Former Sen. Al Franken on Recounts, the Election and Ted Cruz

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  • @skeeterinnewjersey5256
    @skeeterinnewjersey5256 2 місяці тому +639

    I have missed Sen. Franken. And I don't hate Cruz. I despise him right down into my bones.

    • @AC-cr1kj
      @AC-cr1kj 2 місяці тому +72

      My bones hate Cruz too , GO ALLRED💙

    • @jennifervogel6710
      @jennifervogel6710 2 місяці тому +45

      From Texas and ditto on your comment on TC

    • @GKopp
      @GKopp 2 місяці тому +40

      Most Minnesotans miss him too.

    • @pamlawson8513
      @pamlawson8513 2 місяці тому +41

      Al Franklin was my favorite senator!

    • @Joy-wg9nd
      @Joy-wg9nd 2 місяці тому +42

      I both hate AND despise Cruz. Loathing also comes to mind.

  • @jasonmcbride801
    @jasonmcbride801 2 місяці тому +230

    Texan here and my whole family is voting blue!!

    • @rozisaac8239
      @rozisaac8239 2 місяці тому +17

      Thank you 💙💙💙💙

    • @elizabethholliday8636
      @elizabethholliday8636 2 місяці тому +7

      ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

    • @lucyjackson9408
      @lucyjackson9408 2 місяці тому +7

      Yay 🎉🎊 🎉

    • @valdi1523
      @valdi1523 2 місяці тому +7

      Thank you!!! 👏💙🗳🇺🇲🌊

    • @davidmckendry7684
      @davidmckendry7684 2 місяці тому +8

      Mine, too. Early voting starts at 7 am. tomorrow. I'll be there. Wife on 11/5, 2 expat votes, and one mail in. All blue, down the ballot.

  • @Anita-ts5ep
    @Anita-ts5ep 2 місяці тому +236

    Franken, schooling Gorsuch on his ruling in the trucker case is one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen. Franken was absolutely brilliant.

    • @MariaFernandez-px7ts
      @MariaFernandez-px7ts 2 місяці тому +7

      Regarding what Franken would've said to Gorsuch if he had a second chance, "You're lying. This was your chance to become a Supreme Court Justice. Couldn't you [Gorsuch] have just said, 'Well, let me answer it this way. Look at who sent me."
      I don't understand what Franken said. Can you explain this to me, please?

    • @lindaiio24
      @lindaiio24 2 місяці тому +11

      And is still brilliant!

    • @Anita-ts5ep
      @Anita-ts5ep 2 місяці тому +7

      @@MariaFernandez-px7ts Koch brothers, if I’m understanding your question.

    • @Over.It.999
      @Over.It.999 2 місяці тому

      I've never seen this footage. Just found it now of Al questioning Neil Gorsuch including about the trucking case. He warned us that the Trump was appointing justices to the Supreme Court who would overturn Roe v. Wade and that MAGA politicians wanted Gorsuch on the Supreme Court to overrule the Chevron doctrine.
      ua-cam.com/video/E7E3Bb98uKw/v-deo.html

  • @audreywitko1445
    @audreywitko1445 2 місяці тому +145

    You are both treasures! Thank you for educating & protecting the citizens of this phenomenal country.

  • @chrissaris6869
    @chrissaris6869 2 місяці тому +289

    Mr. Elias, for what it's worth, I genuinely think you are very, VERY funny. And a GREAT defender of US democracy. For which I am very grateful.

    • @terrondt
      @terrondt 2 місяці тому +33

      @@chrissaris6869 with him involved in Harris’s campaign legal team helps me sleep better at night

    • @chrissaris6869
      @chrissaris6869 2 місяці тому +15

      @@terrondt Correct!

    • @CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte
      @CreativeFishDesignsCharlotte 2 місяці тому +2

      We all should be Greatful , even the ones he fights agenst . He needs a Chapter in our book of history

    • @bradley244ify
      @bradley244ify Місяць тому

      Are Republicans just proud about lying?

  • @michaelganshirt8795
    @michaelganshirt8795 2 місяці тому +142

    Love Al Franken. He should never have stepped down.

    • @patricksullivan7140
      @patricksullivan7140 2 місяці тому +3

      He stepped down for his sexual comments towards a sevice member. He was publicly humiliated. If a Republican did that you would chastize them. Without double standards, Democrats would have no standards at all. Im a MAGA man and proud of it. I always liked Al Franken from back in the SNL days. I don't hate him for his politics. I just don't agree.

