Episode #08098

News coverage based on a single story in the L.A. Times reveals an epidemic of kids turning drunk, disorderly and disinfected. (03:36)

Tags:  health,  teens,  alcohol,  Los Angeles,  mongering,  drugs,  marijuana,  legalization,  parenting,  California,  mental health,  Good Morning America,  media,  print media,  Los Angeles Times,  doctors,  epidemics

Episode #08096

America's health care crisis finds a solution, a beloved children's character meets adversity, and Jonathan Haidt explores social psychology. (00:38)

Tags:  intro,  health,  insurance,  America,  animals,  dogs,  animation,  costumes,  kids,  police business,  interventions,  rehab,  Jonathan Haidt,  government,  morality,  prostitution,  California,  treasures,  Osama bin Laden,  death

Episode #08092

Saving the planet by demonizing immigrants gives liberals and conservatives something they can do together. (04:59)

Tags:  The Word,  immigration,  ethnic,  racism,  global warming,  environment,  labor,  Fox News,  New York Times,  liberal,  conservative,  gay/homosexual,  MSNBC,  pollution,  alternative energy,  border security,  Mexican,  California,  statistics,  international affairs,  Ku Klux Klan,  guns,  laws,  poverty,  Address the Mess,  America,  media,  Address the Mess

Episode #08092

Harvard University's Michael Sandel illustrates the ethical and moral concerns regarding the growing role of money and market values in society. (07:02)

Tags:  Michael Sandel,  interviews,  money,  capitalism,  wealth,  ethics,  elitism,  morality,  democracy,  corruption,  America,  books,  education,  prison,  immigration,  housing,  citizenship,  voting,  Colbert Super PAC,  business,  Saudi Arabia,  elections,  Indecision 2012,  California,  debates,  international affairs

Episode #08090

Former Texas Board of Education Chairman Don McLeroy discusses the documentary "The Revisionaries," science in textbooks and religious conservatism. (06:41)

Tags:  Don McLeroy,  interviews,  education,  creationism,  evolution,  documentaries,  Jimmy,  science,  religion,  Bible,  Satan,  Thomas Jefferson,  voting,  high five,  controversies,  Texas,  school,  God,  dinosaurs,  history,  Tea Party,  founding fathers,  conservative,  miracles,  truthiness,  Charles Darwin,  atheist,  censorship,  dreams

Episode #08089

America has very strict meat entry laws, but that doesn't stop some south of the border sausage smugglers from playing "hide the bologna." (06:26)

Tags:  The Enemy Within,  Mexico,  border security,  food,  black market,  money,  ethnic,  appearances,  kids,  drugs,  laws,  Jim Gilchrist,  international affairs,  gross-out,  hot dogs,  crime,  America,  patriotism,  lobbyists,  mongering,  addiction,  police business

Episode #08088

Arianna Huffington discusses the Huffington Post's Pulitzer Prize and how it differs from Stephen's Peabody Award. (06:35)

Tags:  Arianna Huffington,  interviews,  Huffington Post,  troops,  Peabody Awards,  Pulitzer Prize,  print media,  conservative,  liberal,  military,  America,  Internet,  sexual advances,  Greek,  Hillary Clinton,  fights,  competitions,  slogans,  French

Episode #08087

Darrell Issa pulls the stopper on Jeff Neely's tub of lies, while Barack Obama gets blamed for being a poor GSA watchdog. (04:32)

Tags:  GSA,  taxes,  government,  Jeff Neely,  scandals,  accountability,  Barack Obama,  Fifth Amendment,  rage,  my mistake,  money,  hot tub,  photos,  lookin' good,  Jimmy,  media,  Fox News,  Darrell Issa,  Las Vegas,  trials/hearings,  Michael Phelps,  alcohol,  Obama administration

Episode #08079

Rick Santorum criticizes California universities after reading something from the state of California. (03:58)

Tags:  Rick Santorum,  lying,  California,  college,  print media,  primaries,  dogs,  Washington DC,  history,  San Francisco,  elitism,  patriotism,  doctors,  health,  Benjamin Franklin,  STDs,  gay/homosexual,  education,  America

Episode #08072

Kermit the Frog is an Amphibitarian, which means he is not partisan except when it comes to pigs. (03:50)

