publication date: Thursday, July 16, 2009 (part of Round XL)

category: Comedy

clue: This humorist has used a variety of media to get out his message, including satirical books, television sketch comedy, talk radio, and the United States Senate.

explanation: Franken was a writer and star on Saturday Night Live, author of several satirical books, a star on political radio Air America, and a Senator from Minnesota. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Walter Chesser, Elaine Beckland, Melissa Anderson, and Anthony Warren


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