Al Franken HUMILIATES Republicans in epic takedown

[@Dabebo-xk2bt]

Al I miss representing America, he is a patriotic man that loves his country and served us with honor. Damn I miss him asking tough questions.

[@danielweeks3723]

Wouldn't it be awesome if Al and Katie Porter teamed up. Ooh. I wouldn't want to be on the receiving end of that.

[@ewalker1057]

He shouldn't of resigned.

[@lindas-k5766]

@@ewalker1057 - shouldn't HAVE

[@johnedward3404]

***** it pisses me off,,,,, that none of the Democrats,,,, stood up and defended Al franken !!!!!! We Democrats are guilty,,,, of hurting ourselves !!!! It's pathetic *****

[@marjoriegarner5369]

@@ewalker1057 He shouldn't "have" resigned.

[@rwilli296]

I miss Al Franken. I hope he comes back to politics, specially in these times.. Brian, Jan 6 is a huge issue, no matter how the GOP tries to downplay it. Everyone I know thinks is a huge issue and I have a feeling the majority of people feel the same way. Thank you doing what you do!

[@pauljansen1137]

Can't have enough of people humiliating Republicans over these insane laws....love from the Netherlands!!!!

[@bettyveronica9880]

Love to the Netherlands from the (sane part of) the US💜

[@charlesasmith7836]

Indeed love from 🇺🇸

[@anthonydilugi4672]

Better send some luck and hope. But respect and love from yet another worried and sane american

[@merylbonderow5993]

Thank you, Netherlands! We sure appreciate allies like you.

[@NYCBG]

Which reminds me how little average American knows about how much the United States owes to the Dutch. Had there not been a Dutch New Amsterdam (and New Netherlands) there would never have been New York as the first truly multicultural, multiethnic city in the new world. And, quite possibly, there would never have been the First Amendment.

[@esmerelda6003]

I would love to have Al Franken back at the Capitol - we need a bright, ethical man like him in DC again - I thought he never should have left.

[@judyking241]

Admiration for Al Frankin and his dedication to our democracy

[@dmestes]

I wish Al would run again... he was a really good voice up there on the hill....

[@AnthonyJohnson-hl1ru]

Me too

[@saugeyes]

If we somehow end up with a republican senator in Minnesota he will.

[@jayannakelley9051]

Did you miss him saying he is seriously thinking about it? Plus he does miss it!

[@Cory_Springer]

Same. I miss calling Al my Senator.

[@dmestes]

@@jayannakelley9051 I did miss that… Ooh good 👍

[@aleyahaforlife]

I can't stand the fact that Al Franken is not in the Senate anymore. He got kicked out for something so benign that compared to other exploits of repugnant right-wingers pale in comparison.

[@bettyveronica9880]

Exactly!

[@charlesasmith7836]

Indeed 😠

[@amygeyer1166]

The thing is, he did what he felt was right for the senate by stepping down

[@sheilaboston7051]

@@amygeyer1166 With a lot of help from Kirsten Gillibrand.

[@anthonydilugi4672]

Socrates said when asked about participating in early Grecian democracy there is no room for an honest man in politics. Al Franken, great comedian, great Senator and a brutally honest man

[@LADYKAT...]

I love both these guys! They are freedom fighters!!! (And their sane unlike the right!).

[@jmacdonald8630]

Al Franken, we need you in Congress more than ever before! 🙏🏼

[@markbelote3729]

We miss seeing Al in the senate, very much and would be happy to see him come back soon, we miss common sense.

[@buzzfunk]

Considering why he had to resign and why Matt gaetz is still in office....it’s an outrage.

[@sabin97]

he didnt have to resign, he didnt do anything wrong. he kowtowed to the "me too" crowd.

[@michellewilcock6827]

So true we have come a long way in the wrong direction!!!

[@r.tothea.tother.4221]

Over 90% need to resign and we need to start over with a fresh group that really stand for the people and not their own pocket books.

