Al Franken Picks THE WORST Republicans: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Ann Coulter, Bill O'Reilly & More

[@billoxiiboy]

So unbelievably refreshing to watch an informed and intelligent political discussion that wasn't based upon identifying a minority group and beating-up hate toward them.

[@joangravitz3280]

Franken is missed. His voice is important. We need more than just his weekly podcast

[@charlenemack7040]

We could all use a daily dose of Franken

[@coreyham3753]

Truth Social should be called Liar Social

[@jacquelineotto4148]

Can he run for the seat again.

[@joangravitz3280]

@@jacquelineotto4148 he can. He says he wont

[@KristineMaitland]

I could be wrong here (speaking as a Canadian) but the one thing that stood out to me about the reaction to the pandemic was the fact the one of the first Americans of renown to get to work and deal with the situation (putting her money where her mouth was) was Dolly Parton.

[@Jemy-e5r]

Very good point. 👍

[@markwilliams2620]

Because Dolly has enough experience to see a 💩show coming and cares enough about everyone to do something about it. As a Canuckistahni, you also have a real healthcare system. Toronō was locked down so SARS COVID didn't wipe out the continent. We 'Muricans couldn't do that. #😔

[@KathyPantisano]

Love her, she really cares about people!

[@KathyPantisano]

She’s the best, she knows how to be charitable , in so many ways❤️❤️

[@gheller2261]

Dolly is not merely an American treasure, she is a world treasure.

[@shazamshazamshazam696]

Al Franken I think you were a great Senator, you stayed witty but also respected the office you were holding and respected the Senate and our government in general. I am still angry at how the Democratic allowed the Republicans to demand that you resign.

[@marcgoodman4862]

A lot of the blame goes to Kirsten Gillibrand, not the Republicans.

[@Jemy-e5r]

@@marcgoodman4862 right about the first part - disagree about the second. Odd that so many forgot KG and her role.

[@daveyk9856]

@@marcgoodman4862. It was 100% Gillebrand.

[@Pretermit_Sound]

@@daveyk9856nothing is ever 100% anything in politics. Especially in congress. If it was, a lot more sh*t would get done 😡

[@qcman2000]

It wasn’t even the GOP that was mainly calling for his resignation (at least among the elected. & TBF that could have been bc they wanted to see the Dems in disarray and not out of principle). The Dems overreacted to thinking they’d be seen as hypocritical after calling out Trump. Franken wasn’t in Trump’s zip code, even for the things that were confirmed as true.

[@silviorenzulli3730]

Al please run again.

[@unvergebeneid]

Imagine you left Congress over a crude photo and now the place is full of _these people._

[@schlickit628]

He is sorely missed

[@ChefMimsy]

If Republicans resigned due to issues 10 times as serious as Franken's supposed actions, there would be none left in congress. Shame they have no actual morality.

[@annakingry9157]

Actually, it was a funny photo of a comedian doing his schtick.

[@sinisin2000]

Franken got done dirty and the whole country paid for it.

[@mister_manager]

To be fair, it was more than a crude photo; multiple women he worked with came out and said he groped / kissed them; anyone else would've been fired.

[@vanessawhitneypro]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Al Franken!

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

Al Franken got screwed. He should be in the senate. He resigned honorably for behavior that would be encouraged now.

[@lisarood9509]

You are one hundred percent right. At the time I felt like he was attempting to lead by example and shame his colleagues into doing the same and act honestly and honorably. Unfortunately you can't shame the shameless and he ends up getting screwed.

[@nancyj.peterson7846]

Just look at the Jasmine Crockett/MTG dust up on May 16 for a good example of lack of decorum.

