Al Franken

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 10, 2010
Fair and balanced? Political satirist Al Franken discusses his new book Lies and The Lying Liars Who Tell Them. Read an excerpt of Al Franken's book in the Reading Room.
  • Events:Al Franken gives a talk and signs books on Friday, September 19 at 12:30 at the Borders in Wall Street (100 Broadway)
  • Music: "Jump Start and Jazz: Two Ballets by Wynton Marsalis," Tracks #1 and #2

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