Senator Tina Smith announced her intent to NOT seek re-election in 2026. But who could fill that seat? Perhaps it is time to bring back Al Franken. Tune in for Don's take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. Senator Tina Smith is not running for reelection in 2026. The Democrat posted a video to social media this morning saying the decision is "not political -- it's entirely personal,” citing a desire to spend more time with her family in Minnesota. Smith joined the Senate in 2018, when then-governor Mark Dayton appointed her to fill the seat Al Franken left when he resigned.Just last week on Politics Friday, Smith told MPR's Politics Editor Brian Bakst she was planning to run again. They sat down again Thursday after the announcement.Candidates are already throwing their hat in the ring. Less than two hours after Smith said she would not seek re-election, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced her intention to run for the seat.An open U.S. Senate seat could draw millions of dollars more into the state, which will mean stepped-up campaign field operations for both parties and an avalanche of ads aimed at voters. MPR's Politics Editor Brian Bakst joined Minnesota Now to talk about what Smith's retirement means for Minnesota politics in 2026.

30 years ago, Kevin Nealon was anchoring “Weekend Update” on ‘Saturday Night Live.' Now he's walking the woods with his famous comedian friends on the YouTube series Hiking with Kevin. In this episode, Nealon talks about how that show got started and looks back at his ‘SNL' days, including how he got hired, when he knew it was time to leave and shares some hilarious stories about Lorne Michaels, Dana Carvey, Chris Farley, Al Franken, and more. And ahead of the big ‘SNL50' special this coming weekend, Nealon reflects on sharing the stage with fellow “Update” anchors Norm Macdonald, Colin Quinn, and Seth Meyers at the show's 40th anniversary event in 2015. This episode was originally published on September 10, 2019.Follow Kevin Nealon on Instagram @kevinnealonFollow Matt Wilstein on Bluesky @mattwilstein Follow The Last Laugh on Instagram @lastlaughpod and Threads @lastlaughpodHighlights from this episode and others at The Daily Beast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more 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

The Al Franken Show's Al Franken examines how Trump's administration might get caught in the mechanics of the U.S. government. Justice Allison Riggs details her fiercely contested race in North Carolina, a critical battle for control of the courts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

in a perfect world, all taxation would carefully avoid disturbing the free marketplace. However, in our imperfect world, taxation seems to have a lot more to do with politics than sound economics.Apparently tariffs are a form of taxation, and maybe even a little worse than our wild income tax. Let's hope Elon Musk and Vivac Ramaswami can help our country approach flat income taxes and minimal corruption.Follow Us:YouTubeTwitterFacebookTumblrAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott VideographyClips Used:Bill Maher makes Al Franken choke on his words criticizing Trump's tariff policiesMilton Friedman on Free Trade/Tariffs

John Marcus, an Emmy-winning writer and director, joins the hosts of Barbecue Nation to share his fascinating journey through the world of barbecue, including his creation of the iconic show Barbecue Pitmasters. He discusses his deep-rooted passion for low and slow cooking, which began unexpectedly during a writing session with Al Franken. The conversation touches on the evolution of barbecue culture, the importance of community in cooking, and the challenges faced in bringing authentic barbecue to television. With engaging anecdotes and insights into the barbecue scene, Marcus highlights the joy of serving home-cooked meals to troops during his time in Kuwait, emphasizing the emotional connection that food creates. The episode showcases Marcus's love for barbecue and the profound experiences it has brought into his life.Links referenced in this episode:oregondungeness.orgheritagesteel.uspigpowder.compaintedhillsbeef.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, one of the greatest Supreme Court litigators ever has passed away – Ted Olson. He argued Bush vs Gore 2000 recount case. If he believed something needed to be defended, he, did it. Rest in Peace. Later, the Democrats are trying to steal the Senate race in Pennsylvania and not one media outlet will talk about accepting the results of an election. Marc Elias is trying to steal this seat, just like he did with Al Franken in Minnesota. Also, President-Elect Trump needs to succeed. His appointments are there to do what Trump needs them to do, and he deserves our full support for all his appointees. The media will try to reverse course of the election by trying to kneecap Trump. Afterward, the culprit who leaked Israel's military plans to attack Iran has been found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

