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Editorial: Lying liars and their constitutional right to keep on lying

Long before his own #MeToo demise as a U.S. senator, satirst Al Franken wrote a shocking investigative exposé of politicians and pundits who — prepare yourself — don’t always tell the truth. The subtly titled book, “Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them,” caused upheaval in Washington and led…

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jan 30, 2023

TV shows to watch this week: 'Daily Show' makes big mistake using big names like Al Franken as substitute hosts

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Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023

Nicholas Goldberg: Embattled politicians' strategy is brazenness. Will it work?

It was highly amusing to watch then-Congressman-elect George Santos ducking and weaving to avoid the media scrum on his first day on Capitol Hill. Darting in and out of corridors, chased down the halls by reporters, he often seemed lost but he kept moving, refusing to answer questions about his…

Los Angeles Times · Jan 12, 2023

A new wave of celebrity politicians breaks the rules on acceptable behavior, inspired by Trump

After two former girlfriends accused Herschel Walker, the Georgia Republican Senate nominee and former football star, of pressuring them to get abortions, and giving them money for the procedures, Walker’s standing with conservative voters would have been expected to dip.

The Conversation · Nov 2, 2022

Ted Cruz’s gender-centric jokes promote culture warrior image, raise eyebrows

WASHINGTON — Sen. Ted Cruz made an audition tape for The Simpsons while running for president. He read Green Eggs and Ham during an overnight filibuster, and he peppers speeches with movie references.

Tribune News Service · Aug 24, 2022

Cruz roasted by Al Franken on "Kimmel"

Cruz reacted on Twitter to comments Franken made during Tuesday's guest host spot on "Jimmy Kimmel Live"

Salon · Aug 17, 2022

'SNL' veteran Victoria Jackson shares how religious beliefs got her blacklisted in Hollywood

One of the more jarring moments during a chat with Victoria Jackson had nothing to do with her far-right convictions.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

Al Franken, now on his stand-up comedy tour, discusses politics, humor, the Grateful Dead and Bill Walton

On his “The Only Former U.S. Senator Now on Tour Tour,” Al Franken is proudly singing the praises of Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and denouncing the Grateful Dead as the most boring and overrated band of all time.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

Off-Color, Off Brand

2 comedians and 2 different gaffes enable us to witness the power of a star's brand

Salon · Jun 6, 2017