Episode #08100

One of the hottest pop culture paintings portrays Barack Obama burning the Constitution, and Stephen explicates its complicated, multi-level message. (05:16)

Tags:  art,  portrait,  socialism,  Constitution,  fires,  Barack Obama,  Utah,  Sean Hannity,  culture,  patriotism,  history,  Bo Dietl,  Fox News,  collectibles,  mongering,  conservative,  liberal,  religion,  Jesus,  Shepard Fairey,  Steve Martin,  impressions,  founding fathers,  Jimmy,  America

Episode #08100

Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour discusses The Met's Costume Institute exhibit "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations." (06:22)

Tags:  Anna Wintour,  interviews,  museums,  culture,  art,  fashion,  history,  lookin' good,  Vogue,  gay/homosexual,  same-sex marriage,  Tad,  lookin' good,  feminism,  civil rights,  sexual advances,  movies

Episode #08100

Stephen breaks off his wedding, North Carolina champions traditional marriage, the founding fathers question Barack Obama, and Anna Wintour shares a beautiful story. (01:01)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #08099

In tribute to the late Maurice Sendak, Stephen revisits his Colberty Tales and releases his Sendak-approved "I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)" children's book. (05:36)

Tags:  Maurice Sendak,  appearances,  exclusives,  uncensored,  I Am a Pole (And So Can You!),  books,  flags,  kids,  kids,  gifts & presents,  holidays,  supernatural,  Mozart,  art,  culture,  music,  Donald Trump,  animals,  pets,  dogs,  death,  mental health,  parenting,  celebrities,  growing up,  on location,  literary references,  sports,  skateboarding

Episode #08096

Sir Richard Branson commissions four skilled designers to create an ice cube mold in the shape of his head. (03:28)

Tags:  Richard Branson,  business,  wealth,  flying,  travel,  lookin' good,  elitism,  asses,  alcohol,  mental health,  fires,  family,  censorship,  audience interaction,  facial hair,  art

Episode #08087

Jonah Lehrer examines dangerous creativity myths and the history of innovation. (06:48)

Tags:  Jonah Lehrer,  interviews,  books,  inventions,  technology,  philosophy,  culture,  kids,  statistics,  history,  Steve Jobs,  William Shakespeare,  Google,  alcohol,  mental health,  growing up,  dreams,  crime,  literary references,  art,  teens

Episode #08085

Mitt Romney claims the Obama administration has waged the real war on women, and Obama campaign strategist Hilary Rosen's attack on Ann Romney helps his case. (05:42)

Tags:  Mitt Romney,  Hilary Rosen,  men/women,  Ann Romney,  sexism,  dancing,  liberal,  family,  campaigns,  Republicans,  Democrats,  Obama administration,  parenting,  parents,  work/office,  economy,  photos,  Washington Post,  my mistake,  Indecision,  Herman Cain,  polls,  statistics,  rage,  Fox News,  music,  songs,  apologies,  audience interaction,  Jimmy,  unemployment,  slogans

Episode #08069

Herman Cain pushes the boundaries of what can be called a political ad, just as he once pushed the boundaries of what can be called pizza. (05:24)

Tags:  Herman Cain,  friends,  advertising,  Colbert Super PAC,  parody,  stimulus package,  economy,  animals,  art,  Obama administration,  Hans Beinholtz,  appearances,  Stephen's friends,  kids,  Republicans,  campaigns,  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  Jimmy,  cats & cats,  birth control,  bailouts,  Van Jones,  immigration,  socialism,  senior citizens,  poop & pee,  apocalypse

Episode #08069

Don Fleming, Elvis Costello and Emmylou Harris discuss the the folk music legacy of Alan Lomax. (06:44)

Tags:  Don Fleming,  Elvis Costello,  Emmylou Harris,  interviews,  Bob Dylan,  performances,  songs,  music,  friend of the show,  culture,  history,  poverty,  Internet,  demonstrations

Stephen talks art with Simon de Pury, creates buzz for his portrait, and puts the portrait up for auction. See the exclusive In the Field report. (04:33)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  on location,  In the Field,  Shepard Fairey,  Andres Serrano,  Frank Stella,  art,  portrait,  DonorsChoose.org,  charity,  Simon de Pury,  partying,  money,  New York City

Episode #08053

Bjork shows off her "Biophilia" album iPad app and explains what inspired her interactive multimedia collection. (05:21)

Tags:  Bjork,  interviews,  iPad,  technology,  music,  art,  demonstrations,  science,  Iceland,  supernatural,  mythology

Episode #08050

Maurice Sendak considers the state of children's literature and gets high on markers. (07:05)

Tags:  Maurice Sendak,  appearances,  on location,  books,  literary references,  monkeys!,  Curious George,  kids,  I Am a Pole (And So Can You!),  violence,  art,  performances,  animals,  celebrities,  Polish,  patriotism,  drugs,  flags,  strippers,  songs,  technology,  let's move on,  Stephen's products

The Colbert Super PAC attacks Mitt Romney, Jennifer Granholm unveils her past, Stephen announces his South Cain-olina Primary Rally, and Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race. (04:07)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08047

The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Carrie Rebora Barratt provides an analysis of Emanuel Leutze's masterpiece "Washington Crossing the Delaware." (05:19)

Tags:  Carrie Rebora Barratt,  interviews,  museums,  art,  culture,  history,  George Washington,  America,  Jimmy,  money,  Revolutionary War,  balls,  simulations,  German,  international affairs

Episode #08047

The Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC attacks Stephen, Justice John Paul Stevens talks robes, and Carrie Rebora Barratt explores a masterpiece. (01:00)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #08039

A new tool aids in the war on terror, a TV host speaks to God, and Steve Case talks about his latest Internet venture. (00:33)

Tags:  intro,  war on terror,  terrorism,  torture,  TV,  Larry King,  God,  Steve Case,  Internet,  asses,  poop & pee,  art

Germany ranks as the world's least funny country, and Republicans prove that the government doesn't work. (05:48)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  Colbert Super PAC,  Germany,  Hans Beinholtz,  gay/homosexual,  flags,  Republicans,  First Amendment,  debt,  vaginas,  poverty,  Ronald Reagan,  government,  Lord of the Rings,  Marcus Bachmann,  shortages,  Guantanamo Bay,  art,  advertising,  NASA,  candidates

Stephen gives up Catholicism for Lent, Anthony Weiner tiffs with Megyn Kelly, and Tim Pawlenty runs for president of the next "Transformers" movie. (04:47)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  Apple,  iPad,  Natalie Portman,  Star Wars,  religion,  Catholic,  Jewish,  Anthony Weiner,  sexual advances,  Tim Pawlenty,  elections,  candidates,  campaigns,  art,  portrait,  Simon de Pury,  Steve Martin,  Colbert Super PAC,  unions,  Barack Obama,  Canada,  Jimmy Fallon,  gay/homosexual,  dancing,  Libya,  military,  David Brooks,  PSAs,  Megyn Kelly

Herman Cain scraps his campaign, Donald Trump plans to moderate a GOP debate, Stephen sets the date for his own debate, and Rick Perry puts out a controversial ad. (04:08)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08031

The Bolshoi Ballet's David Hallberg describes Fred Astaire as his main artistic inspiration and explains that dance has always been his calling. (04:04)

Tags:  David Hallberg,  interviews,  culture,  art,  dancing,  Russia,  Cold War,  food,  Fred Astaire,  mental health,  movies,  sex,  fires,  Vladimir Putin