The 58-year-old Franken is a former comedian and actor who also served as a liberal radio talk show host before deciding to run for office.

VOA: standard.2009.06.30

They include Savik Shuster, who now hosts a political talk show from Kyiv.

VOA: standard.2010.02.01

They were given the opportunity to question the president in a format similar to a radio talk show, with association members calling or e-mailing with comments and queries.

VOA: standard.2009.07.28