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What A Day: Politics, Policy and Comedy

Journalists, politicians, authors and newsmakers from around the world come together at the Cascade PBS Ideas Festival to take a hard look at the people, policy and events that shape our lives.

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What A Day: Politics, Policy and Comedy

Season 2 Episode 1 | 28m 20s | CC

What a Day host Jane Coaston talks with former Minnesota Senator, and comedian and author Al Franken about public policy and political comedy. There’s a lot to talk about, and Franken doesn’t sugarcoat any of it.

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