FAN MAIL--We would love YOUR feedback--Send us a Text MessageUnlock the secrets behind one of the most influential players in American political law as we spotlight Mark Elias, the Democratic election lawyer known for his high-stakes courtroom strategies. How does his tactical prowess in election litigation shape the political landscape? As we unravel what is going on with Marc's role in the 2024 Pennsylvania Senate race and recount his influential involvement in Al Franken's 2008 Minnesota Senate victory, you'll gain insights into the complex legal maneuvers that can sway election outcomes. Prepare to question the balance of power and the pivotal role of legal strategy in the democratic process.Key Points from the Episode:this is riveting discussion on the intricate dance of election recounts and legal battles. With a keen focus on the controversial tactics employed by Elias and his team, we explore the use of technology to track disputed ballots and the broader implications for the future of American democracy. we shed light on how partisan judges and strategic legal challenges can reshape political alignments and how the democrats have been playing dirty poolWhether you're fascinated by the inner workings of election law or curious about the figures who orchestrate these legal battles, this conversation promises a deep dive into the forces that redefine the rules of the game.Other resources: Want to leave a review? Click here, and if we earned a five-star review from you **high five and knuckle bumps**, we appreciate it greatly, thank you so much!Because we care what you think about what we think and our website, please email David@teammojoacademy.com.

SERIES 3 EPISODE 68: COUNTDOWN WITH KEITH OLBERMANN A-Block (2:00) SPECIAL COMMENT: If you're wondering who's the boss here it ain't Trump. Putin refused to call him first and instead had Russian State Television "celebrate" his becoming the 21st Century Grover Cleveland by showing nude photos of Melania. Russian TV - which has figured out Trump is a lame duck - also reported Nikki Haley and Mike Pompeo would not be in the new administration long before Trump announced it. Putin also seems to have soured on RFK Jr, leaving Sideshow Bobby to aspire only to becoming Secretary of Masturbation. MEANWHILE, NO, THE ELECTION WAS NOT STOLEN - not in the sense you're thinking. It WAS stolen in the sense that the fascists and the anti-democracy billionaires have been running a series of illicit, hidden, disguised pro-Republican advertisements 24/7/365, for at least thirty years. They have been bombarding the underachievers of this nation, the incels, the morons, the idiots, the bros, and now the social media addicts of America, with a series of easy-to-digest, sweet-tasting conspiracy theories on a thousand streaming networks and podcasts and the Democrats have...MSNBC. The Left not only doesn't compete in the new Marketplace of Ideas it doesn't know where the shops are. It has to change this or you can forget '26 and '28 as well. On the other hand, this circular firing squad? Utterly ludicrous. It looks like Kamala Harris will have ultimately lost by 1.5% which would make Trump's the fifth SMALLEST popular vote win all time. You do not burn it all down after that. You rebuild. B-BLOCK (32:15) POSTSCRIPTS TO THE NEWS: Corey Lewandowski and Chris LaCivita show us what winning means: you get to try to kill your rival on the winning team. Finally we figure out what's really behind the deportation scam: the companies that will make billions building the private prisons to turn into concentration camps for deportees. Nevermind the future of NATO. Will its members ever trust us with intel again? And the Dallas Cowboys honor founding coach Tom Landry on Veterans' Day by...misspelling his name. But it'll all come out in the wash. C-BLOCK (40:00) THE WORST PERSONS IN THE WORLD: With only 7% of the city believing he didn't commit a crime, New York Mayor Eric Adams has reached out to...Trump. The Massachusetts congressman has the New Democratic rallying cry: Transphobia! And the White House "correspondent" so stupid she publicly accused the Democrats of trying to fix the Kari Lake/Ruben Gallego race so they can "steal" Congress. Except Lake and Gallego were running for the Senate!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another bonus edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Today we bring you something a little different. Just for fun. On Saturday September 28th and Sunday the 29th, 2024 the good folks at the VideoFest in Dallas presented Devo's Gerald Casale with the Ernie Kovacs award. Since the 1997, Bart Weiss and the Video Association of Dallas has given out a (semi) annual Ernie Kovacs award with the help of Edie Adams and since her passing in 2009, her son, Rarified Heir Podcast host Josh Mills. Past recipients include Joel Hodgson, Paul Reubens, Amy Sedaris, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Mike Judge, George Schlatter, Kevin McDonald & Dave Foley of Kids in the Hall, Al Franken, Martin Mull, Michael Nesmith and more. Thank you to Kyle Riche for recording the event, Bart Weiss and the VideoFest in Dallas Texas for holding an Ernie Kovacs award annually, Gerald Casale for being such an Ernie Kovacs fan, Jeff Winner for making this event happen, the good folks at the Texas Theater, DJ George Gimarc, all the VideoFest volunteers and everyone who has attended any of the Kovacs Awards through the years. So Rarified Heir Podcast fans, this is not your typical episode, but we thought you all might want to hear some of what happened that weekend. And here it is.

