All Videos between April 4, 2012 and April 11, 2012 (36)

Amped Up for Michelle Obama

Episode #08084

Flooded with Secret Service, Stephen's studio gears up for First Lady Michelle Obama. (01:25)

Tags:  Michelle ObamamilitarytroopsSecret Serviceweight/obesityjunk foodhealthkidsfamilyanniversaries

Aired: 04/11/2012 | Views: 47,545

The Word - Whuh-How?

Episode #08084

Stephen rarely sees military members and families because they make up only 1% of the U.S. population, and not the 1% that belongs to his tennis club. (03:55)

Tags:  The Wordmilitarytroopspetsdogscats & catsunemploymentfamilywealthhousingwarsAfghanistan Warparentingkidsmental healthphotos

Aired: 04/11/2012 | Views: 27,871

Employing a Veteran - Sergeant Bryan Escobedo

Episode #08084

Marine veteran Sergeant Bryan Escobedo learns the ropes of punditry, including silent nods and made-up statistics. (07:38)

Tags:  Bryan EscobedoappearancespunditsdemonstrationsMichelle ObamaunemploymentmilitarytroopsmediabooksMarinesJimmystatisticslyinghigh fivelookin' goodpatriotismwork/office

Aired: 04/11/2012 | Views: 31,946

Michelle Obama Pt. 1

Episode #08084

Michelle Obama discusses her national initiative for helping military families, Joining Forces, and the importance of lowering veterans' unemployment rates. (04:15)

Tags:  Michelle ObamainterviewsColbert BumpmilitarytroopsfamilyAmericaanniversariesunemploymentgravitaswork/officegovernmentbusinessdancing

Aired: 04/11/2012 | Views: 74,713

Michelle Obama Pt. 2

Episode #08084

First Lady Michelle Obama announces her endorsement of Barack Obama in the 2012 election, and pundit Sergeant Bryan Escobedo adds some gravitas. (03:31)

Tags:  Michelle ObamainterviewsmilitaryBarack ObamatroopsAmericaOperation Iraqi Stephen: Going CommandoIndecision 2012candidatesapproval ratingsappearancesBryan Escobedo

Aired: 04/11/2012 | Views: 48,231

Sign Off - Goodnight

Episode #08084

Stephen says goodnight. (00:06)

Aired: 04/11/2012 | Views: 12,357

4/11/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08084

The studio is packed with Secret Service, a Marine learns pundit facial expressions, and Michelle Obama assesses Stephen's gravitas. (01:00)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Aired: 04/11/2012 | Views: 8,982

Intro - 4/10/12

Episode #08083

The Obama administration puts pressure on the coal industry, Stephen gets paid to explore the gender income gap, and Richard Hersh talks higher education. (00:34)

Tags:  introObama administrationmen/womendiscriminationRichard HershInternetporneducationenergybusinessgovernmentanimalsmoneywork/officestatisticsprint mediasexism

Aired: 04/10/2012 | Views: 27,433

Rick Santorum Leaves Presidential Race

Episode #08083

Republican candidate Rick Santorum suspends his presidential campaign to avoid losing in his home state, according to speculation. (01:54)

Tags:  Rick SantorumelectionscandidatesRepublicansMitt RomneyNooo!wealthhousingIndecisionmy mistakemental healthPennsylvaniacampaigns

Aired: 04/10/2012 | Views: 46,002

I Got the Tweets Like Grassley

Episode #08083

Stephen celebrates Chuck Grassley's minimalist Twitter feed and artistic aversion to typing. (03:01)

Tags:  TwitterChuck Grassleyconservativepoetrychallengesliterary referencesiPhonecats & catsunder the deskColbert Nationtranslationscookingfood

Aired: 04/10/2012 | Views: 41,193

Tip/Wag - Coal Industry Crackdown & Box Spring Bunker

Episode #08083

The EPA regulates power plant carbon emissions, and a revolutionary box spring bunker stores up to 105 weapons. (04:32)

