• Al Smith Dinner: Funniest Jokes Told by Presidential Candidates

  • Oct 10 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
  • Podcast

Al Smith Dinner: Funniest Jokes Told by Presidential Candidates

  • Summary

  • It’s time for the big event with presidential candidates held every four years. The presidential election? Nope. The Al Smith dinner. - “This evening does have a special meaning. The story of Al Smith's historic run for the presidency is truly inspiring. It gives me hope that in America it's still not possible for a fellow named Al to be the commander-in-chief.” - “Now it is an honor to share the dais with a descendant of Al Smith. And Al, your great grandfather was my favorite kind of governor. The kind who ran for president and lost.” That was the Al Smith dinner in 2000 … George W. Bush followed by Al Gore. - What are the funniest jokes presidential candidates told at the Al Smith dinner? - What have presidential candidates said about each other at the Al Smith dinner? - And what is the Al Smith dinner? All those answers – and a whole lot funny more – in the latest episode of C-SPAN’s podcast “The Weekly.” As the “The Weekly” puts on formal wear and heads to the Al Smith dinner— to hear the funniest jokes ever told. So, throw your head back and roar in laughter – and find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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