[@veronicaalleyne]

Franken has a n unbroken sense of decency & the same can not be said about Gaetz

[@sealyoness]

Isn't it ironic? A whiff of silly crap on the way to a show - and I saw one of the videos; it was quite obvious there was plenty of horsing around by him and the woman who was accusing. He gracefully bowed out. But look what they put up instead? Gaetzgate etc? It's beyond disgusting.

[@jimmipadge]

I want to see Al Franken on the ticket for 2024. Out of all the political tragedy that has occurred in the last 5 years, his situation is the most tragic.

[@SunnyD74]

Nothing is a more blatant double standard for me than comparing Franken with Gaetz. It’s abhorrent that Gaetz is still in office, and Franken stepped down.

[@jimmipadge]

@@SunnyD74 agreed! *anyone* that would compare Franken to Gaetz *clearly* doesn’t understand at least one of their situations, if not both. The Democrats that forced Al to step down were purely virtue signaling. He is as good as any man or woman that has served in the Senate.

[@swapshots4427]

Most tragic?? I think not.

[@Dbb27]

Ridiculous might be a better word.

[@jimmipadge]

@@swapshots4427 why not? He did nothing illegal, albeit in bad taste, and got ostracized for it. …explain…

[@rickbullock4331]

A good Senator and should run again, the Democrats need him and so do the people.

[@dr.jamesolack8504]

It was a shot in the arm to hear Al say that he was considering running for Senate again. Had me doing a pleasant double take, big time!!

[@katherinejones850]

Go Al! Make us laugh, we need to! Get elected we need sanity & intelligence!! Reason & logic!🤗

[@1eviledy]

The problem with messaging is that when you tell the truth you have to bolster it against the lie. But when you lie you only need to keep repeating for people to believe it.

[@jewelpender2925]

Al please please please come back in. We need you.

[@jewelpender2925]

Answer the question Al

[@jewelpender2925]

GREAT!!!!!

[@jakep9610]

Don’t forget to VOTE BLUE in the midterms!!

[@ibinshkamed1586]

BLUE in '22 and once more in 2024. All the way down the ballot.

[@bsadewitz]

Forget? What other choice is there? That's the problem. They think they're going to win simply on not being utterly horrible. It's not enough.

[@melissadunagan6596]

Vote all the time.

[@marydupree27]

and donate if you can

[@margaritapagan407]

State elections also. Roe Roe Roe Your Vote!

[@judylapointe3507]

Taking history in school made me the person I am. I was shocked by things I learned, stuff that just didn't seem to come up at the dinner table. How can we change what is wrong if we don't know what it is or was? Some of what we learn, a lot, should make you feel bad. I remember being in Texas in 1963 and seeing public bathrooms marked "blacks" and"white only". I was shocked and started to cry. I remember my dad saying to never forget what I saw and be part of the change.

[@bonnierobinson8684]

Your Dad told the truth! Lucky for you!

[@mtn1793]

Truth and honesty are the road less taken these days.

[@janiebuck2938]

It sounds like he was a wonderful man.

[@roymerritt9927]

Please please Al run again. We need you not only for your wisdom but your damn great sense of humor.

[@MSIContent]

As an early and tragic casualty of “me too”, I really miss this man in politics. He should never have resigned over those bogus claims. Look at the right! Wow…

[@Tarragona1999]

We need Al now more than ever. Incredibly duplicitous of the DNC to have him resign.

[@Kate-lb1hm]

I don't think he was made to. I think it was him.

[@proudwomanmoore3181]

The DNC supported Al. Kristen Senema needs to resign. No one likes her anyway.

[@petrofjday]

Thing is, I do judge DeSantis by the content of his character. That’s his problem.

[@marydupree27]

he has empty character content

[@willow2333]

Sadly he still has too many Floridians convinced he alone is protecting their freedom and still ahead in the polls!! Wise up Florida and vote BLUE...DeSantis DOES NOT care about you!

[@geodude7116]

I hope Rudy Giuliani randomly decides to turn on Trump for refusing to pay him.