    • @michaelganshirt8795
      @michaelganshirt8795 2 місяці тому

      @patricksullivan7140 if this happened to a maga republican he would first say it was just locker room hyjinks, then he would outright deny that it ever took place (despite the video evidence) and then claim it was a fake from the "deep state". Franken should have apologized for the obvious stupid transgression and remained in the senate. Go gaslight someone else.

    • @evaadams8298
      @evaadams8298 2 місяці тому

      @@patricksullivan7140And there lies the difference, a MAGA can do anything he or she likes and people just say “Oh that’s ok that was ages ago”, whereas the Dems have a bit of decency and morals. That comment of your Orange Buffoon saying “When you are a Star you can get away with anything, even grabbing….” We in the rest of the world where healthcare is free as well as everyone has to pay taxes, even billionaires, cannot believe that any normal person would vote for Trump or any of his party who obviously kiss Trumps ring! I particularly love the Republicans Govenors who are endorsing Harris/Walz, they seem to have grown a spine and maybe will be seen on the “Right side of History”…

    • @DBEdwards
      @DBEdwards Місяць тому +2

      Really. the genius. Puts the Senate to shame.

    • @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401
      @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 23 дні тому

      Very tragic occasion...I couldn't believe our Democrats would suggest such a thing. Franken was way too honorable!

  • @ChristyMorris-rh7rq
    @ChristyMorris-rh7rq 2 місяці тому +537

    This Texan is voting all blue in Texas 💙 Cruz has got to go! Allred is who we need! 💙

  • @DianeRoper-sn2pe
    @DianeRoper-sn2pe 2 місяці тому +217

    Mitch McConnell has done enough damage

    • @shirleyandrews1152
      @shirleyandrews1152 2 місяці тому +17

      So true. He actually makes me believe that there is a DEVIL 👹

    • @rebeccaskinner6100
      @rebeccaskinner6100 2 місяці тому

      What a shut-drenched coward is Mitch McConnell. He’s bold enough to diss Dear Leader, yet chicken to say “Vote against the narcissist wannabe dictator”

    • @darciereed9595
      @darciereed9595 2 місяці тому +15

      Massive Damage!!

    • @lynwilson4773
      @lynwilson4773 2 місяці тому

      The Reptilian McConnell will not be treated kindly in the history books. He is the worst...

    • @marilynneidetcher6774
      @marilynneidetcher6774 2 місяці тому +3

      Mitch is 90 per cent of our problem ..he is not on our side he thinks of her side of his family who are all CHINA they are one of the richest families in CHINA who do you think he is thinking of ???? Not us

  • @simonthmy
    @simonthmy 2 місяці тому +195

    Al Franken should never have stepped down from politics. Looking at the trash the GOP elect, Al looks like a saint.

    • @SusanBrowning-e3v
      @SusanBrowning-e3v 2 місяці тому +10

      Exactly.

    • @missmary2877
      @missmary2877 2 місяці тому +23

      Considering that the picture that decimated Al Franken's governmental career was taken years before, he IS a saint.

    • @twillytzify
      @twillytzify 2 місяці тому +5

      @@missmary2877exactly

    • @gailremp8389
      @gailremp8389 2 місяці тому +5

      His bad deed was him behaving stupidly

    • @michaelRay2576
      @michaelRay2576 2 місяці тому +5

      Many of us miss ole AL 🤢

  • @kayherstedt6618
    @kayherstedt6618 2 місяці тому +265

    Great interview! It's a d---shame Franken was forced out of the Senate. He's much more intelligent and thoughtful than about half of the senators, esp. the GOP ones. I'm over 70 and praying for a Democratic majority up and down the ballot. We have to do a reset in the U.S. It will take years for us to return to some semblance of normalcy after we dispose of Trump.

    • @saraha.maninger2161
      @saraha.maninger2161 2 місяці тому +9

      💙🗽💫

    • @davidblau5895
      @davidblau5895 2 місяці тому

      L llvl l kl l. L s n łl kk lm t cc

    • @wishihadanickel
      @wishihadanickel 2 місяці тому +16

      In the end he was too nice--he should not have stepped down--that to me was the mistake...

    • @rhondah1587
      @rhondah1587 2 місяці тому +7

      You should acknowledge that under President Biden, the economy has made huge progress in turning things around from the disaster of trump. To keep us on track to normalcy and a continuing improving economy, the only choice is Harris/Walz. We also need to restore the rights of all our citizens including women and LGBTQ people. To do that, we need a majority in the House and Senate as they are the legislative body that can move the bills through to the president to become law.

