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The Colbert Report

8.4·2005 - 2014·24m·11S·ended

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.

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The Colbert Report

2005 - 2014·24m·11 Seasons·ended

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.

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6.7

Avg Rating

47

Rated Episodes

9.0

Best: S1E1

6.0

Worst: S10E90

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Top 3 Episodes

S1E1

Stone Phillips / Truthiness

S1 E1

9.0

Robin Thicke

S9 E135

8.5

Kevin Spacey

S9 E140

8.0

Bottom 3 Episodes

Sting

S10 E90

6.0

Biz Stone

S10 E83

6.0

Beau Willimon

S10 E73

6.0

Cast & Crew

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Seasons

11

E1

1

E1 · Stone Phillips / Truthiness

Oct 17, 2005

IMDb rating: 9.0

In the premiere episode of The Colbert Report, Stephen starts off the show with a segment called The Word coining the term "Truthiness". Other segments include: The Threat Down rating avian flu, baske…

E2

2

E2 · Lesley Stahl / Bacchanalia

Oct 18, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes 60 Minutes correspondent, Lesley Stahl!

E3

3

E3 · Fareed Zakaria / Disappointed

Oct 19, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes journalist, Fareed Zakaria!

E4

4

E4 · Jim Cramer

Oct 20, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer!

E5

5

E5 · Lou Dobbs

Oct 24, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes host of Lou Dobbs Tonight, Lou Dobbs!

E6

6

E6 · Greg Behrendt

Oct 25, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author of "It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy", Greg Behrendt!

E7

7

E7 · Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Oct 26, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes astrophysicist and author of "Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution", Neil DeGrasse Tyson!

E8

8

E8 · Jeff Daniels

Oct 27, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes actor, Jeff Daniels!

E9

9

E9 · Monica Crowley

Oct 31, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes co-host of Connected: Coast to Coast, Monica Crowley!

E10

10

E10 · Ken Burns

Nov 1, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes filmmaker author, Ken Burns!

E11

11

E11 · Bruce Feiler

Nov 2, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author of "Where God Was Born: A Journey by Land to the Roots of Religion", Bruce Feiler!

E12

12

E12 · Bradley Whitford / Shhhh!...

Nov 3, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes star of The West Wing, Bradley Whitford!

E13

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E13 · Eliot Spitzer

Nov 7, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the New York State Attorney General, Eliot Spitzer!

E14

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E14 · Catherine Crier / T.O.

Nov 8, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes CourtTV anchor, Catherine Crier!

E15

15

E15 · Mary Roach / Willy Loman

Nov 9, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author of "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife", Mary Roach!

E16

16

E16 · Cokie Roberts / Armistice

Nov 10, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes anchor and newswoman, Cokie Roberts!

E17

17

E17 · Bob Kerrey / Testosterone

Nov 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes former Senator Bob Kerrey!

E18

18

E18 · Rev. Al Sharpton

Nov 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes Reverend Al Sharpton!

E19

19

E19 · Matt Taibbi / Information

Nov 16, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author of "Spanking the Donkey", Matt Taibbi!

E20

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E20 · Tim Robbins / McConaughey

Nov 17, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes star of Zathura, Tim Robbins!

E21

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E21 · Brian Greene

Nov 28, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality, Brian Greene!

E22

22

E22 · Richard Preston

Nov 29, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of several science books, Richard Preston!

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E23 · Katrina vanden Heuvel / Gay Gay Gay Gay Gay

Nov 30, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author of The Dictionary of Republicanisms, Katrina vanden Heuvel!

E24

24

E24 · Richard Clarke / Spectacle

Dec 1, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of The Scorpion's Gate, Richard Clarke!

E25

25

E25 · Maureen Dowd

Dec 5, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Are Men Necessary?, Maureen Dowd!

E26

26

E26 · Anderson Cooper

Dec 6, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the Host of Anderson Cooper 360, Anderson Cooper!

E27

27

E27 · Craig Crawford

Dec 7, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Attack the Messenger: How Politicians Turn You Against the Media, Craig Crawford!

E28

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E28 · Peggy Noonan

Dec 8, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father, Peggy Noonan!

E29

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E29 · Harry Smith / Belly Achin'

Dec 12, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes co-host of The Early Show, Harry Smith!

E30

30

E30 · Bob Costas / Lombardi

Dec 13, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the host of Costas Now and sports commentator, Bob Costas!

E31

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E31 · Dermot Mulroney / Travolta

Dec 14, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes actor and star of The Family Stone, Dermot Mulroney!

E32

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E32 · Mark Cuban

Dec 15, 2005

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the owner of the Dallas Mavericks, Mark Cuban!

Nancy Grace

1

E1 · Nancy Grace

Jan 9, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the host of Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Keith Olbermann!

Carl Bernstein

2

E2 · Carl Bernstein

Jan 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the host of The Al Franken Show, Al Franken!

John Stossel

3

E3 · John Stossel

Jan 11, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes ABC News' John Stossel!

Ken Miller

4

E4 · Ken Miller

Jan 12, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes Professor of Biology at Brown University, Ken Miller!

George Stephanopoulos

5

E5 · George Stephanopoulos

Jan 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the host of "This Week", George Stephanopoulos!

Andrew Sullivan

6

E6 · Andrew Sullivan

Jan 17, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author and blogger, Andrew Sullivan!

Frank McCourt

7

E7 · Frank McCourt

Jan 18, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of "Teacher Man: A Memoir", Frank McCourt!

Nina Totenberg

8

E8 · Nina Totenberg

Jan 19, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes National Public Radio's legal affairs correspondent, Nina Totenberg!

David Gregory

9

E9 · David Gregory

Jan 23, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes former FEMA director, Michael Brown!

Robin Givhan

10

E10 · Robin Givhan

Jan 24, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes "Washington Post" fashion editor, Robin Givhan!

Norah Vincent

11

E11 · Norah Vincent

Jan 25, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of "Self-Made Man: One Woman's Journey into Manhood and Back" Norah Vincent!

Paul Begala

12

E12 · Paul Begala

Jan 26, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes CNN commentator and the co-author of "Take It Back: Our Party, Our Country, Our Future", Paul Begala!

Annie Duke

13

E13 · Annie Duke

Jan 30, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes Rev. Jesse Jackson!

Dave Marash

14

E14 · Dave Marash

Jan 31, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of "Manliness", Harvey Mansfield!

Emily Yoffe

15

E15 · Emily Yoffe

Feb 1, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of "What the Dog Did: Tales from a Formerly Reluctant Dog Owner", Emily Yoffe!

Christine Todd Whitman

16

E16 · Christine Todd Whitman

Feb 2, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of "It's My Party, Too: The Battle for the Heart of the GOP and the Future of America", Christine Todd Whitman!

Sen. Barbara Boxer

17

E17 · Sen. Barbara Boxer

Feb 6, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes California Senator Barbara Boxer!

James Woolsey

18

E18 · James Woolsey

Feb 7, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes former CIA Director James Woolsey!

Alan Dershowitz

19

E19 · Alan Dershowitz

Feb 8, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of "The Case for Peace: How the Arab-Israeli Conflict Can be Resolved", Alan Dershowitz!

George Packer

20

E20 · George Packer

Feb 9, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of "The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq", George Packer!

E21

21

E21 · Lama Surya Das

Feb 21, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Natural Radiance: Awakening to Your Great Perfection, Lama Surya Das!

E22

22

E22 · Michael Eric Dyson

Feb 22, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Come Hell or High Water: Hurricane Katrina And the Color of Disaster, Michael Eric Dyson!

E23

23

E23 · David Brooks

Feb 23, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the editor of The Weekly Standard, Bill Kristol!

E24

24

E24 · Tony Campolo

Feb 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Adventures in Missing the Point: How the Culture-Controlled Church Neutered the Gospel, Tony Campolo!

E25

25

E25 · Brett O'Donnell

Feb 28, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the director of debate at King's College, Brett O'Donnell!

E26

26

E26 · Arianna Huffington

Mar 1, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes author and internet blogger, Arianna Huffington!

E27

27

E27 · Jeffrey Sachs

Mar 2, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time, Jeffrey Sachs!

E28

28

E28 · Bob Schieffer

Mar 6, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of The Shere Hite Reader, Shere Hite!

E29

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E29 · Norman Ornstein

Mar 7, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of The Broken Branch: How Congress Is Failing America and How to Get It Back on Track, Norman Ornstein!

E30

30

E30 · James Webb

Mar 8, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America, James Webb!

E31

31

E31 · Lorraine Bracco

Mar 9, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes actress, Lorraine Bracco!

E32

32

E32 · Christopher Buckley

Mar 13, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Thank You for Smoking : A Novel, Christopher Buckley!

E33

33

E33 · Keith Olbermann

Mar 14, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the host of Countdown with Keith Olbermann, Keith Olbermann!

E34

34

E34 · Al Franken

Mar 15, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the host of The Al Franken Show, Al Franken!

E35

35

E35 · Frank Vincent

Mar 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of A Guy's Guide to Being a Man's Man, Frank Vincent!

E36

36

E36 · Connie Chung

Mar 20, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Dateline NBC anchor Stone Philips.

E37

37

E37 · Steve Kroft

Mar 21, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes 60 Minutes correspondent, Steve Kroft!

E38

38

E38 · Dan Senor

Mar 22, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes Advisor to the U.S. Presidential Envoy in Iraq, Dan Senor!

E39

39

E39 · John Kasich

Mar 23, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Steven Johnson, author of Everything Bad Is Good For You.

E40

40

E40 · Sen. Gary Hart

Mar 27, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes environmental politician, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

E41

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E41 · Michael Brown

Mar 28, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes mammologist and paleontologist Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers.

E42

42

E42 · Bruce Bartlett

Mar 29, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy, Bruce Bartlett!

E43

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E43 · Robert Greenwald

Mar 30, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the producer of Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism, and most recently, The Big Buy: How Tom Delay Stole Congress, Robe…

E44

44

E44 · Michael Smerconish

Apr 3, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes ocweekly.com's Ask a Mexican columnist Gustavo Arellano.

E45

45

E45 · Rev. Jesse Jackson

Apr 4, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Bart Ehrman, author of Misquoting Jesus.

E46

46

E46 · Harvey Mansfield

Apr 5, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Angela "Bay" Buchanan, President of The American Cause.

E47

47

E47 · Markos Moulitsas

Apr 6, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of The Great Deluge, Douglas Brinkley.

E48

48

E48 · Reza Aslan

Apr 17, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of No god But God, Reza Aslan!

E49

49

E49 · Anthony Romero

Apr 18, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the host of Hardball, Chris Matthews.

E50

50

E50 · Caitlin Flanagan

Apr 19, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of To Hell With All That: Loving and Loathing Our Inner Housewife, Caitlin Flanagan!

E51

51

E51 · Ralph Nader

Apr 20, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist Christpher Noxon, author of Rejuvenile.

E52

52

E52 · Hugh Hewitt

Apr 24, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Painting the Map Red: The Fight to Create a Permanent Republican Majority, Hugh Hewitt!

E53

53

E53 · Sam Harris

Apr 25, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.

E54

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E54 · Sebastian Junger

Apr 26, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes editor in chief for U.S. News World Report, Mort Zuckerman.

E55

55

E55 · Bill Kristol

Apr 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the editor of The Weekly Standard, Bill Kristol!

E56

56

E56 · Jon Meacham

May 1, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation, Jon Meacham!

E57

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E57 · Gov. Mike Huckabee

May 2, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Quit Digging Your Grave with a Knife and Fork: A 12-Stop Program to End Bad Habits and Begin a Healthy Lifestyle and the Governor of Arkansas, Gov. Mike…

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E58 · Paul Rieckhoff

May 3, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Soldier's Fight for America from Baghdad to Washington, Paul Rieckhoff!

E59

59

E59 · Rick Reilly

May 4, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of Shanks For Nothing, Rick Reilly!

E60

60

E60 · Shere Hite

May 8, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the author of The Shere Hite Reader, Shere Hite!

E61

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E61 · Frank Rich

May 9, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes editor of the New York Times, Frank Rich!

E62

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E62 · Bill Bastone

May 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes editor of The Smoking Gun.com, Bill Bastone!

E63

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E63 · Madeleine Albright

May 11, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright!

E64

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E64 · Kevin Phillips

May 15, 2006

Tonght, Democratic hopeful for Senate in Connecticut, Ned Lamont.

E65

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E65 · Tyson Slocum

May 16, 2006

Tonight former editor for the New Republic and author of The Good Fight: Why Liberals--And Only Liberals--Can Win the War On Terror and Make America Great Again, Peter Beinart.

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E66 · Jonathan Alter

May 17, 2006

Tonight former attorney and professor of philisophy Linda R. Hirshman, author of Get to Work: A Manifesto for Women in the World.

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E67 · Ted Daeschler

May 18, 2006

TONIGHT: Stephen Colbert welcomes the Assistant Curator and Chair, Vertebrate Zoology at the Center for Systematic Biology & Evolution, Ted Daeschler!

E68

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E68 · Stone Phillips

Jun 5, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Dateline NBC anchor Stone Philips.

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E69 · Christiane Amanpour

Jun 6, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes CNN's chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour.

E70

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E70 · Steven Squyres

Jun 7, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Cornell University scientist and author of Roving Mars Steven Squyres.

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E71 · Steven Johnson

Jun 8, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor of the National Review and author of The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts and the Disregard for Human Life.

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E72 · Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Jun 12, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator of PBS's NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and author of Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership Nixon to Clinton, David Gergen.

E73

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E73 · Tim Flannery

Jun 13, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes mammologist and paleontologist Tim Flannery, author of The Weather Makers.

E74

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E74 · David Sirota

Jun 14, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary musician Neil Young.

E75

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E75 · Michael Pollan

Jun 15, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Geoffrey Nunberg, professor of linguistics and columnist for the New York Times and author of Talking Right: How Conservatives Turned Liberalsim into a Tax Raising, Latte-Drin…

E76

76

E76 · Gustavo Arellano

Jun 19, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes ocweekly.com's Ask a Mexican columnist Gustavo Arellano.

E77

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E77 · Bart Ehrman

Jun 20, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Bart Ehrman, author of Misquoting Jesus.

E78

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E78 · Bay Buchanan

Jun 21, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Angela "Bay" Buchanan, President of The American Cause.

E79

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E79 · Douglas Brinkley

Jun 22, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes comedian Martin Short.

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E80 · Marc Bowden

Jun 26, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Marc Bowden, author of Guests of the Ayatollah: The First Battle in America's War With Militant Islam.

E81

81

E81 · Chris Matthews

Jun 27, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the host of Hardball, Chris Matthews.

E82

82

E82 · Robert Baer

Jun 28, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes form CIA agents and author of Blow the House Down, Robert Baer.

E83

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E83 · Christopher Noxon

Jun 29, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor, performer, rapper, playwright and educator Will Power.

E84

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E84 · Amy Sedaris

Jul 10, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Amy Sedaris, star of Strangers with Candy.

E85

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E85 · Tony Hawk

Jul 11, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes skateboarding legend Tony Hawk.

E86

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E86 · Mort Zuckerman

Jul 12, 2006

Tonight former defense analyst Daniel Ellsberg.

E87

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E87 · Ron Suskind

Jul 13, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes back Arianna Huffington, blogger and author of On Becoming Fearless...in Love, Work, and Life

E88

88

E88 · Lee Silver

Jul 17, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor Ted Danson.

E89

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E89 · Dhani Jones

Jul 18, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and the Reva and David Logan Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism, Lowell Bergman.

E90

90

E90 · Joe Scarborough

Jul 19, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the host of Scarborough Country, Joe Scarborough.

E91

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E91 · Tom Brokaw

Jul 20, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes former NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw.

E92

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E92 · Howell Raines

Jul 24, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The One That Got Away: A Memoir, Howell Raines

E93

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E93 · William Donohue

Jul 25, 2006

Tonight Stephen Welcomes the president of the Catholic League, William Donohue.

E94

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E94 · Neal Katyal

Jul 26, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Democracy Now! host and co-author of Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back, Amy Goodman.

E95

95

E95 · Joe Quesada

Jul 27, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes musician Randy Newman.

E96

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E96 · Ned Lamont

Jul 31, 2006

Tonght, Democratic hopeful for Senate in Connecticut, Ned Lamont.

E97

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E97 · Peter Beinart

Aug 1, 2006

Tonight former editor for the New Republic and author of The Good Fight: Why Liberals--And Only Liberals--Can Win the War On Terror and Make America Great Again, Peter Beinart.

E98

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E98 · Linda Hirshman

Aug 2, 2006

Tonight former attorney and professor of philisophy Linda R. Hirshman, author of Get to Work: A Manifesto for Women in the World.

E99

99

E99 · Paul Hackett III

Aug 3, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes lawyer and co-founder of the Innocence Project, Barry Scheck.

E100

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E100 · Bill Rhoden

Aug 8, 2006

Tonight, New York Times columnist and author of Forty Million Dollar Slaves: The Rise, Fall and Redemption of the Black Athlete, Bill Rhoden.

E101

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E101 · Alexandra Robbins

Aug 9, 2006

Tonight cultural anthropologist Alexandra Robbins, author of The Overachievers: The Secret Life of Driven Kids.

E102

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E102 · Eli Pariser

Aug 10, 2006

Tonight campaign director for MoveOn.org, Eli Pariser.

E103

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E103 · Ramesh Ponnuru

Aug 14, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Ramesh Ponnuru, senior editor of the National Review and author of The Party of Death: The Democrats, the Media, the Courts and the Disregard for Human Life.

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E104 · David Gergen

Aug 15, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator of PBS's NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and author of Eyewitness to Power: The Essence of Leadership Nixon to Clinton, David Gergen.

E105

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E105 · Morgan Spurlock

Aug 16, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes documentary filmmaker and host of 30 Days, Morgan Spurlock.

E106

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E106 · Neil Young

Aug 17, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary musician Neil Young.

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E107 · Geoffrey Nunberg

Aug 21, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Geoffrey Nunberg, professor of linguistics and columnist for the New York Times and author of Talking Right: How Conservatives Turned Liberalsim into a Tax Raising, Latte-Drin…

E108

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E108 · Paul Krugman

Aug 22, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes economist and colmnist Paul Krugman, author of The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century.

E109

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E109 · Gideon Yago

Aug 23, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes writer and correspondent for MTV News, Gideon Yago

Janna Levin

110

E110 · Janna Levin

Aug 24, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes mathematician Janna Levin, author of A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines.

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E111 · Martin Short

Sep 11, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes comedian Martin Short.

E112

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E112 · Toby Keith

Sep 12, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcome country music star Toby Keith.

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E113 · Ken Jennings

Sep 13, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes record setting Jeopardy champion and author of Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competetive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs, Ken Jennings

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E114 · Bill Simmons

Sep 14, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes ESPN's Sports Guy columnist and author of Now I Can Die In Peace: How ESPN's Sports Guy Found Salvation with a Little Help from Nomar, Pedro, Shawshank, and the 2004 Red Sox, …

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E115 · Will Power

Sep 18, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor, performer, rapper, playwright and educator Will Power.

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E116 · Frank Rich

Sep 19, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times columnist Frank Rich, author of The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina.

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E117 · James Carville

Sep 20, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Democratic political consultant James Carville.

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E118 · Daniel Ellsberg

Sep 21, 2006

Tonight former defense analyst Daniel Ellsberg.

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E119 · Arianna Huffington

Sep 25, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes back Arianna Huffington, blogger and author of On Becoming Fearless...in Love, Work, and Life

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E120 · Ted Danson

Sep 26, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor Ted Danson.

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E121 · Lowell Bergman

Sep 27, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning investigative journalist and the Reva and David Logan Distinguished Professor at UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism, Lowell Bergman.

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E122 · Steve Wozniak

Sep 28, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes co-founder of Apple Computers, Steve Wozniak.

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E123 · Michael Lewis

Oct 2, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Michael Lewis, author of The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game.

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E124 · Andy Stern

Oct 3, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes union leader and author of A Country That Works: Getting America Back on Track, Andy Stern.

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E125 · Senator Byron Dorgan

Oct 4, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes North Dakota Senator Byron Dorgan, author of Take This Job and Ship It: How Corporate Greed And Brain-Dead Politics Are Selling Out America.

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E126 · Amy Goodman

Oct 5, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Democracy Now! host and co-author of Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back, Amy Goodman.

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E127 · Randy Newman

Oct 9, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes musician Randy Newman.

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E128 · Ariel Levy

Oct 10, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture, Ariel Levy.

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E129 · George Lucas

Oct 11, 2006

Tonight Stephen reveals the winner of the Green Screen Challenge. Plus, another Tek Jansen Adventure.

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E130 · Gov. Brian Schweitzer

Oct 12, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Montana Governor Brian Schweitzer

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E131 · Barry Scheck

Oct 16, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes lawyer and co-founder of the Innocence Project, Barry Scheck.

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E132 · Richard Dawkins

Oct 17, 2006

Tonight Stephen celebrates his 1st anniversary episode with Oxford Professor of Biology and author of The God Delusion Richard Dawkins.

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E133 · David Kuo

Oct 18, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes former special assistant to President Bush and author of Tempting Faith: An Inside Story of Political Seduction, David Kuo.

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E134 · Dr. Peter Agre

Oct 19, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Nobel Prize winning chemist Dr. Peter Agre. Plus Stephen talks to Jim Gilchrist, founder of The Minuteman Project.

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E135 · Barry Manilow

Oct 30, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes musician Barry Manilow.

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E136 · Tim Robbins

Oct 31, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor and politcal activist Tim Robbins.

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E137 · Penn Jillette

Nov 1, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes magician Penn Jillette.

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E138 · Ronald Reagan Jr.

Nov 2, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes political activist Ronald Reagan Jr.

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E139 · Mark Halperin

Nov 6, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcoms ABC News correspondent and co-author of The Way to Win: Taking the White House in 2008, Mark Halperin.

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E140 · Indecision 2006 Election Coverage

Nov 7, 2006

Combined with the Daily Show for the night, Stephen talks to Warren Beatty by phone, Rep. Robert Wexler via satellite and Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton via satellite.

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E141 · Jeff Greenfield

Nov 8, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes CNN anchor Jeff Greenfield.

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E142 · Dean Kamen

Nov 9, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of FIRST and President of DEKA Research and Development Corporation, Dean Kamen.

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E143 · Dan Rather

Nov 13, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes former CBS News anchor Dan Rather.

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E144 · Jeff Swartz

Nov 14, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes CEO of Timberland, Jeff Swartz.

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E145 · Al Franken/Dr. Michael Novacek

Nov 15, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Al Franken and paleontologist Dr. Michael Novacek.

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E146 · Richard Linklater

Nov 16, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Richard Linklater, director of Fast Food Nation.

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E147 · Jim Lehrer

Nov 27, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes PBS News Hour anchor and author of The Phony Marine: A Novel, Jim Lehrer.

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E148 · Harry Shearer

Nov 28, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes comedian Harry Shearer.

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E149 · Nora Ephron

Nov 29, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes screenwriter and author of I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman, Nora Ephron.

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E150 · Mike Lupica

Nov 30, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes ESPN commentator and author of Miracle on 49th Street, Mike Lupica.

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E151 · Will Wright

Dec 4, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes computer game designer Will Wright.

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E152 · Steven D. Levitt

Dec 5, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes economist and co-author of Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything, Steven D. Levitt.

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E153 · John Sexton

Dec 6, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the president of New York University, John Sexton.

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E154 · Dr. Francis S. Collins

Dec 7, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the fromer head of the Human Genome Project and author of The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief, Francis Collins.

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E155 · Dr. Peter Singer

Dec 11, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes Princeton ethicist, animal rights activist and co-author of The Way We Eat: Why Our Food Choices Matter, Dr. Peter Singer

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E156 · Dan Savage

Dec 12, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes nationally syndicated columnist and author of The Commitment: Love, Sex, Marriage, and My Family, Dan Savage.

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E157 · Doris Kearns Goodwin

Dec 13, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes historian and author of Team of Rivals, The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln, Doris Kearns Goodwin.

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E158 · Daniel Pinchbeck

Dec 14, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes a writer for the Village Voice and Rolling Stone and author of Breaking Open the Head: A Psychedelic Journey into the Heart of Contemporary Shamanism, Daniel Pinchbeck.

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E159 · Jack Welch

Dec 18, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the retired CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch.

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E160 · Deepak Chopra

Dec 19, 2006

Tonight Stephen welcomes the leader in the field of mind body medicine, Deepak Chopra.

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E161 · Chris Funk, Robert Schneider

Dec 20, 2006

Stephen Colbert vs the Decemberists.

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E1 · Ethan Nadelmann

Jan 8, 2007

Stephen opens the show disappointed that Saddam Hussein was suddenly hanged over the show's break. He responds to Lake Superior State University's ban of the word 'truthiness' in "Who's Attacking Me N…

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E2 · Jim Cramer

Jan 9, 2007

Freem replaces superstantial in the opening sequence. Stephen thanks former Archbishop of Warsaw Stanis³aw Wielgus for being caught in a Catholic Church scandal of a non-sexual nature; scorns Democrat…

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E3 · David Kamp

Jan 10, 2007

Stephen criticizes Bush for not sending 300 million troops as Stephen advised the day before but he pardons him if this is "the only mistake he makes in this war". He then talks about illegal immigrat…

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E4 · Judy Woodruff

Jan 11, 2007

Stephen starts with another episode of his challenge "What Number is Stephen thinking of?" with a clip from 2005. He then celebrates 5 years of Guantanamo Bay and talks to the executive director of Hu…

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E5 · Alex Kuczynski

Jan 15, 2007

Wishing viewers a happy Martin Luther King Day, Stephen calls for a nationwide lie-in to refuse engaging in "anything at all", in the style of passive protest such as Rosa Parks, then attacks Senator …

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E6 · Dinesh D'Souza

Jan 16, 2007

In anticipation of Bill O'Reilly arriving in-studio on Thursday, Stephen lashes out at Jimmy the director for a squeaky chair. In a new segment "Invasion of the Country Snatchers", Stephen profiles im…

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E7 · Richard Clarke

Jan 17, 2007

Still in anticipation of Bill O'Reilly arriving in-studio on Thursday Stephen is more nervous than the day before, bringing out some cherished objects he plans to show O'Reilly the next day. He then t…

Bill O'Reilly

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E8 · Bill O'Reilly

Jan 18, 2007

The big day is here, so Stephen is crazy with anticipation that Bill O'Reilly will be on the show, stating that his only goal with this show was to see this day, which makes him reveal a "Mission Acco…

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E9 · Tom Schaller

Jan 22, 2007

Stephen is disappointed at the loss by the New Orleans Saints to the Chicago "God-less killing Machines" Bears. In another "Who's Riding My Coattails Now?", Stephen calls out Bill Clinton for speaking…

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E10 · Michael S. Steele

Jan 23, 2007

Stephen explains that this is the second of two episodes they taped on January 22, so that he can host a State of the Union address party on the 23rd. Russ Lieber appears in-studio to comment on new l…

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E11 · Lou Dobbs

Jan 24, 2007

Lou Dobbs, author of War on the Middle Class, faces the truth hammer when he sits down to talk with Stephen.

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E12 · Mike Wallace

Jan 25, 2007

Bill O'Reilly spills the beans on Stephen, and says what he really thought of him on his show. Stephen interviews Coach Bob Mancini of the Saginaw Spirit. And he doesn't like how he stands on the SMU …

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E13 · Barry Lando

Jan 29, 2007

Colbert wins bet with mayor of Oshawa after Saginaw Spirit defeated Oshawa Generals. Colbert discusses Microsoft paying someone for Wikipedia edits, and concludes that reality has become a commodity. …

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E14 · Donna Shalala

Jan 30, 2007

Stephen opens the show by showing a clip from Fox News' Fox and Friends, talking about the invisible beam that makes a person think he is on fire. Stephen then talks about how he stole his neighbor's …

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E15 · Jed Babbin

Jan 31, 2007

Stephen opens the show by discussing the "problem" with Global Warming and in protest replaces Bobby with a 5000 Watt heat lamp. This is followed by the return of the "On Notice" board and the introdu…

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E16 · Chuck Schumer

Feb 1, 2007

Stephen comments on the 2007 Boston Mooninite Scare that occurred in Boston and laments the fact that he can no longer proceed with his obviously threatening-looking advertisements. This is followed b…

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E17 · Wendy Kopp

Feb 5, 2007

Stephen is ecstatic at the slaughtering the Bears underwent in Super Bowl XLI. Also, he introduces a new product "Formula 419" (A combination of his Formula 401 and 18, Peyton Manning's Jersey number)…

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E18 · Charlie LeDuff

Feb 6, 2007

Stephen receives a message from Master Media International that they would be praying on his behalf on February 22. This is followed by the 40th installment of Better Know A District (Ohio's 18th with…

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E19 · Steven Pinker

Feb 7, 2007

Stephen starts by introducing a new segment, "California Values Watch". After addressing San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's recent problems. Then talks about the controversy stirred between Representa…

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E20 · Debra Dickerson

Feb 8, 2007

Stephen starts by talking about the astronaut incident on the news and especially that everyone talks about Lisa Nowak wearing a diaper, admitting that he too wears a diaper during his workday. He the…

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E21 · Michael Oppenheimer

Feb 12, 2007

Stephen starts by dancing/singing "My Humps" behind his desk and discusses Grammys. He then talks about criticism of the Iraq War transitioning into "The Word." This is followed by a "Tip of the Hat -…

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E22 · Sheryl WuDunn

Feb 13, 2007

Colbert talks about the Chinese Menace, entitling a Colbert Report special report "Apocalypse Mao: Murdered By The Orient's Success".

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E23 · Lance Armstrong

Feb 14, 2007

Stephen makes correction, that the Chinese have four times more population than the US, not three. Colbert admonishes people teaching seniors about sex. Sport Report: about the Westminster Dog Show, t…

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E24 · Shashi Tharoor

Feb 15, 2007

Colbert talks about how Mastermedia International will pray for him on February 22nd. Asks J. J. Abrams how his prayer day went, with photo of Jimmie "J.J." Walker showing. Then he moves on, to talkin…

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E25 · Zev Chafets

Feb 26, 2007

Stephen compares Britain leaving Iraq to Britain leaving the U.S. and India - saying it will cause a flourish of Democracy.

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E26 · Craig Venter

Feb 27, 2007

Stephen comments on a recent report about Al Gore's energy usage. Outdoor Life Magazine fires a columnist for calling for an assault rifle ban, an action Stephen commends in the Word. Steagle Colbeagl…

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E27 · Nina Jablonski

Feb 28, 2007

Colbert comments on how David Geffen has switched his support from Hillary Clinton to Barack Obama. Then he mentions how Tom Vilsack chickened out of the presidential race, and interviews him in a new…

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E28 · Larry King

Mar 1, 2007

Mr. Colbert thanks those who prayed for him last Thursday, with his prayer hat and foam fingers. Also he comments on the coverage of the Anna Nicole Smith story. Better Know A District guest was Steve…

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E29 · Ben & Jerry

Mar 5, 2007

Stephen comments on how many politicians have visited Walter Reed Hospital since the scandal. Ben and Jerry appeared to promote their new ice cream flavor named in honor of Stephen. Bears & Balls segm…

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E30 · Mark Frauenfelder

Mar 6, 2007

Stephen brags about winning the Mega Millions drawing, which hadn't happened yet. In this segment he also mocks Viacom CEO Sumner Redstone. Then he talks about how Lewis "Scooter" Libby was found Not …

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E31 · Michael Specter

Mar 7, 2007

Colbert makes a rare correction about winning Mega Millions drawing, and calls his boss Sumner Redstone to grovel. The Word was about removing the military Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy. Then there was…

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E32 · Ted Koppel

Mar 8, 2007

Stephen wonders why the media is still discussing the Libby trial. Then he talks about the death of Captain America, and adds more in The Word. Better Know A District guest was John Yarmuth from Kentu…

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E33 · Nicholas Kristof

Mar 12, 2007

Stephen upbraids Bill Gates for giving charitably to other nations while bemoaning America's faltering competitiveness. He retracts his disparaging comments about Captain America when he learns that t…

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E34 · Michael Eric Dyson

Mar 13, 2007

Stephen closes the show by announcing The Word ("Goodnight"), after which the credits roll.