Former Senator Al Franken parses the last days of the election cycle. ProPublica's Molly Redden details the leaked tapes of Project 2025's Russ Vought discussing the Trump administration's plans if they are elected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Welcome to another bonus edition of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Today we bring you something a little different. Just for fun. On Saturday September 28th and Sunday the 29th, 2024 the good folks at the VideoFest in Dallas presented Devo's Gerald Casale with the Ernie Kovacs award. Since the 1997, Bart Weiss and the Video Association of Dallas has given out a (semi) annual Ernie Kovacs award with the help of Edie Adams and since her passing in 2009, her son, Rarified Heir Podcast host Josh Mills. Past recipients include Joel Hodgson, Paul Reubens, Amy Sedaris, Terry Gilliam, John Cleese, Mike Judge, George Schlatter, Kevin McDonald & Dave Foley of Kids in the Hall, Al Franken, Martin Mull, Michael Nesmith and more. Thank you to Kyle Riche for recording the event, Bart Weiss and the VideoFest in Dallas Texas for holding an Ernie Kovacs award annually, Gerald Casale for being such an Ernie Kovacs fan, Jeff Winner for making this event happen, the good folks at the Texas Theater, DJ George Gimarc, all the VideoFest volunteers and everyone who has attended any of the Kovacs Awards through the years. So Rarified Heir Podcast fans, this is not your typical episode, but we thought you all might want to hear some of what happened that weekend. And here it is.

Former Minnesota Senator Al Franken joins Marc Elias to discuss how they met on, at the time, the largest election recount in American history, Franken's view on his former GOP colleagues and what people should do to get involved in the election.    -Sign up for our free newsletters: http://newsletters.democracydocket.com/yt-subscribe -Become a member of our premium content: https://www.democracydocket.com/member-yt  -Support our work: https://www.democracydocket.com/support/    -Shop Democracy Docket merch: https://store.democracydocket.com     Follow Democracy Docket! -⁠X/Twitter⁠: https://twitter.com/DemocracyDocket   -⁠Facebook⁠: https://facebook.com/democracydocket   -⁠Instagram⁠: https://instagram.com/democracydocket   -⁠TikTok⁠: https://tiktok.com/@democracydocket   -Threads: https://www.threads.net/@democracydocket This video was produced by Allie Rothenberg, Gabrielle Corporal and Paige Moskowitz. It was edited by Gabrielle Corporal.