Tags:  Tip/WagObama administrationgunsEPAenvironmentStephen's productspollutionlawshealthJimmyOsama bin LadenSaddam Husseinenergybusinessphotosweaponsinventionssafetysleepmy mistakeassassinationsunionsdrivingLisa JacksonAddress the Mess

Aired: 04/10/2012 | Views: 19,792

Stephen Colbert's Lady Heroes - Glen Grothman

Episode #08083

While a fictitious war drives women from the GOP, Wisconsin repeals their Equal Pay Enforcement Act that allows legal recourse for women who receive less pay for equal work. (03:32)

Tags:  Wisconsinsexismmen/womendiscriminationmoneythe heroesRepublicanswork/officevaginasliberalmediaScott WalkerMitt RomneyconservativeReince Priebuspollsphotosfamilystereotypesfeminismlawsinsects

Aired: 04/10/2012 | Views: 71,236

Richard Hersh

Episode #08083

Higher education consultant Richard Hersh believes in challenging college students to develop their highest intellectual and emotional capabilities. (06:44)

Tags:  Richard Hershinterviewscollegebookseducationliberalconservativework/officeMIThistoryculturebusinessreligionliterary references

Aired: 04/10/2012 | Views: 53,336

Sign Off - Goodnight

Episode #08083

Stephen says goodnight. (00:06)

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Aired: 04/10/2012 | Views: 5,069

4/10/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08083

78-year-old Chuck Grasssley uses Twitter effectively, conservative men feel comfortable speaking for women, and author Richard Hersh favors a classical liberal arts education. (01:00)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Aired: 04/10/2012 | Views: 4,786

Easter Under Attack - Bunny vs. Bilby

Episode #08082

The Australian conservationists' Easter Bilby threatens the sacred holiday ritual of dying a rabbit pink and gorging on its chocolate offspring. (04:54)

Tags:  Easter Under AttackEasterAustraliaholidaysChristianJesusDisneySuper Bowlanimalsjunk foodfootballreligionphotoscompetitionsTim Tebowkidsfamilyinternational affairs

Aired: 04/09/2012 | Views: 37,494

Searching for Mr. Right - Mitt Romney & Iowa's Steve King

Episode #08082

Mitt Romney must pick a running mate who will help him appeal to women, Hispanics, African Americans, evangelical Christians and Republicans. (05:10)

Tags:  Steve KingcandidatesMitt Romneytrials/hearingscracks upelectionsgay/homosexualhealthappearancesinsuranceRepublicanslawsuitsdiscriminationbusinessIndecisionterminationslawsfarmingright-winggrowing up

Aired: 04/09/2012 | Views: 44,818

Stephen Colbert's Shame Spiral - Senior Citizen Gymnasts

Episode #08082

After a German senior citizen thrives at the 2012 Gymnastics World Cup, Stephen laments the cellulite on his thumb. (03:47)

Tags:  Germanymental healthgymnasticssenior citizensunder the deskjunk foodexerciseweight/obesitysportsAmericone Dreamcompetitionsparentscryingaginglookin' goodinternational affairs

Aired: 04/09/2012 | Views: 27,058

Bob Lutz

Episode #08082

Auto executive Bob Lutz discusses the soul of the American car industry, Mitt Romney and the award-winning Chevy Volt. (06:22)

Tags:  Bob Lutzinterviewsbooksdemonstrationscars/trucksbusinessbailoutscompetitionsObama administrationMitt RomneyhybridselectionsGeneral MotorsexercisegovernmentcapitalismAmericaawardsRush Limbaughagingconservativealternative energyEurope

Aired: 04/09/2012 | Views: 26,357

Sign Off - Remembering Mike Wallace

Episode #08082

Stephen remembers the master of nailing an interview subject, Mike Wallace. (00:40)

Tags:  sign offMike Wallacemediagravitasdeathnailed

Aired: 04/09/2012 | Views: 9,572