Al Franken
@alfranken.bsky.social
Husband, Dad, Granddad, Democrat, Minnesotan, Author, Human Cannonball, Comedian, Head of Midwest Values PAC, Host of The Al Franken Podcast, AlFranken.com
Trump’s withholding of SNAP is truly evil. This level of cruelty is beyond comprehension.
November 7, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Trump’s withholding of SNAP is truly evil. This level of cruelty is beyond comprehension.
This Week on The Podcast: Every day under Trump brings a new constitutional crisis. Former U.S. Attorney @harrylitman.bsky.social of @talkingfeds.bsky.social joins us to cut through the chaos and explain what the hell is happening. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 AM
This Week on The Podcast: Every day under Trump brings a new constitutional crisis. Former U.S. Attorney @harrylitman.bsky.social of @talkingfeds.bsky.social joins us to cut through the chaos and explain what the hell is happening. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/h...
On The Podcast: Comedian and Podcast Host @johnfugelsang.bsky.social 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: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
October 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
On The Podcast: Comedian and Podcast Host @johnfugelsang.bsky.social 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: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
This Week on The Podcast: Comedian and Radio Host @johnfugelsang.bsky.social! 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: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
October 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
This Week on The Podcast: Comedian and Radio Host @johnfugelsang.bsky.social! 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: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...
Trump, what about Alaska don’t you remember? Just give Ukraine the damn Tomahawks! www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
Trump urges armistice at current battle lines in Ukraine after Zelensky meeting
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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October 19, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump, what about Alaska don’t you remember? Just give Ukraine the damn Tomahawks! www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...
On The Podcast: David Hogg on March For Our Lives, his time at the DNC, and his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Here’s @davidhogg.bsky.social on the red flag laws that even Florida Republicans like, because they save lives! Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
October 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
On The Podcast: David Hogg on March For Our Lives, his time at the DNC, and his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Here’s @davidhogg.bsky.social on the red flag laws that even Florida Republicans like, because they save lives! Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
This Week on The Podcast: @davidhogg.bsky.social on March For Our Lives, his time at the DNC, & his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Plus, how Democrats can win back young voters. The answer? Fight for affordable healthcare & lowering everyday costs. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
October 14, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This Week on The Podcast: @davidhogg.bsky.social on March For Our Lives, his time at the DNC, & his PAC, Leaders We Deserve. Plus, how Democrats can win back young voters. The answer? Fight for affordable healthcare & lowering everyday costs. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Trump changed Indigenous People Day back to Columbus Day to celebrate when indigenous people discovered Columbus.
October 13, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Trump changed Indigenous People Day back to Columbus Day to celebrate when indigenous people discovered Columbus.
On the Podcast: @normornstein.bsky.social 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: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
October 10, 2025 at 2:11 AM
On the Podcast: @normornstein.bsky.social 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: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
Who will Trump arrest if he doesn't get the Nobel Prize?
October 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Who will Trump arrest if he doesn't get the Nobel Prize?
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!!
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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!!
I always get the tongue. May Saul’s memory be a blessing to all who knew him and to the entire Upper West Side.
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Saul Zabar, Smoked Fish Czar of Upper West Side, Dies at 97
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October 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I always get the tongue. May Saul’s memory be a blessing to all who knew him and to the entire Upper West Side.
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On The Pod: @normornstein.bsky.social makes sense of all the chaos across our govt as we face another shutdown. Plus, will Trump's proposed deal end the war in Gaza? And what about Trump & Hegseth's bizarre addresses to the top military generals? Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
October 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
On The Pod: @normornstein.bsky.social makes sense of all the chaos across our govt as we face another shutdown. Plus, will Trump's proposed deal end the war in Gaza? And what about Trump & Hegseth's bizarre addresses to the top military generals? Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
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). (1/2)
October 3, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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). (1/2)
On The Podcast: Former CDC Director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social and MSNBC’s @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social on RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism and MAHA madness. Here Dr. Frieden & Brandy on how RFK Jr. has no interest in hearing from vaccine experts. Listen to the full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
October 1, 2025 at 10:52 PM
On The Podcast: Former CDC Director @drtomfrieden.bsky.social and MSNBC’s @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social on RFK Jr.’s vaccine skepticism and MAHA madness. Here Dr. Frieden & Brandy on how RFK Jr. has no interest in hearing from vaccine experts. Listen to the full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
Is JD Vance a liar or just woefully ignorant when claiming that Democrats want to give health benefits to undocumented immigrants?