[@Songbird4ever]

Ukrain’s brave leader had been a stand up comedian prior to election that made him a world leader. Comedians must be super intelligent to find humor in some dark places and guide an audience to see it. Franken should be one of our leaders in some capacity… same with Katie Porter, Liz Chaney and a few others who chose the right side of ‘righteousness’. 🩵

[@njosborne6152]

I was a constituent of Al Franken, and when he went down, my wife went down and died

[@SorbusAucubaria]

He was screwed by gillibrand and schumer. What was disgusting he wasn't given a chance to defend himself. I am still mad about it and think dems got bribed by big business to out him. That is a shame, because he would have been an asset as senator.

[@zlaynie]

"No one can beat Ann Coulter at being the worst"

[@bretEdwards]

I'd say Marginal Trailer Greed is a tad worse.

[@bowtoyoursensei554]

Don't forget Handsy McBeetlejuice

[@coreyham3753]

There are so many horrific republicans that it is hard to list even the top 10 worst. Saw Tom Cotton on This Week with George today and he is just another serial liar and as bad as they get. What a hopeless party that is literally the equivalent of a mafia level criminal organization.

[@michaeldpa1333]

Marjorie Taylor Green? Really!

[@stevenewman775]

Limpballs for the win

[@NeilTaylor1]

Al Franken’s a true gentleman. He’s so polite, he can even sit on a chair without walking all over it.

[@davedammann741]

Astounding, a grown man so comfy while discussing serious issues with a serious national political figure.

[@patriciaflowers701]

Al Franken is missed terribly. F! Gillibrand.

[@maxprivate3805]

Large Marge is one of the worst.

[@ghill88]

Large Marge does seem to be a biggie sized woman.

[@zitabraun1176]

It amazes me that she gets elected

[@doneestoner9945]

EmptyGee is disgusting.

[@bretEdwards]

Love Franken. His prior book "Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot" is also a must read! Funny as hell!

[@shiddykiddy-lp4dz]

Really funny!! 😅😅

[@SteveninTune]

The King of Shithouse lawyers Rush did more damage to America than any other American. An inside job to Country of hate and self-righteousness.

[@akouri6967]

Biden ad idea: when Trump was President, you were locked in your house without toilet paper. Are we really talking about bringing him back!?

[@zizendorf]

@akouri6967 Problem is that Trump supporters have no memory of that and they're still blaming Biden for Covid-19. Try as we may, we will never understand the lunacy.

[@akouri6967]

@zizendorf I mean, you gotta know who to try to reach. The ones who buy merch and spend most of their time doom scrolling the comment section are probably too far gone for anyone who's not a professional psychiatrist, but that's not everyone. There are plenty of people out there who just don't pay that much attention.

[@Jimbo-et5jb]

@@akouri6967agree the hardcore are too far into the cult. They are in groupthink. Stuck in their Orwellian circle jerk. This movement will continue even if Trump is defeated. They know they can’t win straight up so they’ve started grab bagging and lying about everything.

[@zitabraun1176]

How soon we forget

[@zizendorf]

@@zitabraun1176 Who is the "we" who forgot? It's not democrats. Is it an issue of memory? No, we all know what happened, when it happened and who was the POTUS who abdicated anything considered leadership. He avoided, stepped aside, and delegated to the governors. Then he vilified them, Fauci, and now "their" memory has been polluted, repeatedly, ad nauseum by Faux News! Nobody forgot.

[@aceautonewportky]

We need you Al, Please come back, It's time. You are a great person to stand up for us again.

[@TheRealAntFarmer]

Before Franken was forced to resign from the Senate I had been hoping he'd run for President.

[@robertlamoy7783]

❤ We need Senator Franken again! 🎉

[@SueBee-d4x]

For the on millionth time I ask "why isn't Al Franken still in the senate."

[@barbaras2669]

He chose to resign.

[@bretEdwards]

He was pressured to resign by NY. senator Hildebrand and others after Al posed for a goofy picture pretending to grab the breasts of a sleeping swimsuit model, I think on a trip to Iraq or maybe Afghanistan maybe ten years ago now.

[@FRADAVE02]

No, Tina Smith and Kirsten Gillibrand were busy shoving a knife in his back!