[@AnthonyJohnson-hl1ru]

Me too

[@l.b.5892]

I think he needs to turn on him just to save himself as f-head will throw him under the bus again as he's already done. I hope Giuliani is NOT that naive. BUT if he Is, then they can give each other bjs when in prison.

[@dancingcloudlew4311]

Rudy is gutless, they have too much dirty junk on each other.

[@charlesasmith7836]

Let's hope so 🙏🙏

[@gregbright3542]

He needs to do it for Us!! The American people ..put a end to this 💩 .

[@Rebecca-qx1et]

Thank you for this interview @BrianTylerCohen I love Al, I really do hope he runs for office again.

[@janpeck1803]

Good to hear from Al. I hope that he does rum again. The Dems do need additional backbones and strength.

[@ShinyTillDawn]

There's so much information about January 6th that we know now compared to on the day itself.

[@kellya9050]

Your shows have been so informative. I am Canadian living in Texas, and love learning of my kind of politics on a show!

[@bearpawz_]

BETO !!!! ⭐⭐⭐

[@billwalsh388]

That is the very definition of a con. They're telling you lies when they know they're lying.

[@P.rusticus]

The Senate needs an inquisitive and humorous mind like this--one that points out the hypocrisy of politicians.

[@tazbamskeet]

With that Florida law wouldnt an African American family be able to sue under the law for making them feel uncomfortable by making false impressions of slavery, the civil war, and the civil rights movement?

[@a24396]

Not the way Republicans envision it. In the same way they believe "religion in schools" means "Christianity in schools" or election "integrity" means their candidate must win. So a Black family really isn't eligible because the law is only about protecting others FROM them. But the law can't outright say that. Once Republicans "fix" voting so only their picks win, then they can be honest. Until then? Don't anyone dare teach their kids about how terrible they are!

[@stephaniefain1863]

LMAO,wouldn’t that piss them off?? Win or lose, even if it became a circus, it would be worth it! I’d LOVE to see a young black family with the kind of courage and resources it would take to bring that suit. I’m a poor old white woman, and I’d give 10 bucks to go in the go fund me to bring that to a judge!

[@tazbamskeet]

@@a24396 well I mean look at how the anti abortion law worked in texas. Guess conservatives should get a refund for their "defective" representation.

[@a24396]

@@tazbamskeet I'm not sure I follow... Seems to me the anti abortion law in Texas has the exact outcome so called "conservatives" wanted. And remember it's only the mechanism to eliminate the federal protection for that right, once it's at the state level or eliminated entirely they aren't going to have a problem doing whatever it is they want.

[@tazbamskeet]

@@a24396 they intended to only have legitimate lawsuits but people from anywhere can sue anyone from anywhere about any abortion and the state has to pay them 10k but cant make the defendant pay if they're out of state. Basically one person tells on another and the state is footing the bill and the point of someone from out of state using the law is to get it challenged in the supreme court.

[@jazznjive]

Hey if you run again Al, let us know, I'll move to your state. TY Brian for the interview.

[@hazellove2144]

Never get enough of Senator Al. ❤

[@tarahill2193]

I would like to see AL to run for office again, any office. He was a strong voice of reason in office.

[@ajcbng8289]

Come back Senator Franken. You are needed.

[@lisaskaggs3457]

Love Al wish he would run again..... We need more like him!!!

[@pantherboy9536]

As a 40 year career educator, I am always elated and extremely delighted to see young, intelligent, articulate and very well versed professionals. On the other end, I find the same delight witnessing the intelligence, composure, wit and commitment from those who are considered to be our elders. Then, I am brought back down to earth when I think about the condition of those of us in the middle.

[@mtaylor7307]

Trumpism and Christian nationalist span across generations. Also, Trumpist are only 30% of the Republican base. It's the elected and appointed Trumpist in office and the media that makes it seem greater. We have more in common than what divides us.

