Interview with Al Franken

Al Franken is a comedian and politician. He served as United States Senator from Minnesota from 2009 to 2018. He is the host of The Al Franken Podcast.

The Funniest Senator

Max Raskin: Would your colleagues in the Senate tell you jokes?

Al Franken: Yes.

MR: Is that annoying?

AF: It was really annoying for a couple of them.

MR: Is there anyone who's actually funny?

AF: Yeah. The funniest senator is Lindsay Graham.

MR: Really?

AF: Disappointing, isn't it?

MR: That’s surprising.

AF: He's very funny.

MR: What’s an ex…