[@AW-vi3df]

He was forced to resign by his own colleagues because of fake Republican outrage over a photograph. It was a ploy. The person in the photo was a Republican operative.

[@barbaras2669]

@@AW-vi3df Kristen Gillibrand led the charge and was later joined by 3 dozen democratic senators for Al Franken to resign.

[@benbutler9282]

two of my favourite pundits - better to laugh than cry

[@sallyenright458]

Al Franken was a HUGE loss to the Senate! Broke my heart!

[@doneestoner9945]

Me too. What he did was not worthy of him having to leave his job.

[@barbaracarpenter1260]

I have ,in my lifetime, had several gay friendships and never once did any of them try to make me turn gay. They were respectful and loyal at all times . They never tried to hide the fact that they were gay and I never judged them. Thank goodness they never judged me either. Im 81 now and don't see them very often but we still communicate.

[@mwilliamson3989]

I agree ❤

[@davidclark573]

Glenn Beck, Hannity, Alex Jones, Roger Stone, Mark levine, Tom Fitton, there are too many republicans to choose from when considering the worst.

[@zorroairbrush2003]

Ummm.. hint …. Trump

[@TheDrumdog1]

TOO many

[@davidclark573]

@benjaminollis7621 All are a disgrace.

[@davidclark573]

@benjaminollis7621 They are all extreme radical partisan republican wingnuts. Beck is the worst, I cannot believe anyone takes the time to listen to his garbage.

[@thebagelsproductions]

Their thoughts, words and actions

[@mslindadoll]

"Birth control turns women into bitter Democrats." Good; let's put it in the water.

[@elisabethmolatore9071]

Very good

[@nancyn6215]

While on birth control, I was a Republican. After I had a hysterectomy, I became a Democrat.🤔😂

[@ShadowIsSnarky]

AL FRANKEN!!! This is the team-up I've needed in my life. And the Paul Wellstone talk is 😢🥰 both Al and Paul were absolute legends, and I miss Al so much. He was such a fighter. PW was no schlep, but I was barely old enough to recognize how much of an impact he made. He got me into politics via a friend. But I remember Al running and meeting him on the trail. And then representing us in the senate. Giant, indeed. And Lies was my intro to him, and it's still a favorite. Genuinely awesome human being. I wish he'd never retired. He could've weathered the storm. But he's too upstanding for that. Unlike a lot of the leches plaguing politics today. I will die on the "Al should've never left" hill.

[@philthai99]

We miss Al Franken.

[@sandralybrand9425]

Al Franken was a great Senator!

[@kmick8108]

Jesse Waters is ridiculous. People who switched from Tucker to him no problem are a big problem for this country.

[@andreasobuaculla9511]

That niiny strives to be creepier then,comrade A hole,and catching up fast

[@lovetafrank7852]

Even his own mother wants him to stop his lying rederic

[@NoSacredCowFla]

Watters is a man spreader

[@elisabethmolatore9071]

​@@lovetafrank7852 rhetoric

[@thebagelsproductions]

*rhetoric

[@63terrence]

Moscowitz and Raskin are holding it down for us

[@sheldonkorcal]

Moskowitz is terrible on issues surrounding Israel and Gaza though. He gets hysterical when it comes to Israel. I guess because he's Jewish, but he's still an American congressman, and that should come first. It probably doesn't help that AIPAC is his largest donor. His signing on to the false GOP censure of Rashida Tlaib is unforgivable. I really like Raskin though.

[@janetsecrest7446]

We need a strong Senator, which is what Franken was

[@njosborne6152]

There is the sanity I have been waiting for💙🙏🏽💙

[@catherinereynolds9644]

More Al Franken!☮️💜✨🍿🍿

[@maurachapman4179]

My Senator is sorely missed in Minnesota.

[@sandralybrand9425]

He's missed by all of us!

[@victorevans2996]

We miss you Al , I felt like I had a voice in DC ,for a moment, thanks.