As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox's critics miss when they focused only on its politics? Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen. Season 10 of Slow Burn was written and reported by Josh Levin. It was executive produced by Lizzie Jacobs. Slow Burn is produced by Sophie Summergrad, Joel Meyer, and Rosie Belson with help from Patrick Fort, Jacob Fenston, and Julia Russo.  Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. This season was edited by Susan Matthews and Hillary Frey. Merritt Jacob is our senior technical director. Mix and sound design by Joe Plourde.  Our theme music was composed by Alexis Cuadrado. Derreck Johnson created the artwork for this season. Episode artwork by Ivylise Simones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox's critics miss when they focused only on its politics? Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen. Season 10 of Slow Burn was written and reported by Josh Levin. It was executive produced by Lizzie Jacobs. Slow Burn is produced by Sophie Summergrad, Joel Meyer, and Rosie Belson with help from Patrick Fort, Jacob Fenston, and Julia Russo.  Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. This season was edited by Susan Matthews and Hillary Frey. Merritt Jacob is our senior technical director. Mix and sound design by Joe Plourde.  Our theme music was composed by Alexis Cuadrado. Derreck Johnson created the artwork for this season. Episode artwork by Ivylise Simones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox's critics miss when they focused only on its politics? Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen. Season 10 of Slow Burn was written and reported by Josh Levin. It was executive produced by Lizzie Jacobs. Slow Burn is produced by Sophie Summergrad, Joel Meyer, and Rosie Belson with help from Patrick Fort, Jacob Fenston, and Julia Russo.  Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. This season was edited by Susan Matthews and Hillary Frey. Merritt Jacob is our senior technical director. Mix and sound design by Joe Plourde.  Our theme music was composed by Alexis Cuadrado. Derreck Johnson created the artwork for this season. Episode artwork by Ivylise Simones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox's critics miss when they focused only on its politics? Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen. Season 10 of Slow Burn was written and reported by Josh Levin. It was executive produced by Lizzie Jacobs. Slow Burn is produced by Sophie Summergrad, Joel Meyer, and Rosie Belson with help from Patrick Fort, Jacob Fenston, and Julia Russo.  Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. This season was edited by Susan Matthews and Hillary Frey. Merritt Jacob is our senior technical director. Mix and sound design by Joe Plourde.  Our theme music was composed by Alexis Cuadrado. Derreck Johnson created the artwork for this season. Episode artwork by Ivylise Simones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Fox News gathered strength, progressive activists turned to comedian Al Franken and fledgling online communities to punch back. But could the left put up a real fight without a Fox News of its own? And what did Fox's critics miss when they focused only on its politics? Want more from Slow Burn? Join Slate Plus to unlock full access to all seasons, including members-only bonus episodes from The Rise of Fox News. You'll also enjoy ad-free listening to all of your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe now by clicking "Try Free" at the top of the Slow Burn show page on Apple Podcasts. Or, visit slate.com/slowburnplus to get access wherever you listen. Season 10 of Slow Burn was written and reported by Josh Levin. It was executive produced by Lizzie Jacobs. Slow Burn is produced by Sophie Summergrad, Joel Meyer, and Rosie Belson with help from Patrick Fort, Jacob Fenston, and Julia Russo.  Derek John is Slate's executive producer of narrative podcasts. This season was edited by Susan Matthews and Hillary Frey. Merritt Jacob is our senior technical director. Mix and sound design by Joe Plourde.  Our theme music was composed by Alexis Cuadrado. Derreck Johnson created the artwork for this season. Episode artwork by Ivylise Simones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the election were to happen today, polls point to 276 for Kamala; 262 for Trump. Also: The vice presidential debate – "Walz, who was plainly unaccustomed to dealing with such adept obfuscation, particularly when couched in Vance's one-night-only dulcet tones" writes Harold Meyerson in The Prospect; so, what did Walz win? Harold Meyerson comments.Next: John Nichols has been driving to places in Middle America where Trump has gotten big majorities in the past: Iowa and Nebraska, central and western Illinois, and southwestern Wisconsin, asking Democrats there about politics in their towns right now. He's on the podcast this week to discuss.Plus: Your Minnesota Moment – from the archives: Our interview with Al Franken, when Fox News sued him for the title of his book "Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right" (first recorded in 2003).

Former Senator Al Franken details Trump's terrible political instincts. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker examines his progressive governing despite being very, very rich. Nebraska independent candidate for the Senate Dan Osborn details his run.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick takes a look back at the one and only time William Shatner hosted "Saturday Night Live," which aired live on December 20th, 1986, as the Season 12 Christmas episode. The show featured special guests Buster Poindexter, comedian Kevin Meaney, and musical guest Lone Justice. At the time, Shatner was riding high on the success of the latest "Star Trek" film and his hit TV series "TJ Hooker," both of which were hilariously satirized on the show that night. In this episode, you'll hear about the funny parodies of "Star Trek" and "TJ Hooker," plus behind-the-scenes stories from that memorable night. Nick also highlights other hilarious sketches, including Jan Hooks' and Nora Dunn's fantastic Sweeney Sisters, Al Franken's uproarious health report on Ronald Reagan, and the most talked-about (and controversial) sketch of the night—where Shatner, playing himself, verbally massacres fans at a "Star Trek" Convention, delivering the now-famous line, "Get a life, you people!" This sketch not only re-sparked national interest in SNL but also made headlines, cementing itself as one of the funniest and most iconic moments in the show's history. [Ep89]

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 9/13/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bill's guests are Al Franken, Alex Karp, Kristen Soltis Anderson (Originally aired 9/13/24) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of 92NY Talks, join Brian Tyler Cohen, progressive YouTuber, podcaster, and MSNBC contributor, with former US Senator Al Franken for a deep dive into the heart of America's political dysfunction as posited in Cohen's new book, Shameless: Republicans' Deliberate Dysfunction and the Battle to Preserve Democracy.   The conversation was recorded on August 15, 2024 in front of a live audience at The 92nd Street Y, New York.

