“But in the right-wing media, they do have a right-wing bias. And they also have an agenda. So their agenda is: we're an adjunct of the Republican Party, and we're going push that agenda every day, and, as you say, brand these stories that help further the right-wing cause.”

American politician, comedian, screenwriter, and actor

Al Franken is an American politician, comedian, screenwriter, and actor. Born Alan Stuart Franken, he served as a United States senator from Minnesota from 2009 until his resignation in 2018. Before entering politics, he worked in entertainment and appeared on television and in film. He is known for moving from comedy and screenwriting into public office, and for his long career across both media and politics.