Tags:  Louisiana,  The Muppet Show,  Kermit the Frog,  appearances,  primaries,  Newt Gingrich,  movies,  Mitt Romney,  Republicans,  advertising,  Bill O'Reilly,  animals,  racism,  elections,  Republican National Convention,  Papa Bear,  candidates

Episode #08070

Dave "Mudcat" Saunders explains the Southern culture of "fight, sing, drink, pray" and the Southern values of "God, guns and gays." (05:09)

Tags:  Dave Saunders,  appearances,  primaries,  blue collar,  the South,  Republicans,  South Carolina,  guns,  culture,  Mitt Romney,  under the desk,  food,  mental health,  Jimmy,  Richard Nixon,  Florida,  history,  80s,  Indecision 2012,  candidates,  campaigns,  friends,  simulations,  gay/homosexual

Episode #08062

Mitt Romney connects with empty seats, and Rick Santorum promotes the real American Dream of future generations having less opportunity. (06:57)

Tags:  Mitt Romney,  Rick Santorum,  Michigan,  Detroit,  primaries,  Florida,  NASCAR,  auto racing,  Jimmy,  Barack Obama,  environment,  food,  photos,  college,  education,  religion,  elitism,  photos,  God,  hot dogs,  atheist,  left-wing,  appearances,  labor,  science,  statistics,  costumes,  campaigns,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision 2012,  speeches,  wealth

Joan Rivers suspects Stephen of getting plastic surgery, Nancy Pelosi attacks Colbert Super PAC, Stephen swears off conquistador high fives, and Mormons convert deceased Jews. (04:07)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08060

In 1906, an earthquake struck California's 8th district, leveling San Francisco and marking the last time anyone could afford to live there without six roommates. (02:28)

Tags:  Better Know a District,  San Francisco,  California,  Nancy Pelosi,  Native American,  religion,  history,  earthquakes,  Wheel of Fortune,  books,  appearances,  costumes,  under the desk,  Lent,  holidays,  housing,  hippies,  food,  cracks up,  WristStrong,  on location,  BKAD

Episode #08060

House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi believes that super PACs threaten American democracy and that Citizens United should be overturned. (08:13)

Tags:  Nancy Pelosi,  interviews,  Colbert Super PAC,  money,  fundraising,  wealth,  democracy,  Supreme Court,  freedom of speech,  business,  elections,  Better Know a District,  Colbert Bump,  advertising,  Congress,  government,  California,  Catholic,  Lent,  holidays,  Jesus,  Rick Santorum,  men/women,  health,  birth control,  family,  kids

Episode #08060

Stephen can't give up crack for Lent, housing prices soar in California's 8th district, and Nancy Pelosi breaks her promise not to come on The Colbert Report. (01:00)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #08053

Newt Gingrich picks up support from Herman Cain, Sarah Palin and fellow Newtketeer Randy "Duke" Cunningham. (05:18)

Tags:  Newt Gingrich,  Mitt Romney,  Herman Cain,  Sarah Palin,  Randy Duke Cunningham,  liberal,  ethics,  crime,  friend of the show,  prison,  Florida,  primaries,  polls,  Jimmy,  songs,  anthems,  patriotism,  voting,  animals,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08043

Politico's Mike Allen analyzes Stephen's prospects in South Carolina, should he choose to make an even more historic announcement. (05:00)

Tags:  Mike Allen,  interviews,  books,  media,  technology,  Internet,  iPhone,  South Carolina,  primaries,  statistics,  Newt Gingrich,  Mitt Romney,  Mormon,  Washington DC,  costumes,  food,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08026

Eyadou ag Leche of Tinariwen discusses his band's Western musical influences and the band members' days in Muammar al-Gaddafi's rebel training camps. (05:18)

Tags:  Tinariwen,  Kyp Malone,  Tunde Adebimpe,  interviews,  TV on the Radio,  music,  Africa,  tribes,  military,  wars,  translations,  refugees,  international affairs,  Muammar al-Gaddafi,  facial hair,  lookin' good,  Libya

Episode #08012

Police crack down on Occupy Wall Street protesters, new developments emerge from the NBA lockout, and country musician Toby Keith discusses his USO shows. (00:39)

Tags:  intro,  Occupy Wall Street,  Wall Street,  protests,  police business,  prison,  NBA,  LeBron James,  restaurants,  Toby Keith,  music,  country music,  USO,  California,  doctors,  drugs,  Starbucks,  crime