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E35 · Ed Viesturs

Mar 14, 2007

Colbert introduces a new segment, "When Ancestors Attack." Then he mentions how Colorado has made John Denver's "Rocky Mountain High" their second official song. Sport Report: advice on filling out Ma…

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E36 · Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Mar 15, 2007

Stephen celebrates the last St. Patrick's Day ever! Then he moves on to how Latin America has so many rabid admirers of President Bush, with comments from Esteban Colberto. In the 44th installment of …

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E37 · Jerome Groopman

Mar 19, 2007

Stephen talks about the latest attack in DC, on him, by Rahm Emanuel.[2] The Word refers to South Carolina proposing to allow prisoners to donate organs to reduce jail time. Threatdown: 5.Angry senior…

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E38 · Willie Nelson

Mar 20, 2007

While unveiling threat # .5 as an addendum to yesterday's threatdown, Stephen finds himself in agreement with a German environmentalist over the euthanasia of Knut, a polar bear cub at the Berlin zoo,…

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E39 · Benjamin Barber

Mar 21, 2007

In the 45th installment of Better Know A District, the guest was Maurice Hinchey from New York's 22nd congressional district.

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E40 · Katie Couric

Mar 22, 2007

Debate over DC-residents voting bill with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton. Criticism over Chicago Sun-Times face reading expert Rose Rosetree's interpretation of Stephen's facial features. Phone c…

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E41 · Gwen Ifill

Mar 26, 2007

Stephen expressed his anger that a severed mummy hand was recently sold at auction, but not to him; the hand was the earliest example of we're No. #1. In response to Rahm Emanuel's practice of discour…

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E42 · Madeleine Albright

Mar 27, 2007

Stephen chided Sean Penn for his blunt criticism of the Bush administration. Stephen discusses Iran, specifically a clash over religion, with former US Secretary of State Madeleine Albright who took t…

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E43 · Jabari Asim

Mar 28, 2007

Stephen displayed his disappointment at the elimination of Paulina Porizkova from Dancing with the Stars, especially given that her husband Ric Ocasek is a friend of the show. Stephen discussed oil fo…

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E44 · Clive James

Mar 29, 2007

First, Stephen questioned the necessity of the Equal Rights Amendment, since everyone should be on the honor system. Later, Stephen cited the promulgation of John McCain that Sadr City is much safer t…

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E45 · Colin Beavan

Apr 9, 2007

Colbert celebrates the 4th anniversary of the liberation of Baghdad, while he eats his "Stephen Colbert's Americone Dream" ice cream. He continues to eat it through the show. And announces that is now…

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E46 · Jeannette Walls

Apr 10, 2007

Stephen scolded the 15 British sailors whom after recently returning from captivity in Iran were seeking to publish accounts of their experience. In "The Word", he talked about America's bogus health …

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E47 · Vali Nasr

Apr 11, 2007

Stephen introduced the latest eponymic animal, Stephanie Colburtle, one of the leatherback sea turtles being tracked from Costa Rica to the Galapagos Islands. In "The Word", Stephen revisited Monday's…

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E48 · Dr. Richard Land

Apr 12, 2007

Stephen criticized Democratic senator Harry Reid for using "politicizing the war in Iraq" by citing a translation of a recent speech by Pope Benedict XVI. In "The Wørd," Stephen praised the president …

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E49 · John Kerry

Apr 16, 2007

Stephen begins by issuing a correction for having called Boyd K. Packer the "Mormon Pope" or "Mope," when he is more of a Mormon Cardinal, or "Mardinal." Colbert then compares Don Imus' firing with up…

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E50 · Elaine Pagels

Apr 17, 2007

Stephen announced that he will be having a metaphor-off with Sean Penn on Thursday's show. Update on Stephanie Colburtle the turtle who was in 2nd place at the time of broadcast on the race to the Gal…

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E51 · Paulina Porizkova

Apr 18, 2007

On Who's NOT honoring me now, Stephen complained that he was not being awarded a Pulitzer Prize in journalism. In "The Word," Stephen suggested the corporate sponsorship of the War on Terror since the…

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E52 · Sean Penn

Apr 19, 2007

Stephen balks at a scientific study saying that chimpanzees are more evolved than humans in DNA. On "The Word," he talks about John Edwards' $400 haircut and considers him going over to the Republican…

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E53 · Russell Simmons

Apr 23, 2007

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E54 · Dr. Andrew Weil

Apr 24, 2007

The first act opens with a remembrance of Boris Yeltsin. Stephen continues with a combative interview with Eleanor Holmes Norton regarding a recent bill to give the District of Columbia a vote in the …

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E55 · David Walker

Apr 25, 2007

Colbert decides that a new name is necessary for the long war, and comes up with Freemerican Victernity Made in China. He then backs the idea of having illegal immigrants fight in the armed services i…

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E56 · Madeleine Bordallo

Apr 26, 2007

Stephen is unhappy at the fact that Stephanie Colburtle The Turtle did not win The Great Turtle Race, after being bested by another turtle named Billy. He claims Billy is a male, and demands a re-race…

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E57 · Neil deGrasse Tyson / Bill Bradley

Apr 30, 2007

"It's the last day of April. One more month 'till Speedo season! Do your squats. This is The Colbert Report.

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E58 · Malcolm Gladwell

May 1, 2007

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E59 · Gina Kolata

May 2, 2007

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E60 · Conn Iggulden

May 3, 2007

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E61 · Richard Preston

May 7, 2007

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E62 · Nassi Nicholas Taleb

May 8, 2007

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E63 · Salman Rushdie, Jane Fonda

May 9, 2007

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May 10, 2007

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E65 · William Langewiesche

May 14, 2007

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May 15, 2007

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E67 · Howard Dean

May 16, 2007

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May 17, 2007

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May 21, 2007

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May 22, 2007

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May 23, 2007

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May 24, 2007

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Jun 4, 2007

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Jun 5, 2007

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Jun 6, 2007

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Jun 7, 2007

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Jun 11, 2007

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Jun 12, 2007

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Jun 13, 2007

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Jun 14, 2007

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Jun 18, 2007

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Jun 19, 2007

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Jun 20, 2007

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Jun 21, 2007

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Jun 25, 2007

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Jun 26, 2007

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Jun 27, 2007

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Jun 28, 2007

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Jul 16, 2007

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Jul 17, 2007

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E91 · John Mellencamp

Jul 18, 2007

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Jul 19, 2007

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Jul 23, 2007

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Jul 24, 2007

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Jul 25, 2007

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Jul 26, 2007

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Jul 30, 2007

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Jul 31, 2007

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E99 · Michael Beschloss

Aug 1, 2007

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E100 · Michael J. Behe

Aug 2, 2007

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Aug 7, 2007

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Aug 8, 2007

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Aug 9, 2007

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E104 · Michael Jacobson

Aug 13, 2007

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E105 · Jerry Miller, Spencer Wells

Aug 14, 2007

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E106 · Michael Wallis

Aug 15, 2007

From the previous episode, Stephen again mentions the possibility that his ancestors were Jewish. He then discusses perceived inflammatory speech on the Daily Kos website and interviews the website's …

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E107 · Mike Huckabee

Aug 16, 2007

Stephen begins by asking people not to watch his interview with Richard Branson on August 22, which has been reported in the media as a "trainwreck." Stephen then interviews Mike Huckabee, claiming th…

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E108 · Nathan Sawaya

Aug 20, 2007

Stephen continues to attack wrist violence, and says the worst offender in "Wrist snuff" is Steven Seagal. He also announces that his "WristStrong" wristbands are now available from colbertneation.com…

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E109 · Michael Shermer

Aug 21, 2007

Stephen starts with the \"Smokin\' Pole: The Fight for Arctic Riches\" segment, where he attacks Canada\'s claim to the Northwest Passage through the Arctic, claiming it belongs to the United States. …

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E110 · Richard Branson

Aug 22, 2007

In \"Colbert Platinum\", he talks about the shutting down of a helipad in Saint-Tropez and the growing demand for champagne. He then interviews Richard Branson about Virgin America and \"Air Colbert\"…

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E111 · Thomas E. Ricks

Aug 23, 2007

Stephen reviews the Iraq War and Dick Cheney\'s role in advocating it. He then interviews Thomas E. Ricks about the war. Stephen then talks about his broken wrist and shows a documentary film entitled…

Bjorn Lomborg

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E112 · Bjorn Lomborg

Sep 10, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes the former director of the Environmental Assessment Institute and author of Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist’s Guide to Global Warming, Bjorn Lomborg.

Garrison Keillor

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E113 · Garrison Keillor

Sep 11, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes humorist and author of Pontoon: A Novel of Lake Wobegon, Garrison Keillor.

Joel Klein

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E114 · Joel Klein

Sep 12, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes the chancellor of New York City Schools, Joel Klein.

Ed Begley Jr

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E115 · Ed Begley Jr

Sep 13, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor and environmental activist and co-author of Grassroots Rising, Ed Begley jr. Also Stephen talks with Father James Martin, author of My Life with the Saints, over recent …

Susan Sarandon

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E116 · Susan Sarandon

Sep 18, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes actress and activist and the co-star of In the Valley of Elah, Susan Sarandon.

Naomi Wolf

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E117 · Naomi Wolf

Sep 19, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes feminist and author of The End of America: A Letter of Warning To A Young Patriot, Naomi Wolf

Jeffrey Toobin

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E118 · Jeffrey Toobin

Sep 20, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes legal writer and author of The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court, Jeffrey Toobin.

Thomas Friedman

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E119 · Thomas Friedman

Sep 24, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times columnist and author of The World is Flat [Updated and Expanded]: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century, Thomas Firedman

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E120 · John Grisham

Sep 25, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes retired attorney and author of Playing For Pizza, John Grisham.

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E121 · Tony Bennett

Sep 26, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes opera singer Nathan Gunn, whose new CD is Just Before Sunrise.

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E122 · David Schwartz

Sep 27, 2007

Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief film curator of the Museum of Moving Image, David Schwartz.

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E123 · Charlie Savage

Oct 1, 2007

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E124 · John Mearsheimer

Oct 2, 2007

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E125 · Jim Lovell

Oct 3, 2007

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E126 · John Kao

Oct 4, 2007

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E127 · George Saunders

Oct 8, 2007

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Oct 9, 2007

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E129 · Gen. Wesley Clark

Oct 10, 2007

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Oct 11, 2007

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E131 · Paul Glastris

Oct 15, 2007

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Oct 16, 2007

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E133 · Garry Kasparov

Oct 17, 2007

E134

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E134 · Craig Newmark

Oct 18, 2007

E135

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E135 · Richard Berman

Oct 29, 2007

E136

136

E136 · Craig Venter

Oct 30, 2007

E137

137

E137 · Col. Lawrence Wilkerson

Oct 31, 2007

E138

138

E138 · Walter Kirn

Nov 1, 2007

E1

1

E1 · Andrew Sullivan, Richard Freeman

Jan 7, 2008

E2

2

E2 · Chris Beam, Gary Rosen

Jan 8, 2008

E3

3

E3 · Gov. Mike Huckabee, Matt Taibbi

Jan 9, 2008

E4

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E4 · Norman Ornstein, Muhammad Yunus

Jan 10, 2008

E5

5

E5 · Neil Shubin

Jan 14, 2008

E6

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E6 · Peter Hopkins, Jared Cohen

Jan 15, 2008

E7

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E7 · Deborah Tannen

Jan 16, 2008

E8

8

E8 · Lou Dobbs, David Levy

Jan 17, 2008

E9

9

E9 · Allan Sloan, Eric Weiner

Jan 21, 2008

E10

10

E10 · Malcolm Gladwell, Andrew Young

Jan 22, 2008

E11

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E11 · Stephen Colbert's Sport Report

Jan 23, 2008

E12

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E12 · Debra Dickerson, Charles Nesson

Jan 24, 2008

E13

13

E13 · Marjane Satrapi, Rick Warren

Jan 28, 2008

E14

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E14 · Joe Quesada, Alex Ross

Jan 29, 2008

E15

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E15 · Carl Hiaasen, Frans de Waal

Jan 30, 2008

E16

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E16 · Tim Harford, Andrew Napolitano

Jan 31, 2008

E17

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E17 · Tony Campolo, Jacob Weisberg

Feb 4, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Slate editor in chief Jacob Weisberg, author of The Bush Tragedy. Also, Stephen talks with Tony Campolo, author of Red Letter Christians, about the Chrisitian right's influenc…

E18

18

E18 · Angelo Falcon, Bob Dole

Feb 5, 2008

Richard Brookhiser, Tad Devine

19

E19 · Richard Brookhiser, Tad Devine

Feb 6, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Democratic strategist Tad Devine. Also Stephen talks with the senior editor of The National Review Richard Brookhiser about whether the Republicans will vote for John McCain.

Mark Moffett

20

E20 · Mark Moffett

Feb 7, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes naturalist Mark Moffett, author of Face to Face with Frogs. Also, Presidental candiate and former Arkansas Governaor Mike Huckabee stops by to discuss, and play air hockey wi…

E21

21

E21 · Aubrey de Grey, Philip Zimbardo

Feb 11, 2008

Stephen begins with congratulating Barack Obama winning a Grammy award for "Best Spoken Word Album" for The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream. He then talks about Mitt Romney…

E22

22

E22 · Gov. Eliot Spitzer, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Lisa Randall

Feb 12, 2008

Stephen begins with a discussion on Mike Huckabee's running mate. Stephen claims that via obligation, he should be the running mate. He also displays his dislike of John McCain, due to other right-win…

David Gracer, Richard Thompson Ford

23

E23 · David Gracer, Richard Thompson Ford

Feb 13, 2008

Stephen begins by talking about how he survived the writers strike. He brings his writers (including, strangely enough, Tiki Barber, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Kevin Bacon) onto the set and welcomes them…

E24

24

E24 · John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy

Feb 14, 2008

Stephen begins with "Who's Riding my Coattails now?", putting German comedian Oliver Pocher on notice for stealing his pose that he used on the front cover of GQ magazine. He then talks about the Roge…

E25

25

E25 · Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Feb 26, 2008

Stephen starts by talking about a photo of Barack Obama in Muslim dress, claiming he is a terrorist. He says that the photo does not devide people, but unites people by making them think that Obama is…

E26

26

E26 · Tony Snow

Feb 27, 2008

Stephen begins by discussing a recent John McCain rally, in which opening speaker Bill Cunningham said negative things about Barack Obama. The "Threatdown:" 5. Monopoly! 4. Richard Branson! 3. Bankrup…

E27

27

E27 · Richard Brookhiser, Ingrid Newkirk

Feb 28, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the president and co-founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk. Also, Stephen talks with the senior editor for The National Review magazine Richard Brookhiser about the influence the la…

E28

28

E28 · Lorin Maazel, Shashi Tharoor

Mar 3, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the former UN undersecretary general for communications and public information, and author of The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: The Emerging 21st Century Power, Sha…

E29

29

E29 · William Donohue, Howard Dean, Jennifer 8. Lee

Mar 4, 2008

Stephen starts by talking about John McCain and his support from John Hagee. Stephen expresses his anger of Hagee's views about Catholics. However, as a Christian, he is forced to turn the other cheek…

E30

30

E30 · Robert Reich, Gregory Rodriguez

Mar 5, 2008

Stephen begins by paying tribute to Brett Favre. He then becomes angry about Mike Huckabee losing the Republican primaries to John McCain. He then interviews Robert Reich about the Democrats. In "Diff…

E31

31

E31 · John Legend

Mar 6, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes musician John Legend.

E32

32

E32 · George McGovern

Mar 10, 2008

Stephen begins by talking about the Eliot Spitzer scandal. In "The Wørd," he talks about Hillary Clinton's claim that she is ahead in the Democratic primaries because she was won bigger states. Stephe…

E33

33

E33 · Geraldo Rivera

Mar 11, 2008

Stephen talks about his hate for John McCain, which he is forced to set aside to support him as the Republican nominee. In "The Wørd," Stephen explains how McCain is like a boyfriend who the country c…

E34

34

E34 · Howard Kurtz

Mar 12, 2008

E35

35

E35 · Hussein Ibish, Sudhir Venkatesh

Mar 13, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Columbia University professor and author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes it to the Streets, Sudhir Venkatesh.

E36

36

E36 · Samantha Power

Mar 17, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World, Samantha Power.

Carole King

37

E37 · Carole King

Mar 18, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary singer/songwriter Carole King.

E38

38

E38 · Dee Dee Myers

Mar 19, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary and author of Why Women Should Rule the World, Dee Dee Myers.

E39

39

E39 · Dean Kamen

Mar 20, 2008

E40

40

E40 · Eric Alterman, Michael Reynolds

Mar 31, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes professor of English and journalism and author of Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America, Eric Alterman.

E41

41

E41 · Van Jones

Apr 1, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Van Jones.

E42

42

E42 · R.E.M.

Apr 2, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes classic American rock band R.E.M. to talk about their new album, "Accelerate".

E43

43

E43 · Clay Shirky

Apr 3, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes telecommunications professor and author of Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing without Organizations, Clay Shirky.

E44

44

E44 · Trevor Paglen, Jesse Ventura

Apr 7, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes former pro wrestler and Governor of Minnesota and author of Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!, Jesse Ventura. Also, Stephen talks with Trevor Paglen about the supposed sh…

E45

45

E45 · Madeline Albright

Apr 8, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes former Clinton Secretary of State and author of Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership, Madeline Albright.

E46

46

E46 · Jeff Gore

Apr 9, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Citizens for Retiring the Penny, Jeff Gore.

E47

47

E47 · Robin Wright

Apr 10, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist (specializing in the Middle East) and author of Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East, Robin Wright.

E48

48

E48 · John Legend, Mayor Michael Nutter, Chris Matthews

Apr 14, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the host of Hardball, Chris Matthews.

E49

49

E49 · Michelle Obama, The Roots

Apr 15, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Grammy Award winning musical group The Roots.

E50

50

E50 · Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, Gov. Ed Rendell

Apr 16, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania's Governor, Ed Rendell.

E51

51

E51 · Hillary Clinton, Patrick Murphy, John Edwards, Barack Obama

Apr 17, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania Congressman Rep. Patrick Murphy.

E52

52

E52 · Fr. James Martin, Sen. Bernie Sanders

Apr 21, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Vermont Congressman Rep. Bernie Sanders.

E53

53

E53 · Susan Jacoby

Apr 22, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Age of American Unreason, Susan Jacoby.

E54

54

E54 · Mitch Albom

Apr 23, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes radio host and author of For One More Day, Mitch Albom.

E55

55

E55 · Maria Shriver

Apr 24, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist, California's First Lady and author of Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question, Little Book. Answers Within, Maria Shriver.

E56

56

E56 · Feist

Apr 28, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes musician Feist.

E57

57

E57 · Anne Lamott

Apr 29, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes political activist and author of Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith, Anne Lamott.

E58

58

E58 · Donna Brazile, Noah Feldman

Apr 30, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes law professor at Harvard University and author of The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State, Noah Feldman.

E59

59

E59 · James Kunstler

May 1, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of World Made by Hand, James Kunstler.

E60

60

E60 · Carl Hiaasen

May 5, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport, Carl Hiaasen.

E61

61

E61 · Nathan Gunn

May 6, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes opera singer Nathan Gunn.

E62

62

E62 · Hasan Elahi, George Johnson

May 7, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes science writer and author of The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, George Johnson.

E63

63

E63 · Arianna Huffington

May 8, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the editor in chief of the Huffington Post and author of Right Is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution, and Made Us All Less Safe, Arianna…

E64

64

E64 · Dr. Mehmet Oz

May 12, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty, Dr. Mehmet Oz.

E65

65

E65 · Jennifer Hooper McCarty

May 13, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of What Really Sank the Titanic: New Forensic Discoveries, Jennifer McCarty.

E66

66

E66 · Laura Dern, Grover Norquist

May 14, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the president of Americans for Tax Reform and author of Leave Us Alone: Getting the Government's Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, Our Lives, Grover Norquist.

E67

67

E67 · Andrei Cherny

May 15, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America's Finest Hour, Andrei Cherny.

E68

68

E68 · Tony Perkins, Brian Greene

May 27, 2008

E69

69

E69 · Sen. Claire McCaskill

May 28, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill.

E70

70

E70 · Tad Devine, David Sirota

May 29, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington, David Sirota.

E71

71

E71 · Jon Paskowitz

Jun 2, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-producer of the movie Surf Wise, Jon Paskowitz.

E72

72

E72 · George Will

Jun 3, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of One Man's America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation, George Will.

E73

73

E73 · Rep. Bob Barr, Salman Rushdie

Jun 4, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Oklahoma Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate, Bob Barr.

E74

74

E74 · Pat Buchanan

Jun 5, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes conservative political commentator and author of Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War": How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World, Pat Buchanan

E75

75

E75 · Phil Weiss

Jun 9, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes New York columnist Phil Weiss.

E76

76

E76 · Alan Rabinowitz

Jun 10, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes wildlife scientist and author of Life in the Valley of Death: The Fight to Save Tigers in a Land of Guns, Gold, and Greed, Alan Rabinowitz.

E77

77

E77 · David Hajdu

Jun 11, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America, David Hajdu.

E78

78

E78 · Winona LaDuke, Dixon Despommier

Jun 12, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, Dixon Despommier.

E79

79

E79 · Kenneth Miller

Jun 16, 2008

Tonight Stephen talks with biologist and author of Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul, Kenneth Miller.

E80

80

E80 · Neal Katyal, Jonathan Zittrain

Jun 17, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet Security and author of The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It, Jonathan Zittrain.

E81

81

E81 · Uma Mysorekar, Junot Díaz / Lexicon Artist

Jun 18, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz.

E82

82

E82 · Bishop N.T. Wright

Jun 19, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Bible scholar and author of Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, Bishop N.T. Wright.

E83

83

E83 · Barbara Ehrenreich

Jun 23, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes political satirist and author of This Land Is Their Land: Reports from a Divided Nation, Barbara Ehrenriech.

E84

84

E84 · Jason Bond, Will Smith

Jun 24, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes rapper, actor and star of Hancock, Will Smith.

E85

85

E85 · Paul Goldberger, Neil deGrasse Tyson

Jun 25, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Also, Stephen talks with architecture critic and author of Up from Zero: Politics, Architecture, …

E86

86

E86 · Rep. Robert Wexler

Jun 26, 2008

E87

87

E87 · Lama Surya Das, Daniel C. Esty

Jul 14, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the head of Yale's Center for Business the Environment, Dan Esty. Also Stephen talks with Lama Surya Das about whether Barack Obama should become a Tibetan Buddhist.

E88

88

E88 · Julia E. Sweig, Jason Riley

Jul 15, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of Let Them In: The Case for Open Borders, Jason Riley. Also, Stephen talks with Julia Sweig, author of Friendly Fire about the rise of Venezuela and oth…

Rush

89

E89 · Rush

Jul 16, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes rock group Rush. They perform Tom Sawyer

E90

90

E90 · Elizabeth Edwards

Jul 17, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the wife of former Presidential candidate John Edwards and author of Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers, Elizabeth Edwards.

E91

91

E91 · Sen. Jim Webb

Jul 21, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Virginia Senator and author of A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America, Senator Jim Webb.

E92

92

E92 · Lucas Conley

Jul 22, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley.

Nas

93

E93 · Nas

Jul 23, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes rapper Nas who is representing www.colorofchange.org and their petition to FOX to stop racist bias in news.

E94

94

E94 · Laurie Goodstein, Garrett Reisman

Jul 24, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes astronaut Garrett Reisman.

E95

95

E95 · Toby Keith

Jul 28, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes country music superstar Toby Keith and star of Beer for My Horses, plus Keith performs the song of the same name.

E96

96

E96 · Eric Roston

Jul 29, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Eric Roston, author of The Carbon Age: How Life's Core Element Has Become Civilization's Greatest Threat.

E97

97

E97 · Crosby, Stills & Nash

Jul 30, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary musical act Crosby, Stills Nash.

E98

98

E98 · Buzz Aldrin

Jul 31, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin.

E99

99

E99 · Lucas Conley, The Apples in Stereo

Aug 4, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley.

E100

100

E100 · David Carr

Aug 5, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times columnist and author of The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His Own, David Carr.

E101

101

E101 · Jason Bond, Kevin Costner

Aug 6, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor/director and star of Swing Vote, Kevin Costner.

E102

102

E102 · Devin Gordon, Thomas Frank

Aug 7, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes contributing editor for Harper's and author of The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule, Thomas Frank.

E103

103

E103 · Jorge Ramos

Aug 11, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the anchor for Univision News and author of The Gift of Time: Letters from a Father, Jorge Ramos.

E104

104

E104 · Joey Cheek, Jane Mayer

Aug 12, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals, Jane Mayer.

E105

105

E105 · Dick Meyer

Aug 13, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium, Dick Meyer.

E106

106

E106 · Bing West

Aug 14, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes combat journalist and author of The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq, Bing West.

E107

107

E107 · Rep. Bob Barr, Scott McClellan

Aug 26, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, author of What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception, Scott McClellan. Also, Stephen …

E108

108

E108 · Gov. Mike Huckabee

Aug 27, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee.

E109

109

E109 · Richard Brookhiser

Aug 28, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes biographer, historian and author of George Washington on Leadership, Richard Brookhiser.

E110

110

E110 · John McWhorter

Aug 29, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of All about the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black America, John McWhorter.

E111

111

E111 · Laura D'Andrea Tyson

Sep 2, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the former director of the National Economic Council, Laura Tyson.

Doris Kearns Goodwin

112

E112 · Doris Kearns Goodwin

Sep 3, 2008

Adam Brickley, Ron Paul

113

E113 · Adam Brickley, Ron Paul

Sep 4, 2008

Gov. David Paterson

114

E114 · Gov. David Paterson

Sep 5, 2008

E115

115

E115 · Peter J. Gomes

Sep 15, 2008

E116

116

E116 · Tyson Slocum, Rick Reilly

Sep 16, 2008

E117

117

E117 · Robert Lutz

Sep 17, 2008

E118

118

E118 · Maria Bartiromo

Sep 18, 2008

E119

119

E119 · Jackson Browne

Sep 23, 2008

E120

120

E120 · Joe Nocera, Cornel West

Sep 24, 2008

E121

121

E121 · Nick Carr

Sep 25, 2008

Paul Begala

122

E122 · Paul Begala

Sep 29, 2008

James Taylor

123

E123 · James Taylor

Sep 30, 2008

Dave Levin

124

E124 · Dave Levin

Oct 1, 2008

Stephen Greenblatt, Naomi Klein

125

E125 · Stephen Greenblatt, Naomi Klein

Oct 2, 2008

E126

126

E126 · Jim Cramer

Oct 6, 2008

E127

127

E127 · Nate Silver

Oct 7, 2008

E128

128

E128 · Joe Scarborough

Oct 8, 2008

E129

129

E129 · David Gergen, Oliver Stone

Oct 9, 2008

E130

130

E130 · Bethany McLean, Kathleen Parker

Oct 13, 2008

Stephen offers his investment advice, and Kathleen Parker doesn't think Sarah Palin is ready.

E131

131

E131 · Joseph Stiglitz

Oct 14, 2008

E132

132

E132 · Shai Agassi

Oct 15, 2008

E133

133

E133 · Brent Glass, Robert Greenwald

Oct 16, 2008

Stephen starts by talking about the final presidential debate, praising John McCain, but attacking his references to Joe the Plumber. Stephen then talks about the third anniversary of The Colbert Repo…

Fareed Zakaria, Wynton Marsalis

134

E134 · Fareed Zakaria, Wynton Marsalis

Oct 20, 2008

Stephen begins by talking about Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama for president. He then interviews Fareed Zakaria about the economic crisis. Stephen presents a new "lower cost" segment based on "Co…

E135

135

E135 · Michael Farris

Oct 21, 2008

Stephen begins by talking about Stephen Jr., his adopted eagle son, who was spotted in Oregon. He claims that Stephen Jr. has been supporting John McCain in the state. In "The Wørd," Stephen discusses…

E136

136

E136 · David Frum

Oct 22, 2008

E137

137

E137 · Jonathan Alter

Oct 23, 2008

E138

138

E138 · Yo-Yo Ma

Oct 27, 2008

Grammy Award winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, (Songs of Joy and Peace).

E139

139

E139 · Brian Moore, Sherman Alexie

Oct 28, 2008

Stephen welcomes Sherman Alexie, author of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."

E140

140

E140 · David Simon

Oct 29, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon.

E141

141

E141 · Wilco

Oct 30, 2008

E142

142

E142 · Charlie Cook, Andrew Sullivan

Nov 3, 2008

Andrew Sullivan says conservatives should support Obama.

E143

143

E143 · Indecision 2008: America's Choice

Nov 4, 2008

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart report live from Indecision World Headquarters where Comedy Central has rounded up the best researchers and consultants (that it can afford) to provide shallow analysis…

E144

144

E144 · Ambassador Andrew Young

Nov 5, 2008

Stephen sits down with civil rights pioneer Andrew Young.

E145

145

E145 · Rachel Maddow

Nov 6, 2008

E146

146

E146 · Dan Savage, Kevin Johnson

Nov 11, 2008

E147

147

E147 · Bob Woodward

Nov 12, 2008

Stephen Moore

148

E148 · Stephen Moore

Nov 13, 2008

Malcom Gladwell

149

E149 · Malcom Gladwell

Nov 17, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell. Also, Stephen talks with the host of Meet the Press, Tom Brokaw about the important cabinet positions to be fi…

Paul Simon

150

E150 · Paul Simon

Nov 18, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes singer/songwriter Paul Simon.

Michael Lewis

151

E151 · Michael Lewis

Nov 19, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity, Michael Lewis.

Cory Booker, Thomas L. Friedman

152

E152 · Cory Booker, Thomas L. Friedman

Nov 20, 2008

Tonight Stephen welcomes economist and author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America, Thomas Friedman.

Khaled Hosseini, Roland Fryer

153

E153 · Khaled Hosseini, Roland Fryer

Dec 1, 2008

Stephen checks in on the war in Afghanistan, and Roland Fryer sees if cash incentives inspire students.

Jeffrey Goldberg

154

E154 · Jeffrey Goldberg

Dec 2, 2008

Plaxico Burress could go to jail, and Jeffrey Goldberg says airline security is insufficient.

Barbara Walters

155

E155 · Barbara Walters

Dec 3, 2008

The media reacts to Obama's cabinet picks, and Barbara Walters promotes her TV special.

Sen. Bob Graham, Nicholas Wade

156

E156 · Sen. Bob Graham, Nicholas Wade

Dec 4, 2008

A new report predicts a biological attack, and Nicholas Wade wants to recreate a woolly mammoth.

Geoffrey Canada

157

E157 · Geoffrey Canada

Dec 8, 2008

Stephen briefly mentions Barbra Streisand kissing President Bush. He then talks about a potential government bailout of the Big Three U.S. automakers. Stephen then discusses Congresswoman Ileana Ros-L…

Kevin Bacon, Charlie Kaufman

158

E158 · Kevin Bacon, Charlie Kaufman

Dec 9, 2008

Stephen briefly mentions the arrest and indictment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. A discussion on Frost/Nixon, he interviews Kevin Bacon about the film. As a prelude to Thursday's new episode o…

Richard Haass

159

E159 · Richard Haass

Dec 10, 2008

Richard Haass believes this century has the potential for America to cooperate with other countries to make the world safer.

Michael Phelps

160

E160 · Michael Phelps

Dec 11, 2008

Stephen talks about Atheists trying to take the Christ out of Christmas. Michael Phelps will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics after Stephen teaches him how to ice dance.

John King

1

E1 · John King

Jan 5, 2009

Stephen congratulates John King and the rest of the media on getting Obama elected.

Matt Miller

2

E2 · Matt Miller

Jan 6, 2009

Matt Miller says the government must make sure we have basic securities like health care and pensions.

Benicio Del Toro

3

E3 · Benicio Del Toro

Jan 7, 2009

Benicio Del Toro talks about meeting Castro to prepare for "Che."

Lawrence Lessig

4

E4 · Lawrence Lessig

Jan 8, 2009

Lawrence Lessig says the outdated copyright laws have turned our kids into criminals.

Anthony Romero

5

E5 · Anthony Romero

Jan 12, 2009

Anthony Romero believes it will be a huge mistake if Barack Obama doesn't close Guantanamo immediately.

Niall Ferguson

6

E6 · Niall Ferguson

Jan 13, 2009

Niall Ferguson explains how money is a relationship between a creditor and a debtor.

Alan Khazei

7

E7 · Alan Khazei

Jan 14, 2009

Barack Obama may be over-marketed, and Alan Khazei wants Americans to volunteer.

David Gregory, Shepard Fairey

8

E8 · David Gregory, Shepard Fairey

Jan 15, 2009

A look back on President Bush's relationship with the media -- Stephen wonders if tonight's the night they finally do it and Shepard Fairey's "Hope" poster belongs to everyone.

Frank Rich

9

E9 · Frank Rich

Jan 19, 2009

Frank Rich says George W. Bush delivers a message of hope for mediocrity.

Jabari Asim

10

E10 · Jabari Asim

Jan 20, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes Washington Post columnist and author of The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't, and Why, Jabari Asim.