    • @coreyham3753
      @coreyham3753 2 місяці тому +2

      @@rhondah1587 Well stated. Harris is making a mistake in saying she will not be a continuation of the Biden administration. She should acknowledge that she will continue with the significant accomplishments that Biden started, such as Chips Act, infrastructure, drug pricing, etc. However she should add that she intends to add to that with significant new directions as well. Such as comprehensive income tax reform, comprehensive immigration reform, reform of the Supreme Court, and other important issues.

  • @John-s6h3q
    @John-s6h3q 2 місяці тому +344

    Pls vote for
    COLIN ALLRED

    • @annamacias8741
      @annamacias8741 2 місяці тому +25

      Most definitely! 💙💙💙💙

    • @AC-cr1kj
      @AC-cr1kj 2 місяці тому +27

      I’m not in Texas but I’m donating to Colin , I’m praying he wins! Get your friends and family to fill out their mail in ballots 💙💙💙

    • @bajoobiecuzican
      @bajoobiecuzican 2 місяці тому +17

      I can’t vote for Allred, but I donated to his campaign 💙

    • @bonita5527
      @bonita5527 2 місяці тому +15

      Yes! From NDak...I donated a couple times for Colin Allred. VOTE EARLY!

    • @catpaladin1
      @catpaladin1 2 місяці тому +14

      Donated from NC for Allred a month or so back.

  • @FunBee888
    @FunBee888 2 місяці тому +71

    I have always❤AL! His Wisdom, Humor & Intellect is needed back in the Senate.

  • @meetjamesfox
    @meetjamesfox 2 місяці тому +77

    It's always good to see Al.

  • @zorroairbrush2003
    @zorroairbrush2003 2 місяці тому +59

    Great show, Sen. Al Franken is so brilliant. Much love for this wonderful man , thank you .

  • @deidrekelloggketroser5573
    @deidrekelloggketroser5573 2 місяці тому +71

    Great episode! Al Franken is missed terribly. That whole thing was such an unfortunate debacle. The two of you make a great team! I really enjoyed this episode! Thanks for this!

  • @SouthernSierra56
    @SouthernSierra56 2 місяці тому +115

    We needed Al so bad in the lastfew years and quite franklin we really need him now.

    • @KatyYoder-cq1kc
      @KatyYoder-cq1kc 2 місяці тому

      Report War Crimes: Axis of Evil /Communist MAGA: Cease and desist malicious use of AI, death threats, poisoning, physical/emotional abuse.

  • @cindyshilanskis8503
    @cindyshilanskis8503 2 місяці тому +77

    Please Al, just accept a compliment. You are both the best.

  • @xlzipi
    @xlzipi 2 місяці тому +90

    Love Al Franken. ❤

  • @lynnegackstetter2779
    @lynnegackstetter2779 2 місяці тому +120

    I'm from Minnesota and I would vote for Al to go back to the Senate.No question about it.

    • @janethuggins1631
      @janethuggins1631 2 місяці тому +2

      Me too in a minute!!

    • @timfarfel8729
      @timfarfel8729 Місяць тому +1

      My Mom’s from Minnesota, and if she were alive and still living there, she might be persuaded to vote for Al. Or probably anyone else for that matter.

    • @DBEdwards
      @DBEdwards Місяць тому +1

      In a heartbeat

    • @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401
      @sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 23 дні тому

      ​@@timfarfel8729
      😂😂😂❤

  • @piroskamuller-middelhof3333
    @piroskamuller-middelhof3333 2 місяці тому +87

    Only lived in the USA for 5 years in the 1990's but have followed Sen. Al Franken for years. And yes he is definitely known and very well liked abroad!

    • @JulieFerguson-t1c
      @JulieFerguson-t1c 2 місяці тому +10

      Canadians love him too❤

    • @suesmyder
      @suesmyder 2 місяці тому +1

      Would you please think of running again Al. I was raised in Iowa, and was very angry that you felt you needed to resign over a stupid joke. tRump and MAGA have done so so much worse. And our country really REALLY NEEDS YOU.

  • @dlcs1406
    @dlcs1406 2 місяці тому +309

    Everybody hates Ted Cruz. He's "smarmy". 😂 He has earned a loss!

    • @CatCaretakerID
      @CatCaretakerID 2 місяці тому +14

      He is so smarmy.

    • @meabeck
      @meabeck 2 місяці тому +8

      In Cruz's fight with McConnell, I route for the mud.

    • @lolodee3528
      @lolodee3528 2 місяці тому +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Rainbowz9168
      @Rainbowz9168 2 місяці тому +7

      @dics1406. I know you say everybody hates him but for some unknown reason he keeps getting re-elected! Please explain that to me because I don’t get it.