Former President Donald Trump on Friday said that he's “very honored” to have independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement, calling Kennedy a “great asset” while floating the possibility of appointing Kennedy to a role in his administration if he's reelected. Anderson Cooper speaks with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin, former congressman Patrick Kennedy, to get his reaction to today's endorsement. Plus, comedian and former U.S. Senator Al Franken on the Democrats' strategy to paint the former President as “small”, “unserious” and “weird.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The former senator from Minnesota recounts his early fandom for Tim Walz and how he won an unlikely congressional race in 2006. Plus, Kamala finding her footing, the cowardly Republicans who are shying away from endorsing her, a floundering Trump, and Franken's 70s-era comedy. Al Franken joins Tim Miller. show notes: The 1976 SNL episode featuring Al and Elliott Gould's skit; costs $1.99 to watch

Josh King is a sibling, a husband, a father, and an insanely intelligent human being. He mans the six-string, the vocals, and the mixing for the band, Low Forest, and he's my guest for Episode No. 132.Josh and I talked growing up and education, Missouri-style. We touched on Low Forest's fascinating collection of releases on Bandcamp, where to follow them (Spotify, Apple, YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok, and we had a peek at a few of Josh's favorite albums, which were these:Hum's You'd Prefer an Astronaut (1995)Fantastic Planet (1996), FailurePortishead's Roseland NYC Live (1998)Small Explosions That Are Yours to Keep (2005), Mitchell AkiyamaElder's Reflections of a Floating World (2017)The fact that Josh has a super-sharp mind, a warm-and-open heart, and might very well be a vessel for delivering space rock to Kansas City may or may not be related to the fact that he is a pretty soft-spoken fellow. One would think that I'd be able to recognize that early enough in the conversation to adjust the levels at this point, but...it's not easy being the 2024 version of Al Franken's Mobile One-Man Uplink Unit. So, apologies if he's tough to hear at times.It was a true pleasure meeting Josh, and knowing that his presence is out there adds to my occasionally stout belief that there's good in the world moving things in the right direction.Thanks for tuning in.copyright disclaimer: I do not own the rights to the audio samples contained within this episode. They are cuts from a tune called, "Witchoo," by Durand Jones & The Indications. I lifted it from their 2021 release, Private Space, which exists for us c/o Dead Oceans.

Welcome back! In this episode, the ladies review Al Franken's “Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right”, a satirical yet thoroughly researched critique of conservative media and politics. Published in 2003, Franken's book challenges the misinformation and bias spread by right-wing personalities and outlets such as Fox (entertainment) News, Bill O'Reilly, and Ann Coulter. Tune in to discover why this 21-year-old book still holds significant relevance in today's political landscape. Cheers!!*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only.Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you!!Moni: To my baby momma's daughter who, as a freshman, made the varsity volleyball team! Kat: To Joycelyn Elders appointed Surgeon General by President Clinton in 1993. She was the first person in the state of Arkansas to become board certified in pediatric endocrinology, was the fifteenth Surgeon General of the United States, the first African American and only the second woman to head the U.S. Public Health Service and longtime advocate for public health. https://cfmedicine.nlm.nih.gov/physicians/biography_98.htmlAbout the author: https://www.alfranken.com/about.    About the Book:https://www.audible.com/pd/Lies-and-the-Lying-Liars-Who-Tell-Them-Audiobook/B002V0M7CG,https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23577.Lies_the_Lying_Liars_Who_Tell_ThemMicheal Jordan SNL Clip with Stewart Smalley: https://youtu.be/xNx_gU57gQ4?si=e6NupuKHpL0zb9XY Al Franken regrets his resignation : https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-former-sen-al-franken-says-he-regrets-his-resignation**Stranger than Fiction:

Chris Hayes is joined by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Gov. Roy Cooper, Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, former Minnesota Sen. Al Franken, Michelle Goldberg, and Heather McGhee to discuss Kamala Harris' pick for vice president: Tim Walz. Want more of Chris? Download and subscribe to his podcast, “Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes podcast” wherever you get your podcasts.

Bari Alyse recounts her journey from an NBC page to hosting her own successful podcast, sharing unforgettable stories from her time at Saturday Night Live and the David Letterman Show. She reveals the wild and unexpected moments behind the scenes of daytime talk shows like Montel Williams and Carnie Wilson, and offers insights into working with Al Franken on Lateline and Kenan Ivory Wayans. With humor and candor, Bari discusses the creation of the Community News Podcast and the inspiration behind its quirky small-town setting.   Show Highlights: Introduction to Bari Alyse: Bari shares her journey from being an NBC page to hosting her own podcast. She recalls the challenges and highlights of working behind the scenes in some of television's most iconic shows. Adventures as an NBC Page: Bari dives into her time as a page at Saturday Night Live and the David Letterman Show, including hilarious and unexpected encounters with celebrities and the rigorous process of becoming a page. Crazy Experiences in Daytime TV: From Montel Williams to Carnie Wilson, Bari recounts the wild and unpredictable nature of working on daytime talk shows. She shares jaw-dropping stories, including a guest demanding her shoes and another making inappropriate advances. Insights on Late-Night TV: Bari reflects on her time working with Al Franken on Lateline and her role in the Keenen Ivory Wayans Show. She discusses the unique dynamics of late-night television and her contributions to the shows. Launching the Community News Podcast: Learn how Bari and her co-host Paul created their humorous and relatable podcast set in a fictional small town. Bari explains the inspiration behind the podcast and its growing popularity.   You're going to love my conversation with Bari Alyse Community News Podcast Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee (support the show) TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.    