Elizabeth Alexander

11

E11 · Elizabeth Alexander

Jan 21, 2009

Elizabeth Alexander explains to Stephen the difference between a metaphor and a lie.

Jon Meacham

12

E12 · Jon Meacham

Jan 22, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek editor and author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, Jon Meacham.

Chris Mooney, Ed Young

13

E13 · Chris Mooney, Ed Young

Jan 26, 2009

Obama changes Bush's policy on science, and Ed Young thinks married people should have more sex.

Philippe Petit

14

E14 · Philippe Petit

Jan 27, 2009

Documentary, "Man on Wire"

Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton

15

E15 · Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton

Jan 28, 2009

John Podesta

16

E16 · John Podesta

Jan 29, 2009

President and CEO, Center for American Progress

Dan Zaccagnino

17

E17 · Dan Zaccagnino

Feb 2, 2009

The government collapses in Iceland, and Stephen gets mad at Dan Zaccagnino.

Henry Louis Gates Jr.

18

E18 · Henry Louis Gates Jr.

Feb 3, 2009

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. says Abraham Lincoln was always against slavery, but he wasn't a fan of black people.

Steve Martin

19

E19 · Steve Martin

Feb 4, 2009

Actor, "The Pink Panther 2"

James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer

20

E20 · James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer

Feb 5, 2009

Stephen salutes the Boy Scouts, and Jonah Lehrer discusses the neuroscience of decision-making.

TV on the Radio

21

E21 · TV on the Radio

Feb 9, 2009

Stephen welcomes musical guest TV On The Radio.

Robert Ballard

22

E22 · Robert Ballard

Feb 10, 2009

It's tough times for the Republican Party, and Stephen gives a shout out to a former employee.

Eleanor Holmes Norton, Steven Pinker

23

E23 · Eleanor Holmes Norton, Steven Pinker

Feb 11, 2009

New York Times article, "My Genomic Self"

David Ross, Ed Colbert, Adam Gopnik

24

E24 · David Ross, Ed Colbert, Adam Gopnik

Feb 12, 2009

Adam Gopnik claims that faith and fear no longer rule our lives because of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.

Father James Martin, Helen Fisher

25

E25 · Father James Martin, Helen Fisher

Feb 23, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief scientific advisor for chemistry.com, anthropology professor and author of Why Him? Why Her?: Finding Real Love By Understanding Your Personality Type, Helen Fisher.

Cliff Sloan

26

E26 · Cliff Sloan

Feb 24, 2009

Cliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law.

John Fetterman

27

E27 · John Fetterman

Feb 25, 2009

Mayor John Fetterman believes Braddock, PA is a great place to spend some of the stimulus money.

Kris Kristofferson

28

E28 · Kris Kristofferson

Feb 26, 2009

Stephen wants to know how Kris Kristofferson can be a country musician and a liberal at the same time.

David Byrne

29

E29 · David Byrne

Mar 2, 2009

Late at night, who does David Byrne fear David Byrne is?

Mark Bittman

30

E30 · Mark Bittman

Mar 3, 2009

President Obama taxes the rich to pay for universal health care, and South Carolina may finally end gun prostitution.

Carl Wilson

31

E31 · Carl Wilson

Mar 4, 2009

Carl Wilson tries to understand the popularity of Celine Dion in "Let's Talk About Love" and will NASA name part of the space station after Stephen if he changes his name to Stephen Urine Filtration S…

Steven Johnson

32

E32 · Steven Johnson

Mar 5, 2009

Steven Johnson talks about Joseph Priestley, the man who first realized that plants actually create the oxygen we breathe.

Lisa Hannigan

33

E33 · Lisa Hannigan

Mar 9, 2009

Lisa Hannigan sewed the cover, liner notes and lyrics of her album "Sea Sew."

William Gerstenmaier, Dr. Jay Keasling

34

E34 · William Gerstenmaier, Dr. Jay Keasling

Mar 10, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes microbiologist and member of the Joint BioEnergy Institute, Dr. Jay Keasling. Also Stephen talks with NASA's associate administrator for space operations Bill Gerstenmaier abo…

Howard Fineman

35

E35 · Howard Fineman

Mar 11, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek correspondent and author of 'The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates that Define and Inspire Our Country', Howard Fineman.

Simon Johnson, Peter Singer

36

E36 · Simon Johnson, Peter Singer

Mar 12, 2009

Peter Singer urges Stephen to give money to poor people rather than enjoying it himself.

Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman

37

E37 · Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman

Mar 16, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Graveyard Book'.

David Grann

38

E38 · David Grann

Mar 17, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon'.

Juan Cole

39

E39 · Juan Cole

Mar 18, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'Engaging the Muslim World'.

John McCardell

40

E40 · John McCardell

Mar 19, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the president of Choose Responsibility.

Derrick Pitts

41

E41 · Derrick Pitts

Mar 30, 2009

The guest tonight is Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer at The Franklin Institute.

David Plotz

42

E42 · David Plotz

Mar 31, 2009

David Plotz, Author of 'Good Book LP' talks to Stephen tonight.

Dambisa Moyo

43

E43 · Dambisa Moyo

Apr 1, 2009

Author of "Dead Aid", Dambisa Moyo is the guest on tonight's show.

Biz Stone

44

E44 · Biz Stone

Apr 2, 2009

One of the co-founders of Twitter is the guest for tonight's show.

Tom Brokaw, Rich Lowry

45

E45 · Tom Brokaw, Rich Lowry

Apr 6, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of Banquo's Ghosts, Rich Lowry.

Queen Noor

46

E46 · Queen Noor

Apr 7, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes Jordan's Queen Noor.

Phil Bronstein

47

E47 · Phil Bronstein

Apr 8, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the editor at large for the San Francisco Chronicle, Phil Bronstein.

E48

48

E48 · Bart Ehrman

Apr 9, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes Bible expert and author of Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them), Bart Ehrman.

E49

49

E49 · Sunita L. Williams, Susie Orbach

Apr 14, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes psychotherapist and author of Bodies, Susie Orbach. Also, Stephen talks with NASA's Deputy Chief, Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space Center, Sunita Williams about the namin…

E50

50

E50 · Jim Lehrer

Apr 15, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the anchor of PBS' NewsHour and author of Oh, Jonny, Jim Lehrer.

E51

51

E51 · Kanishk Tharoor, Doug Kmiec

Apr 16, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the former head of the Office of Legal Council for both President Reagan and George Bush Sr., and author of Can a Catholic Support Him? Asking the Big Questions about Barack O…

E52

52

E52 · Ken Quinn, Sheriff Joe Arpaio

Apr 20, 2009

Sheriff Joe Arpaio denies that he focuses too much on illegal immigration.

E53

53

E53 · Coach Mike Kryzewski

Apr 21, 2009

Tonight Stephen talks with Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.

E54

54

E54 · Ira Glass

Apr 22, 2009

Tonight Stephen talks with host of This American Life, Ira Glass.

E55

55

E55 · Elizabeth Bintliff

Apr 23, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the West Africa Program Officer for Heifer International, Elizabeth Bintliff.

E56

56

E56 · The Decemberists

Apr 27, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes musical group The Decemberists.

E57

57

E57 · David Gross

Apr 28, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of 'Dumb Money: How Our Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation', Daniel Gross. Also, Stephen talks with war correspondent Richard Engel.

E58

58

E58 · David Kessler

Apr 29, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes former FDA commissioner and author of The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, David Kessler.

E59

59

E59 · Jonathan Alter, Ethan Nadelman

Apr 30, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadlemann.

E60

60

E60 · J.J. Abrams

May 4, 2009

The Prescott Group needs a bailout, and J.J. Abrams reveals clues to Stephen's Persian Gulf mystery.

E61

61

E61 · Cliff Sloan, Paul Rieckhoff

May 5, 2009

Cliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law and Paul Rieckhoff wants to make sure returning veterans get education, employment and health care su…

E62

62

E62 · Laurie Garrett

May 6, 2009

President Obama's approval numbers are at 67%, and public health expert Laurie Garrett is here to shed some light on the swine flu.

E63

63

E63 · Mitchell Joachim

May 7, 2009

It's Bring Your Savior to Work Day, and Mitchell Joachim wants to build carbon-neutral cities.

E64

64

E64 · Jeff Daniels

May 11, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels Also, Stephen talks with the vice president of policy at Demos.org, Tamara Draut about credit cart reform.

E65

65

E65 · Ron Howard

May 12, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the producer & director of Angels & Demons, Ron Howard. Also, Stephen talks with the head of Latin American Division of the Council on Foreign Relations, Julia Sweig about Cub…

E66

66

E66 · Michael Pollan

May 13, 2009

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Michael Pollan.

E67

67

E67 · Yusuf Islam

May 14, 2009

Donald Trump allows Miss California to keep her crown, the DonorsChoose competition continues, and Yusuf performs.

E68

68

E68 · Meghan McCain

May 18, 2009

Meghan McCain loves the Republican Party and wants to save it from the people trying to make it more extreme.

E69

69

E69 · Walter Kirn

May 19, 2009

Republicans find a way to make us love them again, and a Difference Maker stands up to the government.

E70

70

E70 · Seth Shostak

May 20, 2009

Torture memo author John Yoo gets a newspaper column, and Nancy Pelosi says the CIA lied to her.

E71

71

E71 · Green Day

May 21, 2009

Stephen reveals most of the Indian election results, and Green Day talks about their album, "21st Century Breakdown."

E72

72

E72 · Jeffrey Toobin, Sen. Byron Dorgan

Jun 1, 2009

Republicans could lose their Latino voter, and you can see Stephen's Persian Gulf destination from Sarah Palin's house.

E73

73

E73 · Katty Kay

Jun 2, 2009

The FDA challenges medical claims made by Cheerios, and Jim Moran protects kids from erectile dysfunction advertising.

E74

74

E74 · Eric Schlosser

Jun 3, 2009

California allows some gay couples to stay married, and Obama invites Iran to celebrate 4th of July.

E75

75

E75 · Dag Soderberg, David Byrne

Jun 4, 2009

Wikipedia takes on the Church of Scientology, and the latest on abstinence-only education will be worth the wait.

General Raymond Odierno

76

E76 · General Raymond Odierno

Jun 8, 2009

General Ray Odierno steps up to the plate to be Stephen’s first guest in Iraq.

Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin Balcom

77

E77 · Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin Balcom

Jun 9, 2009

Stephen welcomes Sergeant Robin Balcom and Specialist Tareq Salha to his international desk of wisdom and truthiness.

Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby

78

E78 · Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby

Jun 10, 2009

Tom Hanks and Stephen prepare a care package, and Charles H. Jacoby Jr. picks his favorite soldier.

Stephen broadcasts from Iraq, Command Sgt. Major Frank Grippe

79

E79 · Stephen broadcasts from Iraq, Command Sgt. Major Frank Grippe

Jun 11, 2009

George W. Bush praises the troops, and Frank A. Grippe orders his officers to sing the Army song.

E80

80

E80 · Austan Goolsbee

Jun 15, 2009

Stephen gives advice to the next leader of North Korea, and asks Austan Goolsbee if his arm gets tired from throwing money at problems.

E81

81

E81 · Karim Sadjadpour, Jim Rogers

Jun 16, 2009

According to polls, 120% say the Iranian election wasn't rigged, and Jim Rogers wants to reduce Duke Energy's carbon footprint.

E82

82

E82 · Joshua Micah Marshall

Jun 17, 2009

Sonia Sotomayor belongs to an exclusive women's-only club, and Joshua Micah Marshall won't be doing the pointing and talking.

E83

83

E83 · Paul Muldoon

Jun 18, 2009

Someone finally agrees to accept Gitmo detainees, and Stephen nails poet Paul Muldoon.

E84

84

E84 · Simon Schama

Jun 22, 2009

Stephen suggests punching randomly until we find the enemy among us, and Simon Schama writes a history of the future of America.

E85

85

E85 · Howard Dean, David Kilcullen

Jun 23, 2009

David Kilcullen fights wars by taking a local approach to combat smaller guerrilla movements.

E86

86

E86 · Matthew Crawford

Jun 24, 2009

The Jonas Brothers don't abstain from making awesome rock, and Matthew Crawford believes in working with his hands.

E87

87

E87 · Jim Fouratt

Jun 25, 2009

ABC turns their network over to Barack Obama, and Jim Fouratt meets the leader of the gay shame movement.

E88

88

E88 · Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Jun 29, 2009

Neil deGrasse Tyson tries to make science accessible to whomever wants to reach out and touch it.

E89

89

E89 · Alexi Lalas, Kevin Mattson

Jun 30, 2009

Stephen questions whether America should embrace soccer, and Kevin Mattson thinks Jimmy Carter was underappreciated.

E90

90

E90 · Nicholas Kristof

Jul 1, 2009

The Supreme Court takes its recess, and Nicholas Kristof discusses "It's Time to Learn From Frogs" after crossing five lanes of busy traffic.

E91

91

E91 · Ed Viesturs

Jul 2, 2009

Congress passes a renewable energy bill, and climber Ed Viesturs scales Stephen's ego.

E92

92

E92 · Paul Rieckhoff, Paul Krugman

Jul 13, 2009

The Sotomayor confirmation hearings begin, and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman knows a lot about money.

E93

93

E93 · Leymah Gbowee

Jul 14, 2009

Stephen suggests looking for change in the folds of Barney Frank, and asks Leymah Gbowee where Liberia is.

E94

94

E94 · Douglas Rushkoff

Jul 15, 2009

There's bad news for people with target-shaped birthmarks, and Douglas Rushkoff lets Jews and Freemasons off the hook.

Edmund Andrews

95

E95 · Edmund Andrews

Jul 16, 2009

Stephen is emotionally dead inside, and Ed Andrews should write about teen vampires if he wants to get out of debt.

Geoffrey Canada, Bob Park

96

E96 · Geoffrey Canada, Bob Park

Jul 20, 2009

Geoffrey Canada can't find any area where white men are being disproportionately victimized and Bob Park doesn't understand why humans need go to space when robots can do a better job.

Dr. Aaron Carroll

97

E97 · Dr. Aaron Carroll

Jul 21, 2009

Stephen will be the mighty oak when he investigates Acorn, and Aaron Carroll believes America should have a single-payer system.

Matthew Waxman, Chris Anderson

98

E98 · Matthew Waxman, Chris Anderson

Jul 22, 2009

The truth behind the CIA's secret assassination squad is revealed, and Chris Anderson talks about a future economy where everything is free.

E99

99

E99 · Zev Chafets

Jul 23, 2009

The British announce plans to cut and run, Tom Vilsack drops out of the presidential race, and Zev Chafets angles for a Christmas present.

Movits!

100

E100 · Movits!

Jul 27, 2009

A report on tasers may shock you, and Swedish band Movits! helps Stephen put his Ikea futon together

Arianna Huffington

101

E101 · Arianna Huffington

Jul 28, 2009

Arianna Huffington was born in the United States, but she cultivated an accent to give herself an air of being an ethnic minority.

Kevin Baker

102

E102 · Kevin Baker

Jul 29, 2009

Lance Armstrong comes in third in the Tour de France, and Kevin Baker says Obama is the new Hoover.

Kathryn Bigelow

103

E103 · Kathryn Bigelow

Jul 30, 2009

Kathryn Bigelow's war movie, "The Hurt Locker," is getting great reviews, despite not having explosions and ear-splitting sound effects.

General Anthony Zinni

104

E104 · General Anthony Zinni

Aug 3, 2009

President Obama finds a way to pay for health care, and General Anthony Zinni will wax Stephen's chest.

Kurt Andersen

105

E105 · Kurt Andersen

Aug 4, 2009

According to Kurt Andersen, the economic and health crises give Americans a brief chance to get things where they want them.

Kris Kobach

106

E106 · Kris Kobach

Aug 5, 2009

Kris Kobach wants to fight illegal immigration on the local level and reward the people willing to come to this country legally.

Meryl Streep

107

E107 · Meryl Streep

Aug 6, 2009

Stephen reviews the movies that are destroying America and talks to Meryl Streep about her role as Julia Child.

Sen. Barbara Boxer

108

E108 · Sen. Barbara Boxer

Aug 10, 2009

Vladimir Putin returns to the spotlight, and Stephen interviews Barbara Boxer with deaf suspicion.

Jonathan Cohn

109

E109 · Jonathan Cohn

Aug 11, 2009

Afghanistan prepares for Bring Your Rocket Launcher to Work Day, and Jonathan Cohn explains why America's having a health care crisis.

Mark Johnson

110

E110 · Mark Johnson

Aug 12, 2009

Americans speak Glenn Beck's mind at town hall meetings, and Mark Johnson spreads peace through music.

Mark Devlin

111

E111 · Mark Devlin

Aug 13, 2009

Glenn Beck loses his sponsors, and Mark Devlin uses giant balloons to life telescopes to the edge of space.

Bill McKibben

112

E112 · Bill McKibben

Aug 17, 2009

Reporters get so desperate they'll even work for a newspaper, and Bill McKibben lowers carbon dioxide levels by not exhaling when he talks.

Robert Wright

113

E113 · Robert Wright

Aug 18, 2009

Ang Lee

114

E114 · Ang Lee

Aug 19, 2009

Ang Lee captures the hope and optimism of tired, dirty kids in his movie, "Taking Woodstock."

Chris Matthews

115

E115 · Chris Matthews

Aug 20, 2009

The Earth's population nears 7 billion, and Chris Matthews discusses his documentary, "The Kennedy Brothers."

Cory Booker

116

E116 · Cory Booker

Sep 14, 2009

The health care debate rages on, MTV's VMAs deliver a shock, and Cory Booker admits he is the mayor of Newark.

Christiane Amanpour

117

E117 · Christiane Amanpour

Sep 15, 2009

Christiane Amanpour is going to make Americans care about the rest of the world with her CNN show "Amanpour."

Tony Danza

118

E118 · Tony Danza

Sep 16, 2009

Obama indoctrinates America's school children, Tucker Carlson reveals Muslims' influence on textbooks, and The Flaming Lips perform.

Frank Bruni

119

E119 · Frank Bruni

Sep 17, 2009

Stephen resurrects the U.S. military technique of staring at a goats and Frank Bruni talks about mastering his addiction to compulsive eating as a food critic for the New York Times.

Tue, Sep 22, 2009

120

E120 · Tue, Sep 22, 2009

Sep 22, 2009

The Senate votes to allow guns on trains, and Shai Agassi wants us all to drive electric cars.

AJ Jacobs

121

E121 · AJ Jacobs

Sep 23, 2009

AJ Jacobs' life experiments include following all the rules of the Bible, trying to be the most rational person alive and radical honesty.

Ken Burns

122

E122 · Ken Burns

Sep 24, 2009

The Republican Party is accused of racism, another holiday is under attack, and Ken Burns makes a documentary about national parks.

Sheryl WuDunn

123

E123 · Sheryl WuDunn

Sep 28, 2009

Sheryl WuDunn believes giving women loans and educating girls is the way to lift developing nations out of poverty.

Matt Latimer / Out Of The Closet

124

E124 · Matt Latimer / Out Of The Closet

Sep 29, 2009

An exciting new tobacco product hits the market, and Matt Latimer recalls his Bush speechwriting days.

Wed, Sep 30, 2009

125

E125 · Wed, Sep 30, 2009

Sep 30, 2009

Stephen has an update on his space treadmill, and he'll evolve Richard Dawkins' book into tiny shreds of paper.

Francis Collins

126

E126 · Francis Collins

Oct 1, 2009

Francis Collins informs Stephen that it's going to take time for stem cell research to give him crab claws.

Arne Duncan

127

E127 · Arne Duncan

Oct 5, 2009

President Obama proposes a longer school year, and Arne Duncan could only get a job as a secretary.

The Mountain Goats

128

E128 · The Mountain Goats

Oct 6, 2009

The Mountain Goats perform "Psalms 40:2" from their album, "The Life of the World to Come."

Alison Gopnik

129

E129 · Alison Gopnik

Oct 7, 2009

Doctors invent a radical new surgery, and Alison Gopnik says babies can help us understand deep philosophical questions.

Thu, Oct 8, 2009

130

E130 · Thu, Oct 8, 2009

Oct 8, 2009

The media attacks Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh may buy a football team, and Colin Beavan makes no environmental impact.

Shashi Tharoor, Dr. Sanjay Gupta

131

E131 · Shashi Tharoor, Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Oct 12, 2009

Stephen takes on Norwegians for giving Obama the Nobel Peace Prize, plays tennis with James Blake and talks zombies with Sanjay Gupta.

David Javerbaum, Sylvia Earle

132

E132 · David Javerbaum, Sylvia Earle

Oct 13, 2009

Stephen posts Twitter updates on Miley Cyrus, talks fetuses with David Javerbaum and asks Sylvia Earle why he should care about the ocean.

Amy Farrell, The RZA

133

E133 · Amy Farrell, The RZA

Oct 14, 2009

Stephen gets angry over health care reform, discusses obesity with Amy Farrell, and talks wisdom with the RZA.

Jerry Mitchell

134

E134 · Jerry Mitchell

Oct 15, 2009

Stephen proves that mayo is the illest condiment, asks Jerry Mitchell what a newspaper reporter is and unveils his new portrait.

Cornel West

135

E135 · Cornel West

Oct 26, 2009

Stephen criticizes Washington State, endorses your job application and disagrees with everything Cornel West stands for.

Tue, Oct 27, 2009

136

E136 · Tue, Oct 27, 2009

Oct 27, 2009

The Catholic Church reaches out to former members, and Gail Collins talks about the modern American woman.

Brian Cox

137

E137 · Brian Cox

Oct 28, 2009

Stephen finds out what broke the largest particle accelerator and preps for his interview with Brian Cox by watching "Baby Einstein" tapes.

Bill Simmons

138

E138 · Bill Simmons

Oct 29, 2009

Stephen talks to Rosanne Cash about torturing detainees with music and discusses "Teen Wolf" with Bill Simmons.

Nicholas Thompson

139

E139 · Nicholas Thompson

Nov 2, 2009

Stephen sponsors the U.S. speedskating team, analyzes Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakfast and disputes the end of the Cold War with Nicholas Thompson.

Andrew Sullivan

140

E140 · Andrew Sullivan

Nov 3, 2009

Stephen makes history with the U.S. Speedskating team, covers a gay couple's arrest on Mormon Church property and wants Andrew Sullivan to admit he's wrong.

Harold Evans

141

E141 · Harold Evans

Nov 4, 2009

Stephen declares Barack Obama the loser, gets dunked in water by Al Gore and asks Harold Evans if he's going to be a chimney sweep.

Thu, Nov 5, 2009

142

E142 · Thu, Nov 5, 2009

Nov 5, 2009

Stephen puts Canada on notice with Joey Cheek, introduces Vaxaconda and talks to William Bratton about McGruff the Crime Dog.

Mon, Nov 9, 2009

143

E143 · Mon, Nov 9, 2009

Nov 9, 2009

Stephen asks Mike Castle why he can't marry a chicken, helps Katherine Reutter win a gold medal, and talks art with Thomas Campbell.

Maria Shriver

144

E144 · Maria Shriver

Nov 10, 2009

Stephen defends Barney Frank for not recognizing marijuana, enjoys a Taser XREP ad and feeds ice cream to Maria Shriver.

Christopher Caldwell

145

E145 · Christopher Caldwell

Nov 11, 2009

Stephen believes bankers are God's representatives, criticizes "Sesame Street" and asks Christopher Caldwell where the Muslim pope is.

Woody Harrelson

146

E146 · Woody Harrelson

Nov 12, 2009

Stephen uses Miracle Whip money to buy mayo, claims Lou Dobbs' audience and shaves Woody Harrelson's head.

Mon, Nov 16, 2009

147

E147 · Mon, Nov 16, 2009

Nov 16, 2009

Stephen shows Barack Obama how to greet foreign leaders, offers to sing in Aerosmith, and discusses architecture with Paul Goldberger.

Malcolm Gladwell

148

E148 · Malcolm Gladwell

Nov 17, 2009

Stephen talks to Marc Kielburger about child labor, skateboards with Jackie Speier and asks Malcolm Gladwell to explain a New Yorker cartoon.

Norah Jones

149

E149 · Norah Jones

Nov 18, 2009

Sarah Palin has a 400-page book, "2012" takes the world by storm, and Norah Jones talks about her famous father, Indiana.

Thu, Nov 19, 2009

150

E150 · Thu, Nov 19, 2009

Nov 19, 2009

The Senate introduces a tax on plastic surgery, and Elvis Costello plays "Cheap Reward" with Stephen.

Dan Esty, Cevin Soling

151

E151 · Dan Esty, Cevin Soling

Nov 30, 2009

Stephen talks to Dan Esty about global warming, forces Joseph Cirincione to play "Sanction, Bomb, Marry?" and compares school to prison with Cevin Soling

Tue, Dec 1, 2009

152

E152 · Tue, Dec 1, 2009

Dec 1, 2009

Stephen profiles a made-up district, discusses alien Jesus with Guy Consolmagno and helps Sherman Alexie save part of white culture

Wed, Dec 2, 2009

153

E153 · Wed, Dec 2, 2009

Dec 2, 2009

Stephen critiques President Obama's speech, presents a device that lets him poop whenever he wants, and questions Craig Watson's innocence

Thu, Dec 3, 2009

154

E154 · Thu, Dec 3, 2009

Dec 3, 2009

Stephen covers Tiger Woods' car crash, tries out for the U.S. skeleton team and talks to Janet Napolitano about the color-coded threat level.

Mon, Dec 7, 2009

155

E155 · Mon, Dec 7, 2009

Dec 7, 2009

Bill T. Jones describes how Fela Kuti fought against the Nigerian government with his music.

Senator Bernie Sanders, Andy Schlafly

156

E156 · Senator Bernie Sanders, Andy Schlafly

Dec 8, 2009

Stephen gives Bernie Sanders a chance to address the vicious socialist rumors and discusses the best of the public with Andy Schlafly.

Wed, Dec 9, 2009

157

E157 · Wed, Dec 9, 2009

Dec 9, 2009

Stephen appeals to the monkey demographic, gets a visit from Krampus and calls out Goldman Sachs with Matt Taibbi.

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

158

E158 · Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Dec 10, 2009

Stephen details Russia's battle plan for Afghanistan, tries out for the U.S. bobsled team and puts words in Lara Logan's mouth.

Snoop Dogg

159

E159 · Snoop Dogg

Dec 14, 2009

Stephen interviews President Obama's cardboard cutout, signs Katherine Reutter's thigh and pre-censors Snoop Dogg.

Alicia Keys

160

E160 · Alicia Keys

Dec 15, 2009

John Slattery sells gold, Stephen relays the story of Treesus, and Alicia Keys performs her hit song.

Tom Brokaw

161

E161 · Tom Brokaw

Dec 16, 2009

Stephen encourages Tiger Woods, sees the ghost of Stephen King and remembers the wacky decade with Tom Brokaw.

Erick Erickson

1

E1 · Erick Erickson

Jan 4, 2010

Stephen tries out for the U.S. curling team, and Erick Erickson opposes the RNC's purity test.

Riley Crane

2

E2 · Riley Crane

Jan 5, 2010

The military responds to the underwear bomber, and Riley Crane wins a contest to find 10 balloons.

Capt. Charles Moore

3

E3 · Capt. Charles Moore

Jan 6, 2010

The Senate and House debate health care, and Charles Moore discovers a floating patch of garbage.

James Fowler

4

E4 · James Fowler

Jan 7, 2010

America executes fewer prisoners, and James Fowler talks about the power of social networks.

Mon, Jan 11, 2010

5

E5 · Mon, Jan 11, 2010

Jan 11, 2010

Eugene Jarecki speaks out against large banks, and Morgan Freeman says untrustworthy things.

Raj Patel

6

E6 · Raj Patel

Jan 12, 2010

Obama won't admit we're in the middle of a war, and Raj Patel talks about "The Value of Nothing."

Wed, Jan 13, 2010

7

E7 · Wed, Jan 13, 2010

Jan 13, 2010

Stephen examines the "Avatar" controversy and talks to John Heilemann about "Game Change."

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

8

E8 · Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Jan 14, 2010

Americans walk away from their mortgages, and Stephen talks to Kathleen Sebelius.

Emily Pilloton

9

E9 · Emily Pilloton

Jan 18, 2010

Stephen wants to dig for coal, and Emily Pilloton uses industrial design to help the world's needy.

Stephen Bosworth

10

E10 · Stephen Bosworth

Jan 19, 2010

Stephen attempts to make an Olympic team, and Stephen Bosworth talks about North Korea.

Dick Ebersol

11

E11 · Dick Ebersol

Jan 20, 2010

Stephen races speedskater Shani Davis and overcomes adversity to interview Dick Ebersol.

John Farmer

12

E12 · John Farmer

Jan 21, 2010

Stephen reviews Obama's first year in office, examines airport terrorism and discusses national security with John Farmer, dean of Rutgers-Newark Law School.

Kati Marton

13

E13 · Kati Marton

Jan 25, 2010

An unlikely candidate emerges for a New York Senate seat, and Kati Marton discusses communist Hungary.

Mika Brzezinski

14

E14 · Mika Brzezinski

Jan 26, 2010

Paul Begala urges Democrats to fight back, and Mika Brzezinski balances work with parenting.

Arthur Benjamin

15

E15 · Arthur Benjamin

Jan 27, 2010

Stephen demands an iPad and hopes Arthur Benjamin tells him what comes after 14.

David Gergen

16

E16 · David Gergen

Jan 28, 2010

Stephen praises Bob McDonnell's speech, and David Gergen examines the State of the Union address.

Nicole Detling Miller, Jessica Smith, Harold Ford Jr.

17

E17 · Nicole Detling Miller, Jessica Smith, Harold Ford Jr.

Feb 1, 2010

Stephen wins a Grammy, and Harold Ford Jr. defends his new support for gay marriage.

Eliot Spitzer

18

E18 · Eliot Spitzer

Feb 2, 2010

Stephen pays tribute to J.D. Salinger, and Eliot Spitzer is happy to see Obama tough on Wall Street.

Peter Cove, John Durant

19

E19 · Peter Cove, John Durant

Feb 3, 2010

Stephen has advice for getting America back to work, and John Durant wants us to live like cavemen.

Henry Louis Gates

20

E20 · Henry Louis Gates

Feb 4, 2010

A former CIA agent makes startling revelations, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. analyzes Stephen's DNA.

Jonathan Safran Foer

21

E21 · Jonathan Safran Foer

Feb 8, 2010

Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jonathan Safran Foer urges Americans to eat less meat.

George Stephanopoulos

22

E22 · George Stephanopoulos

Feb 9, 2010

Chris Dodd wants to take away corporate free speech, and George Stephanopoulos drinks a Heineken.

Claire Danes

23

E23 · Claire Danes

Feb 10, 2010

Stephen profiles Chicago's 5th district, and Claire Danes discusses her role as Temple Grandin.

Al Michaels, David Ross

24

E24 · Al Michaels, David Ross

Feb 11, 2010

Al Michaels considers an Al Qaeda bobsled team, and Stephen unveils his Vancouver poster to David Ross.

Shaun White

25

E25 · Shaun White

Feb 22, 2010

Stephen offends Ujjal Dosanjh and invites Shaun White for a Canadian beer.

Lindsey Vonn, Bob Costas

26

E26 · Lindsey Vonn, Bob Costas

Feb 23, 2010

Lindsey Vonn discusses her Austrian cheese remedy, and Bob Costas doesn't care who wins.

Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge

27

E27 · Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge

Feb 24, 2010

Scott Hamilton discusses figure skating, while Ryan St. Onge and Jeret Peterson face an intervention.

Shani Davis, Seth Wescott

28

E28 · Shani Davis, Seth Wescott

Feb 25, 2010

Shani Davis thanks the Colbert Nation for his medals, and Seth Wescott refuses to wear tight clothing.

Don Cheadle

29

E29 · Don Cheadle

Mar 1, 2010

Michael Buble sings two national anthems, and Don Cheadle considers doing heroin for Darfur.

David Brooks

30

E30 · David Brooks

Mar 2, 2010

Kids may be the key to our economic future, and David Brooks discusses moderate conservatism.

Scheherazade Rehman, Garry Wills

31

E31 · Scheherazade Rehman, Garry Wills

Mar 3, 2010

Scheherazade Rehman debates Greece's economy, and Garry Wills says the president has too much power.

Barry Schwartz

32

E32 · Barry Schwartz

Mar 4, 2010

Iraqi candidates sway voters with gifts, and Barry Schwartz explains the downside of too many choices.

Tom Hanks

33

E33 · Tom Hanks

Mar 8, 2010

Ezra Klein details the reconciliation process, and Tom Hanks discusses his role as a history maker.

Annie Leonard

34

E34 · Annie Leonard

Mar 9, 2010

Pringles recalls its two best flavors, and Annie Leonard says Americans have too much stuff.