October 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Is JD Vance a liar or just woefully ignorant when claiming that Democrats want to give health benefits to undocumented immigrants?
On The Pod: Fmr. CDC Dir. @drtomfrieden.bsky.social & MSNBC’s @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social join us to discuss the chaos that has ensued since RFK Jr. took over HHS & the devastating impact it could have on the health of Americans for years to come. Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
September 30, 2025 at 12:19 AM
On The Pod: Fmr. CDC Dir. @drtomfrieden.bsky.social & MSNBC’s @brandyzadrozny.bsky.social join us to discuss the chaos that has ensued since RFK Jr. took over HHS & the devastating impact it could have on the health of Americans for years to come. Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/d...
On The Podcast: @aft.org President Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten.bsky.social) on her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers.” Here Randi on why the Founders were champions of public education. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
September 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
On The Podcast: @aft.org President Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten.bsky.social) on her new book, “Why Fascists Fear Teachers.” Here Randi on why the Founders were champions of public education. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
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! (1/2)
September 24, 2025 at 12:42 AM
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! (1/2)
This Week on The Podcast: Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten.bsky.social), President of @aft.org, joins us to discuss her new book on the systematic demonization of teachers and public education. Plus, charter schools, artificial intelligence, & more! Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
September 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
This Week on The Podcast: Randi Weingarten (@rweingarten.bsky.social), President of @aft.org, joins us to discuss her new book on the systematic demonization of teachers and public education. Plus, charter schools, artificial intelligence, & more! Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...
Wishing a happy 46th birthday to Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan and my candidate for MN's next U.S. Senator! Please send @peggyflanagan.bsky.social a little help so we can hold this seat and give Dems a fighting chance to take the Senate next year! secure.actblue.com/donate/pf-bi...
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September 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Wishing a happy 46th birthday to Minnesota Lt. Gov Peggy Flanagan and my candidate for MN's next U.S. Senator! Please send @peggyflanagan.bsky.social a little help so we can hold this seat and give Dems a fighting chance to take the Senate next year! secure.actblue.com/donate/pf-bi...
This is unconscionable. Once again the 6-3 SCOTUS majority shows it’s in the tank for Trump and the rich and powerful.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Fire F.T.C. Commissioner
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September 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This is unconscionable. Once again the 6-3 SCOTUS majority shows it’s in the tank for Trump and the rich and powerful.
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Wrote my thoughts on the Kimmel cancellation and Trump’s latest power grab for Rolling Stone. Check it out! www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
September 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Wrote my thoughts on the Kimmel cancellation and Trump’s latest power grab for Rolling Stone. Check it out! www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
On The Podcast: Baltimore’s Mayor, Brandon Scott, on how his policies have dramatically reduced violent crime in the city. Here Mayor Scott on how the city had 7 homicides this August - the fewest in 50 years. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
September 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
On The Podcast: Baltimore’s Mayor, Brandon Scott, on how his policies have dramatically reduced violent crime in the city. Here Mayor Scott on how the city had 7 homicides this August - the fewest in 50 years. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
This Week on The Podcast: Baltimore's Mayor, Brandon Scott, on the policies behind the dramatic drop in violent crime since he took office. Plus, his response to Trump's threats of sending in the National Guard. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
September 18, 2025 at 12:41 AM
This Week on The Podcast: Baltimore's Mayor, Brandon Scott, on the policies behind the dramatic drop in violent crime since he took office. Plus, his response to Trump's threats of sending in the National Guard. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...