All Videos between April 6, 2012 and May 6, 2012 (117)

Recap - Week of 4/30/12

Chen Guangcheng flees China, Diane Keaton goads Stephen, Paul Ryan fibs, Richard Branson alters ice cubes, Jonathan Haidt backs psychology, and Buzz Aldrin honors Stephen. (04:11)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Aired: 05/04/2012 | Views: 12,274

Newt Gingrich & Mitt Romney Alliance Analogies

Episode #08097

Republican strategist Dee Dee Benkie explains Newt Gingrich's decision to endorse Mitt Romney, using a football-fraternity analogy. (04:33)

Tags:  Newt GingrichMitt RomneyfriendscandidatesDee Dee BenkiecampaignsShepard SmithFox NewssportsfootballRepublicansfightsStar Warsfraternity/sororityIndecision 2012

Aired: 05/03/2012 | Views: 59,210

Colbert Super PAC - In Search of Mr. Larose

Episode #08097

A mysterious Florida rival challenges Stephen's dominance in the world of super secret Super PAC-ing. (06:59)

Tags:  Colbert Super PACFloridaJimmyon locationinvestigationsmoneyfundraisingBigfootAnimal PlanetapologiesracismAfrican Americanprint mediaViacomsongscandidatesColbert Bump

Aired: 05/03/2012 | Views: 24,027

Who's Honoring Me Now? - National Space Society & Buzz Aldrin

Episode #08097

Buzz Aldrin thanks Stephen for promoting space exploration and awards him the National Space Society's coveted trophy. (04:38)

Tags:  Who's Honoring Me Now?appearancesawardsspaceastronautsthe moonaudience interactionAmericaNASAkidsgrowing updreamsTom HanksNewt GingrichspeechesaliensparodyscienceBuzz Aldrin

Aired: 05/03/2012 | Views: 14,534

Lena Dunham

Episode #08097

Lena Dunham discusses "Girls," her popular HBO show about young women navigating work, love and friendship in New York City. (04:35)

Tags:  Lena DunhaminterviewsTVmen/womenBritney Spearsgrowing upJimmyfriendssexabstinencemarriageSex and the CityparentsHBO

Aired: 05/03/2012 | Views: 45,681

Sign Off - 2012 Space Pioneer Award for Mass Media

Episode #08097

Stephen waves goodnight with his 2012 Space Pioneer Award for Mass Media. (00:11)

Tags:  sign offawardsspace

Aired: 05/03/2012 | Views: 5,665

5/3/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08097

Stephen violates network policy, Buzz Aldrin announces the National Space Society award nominees, and Lena Dunham learns that sex is great. (01:02)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Aired: 05/03/2012 | Views: 4,474

Intro - 5/2/12

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:  introhealthinsuranceAmericaanimalsdogsanimationcostumeskidspolice businessinterventionsrehabJonathan HaidtgovernmentmoralityprostitutionCaliforniatreasuresOsama bin Ladendeath

Aired: 05/02/2012 | Views: 36,898

Richard Branson-Shaped Ice Cubes

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 Bransonbusinesswealthflyingtravellookin' goodelitismassesalcoholmental healthfiresfamilycensorshipaudience interactionfacial hairart

Aired: 05/02/2012 | Views: 23,356

The Word - Debt Panels

Episode #08096

One of the nation's largest medical debt collectors sneaks into hospitals to seize patients' money before treatment. (05:26)

Tags:  The WordhealthinsurancedebtbusinessmoneycapitalismAmericaObama administrationAntonin ScaliaJohn BoehnerdrugsRepublicansNew York TimespregnancydeathballsphotosdoctorssurgerySupreme Courtpoverty

Aired: 05/02/2012 | Views: 29,798

Kermit the Frog's German TV Offense - Hans Beinholtz

Episode #08096

Kermit the Frog violates German media law, but Stephen defends his reputation to Germany's UN ambassador, Hans Beinholtz. (04:51)