[This was already posted as a story, here is the podcast version]Trump is under no obligation to debate Kamala Harris, who was hand-picked for the nomination without so much as a single vote. They can't just change the rules and expect everyone else to comply. On the other hand, it might not be a bad idea. Trump can do the job the media will not. A debate might be the only time Harris will be made to answer any tough questions before the election. True, Trump runs the risk of the debate going badly for him and tipping the race to Harris - and he should listen to smarter minds than mine — but here are some things to consider. He towers over herIf it's a standing debate people should see the height differential. Do we want a tiny woman of 5'2 facing off Putin and Xi? Even Hillary Clinton, at 5'5, is taller than Harris. Here is Harris and Biden. Trump should debate town hall-style or a standing debate for this reason. Americans are looking for strength, not weakness. Harris likes attacking powerful men, but it often backfires.Her attacks on men often seem, at least to me, like sound and fury signifying nothing. She tends to ask the same question repeatedly, and because it looks and sounds serious, we're all supposed to see her as “tough.” But much of the time, there is no THERE there.Harris went along with pushing Al Franken out of the Senate. She was a passionate believer in Russiagate and is thought of by women on the Left as the Trump destroyer. I have my doubts. * Trump can make her look bad by coming off as a kinder, gentler version of the villain the media sells. * Trump should be the sane one, not the crazy one.* Trump should be nice when she is being mean.* Trump should always pivot away from personal attacks against him to how they should be serving the people, as in, “If you spent half as much time trying to make life better for Americans instead of trying to put me in jail maybe your approval numbers would be higher.”* “All you had to do in four years was offer people something better. You never could. That's why they want me back. They're desperate for anyone who will care about them instead of focusing only on identity politics.”* “The American people are disgusted by how authoritarian this administration became. Harris will only make that worse. You won't recognize this country after she gets through with it.”* “This election shouldn't be about making history for one person. It should be about making America great again for all people.”Question her competence since becoming VeepHarris has always been greeted with admiration and love by the media. She has failed upwards in her career, thanks to her mentorship by very powerful men, including Barack Obama.That's not to say she isn't a good Attorney General or Senator. But as Vice President, she failed. She was the worst Vice President in United States history.As long as Trump stays completely away from race or her sexual past and keeps it focused on her incompetence, she will flail.She Betrayed Joe BidenHarris betrayed Joe Biden not once, but twice. First, she launched an emotional accusation of racism against him:She even sold t-shirts.She then wrote it off as “just a debate.” Even sycophant Stephen Colbert was taken aback by this lame excuse.She was lying at the debate, later to Joe, or to Colbert. Either way, she was lying. She acted loyal to Joe Biden, but when it came down to it, she was happy to agree to the 25th Amendment her good friend Joe to force him out. That's the story, anyway. Trump should call her out on that. Who else will? If Trump does not debate her, the American public will never hear any of it. The Last Person in the RoomPer Joe Biden, Harris was “the last person in the room” on his worst decisions—the last person in the room on Afghanistan, the last person in the room on the border, and the last person in the room on inflation. Harris owns all of it. She owns being that close to Joe Biden “multiple times per day” and saying nothing of his cognitive decline. Here, just after the debate, she insists Biden is capable and just had a bad night. Did she really believe that or was the plan already in the works and she was playing the part of the loyal Veep?She owns the withdrawal from Afghanistan. If Joe Biden didn't know what he was doing, she most certainly didn't. Is that who we want as Commander in Chief?Afghanistan:The BorderHarris must be held accountable for the rapes and murders because of the failed border policy.Here is a montage of the crisis at the border, with the rapes and murders intercut with Harris' excuses. InflationIt goes on and on. This administration has been one failure after another. She will never be held accountable unless Trump debates her. How she loses her cool…For the entirety of Harris' career, you can count the number of hard interviews or criticisms she's received on one hand. When confronted, which is rare, she doesn't handle it well. As Bob Dylan would say, “She breaks just like a little girl.” AND THAT LITTLE GIRL WAS ME!You just have to know which buttons to press. With Harris, nothing sends her into a tailspin like questioning her competence. Although she has been praised for decades for being a winner, she was a loser throughout the Biden administration and is now responsible for the state of the country.She is not just running on Joe Biden's record but also on her record as the “last person in the room.”Lester Holt pressed her on her competency and kept pressing until she snapped. This reporter did the same thing. It didn't go well.Her laugh, or her cackle, seems to hide the intense emotions that bubble up within her. She will lash out when she gets angry enough, and Trump should expect to see some of that in the debate. Here is an example making the rounds on social media: Trump should do everything he can to hit those pressure points where she feels weak. For her, that's anyone questioning the job she has done. She could not handle the low approval numbers she received because, for her entire career, she's been love-bombed by the media.Here are some suggested pressure points:* “If it weren't for Obama, she'd never be Vice President or a presidential candidate. No other candidate who did that badly in the 2020 primary would have been made Vice President. And certainly no Vice President who did that badly would not be selected to run as President.” * “She wrecked San Francisco.”* “She's more sympathetic to illegal migrants than the citizens of the United States.”* “She went to visit Jacob Blake's family after Kenosha burned to the ground on the lie that Blake was unarmed and there to break up a fight. He was armed, and he was about to kidnap the children. She didn't care about the destroyed businesses or the crime in the cities after Defund the Police. She bailed out protesters.”* “Who is the real Kamala Harris? No one knows. They're just going to put her in office and see what happens. What could possibly go wrong?”* “She flip-flops on whatever is popular at the time. No one even knows where she stands on any issue. She pretends to be tough on crime. But she refused to seek the death penalty for a cop-killer, choosing politics over justice.”* “She believes in equity over equality of opportunity.” * She is fully on board with “gender-affirming care” on minors and is supportive of biological men playing in women's sports. * “It's time to turn the page. The American people want change, not the same old thing by people who don't care about them.”None of this will get through unless Trump agrees to debate Harris, even on her terms. It might be the only chance the American people will have to hear her speak without a teleprompter. Trump should agree to debate her on ABC and still follow through with the debate on Fox. He should use that time to dismantle the Harris candidacy and potential presidency, with special guest stars JD Vance, Tulsi Gabbard, and Glenn Greenwald.If Trump skips this opportunity, the media will write the narrative, and that will help them drag her over the finish line. And that won't be the worst thing in the world. Their empire is collapsing no matter what. Trump can go play golf and live out his life having rescued his legacy. On the other hand, Harris is exactly the kind of president who will make the Biden DOJ look like child's play. //end This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