    • @davidmckendry7684
      @davidmckendry7684 2 місяці тому +8

      He's only been reelected once. He was almost beaten by Beto O Rourke. Colin Allred will seal the deal in a couple of weeks. I'm voting for him tomorrow morning!

  • @ivettea5368
    @ivettea5368 2 місяці тому +202

    I Love Al Franken , I had just finished his book & felt such sorrow when we lost such a great leader in our government. I hope he runs again ❤

    • @Marinemomof3Oceanside
      @Marinemomof3Oceanside 2 місяці тому +17

      Thrown out by Dems, over a joke!
      Dem Constituents were silent 🔕🤬

    • @carolhart9812
      @carolhart9812 2 місяці тому +8

      I do too❤

    • @bonita5527
      @bonita5527 2 місяці тому +22

      Yes me too! Two great men from the beautiful state of MN....Tim Walz & Al Frankin.

    • @lindaali6703
      @lindaali6703 2 місяці тому +17

      Put Al on the Supreme Court. Or give him a cabinet post. Maybe like The Post Office!! Go Frankin 💙💙💙

    • @catpaladin1
      @catpaladin1 2 місяці тому

      @@lindaali6703oooooo the post office would be great

  • @dianngaines5167
    @dianngaines5167 2 місяці тому +53

    I am from rural MO and always loved Al Franklin's sense of humor. Still do.

    • @MoofManiac
      @MoofManiac Місяць тому +1

      I moved to rural MO last year to be near my daughter. I’m so glad to read your comment and to know there are like-minded women around here!

  • @rochellestarr9538
    @rochellestarr9538 2 місяці тому +102

    Al Franken,,still "GOOD ENOUGH,SMART ENOUGH,...and dog gone it,people still like him"

    • @SariClark-z9j
      @SariClark-z9j 2 місяці тому +8

    • @silvestresalas4110
      @silvestresalas4110 2 місяці тому +6

      I wasn't sure it was him who used to say that. Tnx. You're very funny too, Starr.

    • @rochellestarr9538
      @rochellestarr9538 2 місяці тому +7

      @@silvestresalas4110 We did it in my performing arts classes.The kids love doing SNL
      Stuart Smalley...great character

    • @evaadams8298
      @evaadams8298 2 місяці тому +1

      Al Franken is brilliant!

    • @LanceVannorsdel
      @LanceVannorsdel Місяць тому

      I'm desperate to find leaders to I trust in government.

  • @kimberleebrackley2793
    @kimberleebrackley2793 2 місяці тому +55

    Thank you, Marc. Thank you, Senator Franken.❤

  • @anitaolson8097
    @anitaolson8097 2 місяці тому +33

    Love these two men! I’ve been a fan of Franken since SNL. Mark Elias is just amazing for the work he has been doing for voter rights.

  • @dlcs1406
    @dlcs1406 2 місяці тому +89

    Fascinating conversation!❤ Love you both!❤

  • @KenMoskowitz-h7p
    @KenMoskowitz-h7p 2 місяці тому +28

    The best listen today. Where else can you get info, humor and hope all in one place.

  • @rosmear7871
    @rosmear7871 2 місяці тому +197

    From a Brit living in France; i loved the heavy use of irony to help lift the spirit a little. I implore you American citizens to vote to avoid losing the chance in future. I know the cost, I, along with 3 million other UK citizens were denied the vote in the 2016 referendum to leave the European Union in which 32% of UK citizens aged 18+ voted to leave resulting in Brexit as a result of extensive sophistry from amongst others, Rupert Murdoch' controlled UK media. We have now been given the right to vote but it is too late, I will be long buried before the UK can rejoin.
    Avoid a similar loss and pain, defeat Trump.

    • @Jain1906
      @Jain1906 2 місяці тому +37

      I voted blue a few days ago. I always appreciate the support of people around the world, thank you!

    • @karenmiely8283
      @karenmiely8283 2 місяці тому +9

      I'm curious, I thought I had followed Brexit pretty closely but I don't recall people being denied the vote on it. Can you expand on that?

    • @catpaladin1
      @catpaladin1 2 місяці тому +10

      If Trump had not been in power here - I wonder how things would have been different. I understand he and Boris were quite close like brothers in their influence of each other.

    • @generalputnam2990
      @generalputnam2990 2 місяці тому +11

      The abject cravenness & corruption of your Tories rivals our "Conservative":Rethuglicans.
      Both have ruined the best aspects of our countries.
      Please stick around for the battle: you are needed.