[@macswanton9622]

Al! You're a mensch, you. ♥🔯

[@galacticwarlock2271]

I have loved this man since the 90's. Where's Pat? The Jack Handy show and his SNL stuff and his political career. What a funny son of a gun.

[@spacecardinal]

Jack Handy. People like me. 😂

[@Trista4Prez]

Run for office again you will win Senator Franken!!!!

[@Gildedmuse]

26:06 Birth control can literally help save lives, or at the very least make it so women can work normal jobs (BC os used to regulate painful diseases like Endometriosis and polycystic ovaries). Its also used to help BALANCE moods and also control hormones for a ton of hormonal imbalance issues/disorders. I get that men like this think of a women isn't constantly pregnant or getting pregnant, she is wasting vaulable space on this planet, but you just try and get into your wife's pants after she's spent three days in the bathtub sobbing from pain. YOU CAN'T JUST VILLIANIZE A MAJOR PART OF WOMEN'S HEALTH JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T LIKE *ONE* OF ITS USES.

[@HellHag.]

They’ll do ya one better and just villainize us as an entire gender. They see us as unworthy of existence, less than, subservient beings…but since there’s so many of us they’ll settle for brood sow or indentured servitude. If we won’t be constantly silent and pregnant, they’ll keep trying to stomp till we are. We are literally asking for the ability to exist the way we see fit and nothing more, and I don’t think we should have to ASK TO EXIST, but keep pushing us. We might end up wanting more than just equality. This goes for any marginalized group currently being attacked for not fitting into a white conservative christian nationalist box. To claim to be a “superior gender” and then be so terrified of women having any power or agency is a level of childish hypocrisy that if it wasn’t so fucking damaging to society writ large, it would be hilarious.

[@Frenetic321]

Senator Al Franken= BEST EVER

[@dzzedge]

Love, love, love Al Franken!!!

[@doneestoner9945]

Me too. Always did.

[@sharimullinax3206]

Love you Al. You were railroaded because they feared you.

[@michellejean8068]

We all lost out when Al left politics.

[@cornelisdebilde6850]

"The current scenario of a top criminal running for president is reminiscent of a time in American history marked by sheer chaos, akin to the violent era of the 1830s. Back then, men engaged in brutal street battles fueled by ethnic and religious disputes, political party henchmen instigated riots during elections, and occurrences of assault and mayhem were so frequent that they appeared ordinary. It's a portrayal of America regressing to tumultuous times, with a figure like Trump at the forefront."

[@Jemy-e5r]

Cornel, I was young in the 1830s, and I can attest to your assessment. 😅

[@cornelisdebilde6850]

@@Jemy-e5r Its history in black and white :)

[@kiki19822]

Trump has only made America mean again.

[@Happysewist]

I will never forget Paul Wellstone. Never. Had he lived and kept the pursuit of serving our country how different our country would be. Which is why I am still suspicious of his death.

[@j.elampland1206]

Me too. Had the effect of an assassination. Have you noticed that most assassinations have been to Democrats? Wellstone, MLK, JFK, RFK, Malcolm x, Fred Hampton, Treasury sec. Under Obama( also a plane wreck), and so many more. Reagan was clipped. So was Trump. Sinese. Not the same. Brute force is the way of the Right wing.

[@joemiller7082]

The best politician I’ve ever seen. I typically mistrust politicians in general. I think Paul Wellstone was THE best.

[@Trista4Prez]

Only member of the Senate in HISTORY PROBABLY who actually resigned for the slightest hint of impropriety

[@63terrence]

Jesses' mother begged him not to be an asshole, it is really sad.

[@nancychandler3673]

Best guest this year! Yay. 💙

[@williesnyder2899]

A dear friend and I were seated at Senator Wellstone’s memorial. Senator Franken is exactly correct on his appraisal. Al loves Paul to this very day, as do so many, many of us!! (By the way, yes, I do recall watching one Perry Mason episode in which he lost a case…)

[@jamesbusald7097]

Minnesota has had some good senators.