The Lincoln Project's Rick Wilson lambasts Donald Trump's laughable attempt to moderate himself at the RNC. Former Senator Al Franken reacts to the RNC. Tennessee House Rep. Gloria Johnson details her Senate run against Sen. Marsha Blackburn.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy legend Robert Smigel joins WGN Radio's Dave Plier! Smigel is the voice of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, he's co-written films with Adam Sandler, wrote sketches on 425 episodes of SNL, and he has won countless Writer's Guild and Primetime Emmy Awards throughout the years. His contemporaries at Saturday Night Live were Conan O'Brien, Bob Odenkirk, Al Franken, Chris […]

Former Senator Al Franken weighs in on Justice Alito further eroding Americans' trust in the Supreme Court. Deputy Editor for Balls and Strikes, Madiba Dennie, details her new book, 'The Originalism Trap: How Extremists Stole The Constitution And How We The People Can Take It Back.' Newsguard founder Stephen Brill examines his new book, 'The Death of Truth: How Social Media and the Internet Gave Snake Oil Salesmen and Demagogues the Weapons They Needed to Destroy Trust and Polarize the World—And What We Can Do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Live from our nation's perfect capital, Al Franken stops by to look at the latest batch of lying liars. Mehdi Hasan doesn't pull punches or eat sushi. Sam Jay and Josh Gondelman crown a new Freak of the Week, and we ask our guests the question, “Would you smash or would you passover?”Tour dates & cities: crooked.com/events For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

