Al Franken

Al Franken is an American comedian, writer, and former U.S. senator from Minnesota. He became known for political satire and his work on Saturday Night Live.

Saturday Night Live: Saturday Night Live is an American sketch-comedy and variety television program that debuted in 1975. Franken was a writer and performer on the show for much of its early run.
Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot: Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot is a 1996 satirical book by Al Franken criticizing conservative media and politics. It established Franken as a prominent political humorist beyond television.
United States Senate: The United States Senate is the upper chamber of the U.S. Congress, with two members representing each state. Franken served as Minnesota’s senator from 2009 to 2018.
Political satire: Political satire uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize political people, institutions, or ideas. It is the broader form that shaped Franken’s books and television writing.
Tom Davis: Tom Davis was an American comedian and writer, best known for his work on Saturday Night Live. Davis was Franken’s longtime comedy partner and co-writer.
Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them is Al Franken’s 2003 book criticizing conservative political figures and media. The book exemplifies his use of humor to challenge political claims.
Minnesota: Minnesota is a state in the Midwestern United States, bordering Canada and Lake Superior. Franken represented Minnesota in the U.S. Senate.
Jon Stewart: Jon Stewart is an American comedian and television host who led The Daily Show from 1999 to 2015. Stewart became a prominent television satirist through a different route from Franken’s career in sketch comedy and elected office.
Paul Wellstone: Paul Wellstone was a Minnesota politician who served in the U.S. Senate from 1991 until his death in 2002. Franken won the Minnesota Senate seat Wellstone had held.
The Daily Show: The Daily Show is an American television program that uses comedy and satire to discuss current events. Franken appeared on the program as a political satirist and commentator.

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Rush LimbaughCompared with: Franken's satirical work directly challenged Limbaugh's politics and public persona.