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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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Memorial Day is about honoring those who gave their “last full measure of devotion” to our country. So if you’re enjoying a day off from work, take some time to remember all those who have fought for our country, especially those who lost their lives.

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This Week on The Podcast: a BEST OF! My friend and former Senate Communications Director, Ed Shelleby, tells behind-the-scenes stories of our time working together. It's a different kind of show this week, but one I know you'll enjoy. Listen to the episode:

This Week on The Podcast: a BEST OF! My friend and former Senate Communications Director, Ed Shelleby, tells behind-the-scenes stories of our time working together. It's a different kind of show this week, but one I know you'll enjoy. Listen to the episode:
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Sure, it's nice to see Elon Musk "exiting Washington." But he's done so much damage and laid the groundwork for it to continue. Plus, I'm not all that convinced he'll stay out of our politics. Still I will admit, it's nice to hear him criticize Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" -

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On The Podcast: a BEST OF! My friend and former Senate Communications Director, Ed Shelleby, on what it was like working with ME! Here Ed describes how I was clueless when he first tried to help me avoid talking to reporters. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bes…

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This Week on The Podcast: The Atlantic's George Packer on JD Vance's unorthodox rise to power and political transformation. Did Vance genuinely evolve his political views or cynically abandon his principles for ambition? Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geo…

This Week on The Podcast: <a href="/TheAtlantic/">The Atlantic</a>'s George Packer on JD Vance's unorthodox rise to power and political transformation. Did Vance genuinely evolve his political views or cynically abandon his principles for ambition? Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geo…
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On The Podcast: The Atlantic’s George Packer on VP JD Vance’s unorthodox rise to power. Here’s Packer on Vance’s sudden shift to becoming an “aggressive, taunting culture warrior.” Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geo…

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This Week on The Podcast: Political Commentator David Pakman (David Pakman) joins us to discuss the news out of Washington and what has shocked him the most about Trump’s second term. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you…

This Week on The Podcast: Political Commentator David Pakman (<a href="/dpakman/">David Pakman</a>) joins us to discuss the news out of Washington and what has shocked him the most about Trump’s second term. Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you…
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Can’t believe we’ve lost Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. She was a consummate Speaker who led her caucus brilliantly and achieved so much for Minnesota. I’ve campaigned with Melissa throughout the state and was forever impressed by her levelheaded, yet passionate,

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On The Podcast: David Pakman (David Pakman) joins us to discuss the latest news out of Washington. Here David shares his surprise at just how quickly Trump has gone authoritarian. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you…

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Very proud of Minnesota law enforcement for tracking down the killer and bringing him in. He will go to trial and will no doubt spend the rest of his life behind bars. There is no place for political violence in this country. Trump sent the wrong message by pardoning the Jan 6th

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This Week on The Podcast: One of my favorite guests, Heather McGhee (Heather McGhee), breaks down how and why DEI has become such a focus for Trump and his allies. We also discuss the appalling ICE raids in Los Angeles and around the country. Listen to the episode:

This Week on The Podcast: One of my favorite guests, Heather McGhee (<a href="/hmcghee/">Heather McGhee</a>), breaks down how and why DEI has become such a focus for Trump and his allies. We also discuss the appalling ICE raids in Los Angeles and around the country. Listen to the episode:
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Proud of my former staffer, Ed Shelleby, for calling out Sen Mike Lee’s despicable tweets about the assassination of Melissa and Mark Hortman. This is beneath his office and Lee should apologize.

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Disappointing but predictable decision from SCOTUS. I fear states will next go after gender affirming care for adults - not to give them any ideas. nytimes.com/2025/06/18/us/…

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On The Podcast: Author and Policy Expert Heather McGhee (Heather McGhee) on Trump’s continuous wars on both DEI and Immigration. Here Heather explains how many immigrants voted for Trump thinking he’d only go after the bad guys. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hea…

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This Week on The Podcast: Molly Jong-Fast (Molly Jong-Fast) on growing up in the shadow of her mother, feminist icon Erica Jong. We've had Molly on the pod many times, but you've never heard her like this! Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mol…

This Week on The Podcast: Molly Jong-Fast (<a href="/MollyJongFast/">Molly Jong-Fast</a>) on growing up in the shadow of her mother, feminist icon Erica Jong. We've had Molly on the pod many times, but you've never heard her like this! Listen to the episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mol…
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Trump’s “total obliteration” of the Iranian nuclear program is no doubt a total obliteration of the truth - something which Trump is an expert in. It was irresponsible of Trump to claim this immediately after the attack while assessments are still underway. Not to take away from

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On The Podcast: Molly Jong-Fast (Molly Jong-Fast) like you’ve never heard her before! Here’s Molly on why you should never ask her mom, feminist icon Erica Jong, for relationship advice. Listen to the full episode: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mol…