    • @verolawson3898
      @verolawson3898 2 місяці тому +13

      We miss you 😢
      Germany here...
      At least the Tories now lost 🙏🏼

  • @Anita-ts5ep
    @Anita-ts5ep 2 місяці тому +63

    Listening to how this exchange between Gorsuch and Franken is described, it doesn’t give it justice. Franken gave Gorsuch homework on the law. He came back the next day like a whipped puppy. It was amazing. Gorsuch had been rude and condescending to everyone. He became a quivering, respectful, obedient puppy. Amazing.

    • @pmfg875
      @pmfg875 Місяць тому

      He’s a math guy solving equations 💯

  • @elaineelliot9846
    @elaineelliot9846 2 місяці тому +117

    Al you should be back in the senate 💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @cherikena
    @cherikena 2 місяці тому +87

    Al Franken IS internationally renowned. 🇨🇦

    • @gregandsusanhouston497
      @gregandsusanhouston497 2 місяці тому +1

      Love Canadians. My husband is half Canadian

    • @evaadams8298
      @evaadams8298 2 місяці тому +1

      Yes even in Australia we love Al. He is Brilliant! 🇦🇺

  • @VesnaChirico
    @VesnaChirico 2 місяці тому +62

    Loving this conversation

  • @MrYokahu
    @MrYokahu 2 місяці тому +26

    Excellent interview - You covered a lot and provided essential information. I miss Al in the Senate.

  • @margos7071
    @margos7071 2 місяці тому +64

    Brilliant. Just brilliant 💙

  • @rundoetx
    @rundoetx 2 місяці тому +99

    Sen Frankin was and is a gift to our country. Thank you so much for having him on your show.

  • @RichardRutcosky
    @RichardRutcosky 2 місяці тому +51

    Excellent commentary Marc and Al ThankYou 😊

  • @bonita5527
    @bonita5527 2 місяці тому +45

    Senator Al Franklin we miss you & wish you'd come back.We need your awesome healthy humor.🤣 Minnesota has great men like you & Tim Walz. Blue Vote💙🎉💙

  • @oijans
    @oijans 2 місяці тому +61

    I follow Al from Norway. That's somewhat international. He's got a high 🌟 from me. That's a huge accomplishment. And he plays Leo Kottke on his podcast.

  • @suzimpeters
    @suzimpeters 2 місяці тому +19

    Truly informative and funny. Thank you Marc and Al.

  • @skinnyone138
    @skinnyone138 2 місяці тому +18

    Al Franklin is so enjoyable to listen to! I'm still laughing even after the show! You two together is awesome!

  • @kathykobs3865
    @kathykobs3865 2 місяці тому +50

    My husband and I voted for Kamala yesterday. We live in NC

    • @JoyceMathews-g6c
      @JoyceMathews-g6c 2 місяці тому +4

      Bless you & your Husband .

    • @suesmyder
      @suesmyder 2 місяці тому +5

      Thank you. I once also lived in Brevard, NC. Now living in Colorado for the past 44 yrs. My husband and I just voted straight blue this week too. We love Harris and Walz too.

  • @kathyreinhofer9275
    @kathyreinhofer9275 2 місяці тому +59

    Love his stories 🔵🧢💙🗳🌊

  • @pointpleasant6708
    @pointpleasant6708 2 місяці тому +23

    I miss Al Franken…..he is whip smart, interesting, and extremely funny! We need him back in govt!!!

  • @mjc63
    @mjc63 2 місяці тому +66

    I grew up with Al’s talent watching SNL from that opening show and enjoying the fruits of his labor! A travesty that he was canceled out of the Senate for something that he did in jest, long before he served our country! Love your podcast and astute commentary Al.
    Cheers, Michael Albuquerque NM USA

    • @edwardlucke634
      @edwardlucke634 2 місяці тому +13

      it was a funny prank .he should have stayed, he contributed a lot for the good of the country

    • @catpaladin1
      @catpaladin1 2 місяці тому

      Especially with the heap of dung the Republican Party is today obviously not being cancelled nor held accountable.

    • @JeanLedoux-w4n
      @JeanLedoux-w4n 23 дні тому

      That was such a bunch of BS! Not only did it happen years before he was a senator, it was a made up skit, not a real thing that happened. And the girl in the video was in on it! Then the GOP talked her into saying she didn't know and she made Al look like a woman sexual abuser. But here we are with an actual woman abuser in the WH AGAIN! I am so pissed and I smell a rat.

  • @unfrozencavemanlawyer3950
    @unfrozencavemanlawyer3950 2 місяці тому +127

    Already voted blue all the way.