[@joemiller7082]

I don’t think many people understand how extremely well respected Paul Wellstone was. Unbelievable man and a great loss for Minnesota, the US and the who;e world, overall.

[@carlosbond5062]

I wish I could sit on my ankle again! Those days are long gone! (for me, anyway)

[@AW-vi3df]

13:31 The failure to advertise and properly campaign a message of hope for the future is what will be the Democrats downfall. Democrats need to clearly explain the difference between what Republicans want and what Democrats want our goals and clearly and concisely state who we are and state unequivocally what Republicans are. A message of hope is the only path forward . And a message explaining to Americans that their healthcare choices and their bodily autonomy is on the line. These should be pounded in the media every single day in every media outlet Instead of talking about climate change, talk about the necessity to make sure we have clean air, clean safe, drinking water and uncontaminated food. talk about the very real threats and consequences of natural disasters that face us. You need to educate the public and simultaneously give them hope . Give us the American dream back!!!

[@DarleneBurgess-qm1sy]

Great show!! I loved it! I love both Al & Jon!

[@devinjanosov]

Burger did defeat Mason twice on the television series: in "The Case of the Terrified Typist" (episode 1-38), and in "The Case of the Deadly Verdict" (episode 7-4).

[@Jemy-e5r]

John Zimmerman of ZIMM Productions says the number is three.

[@andrewnichol5387]

I really like this. This was awsome. You 2 should keep doing this. Al please run again

[@SallyChang-f7q]

Al Franken for President!

[@Lpinsker0246]

Franken would be EATING if he was still in the senate. Should never have resigned 😢

[@MisterMe1988]

This game is BRILLIANT!! Please do it more!

[@leannevandekew1996]

In the cult of personality, believing in stupid things is how Trump supporters show their loyalty.

[@garyayers9200]

Hard to pick the worst they are all bad

[@meganjohnson9540]

We loved Paul Weldtonr in Minnesota!

[@ronaldharding3927]

Loved the book. Lies and the lying liars who tell them. Love you, too, Senator Franken!

[@macswanton9622]

I could see the toll of all this dark force energy he was being confronted with. But the force is strong in him

[@elaineburnett5230]

I always love hearing Lovett speak

[@katherinecompton6591]

That was great, thanks!! Love Al. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 👁️💙🇺🇸

[@lorrainevezeau-kq3jg]

Let’s all blame Jesse Waters if Donny sleeps in a cell for a night 😂😂

[@maryschetrompf4197]

Such a shame he resigned, he never should have.

[@doneestoner9945]

I agree. What he did was not terrible.

[@maureenerickson-robertshaw3985]

Minnesotan here, Paul's funeral was packed. I didn't make it inside but was in a huge crowd outside. We lost an extraordinary public servant when Paul died. He and his wife were staunch supporters of domestic violence survivors. They donated his salary raises to shelters for people experiencing abuse. I proudly voted for Walter Mondale (Fritzy to his friends). Public servants that actually wanted and delighted in serving all people are greatly missed.

[@carolweiler9899]

I enjoyed seeing Al Franken on late night and was jealous that he didn't represent us in Wisconsin.

[@Bigfield47]

We appreciate you Al. You were a really effective senator. Please run again.

[@alisonangel7892]

Love you Al Franken. You should have never been asked to step down. You are one of our great senators. The country misses and needs you.

[@RitaMarieWeiss]

I loved AirAmericaRadio ... listened to it till it died .. I trusted it b/c of the quality of people and the people they brought on .. still listen to Sam and Nicole and sometimes, Marc .. We need such radio again .. hint ..

[@theresbob8878]

Run for congress agajn Al...we need,need you.

[@christophertwiddy6184]

Hey......Al love your politix

[@NGold-vi8wg]

Love Al Franken! American!! USA 🇺🇸

[@chrisray1567]

Can someone explain where Lovett was going with the clip from the Matrix?

