Al Franken
@alfranken
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Husband, Dad, Granddad, Democrat, Minnesotan, Author, Human Cannonball, Comedian, Head of Midwest Values PAC, Host of The Al Franken Podcast
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On The Podcast: Comedian and Podcast Host @JohnFugelsang on his bestselling book about right-wing Christians distortion of Christianity. Here’s John on what Jesus ACTUALLY stood for - it’s pretty far from MAGA. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/0PfyeeQ7jI
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This Week on The Podcast: Comedian and Radio Host @JohnFugelsang! Trump has the backing of Evangelicals and fundamentalist Christians, but the Bible and Jesus’ teachings show their policies are far from Christ-like. Listen to the episode: https://t.co/0PfyeeQ7jI
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Trump, what about Alaska don’t you remember? Just give Ukraine the damn Tomahawks!
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The president said he wants both sides to stop where they are. Zelensky signaled openness to such a ceasefire as a starting point to talks.
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On The Podcast: David Hogg on March For Our Lives, his time at the DNC, and his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Here’s @davidhogg111 on the red flag laws that even Florida Republicans like, because they save lives! Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/LSZySTAS0G
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This Week on The Podcast: @davidhogg111 on March For Our Lives, his time at the DNC, and his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Plus, how Democrats can win back young voters. The answer? Fight for affordable healthcare and lowering everyday costs. Listen to the episode:
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Trump changed Indigenous People Day back to Columbus Day to celebrate when indigenous people discovered Columbus.
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On the Podcast: @NormOrnstein joins us to discuss the shutdown, the proposed deal to end the war in Gaza, Comey’s indictment, and more! Here’s Norm on some of the dire consequences from the shutdown. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/7c0tm52GgG
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Happy birthday to my 74 year old bride, Franni! We met freshman year of college and have had a great life together - two kids, four grandchildren, couldn’t be happier!!
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I always get the tongue. May Saul’s memory be a blessing to all who knew him and to the entire Upper West Side. https://t.co/e4Y7Wj44NN
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He led his parents’ appetizing store, Zabar’s, for more than 70 years, turning it into an institution synonymous with New York.
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This Week on The Podcast: @NormOrnstein joins us to make sense of all the chaos across our government as we face another shutdown. Plus, will Trump's proposed deal end the war in Gaza? And what about Trump and Hegseth's bizarre addresses to the top military generals? Listen to
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Today is Franni’s and my 50th wedding anniversary! We met in college 6 years earlier and decided to get married a week before the first SNL show because we finally both had jobs (Franni working for NBC News and me writing for SNL). Wish we could show you a picture of the wedding,
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On The Podcast: Former CDC Director @DrTomFrieden and MSNBC’s @BrandyZadrozny on RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism and MAHA madness. Here Dr. Frieden and Brandy on how RFK Jr. has no interest in hearing from vaccine experts. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/QdAyqCmYyC
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Is JD Vance a liar or just woefully ignorant when claiming that Democrats want to give health benefits to undocumented immigrants?
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This Week on The Podcast: Former CDC Director @DrTomFrieden and MSNBC’s @BrandyZadrozny join us to discuss the chaos that has ensued since RFK Jr. took over HHS and the devastating impact it could have on the health of Americans for years to come. Listen to the episode:
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On The Podcast: @AFTunion President Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten) on her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers.” Here Randi on why the Founders were champions of public education. Listen to the full episode: https://t.co/sOTRokPAOX
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If you want to read more of my thoughts on Kimmel’s cancellation, here’s my piece for Rolling Stone: https://t.co/uK7amSjvKS (2/2)
alfranken.com
The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.
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I’ll be watching Kimmel tonight and hope you will too. Frankly, I’m not surprised Disney caved so quickly. But I am relieved. Still, 20% of ABC affiliates will not air the show! We must remember that public outcry makes a difference. And we must keep a watchful eye as the attacks
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This Week on The Podcast: Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten), President of @AFTunion, joins us to discuss her new book on the systematic demonization of teachers and public education. Plus, charter schools, artificial intelligence, and more! Listen to the ep: https://t.co/sOTRokP2Zp
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Wishing a happy 46th birthday to Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan and my candidate for MN's next U.S. Senator! Please send @peggyflanagan a little help so we can hold this seat and give Dems a fighting chance to take the Senate next year! https://t.co/NS4fiH7bVT
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