Senator Al Franken: Giant of the Senate

How did an award-winning comedian defy the odds and get elected to public office? Hear more about Senator Al Franken’s journey as he shares behind-the-scenes moments of his foray into politics and working in Washington, D.C.

Senator Franken has represented the state of Minnesota since 2009. He serves on several committees, including the Judiciary; Energy and Natural Resources; Indian Affairs; and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Before entering the political scene, Senator Franken was a popular “Saturday Night Live” writer and featured player, comedian, and radio talk show host.

[slister]

It was so interesting, and a little nostalgic, to watch this in November 2021. I grew up in Minnesota and so feel an affection for it and its most humorous Senator.
I hope Senator Franken will consider returning to public service. In the meantime I enjoy his podcasts

[Goldswan]

Thank you Al Franken for representing Minnesota. You may not speak for all of us but you do for me. Thank you

[krmccarrell]

I like this host, smart and well prepared!

[timothymulholland]

What a loss for Minnesota and the country for this man to not be in public service today. 😢😢 (2021)

[TerriKash-NEO]

Al Franken is such a good person. I wish we still had him in the Senate. He gets it.

[danadams]

57:11 got me teary eyed. Al Franken is an extremely genuine man. He's also quite funny. Very easy to love, if not, like, Al Franken. You have a bright future Al.

[gatordoc]

I miss this guy being in the Senate and was happy to see him on tour! He can still contribute a lot to the national conversation using his humor and experience.

[bumfit]

I have the utmost respect for this man as a comic and a politician but even more as a human …

[momszycat]

I miss Al being in the Senate so much! A real American treasure we need right now!

[roxannamarinak]

Love Al this was as great interview... thank you!

[robertgreen]

Al, please come back as YOU ARE greatly needed!!

[deannedflrocks]

If Franken ran again in MN he knows he would win. Hope he does.

[thomastaylor]

You are a great job of calling out what what we need to change this country

[sofiecarr]

So Franken is one of our most brilliant leaders. Run for Congress again or the presidency

[raycampbell]

We miss you in the Senate Al. You never should have resigned.

[robertsilverman]

From the first time I listened to Al Franken speak I wanted this wise and gentle man to become president of our country, and I still have this desire. He has all the qualities that makes him a great leader, at the time we desperately need his skills.

[lonelyp]

When you look at some of the senators we have today, Al Franken should still have his seat.

[rickgarza]

I really enjoyed this downtown to earth regular guy. Very humorous while being informative.

[simetry]

In Northern California we had crab dinners. Long live our fishermen. Great unionists. You try being away from your immediate family for 6-8 months on a boat near Alaska, and tell me that's not a hard job.

[BMrider]

"and that's why I'm a Democrat "
One of the most noble sentiments one can aspire to.
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