This week Donny is joined by former United States senator and comedian, Al Franken. Franken, who hosts "The Al Franken Podcast", sits down to discuss his days on Saturday Night Live, stealing a pair of GAP jeans from the set, and being in awe of Paul McCartney when he was the musical guest on the show. The two also discuss what's going on in the U.S. and their thoughts on what may happen if Donald Trump is elected president again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this jam-packed music-heavy episode, Nick talks with the Executive Director of The Chicago Philharmonic, Terell Johnson, about the upcoming "Batman in Concert" event, featuring a screening of the classic 1989 movie, with a live orchestra accompaniment, plus a preview of other great music events involving the Philharmonic. Then, music journalist Jim Ryan joins Nick to talk about his terrific interviews with Creed Bratton, Mike Watt, and Al Franken, and to review the live performances of Adam Ant, The English Beat, and the surprisingly cool Olivia Rodrigo. They also preview Lollapolooza 2024, and chat about upcoming concerts and interviews.  Finally, Esmeralda Leon and Nick taste some more Ukrainian snacks, after Nick gives Esma a big test that challenges her knowledge of the region. And more details are given about Nick's upcoming film series: "Nick's Pix" at the Classic Cinema's Lake Theater in Oak Park, Illinois. [EP234]

Former Senator Al Franken parses through the remains of the Republicans' vibes-based impeachment of President Biden. Lawyer Roberta Kaplan along with Imran Ahmed, who is the founder of Countering Digital Hate, detail their victory over Elon Musk in court. Slate senior editor Dahlia Lithwick examines the horrors of today's Supreme Court on Mifepristone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen Psaki explains why Donald Trump has been a beneficiary, rather than a victim, of the two-tiered justice system in this country. Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen and legal analyst Kristy Greenberg join Jen to break down the latest in Trump's hush money case, which is set to go to trial on April 15. Next, Jen is joined by former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson to discuss the GOP's attempts to discredit the January 6th committee's findings under the direction of Trump. Later, Jen offers her thoughts on NBC's hiring of former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel and the importance of honest, good-faith discourse in the face of election denialism. Finally, former Senator Al Franken joins the show to discuss the current state of our political system as the Republican party veers closer towards becoming the party of Donald Trump.Check out our social pages below:https://twitter.com/InsideWithPsakihttps://www.instagram.com/InsideWithPsaki/https://www.tiktok.com/@insidewithpsakihttps://www.msnbc.com/jen-psaki

E. Jean Carroll and Roberta Kaplan discuss their significant victory over President Trump and what's next in their quest for justice. The Al Frank Show's Al Franken analyzes the posturing among his former colleagues regarding immigration reform. Brian Klaas introduces his new book, 'Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week in which important pitched battles commenced, as explained and analyzed by a super-knowledgeable panel of Al Franken, Alexi McCammond, & Bob Shrum. The House Rs voted to undertake an impeachment inquiry based on meager or nonexistent proof of any wrongdoing by Pres. Biden. And there were harbingers of Supreme Court intervention in the 2024 election, with the Court's initial consideration of Trump immunity & of availability of Mifepristone, which is used in over ½ the abortions in the US.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris D'Elia talks about his new special, Grow or Die, which addresses his cancellation. The guys talk about recovering from being canceled and the guys chat about the various levels of accusations. Next, the gang plays a round of What Would Jean-Claude Van Damme Do? and they chat about some plot holes in the 1994 film, Timecop. Chris Laxamana reports the news on California needing gender-neutral toy sections, an actress saying Tim Allen is difficult to work with, Britney Spears having his leg amputated, the Blind Side family claiming extortion, and Sylvestor Stallone's mansion being torn down after being sold to Adele. Lastly, Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz joins the show and addresses the backlash towards the presidents of Harvard, MIT, and Penn during a testimony on anti-semitism. The guys also take a deep dive into the media and the political biases for the various sources of information available to the public. Alan also predicts if Trump will be convicted. For more with Chris D'Elis: ? Watch his new special, Grow or Die, on http://ChrisDelia.com ? See him live: ? OXNARD, CA - Oxnard Levity Live - DEC 15-16 ? SACRAMENTO, CA - Crest Theatre - JAN 13 ? BREA, CA- Brea Improv - JAN 18 -19 For more with Alan Dershowitz: ? Get his new book, War Against the Jews: How to End Hamas Barbarism, available tomorrow ? Preorder his 2024 release, War on Woke: Why the New McCarthyism Is More Dangerous Than the Old Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ? http://Angi.com ? The Jordan Harbinger Show - Available everywhere you listen to podcasts ? http://ForThePeople.com/Adam or Dial #LAW (#529) ? http://OReillyAuto.com