Sean Carroll

35

E35 · Sean Carroll

Mar 10, 2010

Charlie Cook discusses health care reconciliation, and Sean Carroll talks about the mystery of time.

David Aaronovitch

36

E36 · David Aaronovitch

Mar 11, 2010

Scott Rasmussen interprets poll results, and David Aaronovitch discusses conspiracy theories.

Robert Baer

37

E37 · Robert Baer

Mar 15, 2010

Stephen questions the media's focus and asks Robert Baer if the squirrel is in the basket.

Rebecca Skloot

38

E38 · Rebecca Skloot

Mar 16, 2010

Stephen examines the way Americans eat and talks to Rebecca Skloot about the ethics of science.

Nell Irvin Painter

39

E39 · Nell Irvin Painter

Mar 17, 2010

Doctors offer vasectomy deals for March Madness, and Stephen arm-wrestles Nell Irvin Painter.

Mary Matalin

40

E40 · Mary Matalin

Mar 18, 2010

James Martin defends social justice, and Mary Matalin tries to avoid Republican talking points.

Claire McCaskill

41

E41 · Claire McCaskill

Mar 29, 2010

Stephen breeds the elderly in captivity, and Claire McCaskill sends a message to Rush Limbaugh.

Simon Johnson

42

E42 · Simon Johnson

Mar 30, 2010

Scandal rocks the church even harder than Creed, and Simon Johnson thinks banks have too much power.

Craig Mullaney

43

E43 · Craig Mullaney

Mar 31, 2010

The federal government raids an anti-government militia, and Craig Mullaney discusses Afghanistan.

David Frum, Judith Shulevitz

44

E44 · David Frum, Judith Shulevitz

Apr 1, 2010

David Frum gets fired from the Republican cult, and Judith Shulevitz discusses the Sabbath.

Dean Kamen

45

E45 · Dean Kamen

Apr 5, 2010

Fox cancels "24," and Dean Kamen talks about his new advanced prosthetic arm invention.

Reverend Al Sharpton

46

E46 · Reverend Al Sharpton

Apr 6, 2010

Scrabble changes its rules to allow proper names, and Al Sharpton fights for education reform.

David Simon

47

E47 · David Simon

Apr 7, 2010

Jeff Goldblum blesses a cigarette, and David Simon talks about his new show, "Treme."

Neil DeGrasse Tyson

48

E48 · Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Apr 8, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Jeffrey Toobin, Julian Assange

49

E49 · Jeffrey Toobin, Julian Assange

Apr 12, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange. Also, Stephen talks with Jeffrey Toobin about the replacement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.

Jon Mooallem

50

E50 · Jon Mooallem

Apr 13, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times journalist Jon Mooallem.

David Shields

51

E51 · David Shields

Apr 14, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Reality Hunger: A Manifesto, David Shields. Also, Stephen talks with the host of This Week, Jake Tapper and Bill Adair from politicfact.com about fact checking t…

Aimee Mullins

52

E52 · Aimee Mullins

Apr 15, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes athlete, actress and activist Aimee Mullins

Andrew Ross Sorkin, George Will

53

E53 · Andrew Ross Sorkin, George Will

Apr 19, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes political pundit George Will. Also, Stephen talks with New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin

Jeffrey Katzenberg

54

E54 · Jeffrey Katzenberg

Apr 20, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief executive of Dreamworks animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg.

Craig Robinson

55

E55 · Craig Robinson

Apr 21, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes Oregon State University's basketball coach and author of A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond, Craig Robinson.

Gorillaz

56

E56 · Gorillaz

Apr 22, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes musical group Gorillaz.

Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

57

E57 · Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings

Apr 26, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes singer Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.

Conn Iggulden

58

E58 · Conn Iggulden

Apr 27, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of The Dangerous Book of Heroes, Conn Iggulden.

Gregg Easterbrook

59

E59 · Gregg Easterbrook

Apr 28, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the contributing editor for the Atlantic Monthly and author of Sonic Boom: Globalization at Mach Speed, Gregg Easterbrook.

OK Go

60

E60 · OK Go

Apr 29, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the band Ok Go. Also, Stephen talks with California's Lt. Governor Abel Moldonado about Proposition 14.

Elizabeth Warren

61

E61 · Elizabeth Warren

May 3, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren. Also, Stephen talks with the president of the Salt Institute Lori Roman and the executive director of the Center for Science in the Pub…

Michael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett

62

E62 · Michael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett

May 4, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes explorer, biologist and author of Adventures among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, Mark Moffett. Also, Michael J. Fox interrupts the Word so that Stephen can s…

David Isay

63

E63 · David Isay

May 5, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of StoryCorps and author of Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps, David Isay.

64

E64 · Stewart Brand

May 6, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes environmentalist and author of Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto, Stewart Brand. Also, Stephen talks with The Atlantic Monthly columnist Andrew Sullivan about…

Gary Johnson

65

E65 · Gary Johnson

May 10, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the former Governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson, Also, Stephen talks with George Washington University's Scheherazade Rehman about the Greek bailout.

Hampton Sides

66

E66 · Hampton Sides

May 11, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes historian and author of Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin, Hampton Sides. Also, Stephen talks with Sl…

Deepak Chopra

67

E67 · Deepak Chopra

May 12, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes self help guru and author of The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self, Deepak Chopra.

The Hold Steady

68

E68 · The Hold Steady

May 13, 2010

Tonight Stephen welcomes the band The Hold Steady.

Ayaan Hirsi Ali

69

E69 · Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Jun 1, 2010

Manned spaceflight nears its end, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali lives under a constant death threat.

Lisa Miller

70

E70 · Lisa Miller

Jun 2, 2010

Stephen shows shocking footage from Spain, and Lisa Miller spends seven minutes in Heaven.

Vampire Weekend

71

E71 · Vampire Weekend

Jun 3, 2010

Stephen visits the offices of Consumer Reports, and Vampire Weekend performs.

James Carville, Jonathan Alter

72

E72 · James Carville, Jonathan Alter

Jun 7, 2010

Stephen fundraises for a worthy cause, and Jonathan Alter discusses President Obama's first year.

Mark Frauenfelder

73

E73 · Mark Frauenfelder

Jun 8, 2010

Stephen visits the Consumer Reports labs, and Mark Frauenfelder plays his cigar-box guitar.

Amb. Michael Oren, Sen. Sam Nunn

74

E74 · Amb. Michael Oren, Sen. Sam Nunn

Jun 9, 2010

Michael Oren defends Israel's flotilla raid, and Sam Nunn warns of the nuclear terrorism threat.

Alan Bean

75

E75 · Alan Bean

Jun 10, 2010

Marc Fisher debates soccer with Mark Starr, and Alan Bean shows off his moon dust paintings.

Stephen Prothero

76

E76 · Stephen Prothero

Jun 14, 2010

Stephen recaps the Tony Awards, and Stephen Prothero is going to Hell in seven religions.

Dr. Carl Safina

77

E77 · Dr. Carl Safina

Jun 15, 2010

Stephen has to stop hunting men and wants Carl Safina to change the color of his Blue Ocean Institute.

Devo

78

E78 · Devo

Jun 16, 2010

Stephen gives a short, self-indulgent update on Twitter, and Devo performs.

David Mamet

79

E79 · David Mamet

Jun 17, 2010

Stephen helps Bob Inglis win in South Carolina, and David Mamet discusses the dying theater.

Wes Moore

80

E80 · Wes Moore

Jun 21, 2010

Stephen interviews for an astronaut position, and Wes Moore discusses the imprisoned Wes Moore.

Gloria Steinem

81

E81 · Gloria Steinem

Jun 22, 2010

Stephen starts his astronaut training, and Gloria Steinem discusses the benefits of men raising kids.

Tim Westergren

82

E82 · Tim Westergren

Jun 23, 2010

Stephen asks if Glenn Beck is a civil rights hero and talks to Tim Westergren about Pandora.

Michael Specter

83

E83 · Michael Specter

Jun 24, 2010

Stephen completes astronaut training, and Michael Specter discusses the dangers of denying science.

Michael Hastings, John Waters

84

E84 · Michael Hastings, John Waters

Jun 28, 2010

Michael Hastings discusses Rolling Stone article, and John Waters supports childhood rebellion.

Mayor Julian Castro

85

E85 · Mayor Julian Castro

Jun 29, 2010

BP puts a positive spin on the oil spill, and Stephen interviews Mayor Julian Castro.

Nicholas Carr

86

E86 · Nicholas Carr

Jun 30, 2010

Stephen plays one-on-one with Allan Houston, and Nicholas Carr criticizes the Internet.

Manny Howard

87

E87 · Manny Howard

Jul 1, 2010

Texas Republicans want to criminalize homosexuality, and Manny Howard turns his backyard into a farm.

Paul Krugman, Dr. Michio Kaku

88

E88 · Paul Krugman, Dr. Michio Kaku

Jul 5, 2010

Stephen joins Cindy Cohn on the Internet and talks to Michio Kaku about invisibility cloaks.

Garret Keizer

89

E89 · Garret Keizer

Jul 6, 2010

Writer Garret Keizer talks about his new book: "The Unwanted Sound of Everything We Want: A Book About Noise"

Steve Carell

90

E90 · Steve Carell

Jul 7, 2010

Actor and old friend Steve Carell faces off against Stephen Colbert

Arturo Rodriguez

91

E91 · Arturo Rodriguez

Jul 8, 2010

Arturo Rodriguez, president of the United Farm Workers of America talks with Stephen about immigrant workers.

Hephzibah Anderson

92

E92 · Hephzibah Anderson

Jul 26, 2010

Stephen downloads the solution to stop media piracy, and Hephzibah Anderson talks about her year without sex.

Thomas S. Blanton, Kevin Kline

93

E93 · Thomas S. Blanton, Kevin Kline

Jul 27, 2010

Stephen questions the mission in Afghanistan and challenges Kevin Kline with Shakespeare.

Elon Musk

94

E94 · Elon Musk

Jul 28, 2010

President Obama blows off the Boy Scouts, and Elon Musk discusses the future of electric cars.

Andy Cohen

95

E95 · Andy Cohen

Jul 29, 2010

Bill O'Reilly issues a rare apology, and Stephen pours Andy Cohen a cocktail.

Jimmy Cliff

96

E96 · Jimmy Cliff

Aug 2, 2010

Stephen previews the 2012 Olympics in London, and Jimmy Cliff performs.

Laura Ingraham

97

E97 · Laura Ingraham

Aug 3, 2010

Stephen reads some of Barack Obama's private musings to Laura Ingraham.

Michael Posner

98

E98 · Michael Posner

Aug 4, 2010

P.K. Winsome introduces Nielsen Mandela, and Michael Posner discusses international democracy.

Savion Glover

99

E99 · Savion Glover

Aug 5, 2010

Californians can now legally marry their pot plant, and Savion Glover performs.

Dylan Ratigan

100

E100 · Dylan Ratigan

Aug 10, 2010

Stephen names his Alpha Dog of the Week, and talks to Dylan Ratigan about Wall Street.

David Finkel

101

E101 · David Finkel

Aug 11, 2010

Michelle Obama vacations in Spain, and David Finkel describes the Iraq War's effect on American troops.

102

E102 · Chuck Close

Aug 12, 2010

Stephen checks in on the state of America's seniors and talks to Chuck Close about art.

Richard Clarke, John Fetterman

103

E103 · Richard Clarke, John Fetterman

Aug 16, 2010

Richard Clarke wants a smaller intelligence community, and John Fetterman revitalizes Braddock, PA.

Barry Levine

104

E104 · Barry Levine

Aug 17, 2010

Stephen examines the meat industry and asks Barry Levine about his National Enquirer file.

Thomas French

105

E105 · Thomas French

Aug 18, 2010

Laura Schlessinger gets in trouble, and Thomas French explains what it takes to build a zoo.

Jon Krakauer

106

E106 · Jon Krakauer

Aug 19, 2010

Stephen finds out if there's still BP oil in the Gulf, and talks to Jon Krakauer about glory.

Leslie Kean

107

E107 · Leslie Kean

Aug 23, 2010

President Obama must prove he's not Muslim, and Leslie Kean calls for an investigation of UFOs.

Jeffrey Goldberg

108

E108 · Jeffrey Goldberg

Aug 24, 2010

Stephen examines Internet privacy and talks to Jeffrey Goldberg about conflict in the Middle East.

Andrew Hacker, Heidi Cullen

109

E109 · Andrew Hacker, Heidi Cullen

Aug 25, 2010

Andrew Hacker dismisses for-profit colleges, and Heidi Cullen warns of extreme weather

Richard Engel

110

E110 · Richard Engel

Aug 26, 2010

Glenn Beck re-founds America, and Richard Engel talks about the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Anthony Romero

111

E111 · Anthony Romero

Sep 7, 2010

The Tea Party wins midterm primaries, and Anthony Romero celebrates the ACLU's anniversary.

Vice President Joe Biden, Gen. Raymond Odierno

112

E112 · Vice President Joe Biden, Gen. Raymond Odierno

Sep 8, 2010

Stephen kicks off his salute to the troops tonight with appearances by the Vice President of the United States and the general who shaved his head.

Sen. Jim Webb, Joshua Bleill, Lt. Col. Brent Cummings, John Legend

113

E113 · Sen. Jim Webb, Joshua Bleill, Lt. Col. Brent Cummings, John Legend

Sep 9, 2010

David Petraeus honors the Colbert Nation, while Brent Cummings and Josh Bleill talk about their tours.

Lisa Birnbach

114

E114 · Lisa Birnbach

Sep 13, 2010

Lisa Birnbach released "The Official Preppy Handbook" in 1980. Who'd have thought that 30 years later, we'd still have preppies but not books.

Sean Wilentz

115

E115 · Sean Wilentz

Sep 14, 2010

Stephen solves the Ground Zero mosque crisis and listens to Sean Wilentz mumble about Bob Dylan.

Saul Griffith

116

E116 · Saul Griffith

Sep 15, 2010

The Tea Party wins the Republican primaries, and Saul Griffith tries to solve global warming.

Lawrence O'Donnell

117

E117 · Lawrence O'Donnell

Sep 16, 2010

Stephen announces his March to Keep Fear Alive and talks to Lawrence O'Donnell about Tea Partiers.

Pavement

118

E118 · Pavement

Sep 20, 2010

A 106-year-old woman shares her secret to long life, and Pavement reunites after 11 years.

Eric Schmidt

119

E119 · Eric Schmidt

Sep 21, 2010

Craigslist shuts down its adult services, and Google CEO Eric Schmidt searches for himself.

Guillermo Del Toro

120

E120 · Guillermo Del Toro

Sep 22, 2010

President Obama gives a back-to-school speech, and Guillermo del Toro meets Stephen del Matador.

Oscar Goodman

121

E121 · Oscar Goodman

Sep 23, 2010

Stephen concludes his migrant farm worker training and talks to Oscar Goodman about Las Vegas.

Ken Burns

122

E122 · Ken Burns

Sep 27, 2010

The GOP blocks the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," and Ken Burns talks about "The Tenth Inning."

Paul Begala, Ross Douthat

123

E123 · Paul Begala, Ross Douthat

Sep 28, 2010

Democratic voters suffer from apathy, and Stephen doubts if Ross Douthat is that conservative.

Steve Rattner

124

E124 · Steve Rattner

Sep 29, 2010

The koala population suffers from Chlamydia, and Steven Rattner discusses the auto industry bailout.

Aaron Sorkin

125

E125 · Aaron Sorkin

Sep 30, 2010

Stephen questions poll reliability and talks to Aaron Sorkin in the hall while people hand them stuff.

Eugene Robinson

126

E126 · Eugene Robinson

Oct 4, 2010

The Tea Party reaches out to kids, and Eugene Robinson discusses the four groups of black America.

Leon Botstein

127

E127 · Leon Botstein

Oct 5, 2010

Stephen looks at the Mexican drug war, and Leon Botstein wants to eliminate two years of school

Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy

128

E128 · Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy

Oct 6, 2010

The government tries to take control of America's food, and Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy perform.

Davis Guggenheim

129

E129 · Davis Guggenheim

Oct 7, 2010

Joseph Califano debates Gary Johnson over Prop 19, and Davis Guggenheim addresses failing schools.

Robert Reich

130

E130 · Robert Reich

Oct 11, 2010

Muslims might take over the food supply, and Robert Reich talks about the future of the U.S. economy.

Brendan Steinhauser

131

E131 · Brendan Steinhauser

Oct 12, 2010

Schools find a new way to raise money, and M. Night Shyamalan isn't really here.

Austan Goolsbee

132

E132 · Austan Goolsbee

Oct 13, 2010

Stephen questions whether it's fair to tax the rich, and Austan Goolsbee gives Obama economic advice.

Bill Bryson

133

E133 · Bill Bryson

Oct 14, 2010

Stephen gives away free bus tickets to D.C., and Bill Bryson talks about sex in the Middle Ages.

Nicholas Negroponte

134

E134 · Nicholas Negroponte

Oct 25, 2010

Stephen celebrates his fifth anniversary, and Nicholas Negroponte gives laptops to poor children.

Garry Wills

135

E135 · Garry Wills

Oct 26, 2010

Stephen prepares for the apocalypse, and Garry Wills writes a book about himself.

Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno

136

E136 · Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno

Oct 27, 2010

Stephen looks at the Democrats' chances in the midterms and gives Apolo Ohno a regret.

Maira Kalman

137

E137 · Maira Kalman

Oct 28, 2010

The McRib returns on election day, and Maira Kalman falls in love with Abraham Lincoln.

Jonathan Alter

138

E138 · Jonathan Alter

Nov 1, 2010

Christine O'Donnell prays, and Jonathan Alter says Obama's allergy to gimmickry has hurt him.

Katrina vanden Heuvel, David Frum

139

E139 · Katrina vanden Heuvel, David Frum

Nov 2, 2010

Stephen covers the change sweeping through America with a live broadcast.

Doris Kearns Goodwin

140

E140 · Doris Kearns Goodwin

Nov 3, 2010

Californians decide on Prop 19, and Doris Kearns Goodwin puts the midterm election into perspective.

Elvis Costello

141

E141 · Elvis Costello

Nov 4, 2010

A popular children's TV character is outed, and Elvis Costello threatens to cut off Stephen's thumbs.

Reza Aslan

142

E142 · Reza Aslan

Nov 8, 2010

Rand Paul wants to protect the rich, and Reza Aslan wants to bring down democracy through art.

Cee-Lo Green

143

E143 · Cee-Lo Green

Nov 9, 2010

Stephen promises to lob softball questions at George W. Bush, and Cee Lo Green performs.

Martha Stewart

144

E144 · Martha Stewart

Nov 10, 2010

Michelle Obama shakes hands with a conservative Muslim, and Stephen cooks for Martha Stewart.

Quincy Jones

145

E145 · Quincy Jones

Nov 11, 2010

Wall Street hands out record bonuses, Nintendo goes to court, and Quincy Jones wants a Latin Grammy.

David Stern

146

E146 · David Stern

Nov 15, 2010

Jeffrey Goldberg opposes full-body scanners, and David Stern misses short shorts.

John Legend

147

E147 · John Legend

Nov 16, 2010

Stephen looks at the new trend in alcoholic energy drinks, and John Legend performs "Shine."

Ian Frazier

148

E148 · Ian Frazier

Nov 17, 2010

Stephen wonders if America can trim its national debt, and Ian Frazier talks about Siberia.

Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta

149

E149 · Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta

Nov 18, 2010

Joseph Gobbles shoots Jay the Intern, and Salvatore Giunta credits the bravery of American troops.

Dan Savage

150

E150 · Dan Savage

Nov 29, 2010

The advice columnist and Colbert Report national spokes-gay returns to talk about his new anti-suicide initiative for gay teenagers.

Tom Vilsack

151

E151 · Tom Vilsack

Nov 30, 2010

James Rubin discusses the WikiLeaks document dump, and Tom Vilsack brings a cheddar cheese head.

Michelle Rhee

152

E152 · Michelle Rhee

Dec 1, 2010

The former education commissioner talks about her efforts to reform the Washington D.C. school system.

David Stockman

153

E153 · David Stockman

Dec 2, 2010

Garry Trudeau

154

E154 · Garry Trudeau

Dec 6, 2010

Obama tries to win over Republicans, and Garry Trudeau looks back on 40 years of "Doonesbury."

Julie Nixon Eisenhower & David Eisenhower

155

E155 · Julie Nixon Eisenhower & David Eisenhower

Dec 7, 2010

Obama extends the Bush tax cuts, and David and Julie Eisenhower recall growing up in the White House.

Steve Martin

156

E156 · Steve Martin

Dec 8, 2010

Stephen tests Steve Martin's art knowledge and tries to sell him last year's portrait.

Julie Taymor

157

E157 · Julie Taymor

Dec 9, 2010

William Wegman arts up Stephen's portrait, and Julie Taymor talks about "The Tempest."

Patti Smith

158

E158 · Patti Smith

Dec 13, 2010

Stephen wants to feed the economy that Jamie Lee Curtis yogurt and asks Patti Smith about her memoir.

David Boies, Stephen Sondheim

159

E159 · David Boies, Stephen Sondheim

Dec 14, 2010

Stephen wins the Golden Tweet Award and takes issue with some of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics.

Omar Wasow, Laird Hamilton

160

E160 · Omar Wasow, Laird Hamilton

Dec 15, 2010

America is at cyberwar, and Laird Hamilton shoots the curl of Stephen's rage.

Amy Sedaris, Paul Simon

161

E161 · Amy Sedaris, Paul Simon

Dec 16, 2010

Jesus may be a liberal Democrat, Amy Sedaris makes a tie snake, and Paul Simon performs.

Gov. Ed Rendell

1

E1 · Gov. Ed Rendell

Jan 3, 2011

Stephen uncovers a menace in Florida and talks to Ed Rendell about leaving office by choice.

Geoffrey Canada

2

E2 · Geoffrey Canada

Jan 4, 2011

Some want the dollar to be converted back to gold, and Geoffrey Canada advocates for education reform.

Atul Gawande

3

E3 · Atul Gawande

Jan 5, 2011

America's fruit supply is in danger, and Atul Gawande wants to reduce health risks in hospitals.

Dr. Ronald DePinho

4

E4 · Dr. Ronald DePinho

Jan 6, 2011

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how tides work, and Robert DePinho wants to reverse the aging process.

Fen Montaigne

5

E5 · Fen Montaigne

Jan 10, 2011

Stephen violates the Constitution, and Fen Montaigne talks about Antarctic penguins.

Chris Hughes

6

E6 · Chris Hughes

Jan 11, 2011

Stephen picks this year's Grammy winners, and Chris Hughes starts a site for Jewish sumo wrestlers.

Bernard-Henri Levy

7

E7 · Bernard-Henri Levy

Jan 12, 2011

50 Cent makes $8 million on Twitter, and Bernard-Henri Levy discusses public intellectualism.

Kevin Spacey

8

E8 · Kevin Spacey

Jan 13, 2011

Hitler delivers a moving speech in Tucson, and Stephen pictures Kevin Spacey naked with rose petals.

Sherry Turkle

9

E9 · Sherry Turkle

Jan 17, 2011

Stephen unveils a new portrait of himself and talks to Sherry Turkle about alienating technology.

Cornel West

10

E10 · Cornel West

Jan 18, 2011

Stephen looks at education reform and assumes Cornel West's book is about Obama joining the circus.

Ron Reagan Jr.

11

E11 · Ron Reagan Jr.

Jan 19, 2011

Stephen gets a present from Afghanistan and talks to Ron Reagan about his memoir.

Chris Matthews

12

E12 · Chris Matthews

Jan 20, 2011

Christine Todd Whitman discusses state budget shortfalls, and Chris Matthews defends JFK's legacy.

Charlie Rose

13

E13 · Charlie Rose

Jan 24, 2011

House Republicans repeal health care to create new jobs, and Stephen talks to Charlie Rose.

Amy Chua

14

E14 · Amy Chua

Jan 25, 2011

Stephen covers home appliance safety and talks to Amy Chua about her controversial book.

Michael Waldman, Christine Yvette Lewis

15

E15 · Michael Waldman, Christine Yvette Lewis

Jan 26, 2011

Michael Waldman rates the State of the Union, and Christine Yvette Lewis fights for domestic workers.

Dr. Daryl Bem, Brian Greene

16

E16 · Dr. Daryl Bem, Brian Greene

Jan 27, 2011

Stephen wonders if ESP exists and asks Brian Greene if there is a universe where people buy books.

Samer Shehata, Dr. Paul Offit

17

E17 · Samer Shehata, Dr. Paul Offit

Jan 31, 2011

There's a breakthrough in taser technology, and Dr. Paul Offit discusses the importance of vaccines.

Leslie Dach, Michael Lewis

18

E18 · Leslie Dach, Michael Lewis

Feb 1, 2011

Leslie Dach confirms Wal-Mart's collaboration with Obama, and Michael Lewis discusses Wall Street.

Sean Kelly

19

E19 · Sean Kelly

Feb 2, 2011

America must break its dependency on foreign turmoil, and Sean Dorrance Kelly discusses the sacred.

Jane McGonigal

20

E20 · Jane McGonigal

Feb 3, 2011

Stephen previews the Super Bowl and talks to Jane McGonigal about video games.

LCD Soundsystem

21

E21 · LCD Soundsystem

Feb 14, 2011

Hosni Mubarak steps down onto a pillowy mound of money, and LCD Soundsystem performs.

Christiane Amanpour, David Albright

22

E22 · Christiane Amanpour, David Albright

Feb 15, 2011

President Twitter Bird will lead Egypt, and David Albright talks about Iran's computer virus.

Eric Foner

23

E23 · Eric Foner

Feb 16, 2011

Rupert Murdoch takes a new approach to journalism, and Eric Foner talks about Abraham Lincoln.

Jeffrey Leonard

24

E24 · Jeffrey Leonard

Feb 17, 2011

Stephen poses for Project, and Jeffrey Leonard calls out big companies' late payment policies.

Eugene Jarecki

25

E25 · Eugene Jarecki

Feb 21, 2011

Rick Santorum complains about his Google problem, and Eugene Jarecki dispels the myths of Reagan.

Randi Weingarten, Bing West

26

E26 · Randi Weingarten, Bing West

Feb 22, 2011

Wisconsin Democrats waddle out of the state, and Bing West discusses the way out of Afghanistan.

Stephanie Coontz

27

E27 · Stephanie Coontz

Feb 23, 2011

Stephen brings a criminal to justice, and Stephanie Coontz talks about women in the 60s.

Glenn Greenwald, Mike Huckabee

28

E28 · Glenn Greenwald, Mike Huckabee

Feb 24, 2011

Aaron Barr threatens WikiLeaks, and Mike Huckabee doesn't believe Obama is a Muslim.

Michael Scheuer

29

E29 · Michael Scheuer

Feb 28, 2011

Stephen's portrait goes up for auction, and Michael Scheuer talks about Osama bin Laden.

Evan Osnos

30

E30 · Evan Osnos

Mar 1, 2011

Stephen addresses America's elderly and talks to Evan Osnos about the Oscars.

Harry Connick Jr.

31

E31 · Harry Connick Jr.

Mar 2, 2011

There's a new hope for American manufacturing, and Harry Connick, Jr. won't be tickling the ivories.

Mark W. Moffett

32

E32 · Mark W. Moffett

Mar 3, 2011

Stephen fights Jimmy Fallon over his new ice cream flavor, and Mark Moffett talks about bees.

Joshua Foer

33

E33 · Joshua Foer

Mar 7, 2011

Stephen examines new questions about Obama's past and asks Joshua Foer where he put his car keys.

Dan Sinker

34

E34 · Dan Sinker

Mar 8, 2011

Congress bans the sale of traditional light bulbs, and Dan Sinker impersonates Rahm Emanuel.

David Brooks

35

E35 · David Brooks

Mar 9, 2011

Clarence Thomas may have a conflict of interest, and David Brooks talks about "The Social Animal."

Reza Aslan

36

E36 · Reza Aslan

Mar 10, 2011

Al Qaeda recruits Americans, and Reza Aslan talks about the Islamic-American experience.

Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers

37

E37 · Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers

Mar 21, 2011

Stephen's self-portrait goes up for auction, and Steve Martin does some bluegrass.

Ayman Mohyeldin

38

E38 · Ayman Mohyeldin

Mar 22, 2011

The art world buzzes about Stephen's portrait, and Ayman Mohyeldin talks in the Situation Mosque.

Nathan Myhrvold

39

E39 · Nathan Myhrvold

Mar 23, 2011

Simon de Pury dances to Snoop Dogg, and Nathan Myhrvold uses modern scientific methods to cook food.

Jody Williams

40

E40 · Jody Williams

Mar 24, 2011

Food prices skyrocket, a cable news feud escalates, and Jody Williams wants to advance equality.

Michael Moore

41

E41 · Michael Moore

Mar 28, 2011

Labor unions fight on, and Stephen stands outside with a bullhorn to interview Michael Moore.

Dr. Anthony Fauci

42

E42 · Dr. Anthony Fauci

Mar 29, 2011

Stephen questions Obama's plan for Libya and talks infectious diseases with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Tim Shriver

43

E43 · Tim Shriver

Mar 30, 2011

Stephen practices Rebecca Black's "Friday" and does a PSA for Tim Shriver.

Piers Gibbon

44

E44 · Piers Gibbon

Mar 31, 2011

The Wisconsin anti-union law faces trouble, and Piers Gibbon talks about cannibalism.

Andrew Chaikin

45

E45 · Andrew Chaikin

Apr 4, 2011

Stephen prepares for a world without Glenn Beck, and Andrew Chaikin wants humans to travel to Mars.

James Franco

46

E46 · James Franco

Apr 5, 2011

Tim Pawlenty raps about pop culture, and James Franco proves he's a Tolkien fan.

Sir David Tang

47

E47 · Sir David Tang

Apr 6, 2011

Stephen prepares for the royal wedding, and David Tang corrects celebrity rumors.

Jeff Greenfield

48

E48 · Jeff Greenfield

Apr 7, 2011

Stephen gets ready for the royal wedding and talks to Jeff Greenfield about alternate histories.

Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage

49

E49 · Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage

Apr 11, 2011

Walgreens offers Pap smears, and Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage test the blue ice myth.

Ray Kurzweil

50

E50 · Ray Kurzweil

Apr 12, 2011

Mitt Romney throws his hat in the ring, and Ray Kurzweil says man and machine are becoming one.

Morgan Spurlock

51

E51 · Morgan Spurlock

Apr 13, 2011

Unilever creates armpit insecurity among women, and Morgan Spurlock addresses product placement.

Caroline Kennedy

52

E52 · Caroline Kennedy

Apr 14, 2011

Trevor Potter helps Stephen fill out super PAC forms, and Caroline Kennedy recites poetry.

Ron Paul

53

E53 · Ron Paul

Apr 25, 2011

n this episode, Stephen recovers from a Catholic bender, and Donald Trump leads in the potential Republican candidate polls. Masturbation cures restless leg syndrome, and Ron Paul criticizes the Feder…

A.C. Grayling

54

E54 · A.C. Grayling

Apr 26, 2011

The climate change debate continues, and A.C. Grayling writes a secular Bible.

Ice-T

55

E55 · Ice-T

Apr 27, 2011

The new danger in air travel comes with a $25 fee, and Ice-T talks about his memoir.

Wade Graham

56

E56 · Wade Graham

Apr 28, 2011

Stephen travels to England for the royal wedding, and asks Wade Graham about Covent Garden.

Francis Fukuyama

57

E57 · Francis Fukuyama

May 2, 2011

Stephen throws a "We Got Bin Laden" party, and Francis Fukuyama warns of the Chinese threat.

Rex Ryan

58

E58 · Rex Ryan

May 3, 2011

Stephen covers new details in the hunt for Bin Laden and talks to Rex Ryan for six minutes.

Amy Farrell

59

E59 · Amy Farrell

May 4, 2011

"Atlas Shrugged" comes to the big screen, and Amy Farrell wants to end the persecution of fat people.

Bill James

60

E60 · Bill James

May 5, 2011

Donald Trump applies his wisdom to same-sex marriage, and Bill James discusses true crime.

Lupe Fiasco

61

E61 · Lupe Fiasco

May 9, 2011

Stephen looks at a unique solution to the debt crisis in Michigan, and Lupe Fiasco performs.

Geoffrey Rush

62

E62 · Geoffrey Rush

May 10, 2011

A billboard predicts the end of the world, and Geoffrey Rush explains why he's not a method actor.

Eric Greitens

63

E63 · Eric Greitens

May 11, 2011

Stephen receives an unexpected honor, and Eric Greitens talks about being a Navy Seal.

John Bradshaw

64

E64 · John Bradshaw

May 12, 2011

Stephen warns of a new government intrusion and talks to John Bradshaw about dog behavior.