[@ParkerAllen2]

I wish Al Franken would run again. In the zeal of the first Me Too push, some real scumbags got called out, but some decent guys also got hit far harder than they should have. There's no way Franken should have lost his seat. What he was accused of was worthy of an apology at most. That's assuming he was actually guilty of placing his hand on a woman's back in a lower position than she was comfortable with while a photo was taken at some county fair. Frankly, I'm more persuaded by the long line of women who had worked with Franklin over the years and who came to his defense and vouched for his decency.

[@lucypoharatnyj1907]

Please run for office again

[@jerry_phillips]

What an insane position. There was zero institutional or governmental support for the January 6 rioters.

[@tonyglover6855]

I was traumatized even though I saw it coming.

[@j.m.9703]

I miss Al's deep thoughts. They sure are handy, to brighten up your day!

[@mr.mcloremcclure2522]

Al spoke his mind, was intelligent and not self centered. We need people like him

[@debbietrabeau3764]

That’s a great idea. Share with other members in government. I know the American people would appreciate it very much.

[@IMD1Guru666]

Al is the man. His presence is missed.

[@childrenslivesmatter3073]

Hey from Minneapolis Al!

[@Aguyinlalaland]

Such great comedy! I said decades ago that it's going to take comedians to keep this country together

[@donnabenson6900]

I just love how Al is so straight forward with is words! Nutcase party! I do think he should be back in politics! We need some real people!@

[@carlplz00001]

Mr. Franken should run again for office (he should have never resigned 🙄).

[@DonaldAJr]

Al Franken is so awesome. It's so sad that he got tore down the way he did.

[@lindaelarde2692]

I saw reclining on the south side of Chicago when I was 10 years old in 1968. I didn't learn it in school...I learned it in my experience as a white kid watching what was happening to my friends and my neighbors.

[@michellem4287]

So LOVE Al!

[@rb-pk8ds]

NOT 60 or 65% of America.. Thank You Al, and Brian. So many news shows just spouting meaningless percentages without context promotes despair & really skews our understanding of where the voting power is.

[@02bher1]

Al we need you back! Come on and throw your hat back into the ring..Please?

[@xX67attakXx]

Its a genuine shame that the DNC forced Franken to resign, we needed more people like him in the party to call out the BS of the right and the center left. Leave it to a comedian to call out the corruption and irony of the political establishment and lack of action on both sides.

[@almarepp3888]

Now it sounds just like when they told us if we spank our child it was child abuse ,and they would call CPS on us remember .

[@victoriacox1046]

What a great interview.

[@kylezo]

LOOOOLLL "He was not a very... *dynamic*...uhh. He... was a tool. He was a tool."

[@tranquil2706]

Franken was a fun and right-thinking liberal, brought down by woke hysteria. He should run again.

[@ingridgrattidge5637]

Miss you on the Floor!

[@thomasconway5342]

I live in Maine, Paul Lepage has just announced his run for governor in 2022, he's running on the Facist ticket! VOTE!

[@nacarreira777]

If republicans who didn't vote for it are present at ground breakings, then the press needs to be there showing how they voted.

[@ghill88]

Sounds like teachers in Florida should either move to a rational state or change jobs.

[@ritawarde5518]

I’m going to see him this Friday in Pennsylvania. Looking for to his show !

[@dmercury292]

YES!

[@Sirtuner]

President Franken has a refreshing ring..

[@MrHate444]

I have a friend a retired law enforcement ex marine so a vet and when i mention how we almost lost our democracy and a coupe attempted by our president he acts like it was a non issue wow is my reaction and we are in trouble is my reaction.

[@laurajarrell6187]

I love AL Frankin! Sure wish he'd been there for the appts of the last 2 sccotus appts!👍🥰💞✌

[@joegregoire8107]

I agree with all the previous comments. Al is a good man and with all good men they find their, 'Gem Slot'. Where a diamond is put into the machine and can cast a beam like no other.

[@amandaw9958]

Run Al Run!!!

[@ryanstrasser3695]

Remember when he was on SNL? I actually heard he was a writer, and did the Deep Thoughts skit. I loved that one. I was still 12-13 but it made me deep think.