  • @carleenmulloy481
    @carleenmulloy481 2 місяці тому +42

    Great show Al is such a great person 🙏⚖️🇺🇸

  • @rozisaac8239
    @rozisaac8239 2 місяці тому +46

    Huge gratitude to you Marc and Al 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙

  • @johncameron125
    @johncameron125 2 місяці тому +38

    Love you both.
    Great interaction !

  • @ReneeUK1
    @ReneeUK1 2 місяці тому +63

    Even though I am dutch, I thoroughly enjoyed this episode 😉
    Please vote blue Americans!
    💙💙💙

  • @debandrews7415
    @debandrews7415 2 місяці тому +32

    Love Franken.

  • @laurabealmear9293
    @laurabealmear9293 2 місяці тому +45

    Two of my favorite people! Thanks to both of u for all you do to make things right‼️‼️‼️💙💙💙🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸👍

  • @mikecannon3044
    @mikecannon3044 2 місяці тому +39

    Sending my love to Al Franken😃💖🌎🗽⚖️💙🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊🌊

  • @QueenofNonSequitur
    @QueenofNonSequitur 2 місяці тому +30

    Run again Al RUN!

  • @rozisaac8239
    @rozisaac8239 2 місяці тому +23

    Nice to see you laughing Marc 🙂💙💙💙

  • @themaestro7922
    @themaestro7922 2 місяці тому +17

    Thank you both.

  • @mikecannon3044
    @mikecannon3044 2 місяці тому +25

    Marc Elias, thank you for sharing your platform with Al Franken, and thanks for sharing Al with us😃👍💙

    • @suesmyder
      @suesmyder 2 місяці тому +2

      Thank you Maec for having Al on your show.

  • @grammasgotabeerbelly4258
    @grammasgotabeerbelly4258 2 місяці тому +30

    Any time Al is on a podcast is the best! I so enjoyed the information shared. The banter was icing on the cake! Thank you both.❤😂

  • @stephanieadams3747
    @stephanieadams3747 2 місяці тому +22

    I am absolutely terrified about the upcoming election and what is likely to happen. I'm hoping these brilliant fellows can help save our democracy!

  • @JillWhelan-z3u
    @JillWhelan-z3u 2 місяці тому +42

    I like all your shows but this one was especially good! 💙💙💙

  • @AC-cr1kj
    @AC-cr1kj 2 місяці тому +36

    Marc Elias reminding Al he said he was VERY funny, not just funny and Al saying it was so sad that Marc said it was his best compliment ever! Both of them cracked me up! AL is super sharpAF bringing out Marc’s funny side! LOVED THIS EPISODE WITH TWO SMART FUNNY GUYS😂😅😊😊😊

  • @lisagibbs1725
    @lisagibbs1725 2 місяці тому +18

    Been Listening to Al forever. I remember his radio program in the 80s. He shouldn't have given up his seat. miss him 😮 His great🎉

  • @Fran-vo4fn
    @Fran-vo4fn 2 місяці тому +20

    More! Marc and Al, you were both entertaining, amusing, and educational. I’d love to see more of you both. Thank you so much for this.💙💙💙💙💙

  • @JeannoJones-pj3ho
    @JeannoJones-pj3ho 2 місяці тому +36

    ❌. Please Al, I'm begging you, isn't it time to consider another run for the US Senate?

    • @lindaali6703
      @lindaali6703 2 місяці тому +1

      I want him on the Supreme Court along with Obama.

    • @ailleananaithnid2566
      @ailleananaithnid2566 Місяць тому

      @@lindaali6703 Al Franken isn’t a lawyer. Obama is, though.

  • @LynnNickles-sx6tt
    @LynnNickles-sx6tt 2 місяці тому +17

    Very enjoyable episode! Thank you, Marc & Al! 💙🇺🇸💙

  • @chrismerkel9604
    @chrismerkel9604 2 місяці тому +90

    The good people of the USA and our allies worldwide are exhausted of this
    orange, smelly megalomaniac D.J. Chump!

    • @evaadams8298
      @evaadams8298 2 місяці тому +2

      💯from Australia 🇦🇺🇺🇸🌎💙💙💙💙

  • @MicheleHell
    @MicheleHell 2 місяці тому +12

    Thank you so much for this interview! I listen to Al Franken’s podcast and I loved him on SNL, and it was just so interesting to hear him speak about his early career!