Tags:  Kermit the FrogHans BeinholtzappearancesThe Muppet ShowmoviesGermanylawsTVadvertisinginternational affairsJimmynudityKarl Rovelookin' goodphotosunder the deskpuppetskidsmental healthphilosophylying

Aired: 05/02/2012 | Views: 55,698

Jonathan Haidt

Episode #08096

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion." (05:58)

Tags:  Jonathan Haidtinterviewsbooksgovernmentreligionmoralityliberalconservativedebatesmental healthlawyersAmericaCivil WarThe MatrixRepublicansright-wingleft-wingtruthinesshistoryleft-wingright-wing

Aired: 05/02/2012 | Views: 26,573

Sign Off - Stephen Colbert's 6000K Norway Norwalkathon

Episode #08096

Stephen cancels his 6000K walkathon from Bangor, ME, to Oslo, Norway. (00:28)

Tags:  sign offmarathonscracks upMaineNorwayoceansapologiesinternational affairs

Aired: 05/02/2012 | Views: 11,673

5/2/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08096

Frozen Richard Branson heads symbolize success, Hans Beinholtz proves puppets don't exist, and Jonathan Haidt asserts the power of social psychology. (01:02)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Aired: 05/02/2012 | Views: 4,568

Intro - 5/1/12

Episode #08095

Election advertising gets ugly, God sanctions cuts to the poor, and Carne Ross believes democracy is defective. (00:35)

Tags:  introethniccampaignsadvertisingAmericapovertygovernmentGodreligionCarne RossdemocracyAmerican IdolTSAbreastsplastic surgeryterrorismexplosionsbombslookin' goodprofiling

Aired: 05/01/2012 | Views: 35,973

Barack Obama & the Anniversary of Bin Laden's Assassination

Episode #08095

Barack Obama visits troops in Afghanistan and cynically uses the anniversary of ordering the hit on Osama bin Laden to order a campaign ad hit on Mitt Romney. (03:45)

Tags:  campaignsBarack ObamaOsama bin LadenadvertisingMitt RomneyanniversariesMission AccomplishedassassinationsAfghanistan WarAfghanistantroopsAl QaedaterrorismGeorge W. BushpunditsfootballcandidatesIndecision 2012international affairsmilitaryFox NewsGuantanamo Bay

Aired: 05/01/2012 | Views: 30,455

Paul Ryan's Christian Budget Cuts

Episode #08095

Barack Obama and the Catholic Church wage war on Paul Ryan's deeply Christian Republican House budget. (04:19)

Tags:  religionHouse of RepresentativesPaul RyanBarack ObamapovertyCatholiceconomymoneylookin' goodChristianJesusRepublicanschurch and stateholidayscreationismVaticantaxeswealthGeorgetown UniversityBiblepopes

Aired: 05/01/2012 | Views: 58,464

Paul Ryan's Christian Budget Cuts - Thomas Reese

Episode #08095

Georgetown University's Father Thomas Reese finds discrepancies between Catholic doctrine and Paul Ryan's fiscal ministry. (05:59)

Tags:  Thomas ReeseappearancesPaul RyanCatholicpovertyphilosophyAyn RandlyingeconomymoneygovernmentwealthtaxesmoralityreligionJesusChristianbusinessnailedsocialismPope Benedict XVIGeorgetown UniversityphotosBigfootcollegemythologyRepublicans

Aired: 05/01/2012 | Views: 57,110

Carne Ross

Episode #08095

Carne Ross discusses his book "The Leaderless Revolution: How Ordinary People Will Take Power and Change Politics in the 21st Century." (06:08)

Tags:  Carne RossinterviewsbooksgovernmentOccupy Wall StreetdemocracyAmericacapitalismcorruptionbusinessColbert Super PACprotestsmoneyWall StreetpovertyCongressU.K.Bush administration

Aired: 05/01/2012 | Views: 16,348

Sign Off - Goodnight

Episode #08095

Stephen says goodnight. (00:05)

Tags:  sign off

Aired: 05/01/2012 | Views: 6,727