Alison Klayman

65

E65 · Alison Klayman

May 16, 2011

Stephen files his super PAC request, and Alison Klayman talks about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei.

Amy Kremer

66

E66 · Amy Kremer

May 17, 2011

Stephen covers tax breaks for oil companies and talks to Amy Kremer dressed as an American patriot.

Austan Goolsbee

67

E67 · Austan Goolsbee

May 18, 2011

Newt Gingrich struggles to stay on message, and Austan Goolsbee talks about the debt ceiling.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

68

E68 · Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

May 19, 2011

John Lithgow performs Gingrich's press release, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses the Harlem Rens.

James Stewart

69

E69 · James Stewart

May 31, 2011

Stephen wonders if the world ended and lies about reading James Stewart's book.

Robert Kennedy, Jr.

70

E70 · Robert Kennedy, Jr.

Jun 1, 2011

Stephen examines the Weiner scandal, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. makes a mountain out of a molehill.

Salman Khan

71

E71 · Salman Khan

Jun 2, 2011

Congress rejects raising the debt ceiling, and Salman Khan teaches over 53 million students.

Werner Herzog

72

E72 · Werner Herzog

Jun 6, 2011

Sarah Palin describes Paul Revere's midnight ride, and Werner Herzog talks about cave paintings.

Sugar Ray Leonard

73

E73 · Sugar Ray Leonard

Jun 7, 2011

Rand Paul identifies terrorists, and Stephen thumb wrestles Sugar Ray Leonard.

Bre Pettis

74

E74 · Bre Pettis

Jun 8, 2011

Anthony Weiner captures the manscaping vote, and Bre Pettis print a 3-D copy of Stephen's head.

Tom Ridge

75

E75 · Tom Ridge

Jun 9, 2011

Andrew Breitbart shows a photo of Anthony Weiner's penis, and Tom Ridge talks about natural gas.

Henry Kissinger

76

E76 · Henry Kissinger

Jun 13, 2011

Freestyle canoe dancing heats up, and Henry Kissinger discusses America's relationship with China.

Janny Scott

77

E77 · Janny Scott

Jun 14, 2011

Stephen explores "Sesame Street" corruption and talks to Janny Scott about Barack Obama's mother.

Keith Olbermann

78

E78 · Keith Olbermann

Jun 15, 2011

Seniors face a shocking new threat, and Keith Olbermann returns to television.

Bon Iver

79

E79 · Bon Iver

Jun 20, 2011

Stephen looks at new developments in technology, and Bon Iver performs.

Florence And The Machine

80

E80 · Florence And The Machine

Jun 21, 2011

Jack White helps Stephen revive his music career, and Florence and the Machine perform.

Talib Kweli

81

E81 · Talib Kweli

Jun 22, 2011

Stephen comes clean with Jack White, Obama defends actions in Libya, and Talib Kweli performs.

The Black Belles

82

E82 · The Black Belles

Jun 23, 2011

Jack White presents "Charlene II (I'm Over You)," and Stephen performs with the Black Belles.

Grover Norquist

83

E83 · Grover Norquist

Jun 27, 2011

Ted Nugent writes an Op-ed, and Stephen wants to claim Grover Norquist as a dependent.

Alexandra Pelosi

84

E84 · Alexandra Pelosi

Jun 28, 2011

The Supreme Court throws out a class action lawsuit against Wal-Mart, and Alexandra Pelosi discusses her documentary on immigrant naturalization in the U.S.

Gary Sinise

85

E85 · Gary Sinise

Jun 29, 2011

The FEC makes a decision about Stephen's Super PAC, and Gary Sinise entertains American troops.

Timothy Garton Ash

86

E86 · Timothy Garton Ash

Jun 30, 2011

The FEC allows Stephen to form his Super PAC, and Timothy Garton Ash discusses subversive facts.

Michael Shermer

87

E87 · Michael Shermer

Jul 11, 2011

The natural gas industry tries to counter bad press, and Michael Shermer discusses "Skeptic Magazine."

Dan Savage

88

E88 · Dan Savage

Jul 12, 2011

Michele Bachmann signs a controversial pledge, and Dan Savage talks about marriage and monogamy.

David McCullough

89

E89 · David McCullough

Jul 13, 2011

The Republican Party has a fresh young face that's only 235 years old, and David McCullough has a new book about Americans in Paris.

Jose Antonio Vargas

90

E90 · Jose Antonio Vargas

Jul 14, 2011

The Rupert Murdoch scandal deepens, and Jose Antonio Vargas comes out of the border-gay closet.

John Prendergast

91

E91 · John Prendergast

Jul 18, 2011

Fox News blows the lid back onto the Murdoch story, and John Prendergast discusses South Sudan.

David Carr

92

E92 · David Carr

Jul 19, 2011

Newt Gingrich drowns in debt, and David Carr feels like the tallest leprechaun in "Page One."

Michael Sandel

93

E93 · Michael Sandel

Jul 20, 2011

A pie attack makes Rupert Murdoch sympathetic, Republicans limit who can vote, and Michael Sandel examines the ethical issue of sailor cannibalism.

David Eagleman

94

E94 · David Eagleman

Jul 21, 2011

California passes a law requiring public schools to teach gay history, NBC loves breasts, and neuroscientist David Eagleman discusses the secret lives of the brain.

Brian Cox

95

E95 · Brian Cox

Jul 25, 2011

The media assumes Norway's native gunman is Muslim, Summer's Eve uses vaginal puppetry to market their product to vaginas, and Brian Cox reveals the mysteries of space.

Brooke Gladstone

96

E96 · Brooke Gladstone

Jul 26, 2011

Herman Cain breaks Stephen's heart, Peter Edelman talks "poors," and Brooke Gladstone reflects on the media's influence.

Mary (Missy) Cummings

97

E97 · Mary (Missy) Cummings

Jul 27, 2011

Home-owning vampire Patrick Rodgers turns the tables on Wells Fargo, electric car drivers face a critical deadline, and Missy Cummings develops a new breed of flying robots.

Buddy Roemer

98

E98 · Buddy Roemer

Jul 28, 2011

John McCain enrages Tea Partiers by calling them "Hobbits," and Republican presidential candidate Buddy Roemer won't take special-interest donations.

Tony Hsieh

99

E99 · Tony Hsieh

Aug 1, 2011

Stephen tells the "Billy Goats Gruff" debt ceiling story, an Alabama company turns ashes into bullets, and Zappos' C.E.O. Tony Hsieh talks about delivering happiness.

Al Hunt

100

E100 · Al Hunt

Aug 2, 2011

Scandal rocks Newt Gingrich's Twitterverse, David Leonhardt knows how to save America's credit rating, and Al Hunt thinks everyone lost the debt ceiling deal.

Robert Wittman

101

E101 · Robert Wittman

Aug 3, 2011

A half-Hispanic teenager steals Spider-Man's job, Monopoly gets a makeover, and Robert Wittman solves art crimes.

Anthony Bourdain

102

E102 · Anthony Bourdain

Aug 4, 2011

Wisconsin Democrats get bad absentee ballot applications, Stephen takes over MLB's Twitter feed, and Anthony Bourdain describes the grossest things he's ever eaten.

Nassir Ghaemi

103

E103 · Nassir Ghaemi

Aug 8, 2011

America's credit rating plummets, Prescott Group has a cheap doomsday solution, and Nassir Ghaemi thinks madness creates first-rate leaders.

The Cars

104

E104 · The Cars

Aug 9, 2011

The liberal media's hot-airheads have started indoctrinating America's kids.

Elliot Ackerman

105

E105 · Elliot Ackerman

Aug 10, 2011

Father Jim Martin discusses God's job performance, political junkies donate money for a fix, and Elliot Ackerman lets voters directly nominate a president.

Gloria Steinem

106

E106 · Gloria Steinem

Aug 11, 2011

Mitt Romney thinks corporations are people too, Stephen reveals his super PAC ad, and Gloria Steinem discusses gender equality.

Ambassador Susan Rice

107

E107 · Ambassador Susan Rice

Aug 15, 2011

Stephen apologizes to WOI in Des Moines, Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, and Ambassador Susan Rice discusses the role of the United Nations.

STS-135 astronauts

108

E108 · STS-135 astronauts

Aug 16, 2011

Barack Obama spins "Obamacare," Frank Luntz transforms the Colbert Super PAC, and Atlantis' crewmembers talk about their final space mission.

Jeff Bridges

109

E109 · Jeff Bridges

Aug 17, 2011

Rick Perry hires Colbert Super PAC's treasurer, Rick Santorum puts gay marriage into everyday napkin terms, and Jeff Bridges looks good by having fun.

Kevin Mitnick

110

E110 · Kevin Mitnick

Aug 18, 2011

America wants a badass president, WOI reports on the "Rick Parry" write-in scandal, and hacker Kevin Mitnick is the ghost in the wires.

Gov. Tim Pawlenty

111

E111 · Gov. Tim Pawlenty

Sep 6, 2011

People enjoy a story more when they know how it ends, Prescott Group unveils its toning shoes, and Tim Pawlenty explains why he pulled out of the presidential race.

Robin Wright

112

E112 · Robin Wright

Sep 7, 2011

The TSA makes changes to airport security, controversy surrounds Martin Luther King Jr.'s memorial, and Robin Wright discusses the cultural impact of the Arab Spring.

Tom Brokaw

113

E113 · Tom Brokaw

Sep 8, 2011

The GOP debate drives Stephen to watch MSNBC, Rick Perry calls Social Security a Ponzi scheme, and Tom Brokaw follows the progress of 9/11 victims' family members.

Diane Sawyer

114

E114 · Diane Sawyer

Sep 12, 2011

Stephen reports on an old-school reporter, America profits from grief, and Diane Sawyer discusses "Jacqueline Kennedy: In Her Own Words."

Al Gore

115

E115 · Al Gore

Sep 13, 2011

Barack Obama unveils his jobs plan, Paul Krugman discusses the Lesser Depression, and Al Gore focuses on climate reality.

Michael Moore

116

E116 · Michael Moore

Sep 14, 2011

Fox News objects to Barack Obama's jobs bill binder clip, Stephen unveils his postal solution, and Michael Moore talks about his memoir "Here Comes Trouble."

David Copperfield

117

E117 · David Copperfield

Sep 15, 2011

Swiss banking giant UBS reports a $2 billion loss, Jimmy Fallon loves Stephen, and David Copperfield discusses the mind-bending science of perception.

Jeffrey Kluger

118

E118 · Jeffrey Kluger

Sep 20, 2011

Barack Obama unveils his deficit reduction plan; the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" changes everything; and Jeffrey Kluger examines the bond between siblings.

Daniel Yergin

119

E119 · Daniel Yergin

Sep 21, 2011

Reuters' Chrystia Freeland discusses Europe's financial crisis, protestors occupy Wall Street, and Daniel Yergin discusses the world's quest for energy.

Jeremy Ben-Ami

120

E120 · Jeremy Ben-Ami

Sep 22, 2011

A defunct satellite threatens the earth, the Marine Corps limits troops to silent farts in Afghanistan, and Jeremy Ben-Ami discusses the Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

Radiohead

121

E121 · Radiohead

Sep 26, 2011

America reaches a milestone in corporate civil rights, Thom Yorke and Ed O'Brien discuss global warming, and rock legend Radiohead performs.

Melinda Gates

122

E122 · Melinda Gates

Sep 27, 2011

Rick Perry owns his horrific debate performance, the NFL tightens stadium security, and Melinda Gates works on improving America's public schools.

Ken Burns

123

E123 · Ken Burns

Sep 28, 2011

Rick Perry talks immigration, America gets tough on pregnant Mexicans, John Lithgow calls the Atone Phone, and Ken Burns discusses his Prohibition documentary.

Mark Cuban

124

E124 · Mark Cuban

Sep 29, 2011

Karl Rove's fundraising takes a turn, Trevor Potter arms Stephen with a 501(c)(4), Kevin Kline hosts The Donating Game, and Mark Cuban talks billionaires.

Jerome Groopman

1

E1 · Jerome Groopman

Oct 3, 2011

Rick Perry's hunting camp once bore a racially charged name, Obamacare heads to the Supreme Court, and Jerome Groopman discusses medical decision-making.

John Lithgow

2

E2 · John Lithgow

Oct 4, 2011

Rick Davis weighs in on Chris Christie fever, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and John Lithgow talks drama.

3

E3 · Black Star

Oct 5, 2011

Herman Cain gives his take on homosexuality, Mexico City proposes two-year marriage licenses, and Black Star performs.

Jason Amerine

4

E4 · Jason Amerine

Oct 6, 2011

Sarah Palin bows out of the presidential race, Stephen apologizes to Karl Rove, and Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine discusses the early days of the Afghanistan War.

Harry Belafonte

5

E5 · Harry Belafonte

Oct 17, 2011

The Occupy Wall Street movement goes global, Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's NBA lockout ad, and Harry Belafonte talks political activism.

Steven Pinker

6

E6 · Steven Pinker

Oct 18, 2011

Herman Cain may or may not be joking about an electrified border fence, schools take potatoes off their menus, and Steven Pinker discusses the decline of human violence.

Ali Soufan

7

E7 · Ali Soufan

Oct 19, 2011

Herman Cain blames the unemployed, Republican candidates want to end EPA regulations, and Ali Soufan provides an inside look at the war on terror.

Coldplay

8

Oct 20, 2011

Libyan rebels kill Muammar al-Gaddafi, Tea Party Nation demands a hiring freeze from its members, and Coldplay perform from "Mylo Xyloto."

Jon Huntsman

9

E9 · Jon Huntsman

Oct 24, 2011

Stephen unveils Colbert Super PAC's message, Frank Luntz conducts a focus group, and GOP presidential candidate Jon Huntsman talks about fixing America.

Susan Saladoff

10

E10 · Susan Saladoff

Oct 25, 2011

Herman Cain's campaign ad gets buzz, Ben & Jerry's endorses Occupy Wall Street, and Susan Saladoff explores the myth of frivolous lawsuits.

Taylor Branch

11

E11 · Taylor Branch

Oct 26, 2011

PETA files a lawsuit to free captive whales, immigrant farm workers flee Alabama, and Taylor Branch discusses the multi-billion dollar college sports industry.

Toby Keith

12

E12 · Toby Keith

Oct 27, 2011

Occupy Wall Street wears out its welcome, Stephen unveils his second NBA lockout Super PAC ad, and Toby Keith performs.

Neil MacGregor

13

E13 · Neil MacGregor

Oct 31, 2011

Stephen joins Occupy Wall Street, Wisconsin allows concealed weapons in its Capitol, and Neil MacGregor tells the history of the world with 100 objects.

Yo-Yo Ma

14

E14 · Yo-Yo Ma

Nov 1, 2011

Herman Cain's sexual harassment controversy unfolds; Stephen returns to Wall Street; and Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile perform.

Michael Pollan

15

E15 · Michael Pollan

Nov 2, 2011

Herman Cain discusses the Chinese nuclear threat, the government releases information on Muffingate, and Michael Pollan talks food.

Nathan Wolfe

16

E16 · Nathan Wolfe

Nov 3, 2011

Hans Beinholtz hawks Europe to investors, Colbert Super PAC adopts Herman Cain's fundraising strategy, and Nathan Wolfe examines viral pandemics.

Niall Ferguson

17

E17 · Niall Ferguson

Nov 7, 2011

Make Us Great Again airs its Rick Perry ad, Colbert Super PAC takes on issue advocacy, and Niall Ferguson discusses the end of western dominance.

Seth Meyers

18

E18 · Seth Meyers

Nov 8, 2011

Herman Cain holds a press conference to address sexual harassment charges, Stephen saves Christmas, and Seth Meyers talks "Saturday Night Live."

Father James Martin

19

E19 · Father James Martin

Nov 9, 2011

Herman Cain blames Democrats for his troubles, Michigan Senate Republicans amend an anti-bullying bill, and Father James Martin explores the role of comedy in religion.

Brian Eno

20

E20 · Brian Eno

Nov 10, 2011

Barack Obama plans to station U.S. troops in Australia, Rick Perry bungles another debate, and Brian Eno sings a cappella with Michael Stipe and Stephen.

Thomas Thwaites

21

E21 · Thomas Thwaites

Nov 14, 2011

Michele Bachmann gets an e-mail snub, Bill McKibben opposes construction of the Keystone XL pipeline, and Thomas Thwaites talks toasters.

Elijah Wood

22

E22 · Elijah Wood

Nov 15, 2011

The NYPD dismantles Occupy Wall Street, investors accuse Goldline International of theft, and Elijah Wood talks Middle-earth and penguins.

Chris Matthews

23

E23 · Chris Matthews

Nov 16, 2011

Newt Gingrich defends his Greek cruise, Ron Paul supporters publish a pin-up calendar, and Chris Matthews discusses John F. Kennedy's elusive heroism.

Susan Orlean

24

E24 · Susan Orlean

Nov 17, 2011

People Magazine picks its sexiest man, the congressional super committee eyes veterans' healthcare benefits, and Susan Orlean discusses the life of Rin Tin Tin.

Siddhartha Mukherjee

25

E25 · Siddhartha Mukherjee

Nov 28, 2011

Barack Obama omits God from his online Thanksgiving address, CNN lays off staffers in favor of user-generated content, and Siddhartha Mukherjee researches cancer.

Tinariwen

26

E26 · Tinariwen

Nov 29, 2011

Herman Cain rethinks his candidacy, Pope Benedict XVI gets caught breaking the law, and Malian musical group Tinariwen performs.

Stephen Sondheim

27

E27 · Stephen Sondheim

Nov 30, 2011

Newt Gingrich denies lobbying, conservatives bid Barney Frank farewell, and Stephen Sondheim ponders the artist life.

Richard Branson

28

E28 · Richard Branson

Dec 1, 2011

Senator Lori Klein defends Herman Cain, Bret Baier grills Mitt Romney, and Richard Branson explains why he wants to screw business as usual.

Jimmie Johnson

29

E29 · Jimmie Johnson

Dec 5, 2011

Herman Cain abandons his campaign, William Tapley studies apocalyptic signs, and Jimmie Johnson reveals NASCAR racing details.

The Black Keys

30

E30 · The Black Keys

Dec 6, 2011

Iran claims to have captured an American drone, Donald Trump organizes his own GOP debate, and The Black Keys perform.

David Hallberg

31

E31 · David Hallberg

Dec 7, 2011

Stephen sets the date for his GOP debate, Dick Harpootlian helps Colbert Super PAC with its referendum, and ballet dancer David Hallberg performs.

Jack Abramoff

32

E32 · Jack Abramoff

Dec 8, 2011

Rick Perry puts out a controversial ad, doctors perform fecal transplants, and Jack Abramoff exposes the truth about Washington corruption.

Samuel L. Jackson

33

E33 · Samuel L. Jackson

Dec 12, 2011

Newt Gingrich alerts America to electromagnetic threats, Norway faces a butter crisis, and Samuel L. Jackson considers Martin Luther King Jr.'s personal life.

Mark Whitaker

34

E34 · Mark Whitaker

Dec 13, 2011

Donald Trump backs out of his debate, Madison charges protesters for the right to protest, and Mark Whitaker pays tribute to his parents with his memoir.

Raymond Odierno

35

E35 · Raymond Odierno

Dec 14, 2011

Christine O'Donnell backs Mitt Romney, Michele Bachmann frets over military bestiality, and Ray Odierno celebrates the troops homecoming from Iraq.

Daniel Craig

36

E36 · Daniel Craig

Dec 15, 2011

Nat Geo Wild pulls out their lion humping footage and Animal Planet sends honeydew melons to get in on Stephen's debate. Megyn Kelly clarifies that Mitt Romney and Barack Obama are not the same perso…

Sen. Bernie Sanders

37

E37 · Sen. Bernie Sanders

Jan 3, 2012

Rick Santorum rises in the polls, Stephen remembers the late Kim Jong-il, and Bernie Sanders strives to overturn the Citizens United decision.

John Heilemann

38

E38 · John Heilemann

Jan 4, 2012

Mitt Romney qualifies his Iowa caucus victory with a familiar speech, Newt Gingrich calls Mitt Romney a liar, and John Heilemann weighs in on the GOP frontrunners.

Steve Case

39

E39 · Steve Case

Jan 5, 2012

George Will thinks that Rick Santorum is fun, Pat Robertson gets a message from God, and Steve Case explores the benefits of sharing.

Melissa Harris-Perry

40

E40 · Melissa Harris-Perry

Jan 9, 2012

Back-to-back New Hampshire GOP debates unfold, Rick Santorum offends African Americans, and Melissa Harris-Perry considers American history from a black female perspective.

Bill Moyers

41

E41 · Bill Moyers

Jan 10, 2012

Mitt Romney takes heat for a firing gaffe, conservative pundits attack White House celebrations, and Bill Moyers considers corporate personhood a threat to democracy.

George Stephanopoulos

42

E42 · George Stephanopoulos

Jan 11, 2012

Mitt Romney wins in New Hampshire, a Russian spacecraft threatens the Earth, and George Stephanopoulos weighs in on the GOP frontrunners.

Mike Allen

43

E43 · Mike Allen

Jan 12, 2012

Jon Stewart adopts the Colbert Super PAC, Stephen makes a monumental announcement, and Mike Allen anticipates Stephen's possible South Carolina results.

Scott Douglas

44

E44 · Scott Douglas

Jan 16, 2012

Jon Stewart puts out an attack ad, Jon Huntsman withdraws from the presidential race, and Scott Douglas takes a stand against Alabama's anti-immigrant law.

Jennifer Granholm

45

E45 · Jennifer Granholm

Jan 17, 2012

A controversial Colbert Super PAC ad surfaces, pastor Ed Young leads a sexperimental crusade, and Jennifer Granholm confesses secrets from her past.

David Frum

46

E46 · David Frum

Jan 18, 2012

Mitt Romney faces questions about his tax rate, Stephen announces his South Carolina rally, and David Frum shares his hopes for the Republican Party.

Carrie Rebora Barratt

47

E47 · Carrie Rebora Barratt

Jan 19, 2012

Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife exposes his controversial marital request, and Carrie Rebora Barratt discusses historical American art.

Bruce Bueno De Mesquita

48

E48 · Bruce Bueno De Mesquita

Jan 23, 2012

Newt Gingrich wins South Carolina, Stephen recalls the South Cain-olina Primary Rally with Herman Cain, and Bruce Bueno de Mesquita explores the applications of game theory.

Andrew Sullivan

49

E49 · Andrew Sullivan

Jan 24, 2012

Rick Santorum panders to the elderly, Maurice Sendak discusses his literary work, and Andrew Sullivan praises Barack Obama's greatest accomplishments.

Terry Gross

50

E50 · Terry Gross

Jan 25, 2012

Barack Obama delivers his State of the Union address, Maurice Sendak gives Stephen a storybook ending, and Terry Gross provides a fresh perspective on Bill O'Reilly.

Drew Barrymore

51

E51 · Drew Barrymore

Jan 26, 2012

Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney woo Florida; John Harwood, Katrina vanden Heuvel and David Cassidy answer hard-hitting questions; and Drew Barrymore considers an "E.T." prequel.

Laurence H. Tribe

52

E52 · Laurence H. Tribe

Jan 30, 2012

Stephen repossesses the Colbert Super PAC, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney compete for the Hispanic vote in Florida, and Laurence Tribe explores constitutional law.

Björk

53

E53 · Björk

Jan 31, 2012

Sarah Palin spitefully endorses Newt Gingrich, Tennessee Tea Partiers strive to remove slavery from school textbooks, and Björk explores new methods for creating music.

Ameena Matthews

54

E54 · Ameena Matthews

Feb 1, 2012

Mitt Romney beats Newt Gingrich in Florida, Stephen announces Americone Dream's 2012 election edition packaging, and Ameena Matthews strives to end gang violence.

Christiane Amanpour

55

E55 · Christiane Amanpour

Feb 2, 2012

Stephen unveils GOP super PACs' biggest donors, Newt Gingrich faces a copyright infringement lawsuit, and Christiane Amanpour examines Iran's political environment.

Bill McKibben

56

E56 · Bill McKibben

Feb 13, 2012

The New York Knicks' Jeremy Lin seduces America, Stephen writes a love letter to Jimmy Fallon, and Bill McKibben fights the Keystone XL pipeline.

William J. Broad

57

E57 · William J. Broad

Feb 14, 2012

Catholics oppose the Obama administration's birth control mandate, a Seattle woman marries a building, and William Broad considers the effects of yoga on the mind and body.

Ann Patchett

58

E58 · Ann Patchett

Feb 20, 2012

Mitt Romney deploys Donald Trump in Michigan, Rick Santorum attacks environmentalists, and Ann Patchett fights to revive bookstores.

Robert Kagan

59

E59 · Robert Kagan

Feb 21, 2012

Prince Pierre Casiraghi of Monaco sustains a beating, Nancy Pelosi slams Colbert Super PAC, and Robert Kagan examines Iran's potential nuclear threat.

Nancy Pelosi

60

E60 · Nancy Pelosi

Feb 22, 2012

Stephen gives up something he truly enjoys for Lent, Target knows when customers miss their periods, and Nancy Pelosi objects to super PACs.

Placido Domingo

61

E61 · Placido Domingo

Feb 23, 2012

Mitt Romney wins the Arizona GOP debate, Elie Wiesel protests the Mormon conversion of dead Jews, and Placido Domingo discusses his operatic performances.

Peggielene Bartels

62

E62 · Peggielene Bartels

Feb 27, 2012

The Oscars' liberal clusterfarce unfolds, Rick Santorum criticizes Barack Obama's promotion of higher learning, and Peggielene Bartels talks about her kingship.

Ross Eisenbrey

63

E63 · Ross Eisenbrey

Feb 28, 2012

The Colbert Report airs its 1000th episode, rising oil prices threaten Barack Obama's approval rating, and Ross Eisenbrey examines the problem of unpaid labor.

William Shatner

64

E64 · William Shatner

Feb 29, 2012

Mitt Romney takes Michigan, researchers develop a male birth control pill, and William Shatner revels in his own beauty.

Claire Danes

65

E65 · Claire Danes

Mar 1, 2012

Republicans eye Jeb Bush as a potential GOP candidate, researchers discover a 3500-year-old "Yo Mama" joke, and Claire Danes discusses mental health.

Audra McDonald

66

E66 · Audra McDonald

Mar 5, 2012

Host Stephen Colbert interviews Audra McDonald and discusses the day's news and important topics.

Jonathan Safran Foer

67

E67 · Jonathan Safran Foer

Mar 6, 2012

Stephen prepares a Super Tuesday tailgating party, Attorney General Holder redefines due process, candy bars shrink, and Jonathan Safran Foer talks Passover traditions.

Willem Dafoe

68

E68 · Willem Dafoe

Mar 7, 2012

Stephen prepares for Super Tuesday results, CNN visits a virtual Republican National Convention, Iran poses a new threat, and Willem Dafoe goes Martian for "John Carter."

Don Fleming, Elvis Costello, & Emmylou Harris

69

E69 · Don Fleming, Elvis Costello, & Emmylou Harris

Mar 8, 2012

Stephen prank calls Eric Bolling, is inspired by Herman Cain's avant-garde ad, and talks folk music with Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris and Don Fleming.

Katherine Boo

70

E70 · Katherine Boo

Mar 12, 2012

The Republican Southern primary leads to blue collar pandering, Dave "Mudcat" Saunders talks Southern strategy, and Katherine Boo discusses poverty and Mumbai's slums.

Andrew Bird

71

E71 · Andrew Bird

Mar 13, 2012

Seattle's Pop Conference overlooks Stephen's dissertation; Pat Robertson and Muslim-American reality shows pose threats; and Andrew Bird performs "Eyeoneye."

Mark McKinnon

72

E72 · Mark McKinnon

Mar 14, 2012

Greg Smith is a "Banker-dict Arnold," Rick Santorum condemns teleprompters, Kermit the Frog weighs in on the GOP primary race, and Mark McKinnon talks about reforming Congress.

Dexter Filkins

73

E73 · Dexter Filkins

Mar 15, 2012

Stephen is suspicious of geriatric jihadists, Rick Santorum speaks from his heart, and Dexter Filkins tells Stephen why we need other countries.

David Page

74

E74 · David Page

Mar 26, 2012

Geraldo Rivera blames the Trayvon Martin shooting on hoodies, Mitt Romney boosts Etch a Sketch sales, and biomedical researcher Dr. David Page defends the Y chromosome.

Charles Murray

75

E75 · Charles Murray

Mar 27, 2012

Host Stephen Colbert interviews Charles Murray and discusses the day's news and important topics.

Mark Ruffalo

76

E76 · Mark Ruffalo

Mar 28, 2012

The Supreme Court weighs in on Obamacare, a new magazine targets conservative teens, and Mark Ruffalo discusses the dangers of fracking.

Peter Beinart

77

E77 · Peter Beinart

Mar 29, 2012

Stephen involves college students with Colbert Super PAC, Mitt Romney tries comedy, and Peter Beinart discusses Israel.

Gary Johnson

78

E78 · Gary Johnson

Apr 2, 2012

College students order up Colbert Super PAC's Super Fun Pack, beef state governors defend pink slime, and Governor Gary Johnson runs as the 2012 Libertarian candidate.

Nikki Haley

79

E79 · Nikki Haley

Apr 3, 2012

Colbert Super PAC Super Fun Pack adds not-legal advice, Colbert Super PAC SHH! faces scrutiny, Rick Santorum speaks from his heart, and Governor Nikki Haley challenges Stephen.

Robert Ballard

80

E80 · Robert Ballard

Apr 4, 2012

Colbert Super PAC segments earn a Peabody award, Mitt Romney must appeal to Latino voters, Quaker Oats gets a facelift, and deep sea explorer Robert Ballard talks Titanic.

Anne Rice

81

E81 · Anne Rice

Apr 5, 2012

Unemployment drops, Colbert's Very Wanted tracks a mailbox mutilator, a biker brightens Stephen's commute, and Anne Rice deals with werewolf psychology in "The Wolf Gift."

Bob Lutz

82

E82 · Bob Lutz

Apr 9, 2012

The Easter Bunny meets competition down under, Mitt Romney reaps a potential running mate, Germany's elderly gymnast depresses Stephen, and Bob Lutz talks car business.

Richard Hersh

83

E83 · Richard Hersh

Apr 10, 2012

Rick Santorum drops his presidential campaign, the EPA sets coal industry regulations, Stephen honors male "Lady Heroes," and Richard Hersh examines higher education.

Michelle Obama

84

E84 · Michelle Obama

Apr 11, 2012

Troops and their families face unique economic challenges, Stephen trains a Marine to be a pundit, and Michelle Obama voices support for military families.

James Cameron

85

E85 · James Cameron

Apr 12, 2012

Mitt Romney flips the "war on women" script with the help of Hilary Rosen, survivalist singles embrace online dating, and director James Cameron talks "Titanic 3D."

Bonnie Raitt

86

E86 · Bonnie Raitt

Apr 16, 2012

The Secret Service commits a sex scandal, Newt Gingrich endorses global gun rights, and blues performer Bonnie Raitt sings from her album "Slipstream."

Jonah Lehrer

87

E87 · Jonah Lehrer

Apr 17, 2012

Mitt Romney reveals his prankster side, insects add color to Starbucks drinks, GSA spending sparks outrage, and Jonah Lehrer explores creativity.

Arianna Huffington

88

E88 · Arianna Huffington

Apr 18, 2012

Mitt Romney seeks a bland running mate, Tennessee outlaws "gateway sexual activity" education, survivalists plan for the unthinkable, and Arianna Huffington talks journalism.

Tavis Smiley & Cornel West

89

E89 · Tavis Smiley & Cornel West

Apr 19, 2012

Cory Booker saves one of his constituents, bologna smuggling is on the rise, Time Magazine honors Stephen, and guests Tavis Smiley and Cornel West talk poverty in America.

Don McLeroy

90

E90 · Don McLeroy

Apr 23, 2012

Steve Doocy reports on Barack Obama's subtext, Arizona redefines pregnancy, Mitt Romney insults a Pittsburgh bakery, and Don McLeroy discusses textbook standards.

Magnus Carlsen

91

E91 · Magnus Carlsen

Apr 24, 2012

Super Tuesday II goes live, Stephen plugs his children's book, Julie Andrews discusses fairy tales, Canada creates a bioluminescent coin, and Magnus Carlsen talks chess.

Michael Sandel

92

E92 · Michael Sandel

Apr 25, 2012

NASA shuts down its "Spacebook" site, some blame immigrants for global warming, feeding tube diets gain popularity, and Michael Sandel considers market ethics.

Jack White

93

E93 · Jack White

Apr 26, 2012

Republicans attack Barack Obama's slow jam, Stephen releases the first Super Fun Pack treasure hunt clue, and Jack White discusses his solo album and rare marketing ploy.