  • @bonita5527
    @bonita5527 2 місяці тому +13

    From NDak. donated a couple times for the great man Colin Allred. 🎉. VOTE EARLY

  • @MaryWatters-g8e
    @MaryWatters-g8e 2 місяці тому +11

    Greetings Al from International Falls!! And Marc muchas gracias for all you do on the judicial front lines!!💙💙💙🌟✨💫

  • @bernadean8367
    @bernadean8367 2 місяці тому +13

    Why would anyone not vote for this Patriot he really loves our country I love his humor love you Mr./Sen Franken

  • @terrondt
    @terrondt 2 місяці тому +33

    The 2008 senate contest is when i first heard of the name Marc Elias. He help won the recount that year in Minnesota

  • @jansilverthorn777
    @jansilverthorn777 2 місяці тому +8

    Tell Al he IS internationally adored.🇨🇦

  • @fluffytimes100
    @fluffytimes100 2 місяці тому +26

    I live in Oregon but donated to Allred. 🤘🇺🇸💙

    • @gwenhatcher7542
      @gwenhatcher7542 2 місяці тому +2

      Texan here and I thank you!💙

    • @davidmckendry7684
      @davidmckendry7684 2 місяці тому +2

      Another 5 votes plus our thanks as well. I donated again yesterday.

  • @honestbusiness1371
    @honestbusiness1371 2 місяці тому +10

    Vote vote VOTE!

  • @elizabethholliday8636
    @elizabethholliday8636 2 місяці тому +8

    Democracy Docket is saving this democracy. Thanks to Marc Elias from the bottom of my ❤️

  • @jacquelinemoscou3026
    @jacquelinemoscou3026 2 місяці тому +8

    You are not only funny but a joy to listen too. I am so appreciative of the work you do too.

  • @dianadeane9233
    @dianadeane9233 2 місяці тому +8

    This was brilliant- two extraordinarily smart men with a flair for honour. Magic 💙

  • @momofoscardog
    @momofoscardog 2 місяці тому +15

    Next level excellence!

  • @KathyMcNamara-w9w
    @KathyMcNamara-w9w 2 місяці тому +6

    Great episode. I loved watching Marc laugh and even giggle. Funny guy!

  • @alanjohnson2613
    @alanjohnson2613 2 місяці тому +17

    One place I worked a fellow employee convinced me to listen to some rush limbaugh shows which was good to broaden my education on identifying idiots.

  • @JamesWaldron-kc3ys
    @JamesWaldron-kc3ys 2 місяці тому +7

    I've been needing this. Thanks guys.

  • @teacher01ful
    @teacher01ful 2 місяці тому +6

    Loved this interview with Al Franken. Enjoyed hearing Al’s backstory and how you first met in the recount. Thanks, Marc! 👏🏻

  • @Michael_The_Lone_Wolf
    @Michael_The_Lone_Wolf 2 місяці тому +61

    Come on Al its time for you to get back in office. Sanity is such a rare thing in the senate!
    It's interesting that when a republican has a politically incorrect moment, it's held with high honors and accolades, but a democrate the same, it's a crisis! What a double standard.
    An ex-republican!
    "Republican-Never-Again"

    • @kathyjones274
      @kathyjones274 2 місяці тому +1

      Married al should be in the senate already .

  • @beckysteward-mi7km
    @beckysteward-mi7km 2 місяці тому +7

    This was the VERY BEST VIDEO EVER!! You need to do more like this Marc. You’re a really great interviewer and need a break from law stuff for a hot minute. Besides that, I love Al Franken! 💙

  • @istorie-filmedearhiva9832
    @istorie-filmedearhiva9832 2 місяці тому +55

    Watching from Romania. We have complete confidence that the Americans - to whom we have looked for so many years as a model in terms of common sense, democracy and freedom and from whom we have learned so much as nations (we, those of Eastern Europe) will not abdicate now , after 250 years of continuous efforts on this path, from the direction they have been going unwaveringly for so long and that they will not be ashamed themselves by electing a senile dictator because such an election would mean not only the end of America as a beacon of the Free World but also the end of the values ​​promoted by it , in which we believe so much!

    • @user-ho5gj8fz2q
      @user-ho5gj8fz2q 2 місяці тому +19

      Beautifully said. 🙏🏻

    • @TheRealcdawg22
      @TheRealcdawg22 2 місяці тому +8

      Thank you, friend.

    • @marysharvey
      @marysharvey 2 місяці тому +9

      Thank you friend, I hope you are right and the majority of us vote to retain our democracy.

    • @emiliamartucci8291
      @emiliamartucci8291 2 місяці тому +7

      Thank you for sharing your observations and your hope for the American experiment.
      I live on hope that it will survive a little longer ❤

    • @TheRealcdawg22
      @TheRealcdawg22 2 місяці тому +6

      @@istorie-filmedearhiva9832 In 5th grade, I actually did a report on Romania. I kind of cheated because I had my mom cook this desert recipe to share with the class. I could not cook anything substantial by myself back then. It turned out amazing. I got alot of compliments and I received an A on the report. I don't remember the name of the dish. It was so long ago.