[@louisbullock5672]

I think it was a theme of "newer is worse" that didn't really play off well

[@lehilehi8636]

Of course Sen. Frankin showed poor taste and poor judgment. I'd have been satisfied with an apology. I wish he were still in the Senate.

[@rosemarypiser7734]

As I recall, Al did apologize a number of times. At the time this photo was taken, this was a joke. With today's "standards" the early SNL or Laugh In episodes would have been cancelled. We should all have to wear necklaces that say "I'm Sorry" so we don't hurt anyone's sensitive feelings. Maybe Dumpty could make them when he's locked up.

[@jeffreyjohnson9899]

I love ya Al your something else, and thats a compliment.

[@wookinooki9023]

12:00 Broderick Crawford hosted SNL in 1977.

[@Jemy-e5r]

I slept with Brod back in the 50s. He was a warm and attentive lover. 🤞

[@tommyudo3195]

Let's have another Year of him, Al Franken!"

[@bradley244ify]

I would like to hear Al Franken’s reflection on his attitude toward women and how that reflects personal growth or the lack thereof and how that reflects changes in society and or lack thereof and ideas about equality, respect and the future of democracy.🎉

[@scottie2636]

Trump never got any exercise on the golf course, he didn't walk, he used a golf cart.

[@TrudyVanDyke-sq9uh]

Oh, Al, I wish you were still in the senate. (Btw that was not AI as in artificial intelligence.) Your intelligence is absolutely natural, as is your humor! Love you!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

1:51 There are *not* a lot of Jewish people in Minnesota.

[@j.elampland1206]

In comparison to NYC? I don't think you are right. As a Minnesotan my community benefited enormously by an integrated multi-religious culture. Not Jewish myself, I truly think I learned ways of thinking, questioning, acting as Jews, simply by being educated in that community. The history of how Jews were treated in Minnesota was one reason Hubert Humphrey , v.p. under LBJ, was known to fight anti-Semitism as mayor of Minneapolis. Lots changed as a result. He saw it as a human rights issue. Quite a story is his.

[@GillieWilson-ze2df]

The Orange mutant that sharts in t he courtroom is the shittiest, but they are all bad .DRAIN THE SEWER !

[@karenmoldenhauer1421]

Your a good man Al

[@ThomasHuffman-ys1tq]

So great to see Al Franken back in action!

[@ksailor71]

I love Senator Franklin’s laugh 🥰

[@TraceyHixon-n5y]

Great conversation

[@DebraBrown-dc8vg]

Has to be Rick Scott a known Criminal 😠😤👹👺☠🤬

[@nicknaque2261]

I appreciate your recognition of the post-pandemic psycho-social effects. Throughout recorded history , when a population experiences piles of dead bodies in the streets/roads/ditches, etc. records that survived noted changes in behaviours. We need to be "gentle & patient with each other.....although, that's easier to recommend than to enact.

[@brianford8493]

Thank feck for you guys... brilliant!....Ta! 😃✌️

[@karenmoldenhauer1421]

Vote Blue vote Blue

[@zanagriffith7378]

Lets see more of Al Franken

[@jamesp9141]

This is an easy one to answer; ALL OF THEM.

[@bonniekane8547]

I love Al Franken and I have always loved him since he first appeared on SNL. My college roommate would come up to me and “beep beep Al Franken” and I would just loose it. I still love him.

[@connieshipman3731]

The worst game is like asking "e-coli or salmonella" - no thanks to all! 😂

[@karenmoldenhauer1421]

Al you are so correct I hope you are helping Amy to win the senate I wish you were in the senate again

[@danparsons6566]

I wish his own party hadn't gone after him, he's a good man.

[@brentchattin6081]

According to MAGA it should be Merry Passover, not Happy Passover.

[@Cullark]

In addition to being an accomplished comedian before, Al Franken was an outstanding Senator and public servant which the Senate is less without him.

[@linsullivan821]

RunAgain Al !!!

[@mjjames2442]

America needs to hear more about the late great Paul wellstone