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Al Talks To Executive Director of Foster America Sherry Lachman About The State of Foster Care And Al Gets Verklempt
Episode 28
Al talks to his former senior education counsel Sherry Lachman about her great organization, Foster America. She helped with a piece of legislation t…
6 years, 3 months ago
Whoever Wins the Popular Vote Should Be President. The New Yorker's Hendrik Hertzberg and Al Discuss Why
Episode 27
The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact is a compact to award member states' electors to the candidate who receives the most votes nationwide It…
6 years, 3 months ago
Where There's Fire, There's Fire." Jeffrey Toobin and Dahlia Lithwick Discuss The Legal Issues Ahead in the Impeachment of Donald Trump
Episode 26
Jeffrey Toobin and Dahlia Lithwick examine the potential legal issues that may take center stage between now and the day the Senate decides whether T…
6 years, 3 months ago
Judd Apatow Discusses Comedy, Mental Health and Politics
Episode 25
Writer, director, producer Judd Apatow (Knocked Up, The Larry Sanders Show, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Girls, Anchorman, Trainwreck) discusses comedy, m…
6 years, 4 months ago
Al Talks with one of his Heroes, Harlem Children's Zone Founder Geoffrey Canada
Episode 24
One of Al's heroes, Geoffrey Canada, founder of the Harlem Children's Zone, talks about transforming the lives of some of our poorest, most disadvant…
6 years, 4 months ago
Journalist Elizabeth Drew Explains Impeachment to Al
Episode 23
Al talks impeachment with Elizabeth Drew, veteran journalist and author of Washington Journal: Reporting Watergate and Richard Nixon's Downfall. Her …
6 years, 4 months ago
A Conversation with Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid
Episode 22
Al travels to Leader Reid’s home in Henderson, Nevada, to discuss his life and career, with a special focus on their relationship during the years he…
6 years, 4 months ago
A Conversation with Chris Rock
Episode 21
Mr. Rock is a well-regarded comedian, writer, and actor who is a friend of the host. They discuss a whole bunch of stuff.
6 years, 5 months ago
Rising Democratic Star and Afghanistan Vet Jason Kander Discusses Putting The Brakes On His Political Career To Treat His PTSD
Episode 20
Afghan vet and Dem Rising Star Jason Kander discusses his decision to put aside politics to treat his PTSD and his work meeting the housing and treat…
6 years, 5 months ago
Renaissance Man Bob Kerrey Talks to Man Al Franken
Episode 19
A great show for a change with Bob Kerrey, Medal of Honor recipient, Governor of Nebraska, two-term US Senator, 9/11 Commissioner, and University Pre…
6 years, 5 months ago