Diane Keaton

94

E94 · Diane Keaton

Apr 30, 2012

Chen Guangcheng escapes house arrest, Missouri wants to outlaw sexuality dialogue in schools, companies offer "concealed carry" clothing, and Diane Keaton promotes her memoir.

Carne Ross

95

E95 · Carne Ross

May 1, 2012

Barack Obama makes an Osama bin Laden ad, Paul Ryan plans cuts to poor people, Rev. Thomas Reese contests Paul Ryan's budget, and Carne Ross recommends leaderless democracy.

Jonathan Haidt

96

E96 · Jonathan Haidt

May 2, 2012

Designers craft a Richard Branson ice mold, debt collectors infiltrate hospitals, Germany censures Kermit the Frog, and Jonathan Haidt discusses conflict and politics.

Lena Dunham

97

E97 · Lena Dunham

May 3, 2012

Newt Gingrich suspends his campaign and backs Mitt Romney, Stephen tracks a Super PAC rival, Buzz Aldrin presents a space award, and writer Lena Dunham talks "Girls."

Andy Cohen

98

E98 · Andy Cohen

May 7, 2012

L.A. teens drink Purell, Joe Biden supports same-sex marriage, Eric McCormack plays a straight man, bears hijack broadcasting, and TV host Andy Cohen talks entertainment.

Michelle Alexander

99

E99 · Michelle Alexander

May 8, 2012

Billionaires need donor anonymity, Claire McCaskill opposes secret money, Stephen honors the late Maurice Sendak, and Michelle Alexander examines racial inequality.

Anna Wintour

100

E100 · Anna Wintour

May 9, 2012

An ex-Playmate jolts Mexico's debate, North Carolina snubs gay marriage as Barack Obama backs it, Jon McNaughton paints socialist America, and Anna Wintour talks fashion.

Dr. Francis Collins

101

E101 · Dr. Francis Collins

May 10, 2012

Stephen salutes Mother's Day, Barack Obama rejects Jesus, gay strokes and monkeys threaten America, Republicans forge identities, and Francis Collins examines obesit

Charlize Theron

102

E102 · Charlize Theron

May 29, 2012

Donald Trump makes a contentious claim, Egypt kicks off its presidential elections, and Charlize Theron discusses her film "Snow White and the Huntsman."

Alan Alda

103

E103 · Alan Alda

May 30, 2012

A Mexican cartel burns down PepsiCo, gay bars target bachelorettes, Mitt Romney breaks into iPhone apps, Robert Mugabe heads global tourism, and Alan Alda talks science.

Jack Hitt

104

E104 · Jack Hitt

May 31, 2012

"I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)" gains Best Seller status, the Obama administration redefines "combatants," Michael Bloomberg confronts soda, and Jack Hitt talks amateurism.

John Lewis

105

E105 · John Lewis

Jun 4, 2012

America's leaders talk like teens, North Carolina bans climate change models, Represent-O-Map 6000 fuels BKAD bookings, and John Lewis describes the civil rights movement.

Jill Biden

106

E106 · Jill Biden

Jun 5, 2012

The CDC denies the zombie apocalypse, America exports the most sperm, a North Dakota woman marries herself, and Dr. Jill Biden reflects on teaching and troops.

Neil Patrick Harris

107

E107 · Neil Patrick Harris

Jun 6, 2012

The private sector plans Mars reality TV, Scott Walker prevails in Wisconsin, an Arkansas town bans bingo, Neil Patrick Harris talks theater, and Stephen honors Ray Bradbury.

Regina Spektor

108

E108 · Regina Spektor

Jun 7, 2012

Pakistan's "Sesame Street" faces corruption, Mitt Romney's house meets critique, a pig divides America, and singer Regina Spektor talks about music and Russia.

Martin Sheen

109

E109 · Martin Sheen

Jun 11, 2012

Neil deGrasse Tyson wrecks movies, the Church scorns a nun's sex book, Simone Campbell explores service, the Banana Bunker prevents bruising, and Martin Sheen talks acting.

Will Allen

110

E110 · Will Allen

Jun 12, 2012

Mitt Romney owns a competition horse, the U.S. leaks anti-terror info, Barack Obama blunders, Stephen seeks Sweden's Twitter, and Will Allen talks urban farms.

Greg Allman

111

E111 · Greg Allman

Jun 13, 2012

Niagara Falls welcomes a stuntman, cafeteria workers demand expired food, orangutans operate iPads, and Gregg Allman recalls his rock 'n' roll past.

Steve Coll

112

E112 · Steve Coll

Jun 14, 2012

Marijuana legalization can win elections, Super PACs raise more money than ad space, Xiaflex treatment corrects curved penises, and Steve Coll examines ExxonMobil.

Paul Krugman

113

E113 · Paul Krugman

Jun 18, 2012

Barack Obama changes immigration policy, Neil Munro interrupts the president, Sweden confronts Stephen's Twitter-control crusade, and Paul Krugman talks economic strategy.

Olivia Wilde

114

E114 · Olivia Wilde

Jun 19, 2012

John Kerry plays Mitt Romney in practice debates, Stephen invents a dressage tradition, PooPrints tracks suburban dog waste, and Olivia Wilde talks Maxim and politics.

Daniel Klaidman

115

E115 · Daniel Klaidman

Jun 20, 2012

Asians outnumber Mexican immigrants, the "Fast and Furious" scandal proves complex, a gun control ad causes controversy, and Daniel Klaidman examines the war on terror.

Lawrence Krauss

116

E116 · Lawrence Krauss

Jun 21, 2012

Officials delay Egypt's presidential election, penguins engage in erotic sex, Stephen sings to Sweden's Twitter executives, and Lawrence Krauss discusses the universe.

Frank Deford

117

E117 · Frank Deford

Jun 25, 2012

The Supreme Court postpones Obamacare rulings, Mitt Romney asks Florida to limit good jobs news, teens abuse drugs to study better, and Frank Deford explores sports writing.

Richard Ford

118

E118 · Richard Ford

Jun 26, 2012

Arizona pursues state immigration laws, Pixar flaunts its gay agenda, Dish Network's AutoHop removes all TV ads, and writer Richard Ford talks about his novel "Canada."

Melinda Gates

119

E119 · Melinda Gates

Jun 27, 2012

Democrats lack money for the national convention, Mike Turzai sparks Voter ID controversy, Oreo cookies come out of the closet, and Melinda Gates explores family planning.

Aaron Sorkin

120

E120 · Aaron Sorkin

Jun 28, 2012

Obamacare passes as constitutional, Republicans slam John Roberts, Emily Bazelon explains the Obamacare tax, and Aaron Sorkin romanticizes TV journalism in "The Newsroom."

Anne-Marie Slaughter

121

E121 · Anne-Marie Slaughter

Jul 16, 2012

Katie Holmes divorces Tom Cruise, Mitt Romney retroactively retires from Bain Capital, Starbucks hits funeral homes, and Anne-Marie Slaughter talks career choice and family.

Nas

122

E122 · Nas

Jul 17, 2012

Nevada's presidential ballot threatens Mitt Romney, Texas Republicans reject critical thinking education, the Rosenbach Museum honors Stephen, and Nas talks hip-hop.

Mayor Annise D. Parker

123

E123 · Mayor Annise D. Parker

Jul 18, 2012

Mitt Romney spotlights struggling waiters, tablet computers go Christian, Def Leppard covers its songs, and Houston Mayor Annise Parker talks business and gay marriage.

Lisa Jackson

124

E124 · Lisa Jackson

Jul 19, 2012

Police bust Fred Willard for lewd conduct, Dave Leonhardt explores the Libor scandal, Canadians out-earn Americans, and Lisa Jackson talks green standards.

Vikram Gandhi

125

E125 · Vikram Gandhi

Jul 23, 2012

Mike Tyson bails on The Report, liberal shills love Shepard Smith, pundits speculate about James Holmes' political ties, and filmmaker Vikram Gandhi explores made-up philosophy.

James Fallows

126

E126 · James Fallows

Jul 24, 2012

Late night television causes depression, America faces a disastrous drought, NASA schedules vegan meals, and James Fallows explores China's aerospace business.

Dan Gross

127

E127 · Dan Gross

Jul 25, 2012

Mitt Romney values his Anglo-Saxon heritage, Barack Obama discusses entrepreneurship, "Fifty Shades of Grey" reaches hotels, and Dan Gross shares his gun control campaign.

Peter Westmacott

128

E128 · Peter Westmacott

Jul 26, 2012

Engineers enhance Olympic sounds, Mitt Romney offends England, Chick-Fil-A opposes gay marriage, and Peter Westmacott discusses the summer Olympic games.

Joan Rivers

129

E129 · Joan Rivers

Jul 30, 2012

Danny Boyle directs the 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, Mitt Romney lacks dressage expertise, Tony Robbins' fire stunt burns participants, and Joan Rivers shares her memoir.

Jeff Koons

130

E130 · Jeff Koons

Jul 31, 2012

Mitt Romney's press secretary lashes out, Rafalca delays Mitt's VP announcement, Colbert Nation plans for StePhest Colbchella '012, and Jeff Koons explores arts education.

John Grunsfeld

131

E131 · John Grunsfeld

Aug 1, 2012

Obamacare mandates birth control coverage, Democrats pass a Democratic tax bill, U.S.women's gymnastics wins Olympic gold, and John Grunsfeld shares NASA's plan for Mars.

Chris Hayes

132

E132 · Chris Hayes

Aug 2, 2012

Rafalca finishes one round of Olympic dressage, Russ Carnahan touts Missouri's redistricted district, plants talk to each other, and Chris Hayes describesbe U.S. elitism.

Pete Seeger

133

E133 · Pete Seeger

Aug 6, 2012

NASA's Curiosity rover reaches Mars, Mike Huckabee's "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day" boosts sales, and activist Pete Seeger discusses his music career and upbringing.

Mark Shriver

134

E134 · Mark Shriver

Aug 7, 2012

Alisyn Camerota criticizes U.S. patriotism, Wikipedia writers sway elections, Steve King defends dogfighting, and Mark Shriver highlights his father's civic influence.

Liza Mundy

135

E135 · Liza Mundy

Aug 8, 2012

Obamacare increases Papa John's pizza rates, digital pills hold seniors accountable, General Mills backs same-sex marriage, and Liza Mundy examines women in the workforce.

Woody Harrelson

136

E136 · Woody Harrelson

Aug 9, 2012

Michele Bachmann dabbles in McCarthyism, Representative Keith Ellison turns down Mitt Romney, scientists analyze truthiness, and Woody Harrelson talks theater.

fun.

137

E137 · fun.

Aug 13, 2012

StePhest Colbchella '012 gets underway, Mitt Romney picks Paul Ryan as his running mate, and fun. reviews their history and hygiene.

Grizzly Bear

138

E138 · Grizzly Bear

Aug 14, 2012

Colbchella '012 launches into night two, Mitt Romney's foreign experience comes into question, celebrities simulate soldiers, and Grizzly Bear describes their indie style.

Santigold

139

E139 · Santigold

Aug 15, 2012

StePhest Colbchella '012 embarks on night three, U.S. gymnastics' Fierce Five stops by The Report, Stephen visits the USS Intrepid, and Santigold discusses her music.

The Flaming Lips

140

E140 · The Flaming Lips

Aug 16, 2012

Mitt Romney and Paul Ryan connect over policy, GOP Senate candidates challenge the 17th Amendment, and The Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne shares his latest album.

Andrew Sullivan

141

E141 · Andrew Sullivan

Aug 28, 2012

Hurricane Isaac hits the 2012 GOP convention, Stephen hosts Colbert Super PAC's Convention, Rep. Todd Akin blunders on rape pregnancy, and Andrew Sullivan talks U.S. politics.

Jennifer Burns

142

E142 · Jennifer Burns

Aug 29, 2012

The "Mitt Romney story" storms the GOP convention, Ann Romney tries to reach women voters, Paul Ryan breaks from Ayn Rand, and Jennifer Burns explores Ayn Rand's objectivism.

Jon Huntsman

143

E143 · Jon Huntsman

Aug 30, 2012

Mitt Romney struggles to attract African American voters, Paul Ryan lies in his GOP convention speech, and Jon Huntsman examines campaign finance and the Republican Party.

James Carville

144

E144 · James Carville

Aug 31, 2012

Mitt Romney wraps up the GOP convention, Clint Eastwood's empty chair joins Stephen, Neil Armstrong passes away, and James Carville talks about the middle class.

Reihan Salam

145

E145 · Reihan Salam

Sep 4, 2012

The DNC convention begins, Congresswoman Yvette Clarke praises Brooklyn's diversity, Paul Ryan lies about marathon times, and Reihan Salam explores election politics.

Michael Grunwald

146

E146 · Michael Grunwald

Sep 5, 2012

Brit Hume critiques the DNC convention noise level, Michelle Obama rakes in record tweet numbers during her speech, and Michael Grunwald explores the Recovery Act.

Bill Richardson

147

E147 · Bill Richardson

Sep 6, 2012

Storms disrupt the Democratic National Convention, Bill Clinton delivers a charming speech, Democrats reinstate "God" language, and Bill Richardson talks Hispanic outreach.

Ed Rendell

148

E148 · Ed Rendell

Sep 7, 2012

A catchy message indulges young voters, Barack Obama accepts the Democratic nomination, Stephen analyzes both conventions, and Ed Rendell examines government leadership.

Drew Faust

149

E149 · Drew Faust

Sep 17, 2012

Rick Santorum errs at a conservative summit, Mitt Romney misconstrues Obama's handling of Libya, Ira Glass calls the Atone Phone, and Drew Faust reviews Civil War history.

Jeffrey Toobin

150

E150 · Jeffrey Toobin

Sep 18, 2012

USA Today redesigns its logo, Mitt Romney responds to secret fundraiser footage, Apple wins a patent lawsuit, and Jeffrey Toobin details Supreme Court cases.

Itzhak Perlman

151

E151 · Itzhak Perlman

Sep 19, 2012

Fox News slams Barack Obama's secret video, Mitt Romney explains what he won't do in office, a papyrus scrap mentions Jesus' wife, and violinist Itzhak Perlman performs live.

Errol Morris

152

E152 · Errol Morris

Sep 20, 2012

Vladimir Putin glides with cranes, Mitt Romney tries to sway Hispanics, an amateur painter botches Jesus, and Errol Morris talks Jeffrey MacDonald and filmmaking.

Claressa Shields

153

E153 · Claressa Shields

Sep 25, 2012

Barack Obama leads Mitt Romney in the polls, Peggy Noonan gives Mitt advice, the NFL lockout bumps up ratings, and boxer Claressa Shields describes a satisfying punch.

Jim Holt

154

E154 · Jim Holt

Sep 26, 2012

The world faces an unavoidable bacon shortage, President Obama restores the Ottoman Empire, churchgoers pray for Mitt Romney, and Jim Holt ponders the universe.

Vince Gilligan

155

E155 · Vince Gilligan

Sep 27, 2012

Stephen promotes "America Again," Mitt Romney ignores discouraging polls, Fox News doubts the election forecast, and Vince Gilligan explores his series "Breaking Bad.

Ben Folds Five

1

E1 · Ben Folds Five

Oct 1, 2012

Paul Ryan tiptoes around tax plan costs, U.S. prison labor threatens small business, Iran's presidential aides visit Costco, and Ben Folds Five explains their album title.

Jorge Ramos

2

E2 · Jorge Ramos

Oct 2, 2012

Stephen releases "America Again," pastors endorse politicians on Pulpit Freedom Sunday, the Romney camp praises Obama's rhetoric, and Jorge Ramos talks immigration policy.

Kenny Rogers

3

E3 · Kenny Rogers

Oct 3, 2012

America meets Mitt Romney for the first time, George Will points out Obama's racial advantage, doctors treat low testosterone, and Kenny Rogers recounts his music career.

Dr George Church

4

E4 · Dr George Church

Oct 4, 2012

Mitt Romney pledges to defund PBS, Chris Matthews berates Barack Obama, Pennsylvania rules against voter ID laws, and Harvard geneticist George Church explores DNA.

Mark Kelly

5

E5 · Mark Kelly

Oct 8, 2012

Lower unemployment rates prompt GOP conspiracy theories, rich Americans want Obama's respect, World of Warcraft shapes a state campaign, and Mark Kelly talks mice in space.

Morrissey

6

E6 · Morrissey

Oct 9, 2012

Barack Obama seeks "obsessive" supporters, the Russian Church blesses the North Pole, Mitt Romney vaguely bullies four countries, and Morrissey slams the British Royal Family.

Naomi Wolf

7

E7 · Naomi Wolf

Oct 10, 2012

7-Eleven and Pizza Hut participate in politics, doctors prescribe Adderall for bad test scores, bears invade America's malls, and Naomi Wolf sheds light on female anatomy.

Chrystia Freeland

8

E8 · Chrystia Freeland

Oct 11, 2012

Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan, Martian Obama rumors surface, Stephen argues with Stephen over Mitt Romney's conservative credentials, and Chrystia Freeland talks "Plutocrats.

Evan Thomas

9

E9 · Evan Thomas

Oct 15, 2012

Red Bull sponsors a record sky dive, the EU receives the Nobel Peace Prize, Florida deals with a marauding monkey, and Evan Thomas reveals President Eisenhower's views on war.

Cory Booker

10

E10 · Cory Booker

Oct 16, 2012

CNN enhances debate viewing, Emily Bazelon talks affirmative action, Paul Ryan pretends to volunteer, and Mayor Cory Booker explores party platforms and social media.

Tyler Perry

11

E11 · Tyler Perry

Oct 17, 2012

Mitt Romney's Benghazi accusations backfire, two-parent households fix gun problems, Congressman Scott DesJarlais flip-flops on abortion, and Tyler Perry talks "Madea.

The Killers

12

E12 · The Killers

Oct 18, 2012

A squirrel votes for Mitt Romney, a farmer puts candy in cow feed, Stephen reports on the world's only Corn Palace, and The Killers discuss their clean-cut reputation.

Donald Sadoway

13

E13 · Donald Sadoway

Oct 22, 2012

Colin Small trashes voter registrations, CEOs threaten personnel over the election, Andrew Cuomo seeks to decriminalize pot, and Donald Sadoway shares his battery brainchild.

John Grisham

14

E14 · John Grisham

Oct 23, 2012

Mitt Romney's presidential smile wins out, undecided voters skip the debates, Lance Armstrong's doping taints his charity, and John Grisham writes about crooked lawyers.

Anthony Everitt

15

E15 · Anthony Everitt

Oct 24, 2012

Donald Trump wants Barack Obama's passport papers, Fox News rehashes the Benghazi attacks, Richard Mourdock justifies rape pregnancies, and Anthony Everitt talks Rome.

Mitch Daniels

16

E16 · Mitch Daniels

Oct 25, 2012

Ovulation cycles sway female voting, Tom Hanks concocts neutral Halloween costumes, and Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels talks about his book, "Keeping the Republic.

Lilly Ledbetter

17

E17 · Lilly Ledbetter

Oct 31, 2012

Hurricane Sandy wreaks havoc on New Jersey, Mitt Romney hosts a relief rally, Donald Trump cuts Obama some slack, and Lilly Ledbetter explores gender pay discrimination.

David Byrne & St. Vincent

18

E18 · David Byrne & St. Vincent

Nov 1, 2012

Michael Bloomberg issues post-Sandy travel mandates, Mitt Romney sways Billy Graham on Mormonism, and music marvel David Byrne teams up with St. Vincent.

Nate Silver

19

E19 · Nate Silver

Nov 5, 2012

Colbert Super PAC inspires Mitt Romney, Sasha Issenberg talks data-driven politics, Joe Scarborough doubts liberal math models, and Nate Silver reviews election statistics.

Election 2012: A Nation Votes, Ohio Decides; The Re-Presidenting of America: Who Will Replace Obama? '12

20

E20 · Election 2012: A Nation Votes, Ohio Decides; The Re-Presidenting of America: Who Will Replace Obama? '12

Nov 6, 2012

America snubs the nice Romney boy and picks Obama, Andrew Sullivan sheds light on the election, and Joe Donnelly beats Richard Mourdock in Indiana.

Doris Kearns Goodwin

21

E21 · Doris Kearns Goodwin

Nov 7, 2012

Liberals and conservatives taint the election, Bill O'Reilly blames Romney's loss on non-whites, wind turbines affect mental health, and Doris Kearns Goodwin recites history.

Rachel Maddow

22

E22 · Rachel Maddow

Nov 8, 2012

New York experiences a nor'easter, an Albany strip club claims to sell art, platonic friends learn the scientific truth, and Rachel Maddow talks election night.

Ken Burns

23

E23 · Ken Burns

Nov 12, 2012

CIA Director David Petraeus steps down after an affair, Karl Rove faces angry benefactors, Jon Stewart assists Colbert Super PAC, and Ken Burns shares "The Central Park Five.

Newt Gingrich

24

E24 · Newt Gingrich

Nov 13, 2012

The media weighs presidential nominees for 2016, Sonia Sotomayor crushes girlish pipe dreams, and Newt Gingrich admits he guessed wrong about the election.

Tony Kushner

25

E25 · Tony Kushner

Nov 14, 2012

"America Again" offends Canadians, Wall Street chucks its weakest link, Christopher Steiner reviews computer trading, and screenwriter Tony Kushner talks "Lincoln.

Chris Stringer

26

E26 · Chris Stringer

Nov 15, 2012

Campbell's promotes soups for millennials, the Petraeus scandal escalates, meth protects against influenza, and Chris Stringer talks primitive humans.

Jake Tapper

27

E27 · Jake Tapper

Nov 26, 2012

Shoppers break Black Friday records, the Supreme Court deliberates copyright law, Pope Benedict XVI modifies the nativity, and Jake Tapper discusses the Afghanistan War.

Dolly Parton

28

E28 · Dolly Parton

Nov 27, 2012

Police bust a Canadian for lying about Santa, congressional Republicans abandon Grover Norquist, Reihan Salam describes Reagan's tax plan, and Dolly Parton promotes literacy.

Frank Oz

29

E29 · Frank Oz

Nov 28, 2012

Powerball sales skyrocket, Fox News explains why women can't get married, Harry Reid tries to curb filibusters, and Frank Oz talks Muppets.

Sean Carroll

30

E30 · Sean Carroll

Nov 29, 2012

America foregoes a nuclear moon missile, Boeing blocks pension benefits to gay couples, Stephen pushes "America Again," and Sean Carroll explains the Higgs field.

Ian McKellen

31

E31 · Ian McKellen

Dec 3, 2012

The Report hosts Hobbit Week, safer streets weaken a Republican wedge issue, medical grade sheds replace nursing homes, and Sir Ian McKellen prefers Gandalf the Grey.

Martin Freeman

32

E32 · Martin Freeman

Dec 4, 2012

Hobbit Week continues with Bilbo Baggins, testosterone gels trigger family hair growth, morning sickness socks Kate Middleton, and Martin Freeman talks TV roles and Tolkien.

Andy Serkis

33

E33 · Andy Serkis

Dec 5, 2012

Hobbit Week honors Denny's, the Senate votes down universal disability rights, and Andy Serkis compares "The Lord of the Rings" Gollum to "The Hobbit" Gollum.

Peter Jackson

34

E34 · Peter Jackson

Dec 6, 2012

Hobbit Week ends, Stephen gets the Madame Tussauds treatment, and Peter Jackson receives clarification on Tolkien lore.

Diana Krall

35

E35 · Diana Krall

Dec 10, 2012

Fans lobby for Stephen's Senate appointment, David Petraeus declines a presidential proposal from Roger Ailes, and Diana Krall resists jazz standards.

Malcolm Gladwell

36

E36 · Malcolm Gladwell

Dec 11, 2012

Budget deal talks hit a wall, North Korea unearths a unicorn lair, California's ex-gay therapy ban meets resistance, and Malcolm Gladwell chats about man's best friend.

Mandy Patinkin

37

E37 · Mandy Patinkin

Dec 12, 2012

"America Again" defeats Papa Bear's bestseller, Jeff Bingaman gives Stephen a Senate how-to, Fox News attacks the 9/11 site mosque, and Mandy Patinkin talks national security.

Simone Campbell

38

E38 · Simone Campbell

Dec 13, 2012

Rockers raise money for Hurricane Sandy victims, Vince Gilligan leaks "Breaking Bad" footage, Colbert Super PAC money finds a home, and Simone Campbell talks social justice.

Jimmy Wales

39

E39 · Jimmy Wales

Jan 7, 2013

Republicans agree to tax the wealthy, a coin solves the debt ceiling debate, Bill O'Reilly insults Asians, and Jimmy Wales shares Wikipedia's next steps.

Chris Kluwe

40

E40 · Chris Kluwe

Jan 8, 2013

The Forever Stamp skyrockets in value, blood transfers boost health, the Senate looks into "Zero Dark Thirty," and Chris Kluwe defends same-sex marriage.

Neil Shubin

41

E41 · Neil Shubin

Jan 9, 2013

Idaho builds a firearms village, the NRA solves gun violence with more guns, wheat addiction spirals, and Neil Shubin explores humans' shared history with rocks.

Ben Gibbard

42

E42 · Ben Gibbard

Jan 10, 2013

A man makes love to a couch, Obama flaunts his testosterone-filled Cabinet, Kevin Garnett hassles Carmelo Anthony, and musician Ben Gibbard grows up.

Piers Morgan

43

E43 · Piers Morgan

Jan 14, 2013

Joe Biden develops gun law recommendations, Ted Nugent references Rosa Parks, a nonprofit disputes Vitaminwater, and Piers Morgan talks gun control.

Jared Diamond

44

E44 · Jared Diamond

Jan 15, 2013

Lance Armstrong spends hours with Oprah, Stephen runs an Extra Special Report on Florida's mystery monkey, and Jared Diamond examines traditional New Guinea culture.

Tom Brokaw

45

E45 · Tom Brokaw

Jan 16, 2013

HSBC launders cartel money, Matt Taibbi chews out big banks, Pat Robertson educates "slatternly" wives, and Tom Brokaw tells the plight of second presidential terms.

Akhil Reed Amar

46

E46 · Akhil Reed Amar

Jan 17, 2013

Subway cons consumers, President Obama tightens gun control, Megyn Kelly reveals her porn name, and Akhil Reed Amar shares his book, "America's Unwritten Constitution.

Ta-Nehisi Coates

47

E47 · Ta-Nehisi Coates

Jan 21, 2013

Obama launches the Presidential Pride Parade, Kate Middleton contaminates America, and Ta-Nehisi Coates reflects on Obama's second inauguration.

Kathryn Bigelow

48

E48 · Kathryn Bigelow

Jan 22, 2013

Obama obscures America's hopelessness in his speech, Republicans pursue advanced redistricting, Dustin Hoffman shrinks his cast, and Kathryn Bigelow talks "Zero Dark Thirty.

Sally Field

49

E49 · Sally Field

Jan 23, 2013

Beyonce-Gate riles the media, Ayn Rand admirers find love, Virginia Republicans surprise Democrats with new districts, and Sally Field describes her character in "Lincoln.

Tavi Gevinson

50

E50 · Tavi Gevinson

Jan 24, 2013

France sends troops into Mali, Edward Berenson outlines French martial history, Hillary Clinton answers questions about Benghazi, and Tavi Gevinson chats about "Rookie.

Michael Shellenberger

51

E51 · Michael Shellenberger

Jan 28, 2013

The TSA abandons nude scanners, Australia and conservatives cope with climate change, North Korea goes after America, and Michael Shellenberger debates energy sources.

George Saunders

52

E52 · George Saunders

Jan 29, 2013

Iran launches a monkey into space, states work to nullify Obama's gun grab, Cliff Sloan explains supreme law, Gitmo stays open, and George Saunders boasts about short stories.

Bill Gates

53

E53 · Bill Gates

Jan 30, 2013

Gay men stress less, Paul Clement defends DOMA in court, the KKK drops its racist message, and Bill Gates shares global health updates.

Matthew Guerrieri

54

E54 · Matthew Guerrieri

Jan 31, 2013

Super Bowl ads release teasers, Gatorade does away with BVO, a clever crow uses utensils, and Matthew Guerrieri explores Beethoven's cultural impact.

Sonia Sotomayor

55

E55 · Sonia Sotomayor

Feb 4, 2013

A blackout stalls the Super Bowl, Senate members tackle immigration reform, Obama claims to enjoy skeet shooting, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor details "My Beloved World.

Julie Andrews

56

E56 · Julie Andrews

Feb 5, 2013

A parking lot covers up royal remains, CBS brings unemployment to reality TV, Californians thank a hatchet-armed hitchhiker, and Julie Andrews responds to kids' book critics.

Lawrence Wright

57

E57 · Lawrence Wright

Feb 6, 2013

Lobbyists try to save the penny, Elizabeth Colbert Busch takes on 16 GOP candidates, and Lawrence Wright confirms abuse within the Church of Scientology.

Benh Zeitlin

58

E58 · Benh Zeitlin

Feb 7, 2013

A snowstorm slams the Northeast, Senator Stacey Campfield homes in on kids' sexuality, Facebook promotes hookups, and Benh Zeitlin explores Louisiana's Bathtub country.

Garry Wills

59

E59 · Garry Wills

Feb 11, 2013

The Bush family gets hacked, Pope Benedict becomes the first pope to resign in 717 years, Father Jim Martin details papal appointment, and Garry Wills talks priests.

Roger Hodge

60

E60 · Roger Hodge

Feb 12, 2013

The GOP holds a conference to self-reflect, Karl Rove targets Tea Partiers, Steven Seagal trains volunteer gun posses, and Roger Hodge touts Southern literature.

Dave Grohl

61

E61 · Dave Grohl

Feb 13, 2013

President Obama focuses on the middle class and infrastructure, Marc Rubio suffers from dry mouth, and Dave Grohl relives rock 'n' roll history.

Gavin Newsom

62

E62 · Gavin Newsom

Feb 14, 2013

A fertility feast leads to Valentine's Day, the Obama administration targets S&P, and "Citizenville" author Gavin Newsom brings government into the digital age.

Emily Bazelon

63

E63 · Emily Bazelon

Feb 19, 2013

A meteor streaks over Russia, Detroit gleans a libertarian investor, Obama goes golfing with Tiger Woods, and Emily Bazelon explores the culture of bullying.

David Goldhill

64

E64 · David Goldhill

Feb 20, 2013

The U.K. responds to a horse meat scare, Alexi Lalas assesses soccer match fixing, Norway celebrates firewood, and David Goldhill critiques health insurance.

Lil Buck

65

E65 · Lil Buck

Feb 21, 2013

A rumor links Chuck Hagel to a made-up Islamic group, for-profit incarceration teams up with football, MTV cons BET Twitter fans, and Lil Buck explains jookin.

Simon Garfield

66

E66 · Simon Garfield

Feb 25, 2013

Michelle Obama crashes the Oscars, the CDC researches gun violence, sex scandal gossip plagues the Vatican, and Simon Garfield endorses handmade maps.

Dr. Michio Kaku

67

E67 · Dr. Michio Kaku

Feb 26, 2013

Pope Benedict shares the Vatican with his successor, Jeremy Bird disrupts the natural order in Texas, Al Qaeda evades drone attacks, and Michio Kaku tracks asteroid paths.

Paola Antonelli

68

E68 · Paola Antonelli

Feb 27, 2013

Stephen endorses Halls cough drops, the government bugs Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's trial, John Kerry makes a case for dimwits, and Paola Antonelli shares the future of design.

Jon Favreau

69

E69 · Jon Favreau

Feb 28, 2013

Pat Robertson confirms that demons occupy garments, shops sell Pope Benedict XVI memorabilia, federal spending cuts loom, and Jon Favreau describes speechwriting methods.

Kirk Bloodsworth

70

E70 · Kirk Bloodsworth

Mar 4, 2013

Obama confuses "Star Wars" with "Star Trek," Stephen investigates scallop gonad research, Texas reconsiders gun training, and Kirk Bloodsworth opposes the death penalty.

James Franco

71

E71 · James Franco

Mar 5, 2013

Hugo Chavez passes away, Obama travels to Israel, Michael Oren discusses Iran, married couples retreat to Mars, and James Franco talks "Oz.

Brendan O'Connell

72

E72 · Brendan O'Connell

Mar 6, 2013

The media introduces "Snowquester," Alabama calls the Voting Rights Act into question, Michael Bloomberg bans soda deliveries, and Wal-Mart inspires Brendan O'Connell.

John Sexton

73

E73 · John Sexton

Mar 7, 2013

Rand Paul talks for 13 hours, North Korea creates an ominous music video, "The Bachelor" incites emotionally-charged staring, and John Sexton compares baseball and religion.

