the last name of Al Franken , SNL co-creator, writer, comedian, and staunch Liberal commentator who currently hosts a talk-show on liberal-leaning talk show network Air America Radio, based in NYC.Has penchant for catching right-wing liars in thier tracks using their own words to paint right-wing idealogues in a proverbial corner. While being very well researched and documented, republican and right-wing personalities claim that Franken is not informed, but have yet to prove him wrong or win any lawsuit against him.Books:"Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right""Rush Limbaugh Is a Big Fat Idiot"