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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 4h

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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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 11h

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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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 2d

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...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 6d

Wish we could show you a picture of the wedding, but we got married at City Hall and the camera jammed. Afterwards, Franni took the subway back to our apartment and I went back to 30 Rock. So here’s us with Tom Davis in our office later that month.
50 years of marriage. Many of them happy! (2/2)

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 6d

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)

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 7d

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...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 7d

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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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 9d

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...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 13d

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...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 15d

We must remember that public outcry makes a difference. And we must keep a watchful eye as the attacks on free speech and the press continue.

If you want to read more of my thoughts on Kimmel’s cancellation, here’s my piece for Rolling Stone: www.alfranken.com/read/rolling... (2/2)

Political Satire Keeps the Powerful in Check. Trump Is Trying to Silence It – AlFranken.com

The official website of writer, actor, comedian and former United States Senator Al Franken.

www.alfranken.com

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 15d

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)

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 15d

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...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 16d

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...

Donate to Peggy Flanagan

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 16d

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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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 18d

Wrote my thoughts on the Kimmel cancellation and Trump’s latest power grab for Rolling Stone. Check it out! www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 19d

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...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 21d

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...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 22d

AG Bondi THINKS she can prosecute Americans for hate speech. I HATE that!

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 22d

Stephen Miller, JD Vance, and Trump are all talking retribution for Charlie Kirk’s assassination. That’s the exact wrong conversation. There’s been too many of these. They have to stop!

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 26d

On The Podcast: @timkmak.bsky.social, a war correspondent based in Kyiv and founder of The Counteroffensive, on the latest with Russia and Ukraine. Here Tim reminds us that we’ve passed Trump’s deadline for issuing more sanctions on Russia. Listen to the full ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 28d

My heart goes out to Charlie Kirk’s family. Political violence has no place in this country. This is not who we are and this has to stop.

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 28d

Never thought I’d say a prayer for Charlie Kirk. But here goes. Political violence has no place in this country.

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · 29d

The @vikings.social won the third weirdest game in their recent history last night. #1 The Miracle in Minneapolis. #2 Comeback from the Colts. #3 Last Night. J.J. McCarthy showed real resilience. Looking forward to a great season!

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · Sep 8

This Week on The Pod: Kyiv-based @timkmak.bsky.social
breaks down the current state of the war. 70% of Ukrainians believe they'll still be at war in a year. And if a deal is struck, how does the world ensure that Russia doesn't just attack again? Listen to the ep: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...

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Al Franken @alfranken.bsky.social · Sep 7

My granddaughter, Avery, turns 9 today! She’s brilliant, beautiful, and funny, and I love her dearly! Here we are with her brother, Joe, in Central Park last Thanksgiving. Happy Birthday, Avery!!!

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