Junot Diaz

74

E74 · Junot Diaz

Mar 25, 2013

The Vatican welcomes Pope Francis, Roma Downey stars in "The Bible," Trevor Potter memorializes Ham Rove, and Junot Diaz shares the Freedom University project.

Eric Topol

75

E75 · Eric Topol

Mar 26, 2013

Republicans contemplate a Celebrity Task Force, Senator Rob Portman flip-flops on gay marriage, and Eric Topol shares his book, "The Creative Destruction of Medicine.

Carl Edgar Blake II

76

E76 · Carl Edgar Blake II

Mar 27, 2013

Papa Bear reassess gay marriage, scientists study Facebook "Likes," Tennessee lawmakers mistrust a mop sink, and Carl Edgar Blake II shows off his pigs.

Robert Lustig

77

E77 · Robert Lustig

Mar 28, 2013

Same-sex marriage divides the Supreme Court, Emily Bazelon explains Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act, and Robert Lustig warns against sugar.

Sigourney Weaver

78

E78 · Sigourney Weaver

Apr 1, 2013

Google pays tribute to Cesar Chavez, Pope Francis breaks a New Testament tradition, Tennessee uses a health care lottery, and Sigourney Weaver talks theater.

Jim McGreevey

79

E79 · Jim McGreevey

Apr 2, 2013

Sue Everhart warns of gay marriage fraud, Victor Cha dissects North Korea's bomb threats, Florida plans to outlaw bongs, and Jim McGreevey advocates in-prison rehab.

A.C. Grayling

80

E80 · A.C. Grayling

Apr 3, 2013

Mark Sanford runs against Elizabeth Colbert Busch, Louie Gohmert compares gun control to bestiality, the GOP surveys young people, and A.C. Grayling talks God and reason.

Francis Collins

81

E81 · Francis Collins

Apr 4, 2013

An Exxon pipeline bursts in Arkansas, Jeremy Irons compares gay marriage to incest, and NIH Director Francis Collins explains Obama's BRAIN Initiative.

Bill Clinton

82

E82 · Bill Clinton

Apr 8, 2013

At the Clinton Global Initiative University Meeting, President Bill Clinton discusses foreign aid, poverty, TED Talks, Twitter and the Colbert Galactic Initiative.

Charlie LeDuff

83

E83 · Charlie LeDuff

Apr 9, 2013

Stephen attends the Clinton Global Initiative University Exchange, Exxon sweeps oil into storm drains, and Charlie LeDuff shares his book, "Detroit: An American Autopsy.

Shane Smith

84

E84 · Shane Smith

Apr 10, 2013

The Navy builds a laser missile, Senate Republicans give in to gun control, Anthony Weiner ponders the mayoral race, and VICE cofounder Shane Smith talks storytelling.

Cass Sunstein

85

E85 · Cass Sunstein

Apr 11, 2013

NASA develops an asteroid lasso, Nick Gillespie talks about pot legalization, New York City targets filthy Times Square mascots, and Cass Sunstein slams the food pyramid.

Caroline Kennedy

86

E86 · Caroline Kennedy

Apr 16, 2013

Terrorists attack the Boston Marathon, Canada manufactures Sexcereal, the Rollie Eggmaster cooks up gelatinous egg rods, and Caroline Kennedy recites poetry with Stephen.

Alan Cumming

87

E87 · Alan Cumming

Apr 17, 2013

The media dreams up Boston bombing suspects, Adam Davidson explains Bitcoin, Brad Paisley makes a sucky song about racism, and Alan Cumming tackles an almost one-man play.

Richard Engel

88

E88 · Richard Engel

Apr 18, 2013

The New York Post misidentifies Boston Marathon suspects, Stephen debuts the Bucket, the Senate opposes gun background checks, and Richard Engel describes Syrian militias.

Michael Pollan

89

E89 · Michael Pollan

Apr 22, 2013

The Boston manhunt ends, Canadian police expose an Al Qaeda plot, America's infrastructure earns a bad grade, and Michael Pollan describes the four ways of cooking.

Eric Schmidt

90

E90 · Eric Schmidt

Apr 23, 2013

Chris Christie is full of Scooby-Doo-doo, Thomas Herndon takes down Reinhart and Rogoff, and Google's Eric Schmidt talks digital identities.

Danica Patrick

91

E91 · Danica Patrick

Apr 24, 2013

Twitter hackers trigger a market crash, Bill Clinton picks a dignified Twitter name, the Mars rover draws a penis in the sand, and NASCAR's Danica Patrick manages her rage.

Gene Robinson

92

E92 · Gene Robinson

Apr 25, 2013

Stephen starts an "O" Book Club, Matt Cartwright speaks Spanish, Fox & Friends gets the word out about a guy singing like a canary, and Gene Robinson advocates gay rights.

Iggy & the Stooges

93

E93 · Iggy & the Stooges

Apr 29, 2013

Jason Collins comes out as gay, New Zealand sanctions same-sex marriage, conservatives get defensive, criminals turn to Yelp, and Iggy Pop performs shirtless.

Evan Spiegel & Bobby Murphy

94

E94 · Evan Spiegel & Bobby Murphy

Apr 30, 2013

Congress disregards the Army's wishes, Iowa cracks illegal immigration, Budweiser encourages Facebook friendships, and Evan Spiegel and Bobby Murphy make photos disappear.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

95

E95 · Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

May 1, 2013

A Newtown victim's daughter confronts Senator Kelly Ayotte, pro-gun senators lose voters' support, and Macklemore and Ryan Lewis share their album, "The Heist.

Ben Kingsley

96

E96 · Ben Kingsley

May 2, 2013

The Feds identify three accomplices in the Boston bombings, President Obama addresses the Gitmo hunger strike, and Sir Ben Kingsley chats about "Iron Man 3.

Robert Caro

97

E97 · Robert Caro

May 6, 2013

Stephen plugs cOlbert's Book Club, conspiracy theorists explain the government's ammo purchases, dogs ride the Mary Jane train, and Robert Caro scares Republicans.

Douglas Rushkoff

98

E98 · Douglas Rushkoff

May 7, 2013

Fox News prepares for the Benghazi whistleblowers, Rep. Donna Edwards deals with a senile senior, teens amp up their promposals, and Douglas Rushkoff pinpoints the present.

Richard Besser

99

E99 · Richard Besser

May 8, 2013

Stephen's sister loses her run for Congress, Republicans spite Obama, parents forego diapers, and Richard Besser shares his book, "Tell Me the Truth, Doctor.

Baz Luhrmann

100

E100 · Baz Luhrmann

May 9, 2013

Carey Mulligan divulges a dark secret, Jennifer Egan discusses "The Great Gatsby"'s place in American letters, and Baz Luhrmann pays homage to F. Scott Fitzgerald.

Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm

101

E101 · Jessica Buchanan & Erik Landemalm

May 13, 2013

The Obama administration lies about Benghazi talking points, the IRS inspects Tea Party groups, and Jessica Buchanan and Erik Landemalm share their book, "Impossible Odds.

Dan Brown

102

E102 · Dan Brown

May 14, 2013

The House tries to repeal Obamacare again, an immigration study slams Hispanics, Maxim honors Miley Cyrus, and Dan Brown takes inspiration from Dante.

Cyndi Lauper

103

E103 · Cyndi Lauper

May 15, 2013

The UN describes bugs as "mini-livestock," Congresswoman Gwen Moore rides shotgun, and Cyndi Lauper outlines her Broadway musical, "Kinky Boots.

Daniel Lieberman

104

E104 · Daniel Lieberman

May 16, 2013

Congress peppers and grills Eric Holder, China seeks peace in the Middle East, a nonprofit provides access to printable guns, and Daniel Lieberman endorses toe shoes.

David Sassoon

105

E105 · David Sassoon

May 20, 2013

ABC's Jonathan Karl lies about the Benghazi scandal, Stephen applies for Tea Party tax exemption, and David Sassoon shares his e-book, "The Dilbit Disaster.

Noah Feldman

106

E106 · Noah Feldman

May 21, 2013

Scientists solve the Irish potato famine mystery, pot boosts metabolism, Rep. Jeff Duncan plans to ban the census, and Noah Feldman describes the Cool War with China.

The National

107

E107 · The National

May 22, 2013

Lois Lerner won't spill the IRS scandal beans, Mitch McConnell endorses hemp, PBS appeases David Koch, and The National shares their album "Trouble Will Find Me.

Christopher Chivers

108

E108 · Christopher Chivers

May 23, 2013

Barack Obama addresses his usage of drones, Andrew Bacevich thinks war is bad, Pope Francis embraces atheists, and C.J. Chivers reports on Syrian rebels.

John Dingell

109

E109 · John Dingell

Jun 3, 2013

Mark Pocan tempts Stephen with divorce, precision-guided guns promote skill-free killing, and John Dingell wants Congress to learn how to compromise.

Alex Gibney

110

E110 · Alex Gibney

Jun 4, 2013

The Report pays tribute to Michele Bachmann, NASA researches printable food, the IRS invests in line dancing, and Alex Gibney explores WikiLeaks.

Jonathan Alter

111

E111 · Jonathan Alter

Jun 5, 2013

Superman gets a makeover, Laurie Garrett reviews Monsanto's wheat incident, the Chicago Sun-Times scraps photojournalism, and Jonathan Alter dissects the 2012 election.

Stephen King, John Mellencamp, & T Bone Burnett

112

E112 · Stephen King, John Mellencamp, & T Bone Burnett

Jun 6, 2013

The Obama administration snoops on Verizon customers, Stephen becomes a spy, and Stephen King writes a musical with John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett.

Dan Savage

113

E113 · Dan Savage

Jun 10, 2013

The NSA whistleblower explains himself, violent protests break out in Turkey, missile launch officers dislike their jobs, and Dan Savage criticizes DOMA.

Daniel Bergner

114

E114 · Daniel Bergner

Jun 11, 2013

NSA Wiretapping Scandal, Jeffrey Rosen on the Fourth Amendment, TSA Detains Chewbacca, Daniel Bergner, "What Do Women Want?".

Paul McCartney

115

E115 · Paul McCartney

Jun 12, 2013

The NSA builds a data compound, Paul McCartney describes his music career with The Beatles and Wings, and Michael Bloomberg's bike share "begrimes" New York.

The Postal Service

116

E116 · The Postal Service

Jun 19, 2013

Stephen honors his late mother, Cap'n Crunch lies about his rank, house flipping makes a comeback, and the Postal Service discusses their electronic music.

Joss Whedon

117

E117 · Joss Whedon

Jun 20, 2013

Iran replaces outgoing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Rep. Steve King opposes chicken cage laws, Nestle markets to higher-income women, and Joss Whedon talks Shakespeare.

Andrew Solomon

118

E118 · Andrew Solomon

Jun 24, 2013

NSA leaker Edward Snowden goes missing, Darrell Issa probes the IRS, news becomes truthinews, the KKK engineers a laser, and Andrew Solomon defines "exceptional" children.

Peniel Joseph

119

E119 · Peniel Joseph

Jun 25, 2013

The Supreme Court guts part of the Voting Rights Act, Brazilians protest government spending, and Peniel Joseph criticizes the Supreme Court's decision.

Bill Moyers

120

E120 · Bill Moyers

Jun 26, 2013

Gay marriage gets a legal boost, Emily Bazelon analyzes the Supreme Court's decisions, and Bill Moyers chronicles the slow death of the American middle class.

Chuck Schumer

121

E121 · Chuck Schumer

Jun 27, 2013

Mayor Michael Bloomberg declares war on the 4th of July, the Senate enacts immigration reform, and Senator Chuck Schumer talks tattoos and gang signs.

Jeremy Scahill

122

E122 · Jeremy Scahill

Jul 15, 2013

A Florida jury acquits George Zimmerman, Stephen inspects a SkyMiles scandal, Asiana Airlines sues KTVU over made-up pilot names, and Jeremy Scahill criticizes drone strikes.

David Karp

123

E123 · David Karp

Jul 16, 2013

Britain prepares for the royal baby, George Zimmerman protestors sing instead of riot, NPR critiques multitaskers, and David Karp promises not to police Tumblr.

Jerry Seinfeld

124

E124 · Jerry Seinfeld

Jul 17, 2013

Rolling Stone features the Boston bombing suspect, Congress removes food stamps from the farm bill, and Jerry Seinfeld shares his series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

Jeff Bridges

125

E125 · Jeff Bridges

Jul 18, 2013

Edward Snowden seeks asylum in Russia, San Diego's mayor faces sexual harassment charges, Eliot Spitzer runs for NYC comptroller, and Jeff Bridges shares his film, "R.I.P.D.

Kjerstin Gruys

126

E126 · Kjerstin Gruys

Jul 22, 2013

Kate Middleton delivers her baby, Geraldo Rivera tweets a naked selfie, fast food workers protest the minimum wage, and Kjerstin Gruys examines body image issues.

Kenneth Goldsmith

127

E127 · Kenneth Goldsmith

Jul 23, 2013

The Prince of Wails is born, George Zimmerman helps a family in need, Barack Obama empathizes with black men, and poet Kenneth Goldsmith revisits seven U.S. tragedies.

Anant Agarwal

128

E128 · Anant Agarwal

Jul 24, 2013

The royal couple name their baby George, Anthony Weiner apologizes for his latest sexts, Kanye West designs a blank t-shirt, and Anant Agarwal discusses his nonprofit, edX.

Olympia Snowe

129

E129 · Olympia Snowe

Jul 25, 2013

An MC crashes the royal birth, Detroit files for bankruptcy, Steve King incites Jorge Ramos, and Olympia Snowe shares her book, "Fighting for Common Ground".

The Lumineers

130

E130 · The Lumineers

Jul 29, 2013

FreedomWorks burns fake Obama insurance cards, North Carolina allows concealed weapons in bars, and the Lumineers share their self-titled debut album.

Atul Gawande

131

E131 · Atul Gawande

Jul 30, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Surgeon and writer Atul Gawande discusses his New Yorker article "Slow Ideas."

E132

132

E132 · Emily Matchar

Jul 31, 2013

Bradley Manning is found not guilty, Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton have lunch, Chris Christie and Rand Paul feud, and Emily Matchar shares the "new domesticity".

E133

133

E133 · Bryan Cranston

Aug 1, 2013

Russia protects Edward Snowden, Mayor Bob Filner blames San Diego for his sexual misconduct, Gitmo prisoners read erotic romance, and Bryan Cranston talks meth and Malcolm.

E134

134

E134 · Hugh Laurie

Aug 5, 2013

The U.S. government warns of a looming terror threat somewhere, Alex Rodriguez gets suspended for doping, and Hugh Laurie shares his blues album, "Didn't It Rain".

Robin Thicke

135

E135 · Robin Thicke

Aug 6, 2013

IMDb rating: 8.5

Daft Punk abandons StePhest Colbchella '013, Stephen angers his Hyundai sponsors, and "Blurred Lines" singer Robin Thicke saves Stephen's career.

E136

136

E136 · Ashton Kutcher

Aug 7, 2013

Online critics bash StePhest Colbchella '013, union activist Mary Kay Henry supports fast-food strikers, the SEC comes down on a trader, and Ashton Kutcher talks "Jobs.

E137

137

E137 · Colum McCann

Aug 8, 2013

CNN's doctor switches his position on pot, Matt Damon comes to Stephen's rescue, Darrell Issa wants ocean waters named after Reagan, and Colum McCann talks "TransAtlantic.

E138

138

E138 · Sheldon Whitehouse

Aug 12, 2013

The Today Show features twerking, Senator Rush Holt champions public education, and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse chats about his book, "On Virtues.

John Lewis

139

E139 · John Lewis

Aug 13, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Mayor Mike Bloomberg defends New York's stop-and-frisk, the TSA expands its duties, and Congressman John Lewis chats about his graphic novel, "March".

Kevin Spacey

140

E140 · Kevin Spacey

Aug 14, 2013

IMDb rating: 8.0

Russia's anti-gay laws affect Olympic athletes, Obama hires psychologists to "nudge" public opinion, and Kevin Spacey talks "House of Cards".

E141

141

E141 · Richard Brodhead

Aug 15, 2013

A rodeo clown wears an Obama mask, fracking companies put gag orders on families, Obama talks NSA transparency, and Professor Richard Brodhead promotes the humanities.

E142

142

E142 · Timothy Cardinal Dolan

Sep 3, 2013

Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad employs chemical weapons, The Daily Show gets Jon back, Rep. Dan Kildee promotes sugar beets, and Timothy Cardinal Dolan examines the papacy.

E143

143

E143 · Gary England

Sep 4, 2013

Barack Obama endorses military action in Syria, The New Yorker's Steve Coll unpacks the president's decision, and meteorologist Gary England talks twisters.

E144

144

E144 · John Prine

Sep 5, 2013

Ariel Castro commits suicide, kittens close down the NYC subway, Stephen assigns reading for cOlbert's Book Club, and John Prine shares his folk album, "The Missing Years.

E145

145

E145 · Billie Jean King

Sep 9, 2013

Americans oppose military action in Syria, Fox News dreams up "Super Reagan," Iowa grants gun permits to blind people, and Billie Jean King recalls the "Battle of the Sexes.

E146

146

E146 · Shane Salerno

Sep 10, 2013

E147

147

E147 · Sheryl Crow

Sep 11, 2013

New York City holds the mayoral primary, Syria agrees to surrender its chemical weapons, Rand Paul flip-flops, and Sheryl Crow discusses her album, "Feels Like Home.

E148

148

E148 · Philip Mudd

Sep 12, 2013

The New York Times prints Vladimir Putin's op-ed on Syria, Rep. Jim McDermott defends gay rights, and Philip Mudd shares his book, "Takedown: Inside the Hunt for Al Qaeda.

E149

149

E149 · Andrew Bacevich

Sep 16, 2013

Stephen honors the Lehman Brothers, pundits criticize government "moochers," Miss America receives racist comments, and Andrew Bacevich shares his book, "Breach of Trust.

Arne Duncan

150

E150 · Arne Duncan

Sep 17, 2013

Billionaires get left behind, Kanye West performs for Kazakhstan's controversial leader, Cheerios cashes in on death, and Arne Duncan endorses early education.

E151

151

E151 · Nicholson Baker

Sep 18, 2013

Andrew Sullivan supports U.N. intervention in Syria, conservatives attack gun violence in video games, and Nicholson Baker shares his book, "Traveling Sprinkler.

E152

152

E152 · Jack Johnson

Sep 19, 2013

Michelle Obama promotes H2O, Republicans regulate Obamacare navigators, Jihawg Ammo makes bacon bullets, and Jack Johnson shares his album, "From Here to Now to You.

E153

153

E153 · Metallica

Sep 24, 2013

Jon Stewart congratulates Stephen on his Emmys, Pope Francis speaks out on Catholic teachings, and Metallica presents its film, "Metallica: Through the Never.

E154

154

E154 · Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Sep 25, 2013

E155

155

E155 · Chris Fischer

Sep 26, 2013

Season finale.

Vince Gilligan

1

E1 · Vince Gilligan

Sep 30, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Congress shuts down the government, Butterball appeases male cooks, and "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan discusses the final season.

Daniel Radcliffe

2

E2 · Daniel Radcliffe

Oct 1, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

The government shuts down, Americans flood the Affordable Care Act website, anti-Obamacare groups target youth, and Daniel Radcliffe describes his film, "Kill Your Darlings".

Chris Matthews

3

E3 · Chris Matthews

Oct 2, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders about the government "slim down", Bill O'Reilly talks divine inspiration, and Chris Matthews compares Obama and Reagan.

David Finkel

4

E4 · David Finkel

Oct 3, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Congressional leaders fail to compromise on the government shutdown, Stephen officiates a wedding, and David Finkel examines post-war trauma in "Thank You for Your Service".

James Spithill

5

E5 · James Spithill

Oct 7, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Republicans hold Obama responsible for the government shutdown, Emily Bazelon reviews McCutcheon v. F.E.C., and James Spithill shares some history of the America's Cup.

Paul Giamatti

6

E6 · Paul Giamatti

Oct 8, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

The debt ceiling looms, Eric Holder permits pro-pot laws, and Paul Giamatti talks "Parkland".

Tom Hanks

7

E7 · Tom Hanks

Oct 9, 2013

IMDb rating: 6.5

Truckers organize "Ride for the Constitution", and Tom Hanks talks about Somali pirates.

Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell

8

E8 · Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell

Oct 10, 2013

Hanksy dolls up Stephen's studio, and Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell discuss Lance Armstrong.

The Reflektors

9

E9 · The Reflektors

Oct 21, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

The government reopens, New Jersey allows gay marriage, and The Reflektors (a.k.a. Arcade Fire) perform "Normal People".

A. Scott Berg

10

E10 · A. Scott Berg

Oct 22, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Stephen weighs in on lions and tigers, KFC invents the "Go Cup" and A. Scott Berg discusses his book, "Wilson".

Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff

11

E11 · Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff

Oct 23, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Stephen enrolls in Obamacare, and Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discuss fact-based reporting.

Stephen Fry

12

E12 · Stephen Fry

Oct 24, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Girly hats could emasculate the Marines, and Stephen Fry discusses his role in "Twelfth Night".

Orlando Bloom

13

E13 · Orlando Bloom

Oct 28, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Stuffed animals go sightseeing, and Orlando Bloom discusses his Broadway turn in "Romeo and Juliet".

Billy Collins

14

E14 · Billy Collins

Oct 29, 2013

Americans resort to harvesting their bodies, and Billy Collins talks about his book, "Aimless Love".

Jack Andraka

15

E15 · Jack Andraka

Oct 30, 2013

Shepard Smith battles digital addiction, and Jack Andraka shares his passion for science.

Zach Sims

16

E16 · Zach Sims

Oct 31, 2013

The NSA spying scandal reaches the Vatican, and Codecademy's Zach Sims talks computer programming.

David Folkenflik

17

E17 · David Folkenflik

Nov 4, 2013

Corporations find religion, and author David Folkenflik discusses "Murdoch's World".

Julius Erving

18

E18 · Julius Erving

Nov 5, 2013

A bong-shaped mascot upsets a Canadian town, and Julius Erving discusses "Dr. J: The Autobiography".

Brian Lehrer

19

E19 · Brian Lehrer

Nov 6, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Toys "R" Us mocks nature, and the host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" discusses New York City politics.

Daniel Lieberman

20

E20 · Daniel Lieberman

Nov 7, 2013

The Senate cracks down on sexual discrimination in the workplace, Stephen is nominated for a People's Choice Award, and author Daniel Lieberman discusses "The Story of the Human Body".

Peter Baker

21

E21 · Peter Baker

Nov 11, 2013

"60 Minutes" anchor Lara Logan apologizes for her flawed Benghazi story, and "Days of Fire" author Peter Baker discusses George W. Bush's rocky relationship with Dick Cheney.

David Christian

22

E22 · David Christian

Nov 12, 2013

HealthCare.gov glitches lead to low enrollment, France rejects a nuke deal with Iran, a luxury hotel offers poverty-themed vacations, and David Christian talks "Big History".

Blind Boys of Alabama

23

E23 · Blind Boys of Alabama

Nov 13, 2013

Human Rights groups protest U.S. drone attacks, Richard Cohen faces backlash over race comments, and the Blind Boys of Alabama perform a song from "I'll Find a Way".

Alexis Ohanian

24

E24 · Alexis Ohanian

Nov 14, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Stephen calls for aid to the Philippines, The Today Show airs live prostate exams, and Alexis Ohanian discusses online democracy and his book, "Without Their Permission".

Steve McQueen

25

E25 · Steve McQueen

Nov 18, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

The Colbert Nation helps the Philippines, conservatives gloat over Obamacare, Chip Wilson defends his yoga pants, and Steve McQueen talks "12 Years a Slave".

Rick Santorum

26

E26 · Rick Santorum

Nov 19, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Wal-Mart hosts a food drive for its own employees, Robert Reich argues for better income equality, and Rick Santorum discusses his movie, "The Christmas Candle".

M.I.A.

27

E27 · M.I.A.

Nov 20, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Congressman Trey Radel pleads guilty to cocaine possession, Russia cracks down on "gay propaganda", and guest M.I.A. performs a song from her album "Matangi".

J.J. Abrams

28

E28 · J.J. Abrams

Nov 21, 2013

Senate Democrats go nuclear, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin blocks same-sex benefits, Stephen invites himself to Thanksgiving dinner, and J.J. Abrams discusses his novel, "S".

Daniel Goleman

29

E29 · Daniel Goleman

Dec 2, 2013

HealthCare.gov relaunches, turkeys compete for Obama's pardon, Amazon embraces drones, a Christmas tree saves Christmas, and Daniel Goleman discusses his book, "Focus".

Ed Stone

30

E30 · Ed Stone

Dec 3, 2013

The pope might lead a secret life, the FDA targets trans fat, the McRib is scrutinized, a tech firm invents an office robot, and Ed Stone discusses the Voyager missions.

Bryan Stevenson

31

E31 · Bryan Stevenson

Dec 4, 2013

Congress's productivity hits a record low, the rich get a floating tax shelter, Common Core threatens cursive, and Bryan Stevenson argues for an equitable justice system.

Alan Mulally

32

E32 · Alan Mulally

Dec 5, 2013

IMDb rating: 8.0

Stephen weighs flight against invisibility, Colorado legalizes pot, the GOP learns how to talk to women, and Alan Mulally discusses the Ford Mustang's 50-year legacy.

David Keith

33

E33 · David Keith

Dec 9, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Stephen honors Mandela, Bill O'Reilly & John Stossel discourage giving, "America Again" vies for a Grammy, and author David Keith discusses "A Case For Climate Engineering ".

Alex Blumberg

34

E34 · Alex Blumberg

Dec 10, 2013

Walmart becomes an elite institution, Virginia Postrel examines the value of television, Venezuela starts Christmas early, and Alex Blumberg discusses "The T-Shirt Project".

Elizabeth Gilbert

35

E35 · Elizabeth Gilbert

Dec 11, 2013

Festivus comes to the Florida Capitol, Obama's handshake causes outrage, Mike Huckabee fights Obamacare with music, and Elizabeth Gilbert talks "The Signature of All Things ".

George Packer

36

E36 · George Packer

Dec 12, 2013

Congress agrees on a budget, a sleeping aid has terrifying side effects, Megyn Kelly argues that Santa is white, and author George Packer discusses "The Unwinding".

Jonah Peretti

37

E37 · Jonah Peretti

Dec 16, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Google buys a robotics company, the NSA infiltrates online games, Stephen and Billy Crystal compete for a Grammy, and Jonah Peretti discusses BuzzFeed's journalism initiative.

Garry Trudeau

38

E38 · Garry Trudeau

Dec 17, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Edward Snowden seeks political asylum in Brazil, China embraces pollution, Ted Cruz gets his own coloring book, and Garry Trudeau discusses his show, "Alpha House."

Keanu Reeves

39

E39 · Keanu Reeves

Dec 18, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Customer satisfaction is worthless, Germany joins the debate over Santa's ethnicity, Keanu Reeves talks "47 Ronin", and Aaron Neville performs with members of MusiCorps. Christmas Carol: Aaron Neville…

Ben Stiller

40

E40 · Ben Stiller

Dec 19, 2013

IMDb rating: 7.0

Jamie Dimon flaunts his wealth with a decadent Christmas card, A&E suspends Phil Robertson for anti-gay remarks, and Ben Stiller talks "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". Christmas Carol: The Blind Bo…

Ken Roth

41

E41 · Ken Roth

Jan 6, 2014

America endures a polar vortex, the FDA targets antibiotics in livestock, recreational weed goes on sale in Colorado, and Ken Roth discusses Human Rights Watch.

John Seigenthaler

42

E42 · John Seigenthaler

Jan 7, 2014

Donald Trump takes on global warming, Pope Francis criticizes wealth disparity, scientists look for time travelers online, and John Seigenthaler discusses Al Jazeera America.

Ishmael Beah

43

E43 · Ishmael Beah

Jan 8, 2014

Scandal engulfs Chris Christie, the media explains the concept of cold weather, and Ishmael Beah talks being a child soldier and his book, "Radiance of Tomorrow".

Jeff Skoll

44

E44 · Jeff Skoll

Jan 9, 2014

Chris Christie's bridge scandal deepens, Robert Gates's "Duty" has harsh words for Obama, and Jeff Skoll discusses his film company, Participant Media.

David Fanning

45

E45 · David Fanning

Jan 13, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

A chemical spill threatens West Virginia's water supply, Obama's Iraq policy comes under fire, a company provides retroactive advertising, and David Fanning talks Frontline.

Deborah Solomon

46

E46 · Deborah Solomon

Jan 14, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

A-Rod is suspended for drug use, Pat Buchanan supports Russia's anti-gay laws, Billie Jean King is a U.S. Olympic delegate, and Deborah Solomon talks "American Mirror".

Gabriel Sherman

47

E47 · Gabriel Sherman

Jan 15, 2014

America gets its own commercial, college athletes struggle with literacy, a sex scandal rocks France, and Gabriel Sherman talks "The Loudest Voice in the Room".

Naquasia LeGrand

48

E48 · Naquasia LeGrand

Jan 16, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

The NSA infects personal computers, a jewelry company sells diamond pacifiers, Carol Burnett gets sarcastic, and Naquasia LeGrand talks "Fast Food Forward."

Scott Stossel

49

E49 · Scott Stossel

Jan 20, 2014

Peyton Manning chants for Omaha, a drug shortage threatens the death penalty, Pope Francis encourages breastfeeding in church, and Scott Stossel talks "My Age of Anxiety."

Michael Chabon & Mariel Hemingway

50

E50 · Michael Chabon & Mariel Hemingway

Jan 21, 2014

cOlbert's Book Club begins with a primer on Ernest Hemingway, Michael Chabon talks "A Farewell to Arms," and Mariel Hemingway discusses her grandfather's romantic side.

Charles Duhigg

51

E51 · Charles Duhigg

Jan 22, 2014

NASA discovers a Martian doughnut, U.S. nuclear officers cheat on proficiency tests, the Westminster Dog Show allows mutts, and Charles Duhigg talks "The Power of Habit."

Patricia Churchland

52

E52 · Patricia Churchland

Jan 23, 2014

Riots break out in the Ukraine, Tim Wu weighs in on net neutrality, China bootlegs The Report, and Patricia Churchland discusses "Touching a Nerve."

Nate Silver

53

E53 · Nate Silver

Jan 27, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

The NFL prohibits mention of the Super Bowl, Richard Sherman unleashes a post-game rant, the Grammys embrace gay marriage, and FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver discusses sports.

Justin Tuck

54

E54 · Justin Tuck

Jan 28, 2014

The NFL cracks down on extra points, Stephen trains to be a quarterback, spotted owls fight for survival, and Justin Tuck describes the thrill of football.

Cris Carter

55

E55 · Cris Carter

Jan 29, 2014

Stephen trains for Super Bowl greatness, the Puppy Bowl gets a new player, Joe Biden distracts at the State of the Union, and Cris Carter discusses football and "Going Deep."

Drew Brees

56

E56 · Drew Brees

Jan 30, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

The NFL rethinks their marijuana policy, football might cause brain damage, the mayors of Denver and Seattle root for their home team, and Drew Brees talks "Playoff Face Off."

Jennifer Senior

57

E57 · Jennifer Senior

Feb 3, 2014

Coca-Cola's Super Bowl ad sparks outrage, cheerleaders sue the Oakland Raiders, J.K. Rowling regrets pairing Hermione and Ron, and Jennifer Senior talks "All Joy and No Fun."

Pussy Riot

58

E58 · Pussy Riot

Feb 4, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Black History Month coincides with Children's Dental Health Month, Chris Christie's bridge scandal worsens, and Pussy Riot discusses human rights and the Putin regime.

Lake Street Dive

59

E59 · Lake Street Dive

Feb 5, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Critics argue that Obamacare will destroy jobs, Mort Zuckerman weighs in on Tom Perkins' Nazi analogy, and Lake Street Dive performs a song from "Bad Self Portraits."

Paul Krugman

60

E60 · Paul Krugman

Feb 6, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Obama faces pressure to approve the Keystone Pipeline, Olympic journalists share Sochi horror stories, TSA agents gawk at body scan images, and Paul Krugman talks Obamacare.

Patrick Kennedy

61

E61 · Patrick Kennedy

Feb 10, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

The Sochi Olympics open with a technical glitch, Buddy Cole investigates Russia's anti-gay laws, the Taliban captures a spy dog, and Patrick Kennedy discusses Project SAM.

Charlie Crist

62

E62 · Charlie Crist

Feb 11, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Stephen launches a fundraiser for the U.S. speedskating team, Buddy Cole helps athletes appear straight, Michael Sam comes out, and Charlie Crist discusses "The Party's Over."

Godfrey Reggio

63

E63 · Godfrey Reggio

Feb 12, 2014

Stephen attends the White House State Dinner, Bill O'Reilly gloats over his Obama interview, Shepard Smith recites the White House menu, and Godfrey Reggio talks "Visitors."