[@AnthonyJohnson-hl1ru]

Vote 🗳 blue November 💙 😎 midterm elections

[@ibinshkamed1586]

BLUE in '22 and once more in '24.

[@lorenehensley1012]

Al Franken, you should never have left the Senate. Santa, bring him back, bring back, bring him back......

[@perfectlyimperfect628]

I jus Love Al Franken!!!!

[@ianreed9571]

Vote Blue in '22!😊✌💙💙💙💙💙

[@ibinshkamed1586]

BLUE in '22 and once more in '24. All the way down the ballot.

[@Richard_K1630]

Yeah, but I worry about my mail-in ballot here in Pennsylvania.

[@Mikedlt6767]

Al Franklin…run for office again,please!!! Your ability to make a person laugh makes a message stick.

[@RebeccaWhiteRealtor]

I love Al Franken! I hope he runs again!

[@shelleythistleton4935]

Ha, I LOVE Al! “He was a tool” 🤣🤣🤣

[@crystalfrederick9281]

Great video. I really like Al. Go 4 the senate again Al. 🤩👍💛💙

[@markeiler9753]

Al please run for President .

[@OliverDePlace]

I'd like to hear Al Franken's version of The Aristocrats.

[@sofiecarr249]

❤ Al Franken, brilliant mind, excellent leader..very good sense of humor🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ingridsumter5679]

Brian and Al perfect way of me spending my time. Just try to do more with your knowledge. And ability. Very amusing and educational.

[@markmckay2478]

If we are unable to laugh or listen to our favorite music we could be in trouble in our hearts and soul

[@rosekadzomwaringa3250]

"It is scary" yet nothing is being done about it. It is pathetic!!

[@gertrudelaronge6864]

I miss Al!

[@patrickthomas8144]

Please run again. We need you

[@yuppers6440]

Yes. Get the message out keep it going. Repeat . Rule of advertising. Repeat and frequency and timing.

[@reXdownhamOG]

Love to have you back on the team, Al. Do you get royalties from Frankenberries?

[@ShadowIsSnarky]

I would love for Franken to run again. Reading his Senate book makes me even more angry and sad that he felt like he had to resign. I wish he'd have weathered it. Am female, wasn't offended. Met him during his run for 2008, not in the least sleazy. And clearly loves his wife so much. I was in college at the time, did some stuff with student DFL, but if he ran again, I'd be in line to absolutely get him elected again. I honestly have no idea what Tina Smith does. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@redrumcoke2363]

Is there a reason other than click counts that seemingly every third video has "humiliates/humiliated" in it? Is it that significant to the algorithm? lol I promise that I'm not just trying to troll. I actually really like your work. It's just pretty flagrant my guy, is all.

[@professorswaggamuffin7572]

Yeah I know what you mean. The clickbait titles can be a little over the top. BTC is brilliant but my small criticisms would be that he uses clickbait titles and he's more of a partisan Democrat than he is a progressive. He's great though.

[@doubledareus]

Love the portrait over Al’s shoulder…Masterpiece Theater-like! 🤣🤣🤣

[@helenpruzan6970]

You can't say he humiliated them.They are never embarrassed!!Doesn't matter how stupid,ignorant, or vile they are.

[@marshamercer876]

Mr Franken.......please, please run again. We really need you in the senate. You should of never stepped down. Those rotten Republicans in the senate(you no who you are). Probably engineered that whole thing. Has anyone heard or seen this women again. No she was paid to do this. This country is in trouble. We need you.

[@JohnLumpp]

Franken should have stayed in the senate and the lame republicans should have resigned.

[@elkiddo1114]

Americans want our politicians not to lie.

[@lindag5488]

In the thrall of a nut job, whose own accounting firm fired him.

[@warrenreid6109]

When these Republicans start going to these groundbreakings the crowd should chant "why are you here?" Until they are not.

[@suesanjason1360]

Please run again!

[@bdtol3142]

Al Franken has my vote.

[@miaguilar5512]

Keep the Us Debatable