  • @triciamead1352
    @triciamead1352 2 місяці тому +8

    Great pod cast from two very funny good guys. Tank you.

  • @KathieCaylorFarrell
    @KathieCaylorFarrell 2 місяці тому +42

    Fun fact: Trump's uncle John G. Trump who taught engineering at MIT was the guy who was tasked with evaluating Tesla's papers. He looked at them for 2 days and then proclaimed them garbage with no value at all. When the government returned the crates of his papers to Tesla's family, approximately 20 boxes were missing.
    Bet there is a story here?

    • @cdorman11
      @cdorman11 2 місяці тому +17

      John G. stole papers.
      Donald stole John's idea to steal papers.

    • @ER_Murrow
      @ER_Murrow 2 місяці тому +13

      In an old episode of "Trackdown," a con artist named Walter Trump tells a small town that the world will end at midnight, but he, and he alone, can save them by building a wall.
      It's as if his most quixotic displays are just his shoehorning a current situation into something he was tremendously impressed by as a child.

    • @Tim_Russert
      @Tim_Russert 2 місяці тому +11

      @@ER_Murrow "as a child"
      In high school when someone beat him out on a test, he'd conclude that person must have cheated. The delusion that he was the best was firmly in place back then, or the strategy of blame-shifting.

    • @Brandolinis_Law
      @Brandolinis_Law 2 місяці тому +10

      @@cdorman11 It's as if he sees a bad idea and then finds an even worse way to apply it.
      Hugo Chavez tried to overthrow the Venezuelan gov't. Then he ran for office and the Venezuelan people elected him! We thought that was nuts, but Trump must have looked at that and thought, "Yeah, that's not a bad idea."

    • @Tim_Russert
      @Tim_Russert 2 місяці тому +6

      @@Brandolinis_Law A little like the failed Beer Hall Putsch was inspired by the successful March on Rome

  • @ivansalazar5448
    @ivansalazar5448 2 місяці тому +11

    Franclen was a strong, positive force, in the US senate. I wish he got back in Washington politics!

  • @dlcs1406
    @dlcs1406 2 місяці тому +21

    Steve Bannon went from the Mercers' employ, straight to the White House. He knows things we don't want to hear!

  • @SusanBrowning-e3v
    @SusanBrowning-e3v 2 місяці тому +14

    Given the current political climate and state of the Republican party, it grieves me even more that Senator Al Franken felt he had to do the "right thing" and resigned his position. The Senate really needs him. It was such a loss for us pro-democracy supporters.

  • @DeeDee-tq4cg
    @DeeDee-tq4cg 2 місяці тому +5

    GREAT interview!!! Thank you to you both!!

  • @Whity-d8x
    @Whity-d8x 2 місяці тому +8

    He’s very smart and very good to people

  • @VickieJohnson-il8qi
    @VickieJohnson-il8qi 2 місяці тому +8

    We love Al Franken❤

  • @tonnekevankan7512
    @tonnekevankan7512 2 місяці тому +6

    Dutch person here, I ( and I dare say, ) many of us , like góód comedy from anywhere , and in my case prefebly from the UK ..👍👌👌👌🤗

  • @colleencurrie-rm6po
    @colleencurrie-rm6po 2 місяці тому +4

    That was an amazing interview. I love our Franken. I wish you were still in the Senate. Maybe we’d have some humor in the Senate if he were back there.

  • @CaptainsCharitableTreasureTrov
    @CaptainsCharitableTreasureTrov 2 місяці тому +2

    That was fun! Great to see that side of you Marc. Al was very entertaining too. Thanks!

  • @Swimdeep
    @Swimdeep 2 місяці тому +11

    Wicked smart.

  • @rebeccaskinner6100
    @rebeccaskinner6100 2 місяці тому +6

    ❤ Al Franken. Dearly missed by me in our Congress. Honestly, the whole LeeAnn Tweeden
    scandal backed by Roger Stone? An op. Franken is NOT A ME TOO offender. Franken is a mensch: a true human. And SUPER SMART! And very funny.

  • @troyallen8223
    @troyallen8223 2 місяці тому +10

    The irony that his name is Allred.... I'm all in on Allred... 😊💙💙💙😊

  • @carolyn64
    @carolyn64 2 місяці тому +8

    Every time I see Al franken I remember how very much I appreciated him while was in the Senate. I actually don't remember what the "awful" thing that happened to him that required him to resign. I'm sure that if we looked hard enough we could find someone who has done far worse!