Brian Greene

64

E64 · Brian Greene

Feb 18, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Stephen welcomes Jimmy Fallon to The Tonight Show, Piers Morgan offends the trans community, Janet Mock explores gender identity, and Brian Greene discusses World Science U.

Alexander Payne

65

E65 · Alexander Payne

Feb 19, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

U.S. ice dancers nab a gold medal, Buddy Cole investigates gay propaganda in Sochi, Al Qaeda members accidentally kill themselves, and Alexander Payne talks "Nebraska."

Stanley McChrystal

66

E66 · Stanley McChrystal

Feb 20, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Bill O'Reilly accuses Stephen of mockery, Bode Miller discusses his Olympic win, Buddy Cole goes undercover in Sochi, and Stanley McChrystal talks "My Share of the Task."

Darlene Love

67

E67 · Darlene Love

Feb 24, 2014

A Dutch Olympics coach slams the U.S. speedskating team, protesters oust the Ukrainian president, and Darlene Love talks "20 Feet From Stardom."

St. Vincent

68

E68 · St. Vincent

Feb 25, 2014

IMDb rating: 7.0

Huffington Post asks parents if their kid is Hitler, critics fume over military budget cuts, a lobby fights for paper, and St. Vincent performs "Digital Witness."

Meryl Davis & Charlie White

69

E69 · Meryl Davis & Charlie White

Feb 26, 2014

Michelle Obama tackles child obesity, a Gumby thief terrorizes a small town, critics target Hillary Clinton's age, and Meryl Davis & Charlie White bask in Olympic glory.

Jeff Goldblum

70

E70 · Jeff Goldblum

Feb 27, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Jan Brewer vetoes anti-gay legislation, a study suggests that race is subjective, the KKK embraces sci-fi technology, and Jeff Goldblum discusses "The Grand Budapest Hotel."

Caitlin Flanagan

71

E71 · Caitlin Flanagan

Mar 3, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Slavery makes history at the Oscars, an anti-Obamacare ad spreads falsehoods, Barbie poses for Sports Illustrated, and Caitlin Flanagan talks "The Dark Power of Fraternities."

Jaron Lanier

72

E72 · Jaron Lanier

Mar 4, 2014

Stephen gives a primer on Crimea, Republicans blame Obama for the Ukraine crisis, Steve King defends Arizona's anti-gay bill, and Jaron Lanier talks "Who Owns the Future?"

Beau Willimon

73

E73 · Beau Willimon

Mar 5, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Bill O'Reilly cites the "downside" of woman presidents, Chevron delivers pizza, Headline News targets the social media generation, and Beau Willimon talks "House of Cards."

Theaster Gates

74

E74 · Theaster Gates

Mar 6, 2014

Massachusetts allows upskirt photography, teens pursue the "thigh gap," Warner Music holds "Happy Birthday" hostage, and Theaster Gates uses art to revitalize urban spaces.

Neil deGrasse Tyson

75

E75 · Neil deGrasse Tyson

Mar 10, 2014

Atheists protest a cross displayed at the 9/11 memorial, a Kentucky church group hosts a gun giveaway, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his Fox series, "Cosmos."

Ronan Farrow

76

E76 · Ronan Farrow

Mar 11, 2014

The pope gets his own magazine, the Huffington Post investigates anal sex, the government sues Sprint over wiretapping fees, and Ronan Farrow discusses "Ronan Farrow Daily."

Maria Shriver

77

E77 · Maria Shriver

Mar 12, 2014

Obama appears on "Between Two Ferns," Liz Wahl discusses her resignation from Russia Today, the NSA hires an advice columnist, and Maria Shriver talks "Paycheck to Paycheck."

Simon Schama

78

E78 · Simon Schama

Mar 13, 2014

Recreational marijuana sales skyrocket in Colorado, Obama expands overtime pay for millions of Americans, and Simon Schama talks "The Story of the Jews."

Bryan Cranston

79

E79 · Bryan Cranston

Mar 24, 2014

G.K. Butterfield gives a primer on North Carolina, cable news pundits embrace wild theories about Malaysia's missing plane, and Bryan Cranston discusses LBJ and "All the Way."

Jimmy Carter

80

E80 · Jimmy Carter

Mar 25, 2014

Former president Jimmy Carter visits The Report to discuss his lifelong passion for human rights and his book "A Call to Action."

Errol Morris

81

E81 · Errol Morris

Mar 26, 2014

Secret Service agents go on a bender, a Belgian baby gets a soccer contract, the Washington Redskins reach out to Native Americans, and Errol Morris talks "The Known Unknown."

Darren Aronofsky

82

E82 · Darren Aronofsky

Mar 27, 2014

Russia seizes Ukraine's dolphin army, morning news shows pander to millennials, Hawaii's cops lose the right to have sex with prostitutes, and Darren Aronofsky talks "Noah."

Biz Stone

83

E83 · Biz Stone

Mar 31, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

Apple announces ethnically-diverse emoticons, Stephen responds to the #CancelColbert Twitter fiasco, and Biz Storm discusses his Jelly app and "Things a Little Bird Told Me."

John Malkovich

84

E84 · John Malkovich

Apr 1, 2014

Obamacare enrollment hits a major milestone, college athletes seek union rights, and John Malkovich chats about his movie "Cesar Chavez."

Dan Harris

85

E85 · Dan Harris

Apr 2, 2014

A U.N. report warns of devastating climate change, Tennessee seeks new death penalty drugs, aging tech workers resort to plastic surgery, and Dan Harris talks "10% Happier."

Mark Mazzetti

86

E86 · Mark Mazzetti

Apr 3, 2014

Experts claim to have found the Holy Grail, Emily Bazelon weighs in on money in politics, Bill O'Reilly embraces inequality, and Mark Mazzetti talks "The Way of the Knife."

Edward Frenkel

87

E87 · Edward Frenkel

Apr 7, 2014

Jeb Bush defends illegal immigrants, Alaska outlaws drone-assisted hunting, a GOP candidate speaks at a cockfighting rally, and Edward Frenkel talks "Love and Math."

Jane Goodall

88

E88 · Jane Goodall

Apr 8, 2014

A Senate report reveals that the CIA made false claims about enhanced interrogation, Common Core math tests create mass confusion, and Jane Goodall talks "Seeds of Hope.

Sheryl Sandberg

89

E89 · Sheryl Sandberg

Apr 9, 2014

An Internet bug causes panic, Andrew Sullivan weighs in on Brendan Eich's resignation from Mozilla, Obama pushes for equal pay, and Sheryl Sandberg talks "Lean In."

Sting

90

E90 · Sting

Apr 10, 2014

IMDb rating: 6.0

David Letterman announces his retirement, Botox helps treat depression, Bill O'Reilly fights the grievance-industrial complex, and Sting performs "The Last Ship."

Ken Burns

91

E91 · Ken Burns

Apr 21, 2014

An Al Qaeda video tips off U.S. forces, critics advance conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton, a church embraces mixed martial arts, and Ken Burns talks "The Address."

George Will

92

E92 · George Will

Apr 22, 2014

The U.S. Postal Service honors gay activist Harvey Milk, Stephen examines California's 29th district, and George Will talks "A Nice Little Place on the North Side."

John Calipari

93

E93 · John Calipari

Apr 23, 2014

Canada's middle class surges, college athletes get unlimited snacks, a senator defends cockfighting, America faces a lime shortage, and John Calipari talks "Players First."

George Saunders

94

E94 · George Saunders

Apr 24, 2014

The Supreme Court upholds a ban on affirmative action, a cattle rancher battles the federal government, and author George Saunders discusses "Congratulations, by the Way."

Michael McFaul

95

E95 · Michael McFaul

Apr 28, 2014

Pope Francis grants sainthood to his predecessors, Dr. Paul Offit makes the case for vaccination, and Michael McFaul expands on Russia's complex relationship with the U.S.

Robert Rodriguez

96

E96 · Robert Rodriguez

Apr 29, 2014

Donald Sterling lands in hot water over his racist remarks, Congress names a mountain after Reagan, Obama pushes for prisoner clemency, and Robert Rodriguez talks El Rey.

Audra McDonald

97

E97 · Audra McDonald

Apr 30, 2014

Syria's president runs for reelection, Clay Aiken discusses his bid for Congress, a lesbian trio gets married, and Audra McDonald talks "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill."

Saul Williams

98

E98 · Saul Williams

May 1, 2014

Jesse Watters mocks America's youth, CNN waits endlessly for news on Flight 370, and poet Saul Williams talks about his role in Broadway's "Holla If Ya Hear Me."

Edward O. Wilson

99

E99 · Edward O. Wilson

May 5, 2014

Stephen examines Virginia's 3rd District, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar weighs in on racism in America, and renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson talks "A Window on Eternity."

Bette Midler

100

E100 · Bette Midler

May 6, 2014

Rand Paul courts Rupert Murdoch at the Kentucky Derby, Georgia allows guns in public, Satanists build a statue in Oklahoma, and Bette Midler discusses "A View From a Broad."

David Remnick

101

E101 · David Remnick

May 7, 2014

A vibrating pill fights constipation, scientists discover the world's first female penis, violence escalates in Ukraine, and The New Yorker's David Remnick talks "The 40s."

Ellen Page

102

E102 · Ellen Page

May 8, 2014

Stephen interviews a role-playing congressional candidate, Fox Business anchor Stu Varney gushes about his popular appeal, and Ellen Page talks "X-Men: Days of Future Past."

Glenn Greenwald

103

E103 · Glenn Greenwald

May 12, 2014

Michael Sam becomes the NFL's first openly gay draft pick, conspiracy theories swirl around Monica Lewinsky's Vanity Fair essay, and Glenn Greenwald talks "No Place to Hide."

The Black Keys

104

E104 · The Black Keys

May 13, 2014

Pope Francis embraces socialism, Rosemary Nyirumbe talks #BringBackOurGirls, the Koch brothers target the Columbus Zoo, and The Black Keys perform a song from "Turn Blue."

Keri Russell

105

E105 · Keri Russell

May 14, 2014

The pope declares that he would baptize Martians, climate change reaches the point of no return, Amazon secures a questionable patent, and Keri Russell talks "The Americans."

Tom Friedman

106

E106 · Tom Friedman

May 15, 2014

Russia kicks the U.S. out of the International Space Station, robots get lessons in morality, and Thomas Friedman talks "Years of Living Dangerously."

Elizabeth Warren

107

E107 · Elizabeth Warren

May 19, 2014

Scientists embrace gender equality for lab rats, a product revolutionizes beef jerky, and Elizabeth Warren discusses the banking industry and her memoir, "A Fighting Chance."

Matthew Weiner

108

E108 · Matthew Weiner

May 20, 2014

The U.S. accuses China of cyber spying, Republicans take ferocious aim at Hillary Clinton, the E.U. offers people a clean slate on Google, and Matthew Weiner talks "Mad Men."

Patrick Stewart

109

E109 · Patrick Stewart

May 21, 2014

Eccentric candidates dominate Idaho's gubernatorial debate, a Middle Eastern virus migrates to the U.S., and Patrick Stewart chats about "X-Men: Days of Future Past."

Ray Mabus

110

E110 · Ray Mabus

May 22, 2014

Paul Rieckhoff weighs in on a growing Veterans Affairs scandal, Marco Rubio dodges a question about his marijuana use, and Ray Mabus sheds light on the U.S. Navy.

Thomas Piketty

111

E111 · Thomas Piketty

Jun 2, 2014

Obama negotiates a prisoner swap with the Taliban, a Florida man installs a firing range in his yard, and Thomas Piketty discusses "Capital in the Twenty-First Century."

Morgan Freeman

112

E112 · Morgan Freeman

Jun 3, 2014

Open-carry gun advocates make the NRA uncomfortable, Dan Esty weighs in on Obama's climate change initiative, and Morgan Freeman talks "Through the Wormhole."

Jonah Hill

113

E113 · Jonah Hill

Jun 4, 2014

Female hurricanes cause more deaths than male ones, Sherman Alexie discusses the Amazon-Hachette feud, The Report educates the public, and Jonah Hill talks "22 Jump Street."

Chrissie Hynde

114

E114 · Chrissie Hynde

Jun 5, 2014

Conservatives scrutinize Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, North Korea invents a mushroom sports drink, football players sue the NFL, and Chrissie Hynde performs songs from "Stockholm."

Esther Perel

115

E115 · Esther Perel

Jun 9, 2014

A GOP candidate changes his name in order to win Hispanic votes, Vincent van Gogh's ear finds new life at an art museum, and Esther Perel talks "Mating in Captivity."

John Waters

116

E116 · John Waters

Jun 10, 2014

A computer passes for a human being, a robot demands civil rights, the Jacksonville Jaguars install swimming pools in their stadium, and John Waters talks "Carsick."

Rob Rhinehart

117

E117 · Rob Rhinehart

Jun 11, 2014

Tea Party challenger David Brat defeats Eric Cantor, debtors' prison makes a comeback in the U.S., and Rob Rhinehart discusses his food substitute, Soylent.

James Webb

118

E118 · James Webb

Jun 12, 2014

Ted Cruz drops his Canadian citizenship, Led Zeppelin faces a plagiarism lawsuit, Hans Beinholtz discusses the World Cup, and James Webb talks "I Heard My Country Calling."

Ta-Nehisi Coates

119

E119 · Ta-Nehisi Coates

Jun 16, 2014

Ben Van Heuvelen discusses the ISIS threat in Iraq, a study finds that financial hardship can lead to racist attitudes, and Ta-Nehisi Coates talks "The Case for Reparations."

David Boies & Theodore B. Olson

120

E120 · David Boies & Theodore B. Olson

Jun 17, 2014

Team USA defeats Ghana at the World Cup, Hispanics prove that being white is a choice, and David Boies and Theodore B. Olson discuss "Redeeming the Dream."

Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

121

E121 · Katty Kay & Claire Shipman

Jun 18, 2014

The RNC sends a giant squirrel after Hillary Clinton, Thad Cochran reminisces about indecent acts with animals, and Katty Kay and Claire Shipman discuss "The Confidence Code."

Jay Carney

122

E122 · Jay Carney

Jun 19, 2014

Dick Cheney slams Obama over Iraq, Doritos unveils experimental flavors, an app reduces all messages to "yo," and Jay Carney chats about being White House press secretary.

John Green

123

E123 · John Green

Jun 23, 2014

Team USA ties Portugal in the World Cup, Mark Mazzetti discusses U.S. military advisers in Iraq, a handsome mug shot goes viral, and John Green talks "The Fault in Our Stars."

Edie Falco

124

E124 · Edie Falco

Jun 24, 2014

ISIS militants invade the Twittersphere, Ben & Jerry's becomes GMO-free, New York lawmakers ban tiger selfies, and Edie Falco talks about Showtime's "Nurse Jackie."

Eleanor Holmes Norton

125

E125 · Eleanor Holmes Norton

Jun 25, 2014

Obama breaches Chipotle etiquette, John Burnett discusses America's child immigrant crisis, and Eleanor Holmes Norton reflects on Mississippi's Freedom Summer.

Paul Rudd

126

E126 · Paul Rudd

Jun 26, 2014

Fox News's Dr. Keith Ablow floats a conspiracy theory about the World Cup, North Carolina upholds a possum-dropping tradition, and Paul Rudd chats about "They Both Came."

Jad Abumrad & Robert Krulwich

127

E127 · Jad Abumrad & Robert Krulwich

Jul 14, 2014

The World Cup comes to an end, John Boehner sues President Obama, a company invents a beverage-identifying cup, and Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich discuss "Radiolab."

Vint Cerf

128

E128 · Vint Cerf

Jul 15, 2014

Obama develops a case of senioritis, bears continue to threaten America, and Google's Vint Cerf describes his role in co-creating the Internet.

Bill de Blasio

129

E129 · Bill de Blasio

Jul 16, 2014

Rick Perry faces criticism over his fashion choices, Joe Quesada discusses Captain America's replacement, and Bill de Blasio weighs in on the challenges facing New Yorkers.

Steven Wise

130

E130 · Steven Wise

Jul 17, 2014

A Malaysia Airlines plane crashes in Ukraine, conservatives react to the child immigrant crisis, coal rollers embrace pollution, and Steven M. Wise talks "Rattling the Cage."

Nancy Pelosi

131

E131 · Nancy Pelosi

Jul 21, 2014

Tensions rise over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17, Edan Lepucki's "California" becomes a best seller, and Nancy Pelosi discusses the "Middle Class Jumpstart" plan.

Julia Ioffe

132

E132 · Julia Ioffe

Jul 22, 2014

Rep. Steve Pearce investigates the child immigrant crisis, P.K. Winsome offers advice on impeaching Obama, and Julia Ioffe discusses the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Mary Mazzio & Oscar Vazquez

133

E133 · Mary Mazzio & Oscar Vazquez

Jul 23, 2014

Tim Draper discusses his Six Californias initiative, Lowe's employees deliver top-notch health care to a veteran, and Mary Mazzio and Oscar Vazquez talk "Underwater Dreams."

Elon Musk

134

E134 · Elon Musk

Jul 24, 2014

Darth Vader polls higher than all 2016 presidential candidates, "True Blood" slams conservatives, a typo threatens Obamacare, and Elon Musk shares his visionary technology.

Beck

135

E135 · Beck

Jul 28, 2014

Stephen hosts "The Hobbit" panel at Comic-Con, a luxury apartment complex includes a "poor door," and Beck performs a song off his album "Morning Phase."

Jon Batiste & Stay Human

136

E136 · Jon Batiste & Stay Human

Jul 29, 2014

A week's worth of horrible news weighs on Stephen, Sarah Palin launches her own web channel, and Jon Batiste and Stay Human perform a song off their album "Social Music."

James Franco

137

E137 · James Franco

Jul 30, 2014

Orlando Bloom throws a punch at Justin Bieber, Allan Sloan discusses corporate tax dodgers, nudity becomes a big hit on reality TV, and James Franco talks "Child of God."

Campbell Brown

138

E138 · Campbell Brown

Jul 31, 2014

Obama supports putting women on U.S. currency, controversy swirls around coverage of the Gaza crisis, Satan sends text messages, and Campbell Brown talks education reform.

Pat Buchanan & John W. Dean

139

E139 · Pat Buchanan & John W. Dean

Aug 4, 2014

Stephen commemorates the 40th anniversary of President Nixon's resignation, Pat Buchanan discusses "The Greatest Comeback," and John W. Dean talks "The Nixon Defense."

James Cameron

140

E140 · James Cameron

Aug 5, 2014

Open-carry gun supporters publish a children's book, Hillary Clinton discusses "Hard Choices," and James Cameron talks about "DeepSea Challenge 3D."

Michael Fassbender

141

E141 · Michael Fassbender

Aug 6, 2014

Kim Jong-un tours a lube factory, Rand Paul runs away from immigration activists, a five-year-old gives a stellar TV interview, and Michael Fassbender chats about "Frank."

Brian Chesky

142

E142 · Brian Chesky

Aug 7, 2014

Ebola panic spreads across America, Vladimir Putin bans food from the West, Stephen takes sides in a sandwich showdown, and Brian Chesky chats about his company, Airbnb.

Jeff Bridges & Lois Lowry

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E143 · Jeff Bridges & Lois Lowry

Aug 26, 2014

The Report wins the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series, Stephen chats with Rep. Marcia Fudge about Ohio's 11th District, and Jeff Bridges and Lois Lowry talk "The Giver."

Michael Sheen

144

E144 · Michael Sheen

Aug 27, 2014

Protests erupt over the shooting of an unarmed black teenager, Scrabble adds thousands of trendy words to its dictionary, and Michael Sheen talks about "Masters of Sex."

145

E145 · JR

Aug 28, 2014

Critics blast Obama as ISIS advances in Syria, a company provides a convenient way to inhale alcohol, and street artist JR shares his award-winning work.

Mandy Patinkin

146

E146 · Mandy Patinkin

Sep 2, 2014

Hackers post nude photos of female celebrities, Norm Stamper discusses the implications of militarizing the police, and Mandy Patinkin talks "Homeland."

Randall Munroe

147

E147 · Randall Munroe

Sep 3, 2014

Critics demand that Obama go to war with ISIS, Frank Underwood from "House of Cards" offers leadership advice, and Randall Munroe discusses his book "What If?"

Doris Kearns Goodwin

148

E148 · Doris Kearns Goodwin

Sep 4, 2014

New York City's St. Patrick's Day Parade welcomes gays, Cosmopolitan covers the midterms, Al Qaeda expands into India, and Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses "The Bully Pulpit."

John Lithgow

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E149 · John Lithgow

Sep 8, 2014

Pundits rejoice over a royal pregnancy, immigration reform remains in limbo, a fitness bracelet shocks people into exercising, and John Lithgow discusses "Love Is Strange."

Jason Segel

150

E150 · Jason Segel

Sep 9, 2014

Apple unveils its smartwatch, Detroit firefighters manage to innovate despite a lack of resources, and Jason Segel discusses his children's book, "Nightmares!"

Henry Kissinger

151

E151 · Henry Kissinger

Sep 10, 2014

President Obama plans to destroy ISIS, Donald Trump tries to protect his name, the BuyPartisan app helps people shop politically, and Henry Kissinger discusses "World Order."

Lonn Taylor

152

E152 · Lonn Taylor

Sep 11, 2014

President Obama declares military action against ISIS, global warming threatens birds, and Lonn Taylor discusses "The Star-Spangled Banner: The Making of an American Icon."

Mindy Kaling

153

E153 · Mindy Kaling

Sep 15, 2014

A new Miss America reigns, The Guardian editor Matt Wells weighs in on Scottish independence, think tanks accept foreign money, and Mindy Kaling discusses "The Mindy Project."

Unlocking the Truth

154

E154 · Unlocking the Truth

Sep 16, 2014

President Obama draws on Bush-era policies to battle ISIS, an detailed report insults the Olive Garden's menu, and Unlocking the Truth performs from "Monster."

Viggo Mortensen

155

E155 · Viggo Mortensen

Sep 17, 2014

Stephen dresses up as Prince Hawkcat at Comic-Con, California school districts receive armored military vehicles, and Viggo Mortensen chats about "The Two Faces of January."

Terry Gilliam

156

E156 · Terry Gilliam

Sep 18, 2014

A new app helps people cut down on their smartphone usage, Sean Hannity reminisces about being spanked, and Terry Gilliam discusses his film "The Zero Theorem."

Tweedy

157

E157 · Tweedy

Sep 22, 2014

Afghan soldiers go missing from Cape Cod, climate change protesters descend on Manhattan, Charles Krauthammer psychoanalyzes Obama, and Tweedy performs a song from "Sukierae."

Naomi Klein

158

E158 · Naomi Klein

Sep 23, 2014

The U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria, Jared Huffman chats about California's 2nd district, a Russian brewer acquires Pabst, and Naomi Klein talks "This Changes Everything."

Bill Cosby

159

E159 · Bill Cosby

Sep 24, 2014

Jeff Tweedy calls the Atone Phone hotline, President Obama comes under fire for saluting with a coffee cup, and Bill Cosby sits down with Stephen.

Walter Mischel

160

E160 · Walter Mischel

Sep 25, 2014

Attorney General Eric Holder resigns, Staten Island's famous groundhog dies under suspicious circumstances, and Walter Mischel discusses "The Marshmallow Test."

Jamie Oliver

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E1 · Jamie Oliver

Sep 29, 2014

Pundits imply that Obama is mimicking George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton becomes a grandmother, Kim Jong-un battles a cheese addiction, and Jamie Oliver talks "Comfort Food."

Jeffrey Tambor

2

E2 · Jeffrey Tambor

Sep 30, 2014

A Muslim NFL player gets punished for praying, Bobby Jindal rethinks his pro-knowledge agenda, Hans Beinholtz accentuates the negative, and Jeffrey Tambor talks "Transparent."

Mike Mullen

3

E3 · Mike Mullen

Oct 1, 2014

Author Louisa Lim discusses civil unrest in Hong Kong, Stephen offends Bill O'Reilly, and retired Navy Admiral Mike Mullen discusses ISIS and the Middle East.

Lynn Sherr

4

E4 · Lynn Sherr

Oct 2, 2014

Dr. Kent Sepkowitz discusses America's first Ebola case, rich Americans develop new ways to exclude others, and Lynn Sherr talks "Sally Ride: America's First Woman in Space."

James M. McPherson

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E5 · James M. McPherson

Oct 6, 2014

Gay marriage becomes legal in 30 states, Allison Orr Larsen explains amicus briefs, the CDC attempts to quell Ebola fears, and James M. McPherson talks "Embattled Rebel."

Leon Wieseltier

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E6 · Leon Wieseltier

Oct 7, 2014

CNN compares Ebola to ISIS, Rep. Tammy Duckworth talks about Illinois's 8th district, and The New Republic's Leon Wieseltier discusses "Insurrections of the Mind."

Carol Burnett

7

E7 · Carol Burnett

Oct 8, 2014

John Boehner raises money for an openly gay politician, Obama faces pressure to name the war against ISIS, and Carol Burnett talks about her role in "Love Letters."

Robert Plant

8

E8 · Robert Plant

Oct 9, 2014

Seattle puts an end to Columbus Day, two toddlers argue about rain, political ads humanize Republicans, and Robert Plant shares songs from "lullaby and... The Ceaseless Roar."

Walter Isaacson

9

E9 · Walter Isaacson

Oct 13, 2014

Michelle Obama flubs a candidate's name, South Dakota's Senate race heats up, Stephen prepares for his final 32 episodes, and Walter Isaacson discusses "The Innovators."

Neil Young

10

E10 · Neil Young

Oct 14, 2014

The Vatican promotes acceptance of gays, a Republican ad compares Governor Rick Scott to a wedding dress, and "Special Deluxe" author Neil Young performs a duet with Stephen.

Justin Simien

11

E11 · Justin Simien

Oct 15, 2014

Google botches Stephen's height, Stan Lee creates an Indian superhero, Sean Hannity shares his fitness secrets, and writer-director Justin Simien talks "Dear White People."

William Deresiewicz

12

E12 · William Deresiewicz

Oct 16, 2014

C.J. Chivers weighs in on abandoned WMDs found in Iraq, Rick Scott and Charlie Crist face off in an unusual debate, and author William Deresiewicz discusses "Excellent Sheep."

Meredith Vieira

13

E13 · Meredith Vieira

Oct 27, 2014

The Ebola virus arrives in New York City, Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert argues against gays in the military, and Meredith Vieira discusses "The Meredith Vieira Show."

Michael Lewis

14

E14 · Michael Lewis

Oct 28, 2014

The government takes the fun out of Halloween, the NRA defeats a bill against pet eating, Gov. Tom Corbett gets caught using Photoshop, and Michael Lewis talks "Liar's Poker."

Jill Lepore

15

E15 · Jill Lepore

Oct 29, 2014

Anita Sarkeesian discusses Gamergate, Kevin Vickers stops a shooting spree in Canada's parliament building, and Jill Lepore talks "The Secret History of Wonder Woman."

David Miliband

16

E16 · David Miliband

Oct 30, 2014

Stephen unveils the paperback edition of "America Again," George Takei defends democracy, and David Miliband discusses the International Rescue Committee.

Chuck Todd

17

E17 · Chuck Todd

Nov 3, 2014

Voters receive shame-inducing flyers, Hitler's face appears on Swiss coffee creamers, Disney offers animated cakes, and Chuck Todd talks "Meet the Press" and "The Stranger."

Andrew Sullivan

18

E18 · Andrew Sullivan

Nov 4, 2014

Stephen provides live coverage of the midterms, cable news pundits flaunt high-tech gadgets, and "The Dish" blogger Andrew Sullivan weighs in on the election results.

Kirsten Gillibrand

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E19 · Kirsten Gillibrand

Nov 5, 2014

Rep. Barbara Lee talks about California's 13th district, voters legalize marijuana in Washington D.C., and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand discusses "Off the Sidelines."

Steven Johnson

20

E20 · Steven Johnson

Nov 6, 2014

Police arrest an elderly man for feeding the homeless, conservative leaders embrace their lack of scientific knowledge, and Steven Johnson talks "How We Got To Now."

Andy Cohen

21

E21 · Andy Cohen

Nov 10, 2014

North Korea releases two American prisoners, Rush Limbaugh warns the GOP against governing, snack technology leaps forward, and Andy Cohen discusses "The Andy Cohen Diaries."

Diane von Furstenberg

22

E22 · Diane von Furstenberg

Nov 11, 2014

The U.S. targets the leader of ISIS, President Obama faces criticism after visiting China, and Diane von Furstenberg chats about "The Woman I Wanted to Be."

Terence Tao

23

E23 · Terence Tao

Nov 12, 2014

A drone is used to film people having sex, a Colorado lawmaker claims that President Obama is possessed by demons, and Terence Tao discusses his passion for math.

Jennifer Lawrence

24

E24 · Jennifer Lawrence

Nov 13, 2014

Emily Bazelon discusses a Supreme Court challenge to Obamacare, gay marriage spreads to South Carolina, and Jennifer Lawrence talks "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1."

Bernie Sanders

25

E25 · Bernie Sanders

Nov 17, 2014

U2's Bono loses his luggage in midair, "Good Morning America" offers sensational survival tips, and Senator Bernie Sanders discusses health care and his plans for 2016.

Eva Longoria

26

E26 · Eva Longoria

Nov 18, 2014

Freezing temperatures grip the nation, Esteban Colberto talks immigration reform, salvage stores sell expired food to the poor, and Eva Longoria discusses "Food Chains."

Toni Morrison

27

E27 · Toni Morrison

Nov 19, 2014

A police drill causes panic at a Florida school, activists in New Hampshire target meter maids, Black Friday gets an early start, and Toni Morrison discusses her writing.

Jon Stewart

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E28 · Jon Stewart

Nov 20, 2014

President Obama's amnesty plan outrages Republicans, the world's chocolate supply drops to catastrophic levels, and Jon Stewart discusses his movie "Rosewater."

John McCain

29

E29 · John McCain

Dec 1, 2014

"Star Wars" fans react to a new lightsaber design, members of the St. Louis Rams protest the Ferguson decision, and Senator John McCain discusses "Thirteen Soldiers."

Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

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E30 · Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga

Dec 2, 2014

Stephen announces an upcoming special in Washington, D.C., T.G.I. Friday's deploys mistletoe drones, and Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga talk about their album, "Cheek to Cheek."

Christopher Nolan

31

E31 · Christopher Nolan

Dec 3, 2014

Congress bans Social Security benefits for Nazis, Pizza Hut introduces a mind-reading menu, Amy Sedaris pays a surprise visit, and Christopher Nolan talks "Interstellar."

Paul Farmer

32

E32 · Paul Farmer

Dec 4, 2014

Stephen lands an interview with President Obama, a grand jury decision sparks outrage, a soap opera producer becomes an ambassador, and Paul Farmer talks Partners In Health.

President Barack Obama

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E33 · President Barack Obama

Dec 8, 2014

In his Mr. Colbert Goes to Washington special, Stephen broadcasts from George Washington University and discusses job creation and immigration with President Barack Obama.

James Corden

34

E34 · James Corden

Dec 9, 2014

A Discovery Channel special sparks outrage, Rep. Jack Kingston joins Stephen for the final installment of Better Know a District, and James Corden discusses "Into the Woods."

Sarah Koenig

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E35 · Sarah Koenig

Dec 10, 2014

Pundits react to a scathing Senate report on torture, Tom Blanton discusses CIA interrogation tactics, and Sarah Koenig talks about her investigative podcast, "Serial."

Smaug

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E36 · Smaug

Dec 11, 2014

Gov. Scott Walker botches a Jewish phrase, Ridley Scott casts white actors to play Egyptians, Stephen raffles off set pieces from The Report, and Smaug discusses "The Hobbit."

Seth Rogen

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E37 · Seth Rogen

Dec 15, 2014

Michele Bachmann shares an explosive holiday wish with President Obama, Stephen argues with Stephen about torture, hackers attack Sony, and Seth Rogen talks "The Interview."

Kendrick Lamar

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E38 · Kendrick Lamar

Dec 16, 2014

Jeb Bush eyes a presidential run, Jason Bordoff discusses OPEC's oil price war, Stephen lets a sponsor rebrand The Report, and Kendrick Lamar debuts an untitled track.

Phil Klay

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E39 · Phil Klay

Dec 17, 2014

The Report's set lives on in cyberspace, Stephen holds a yard sale to clear out his studio, the U.S. lifts its Cuban embargo, and author Phil Klay discusses "Redeployment."

Grimmy

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E40 · Grimmy

Dec 18, 2014

Stephen weighs in on his impressive legacy, Grimmy resorts to violence, friends of the show join a massive sing-along, and The Report draws to a spectacular close.