All Videos between May 15, 2012 and June 14, 2012 (84)

Marijuana Legalization as Election Hot-Button Issue

Episode #08112

Pro-pot initiatives could give Barack Obama the election edge since marijuana legalization is the ultimate grassroots campaign. (03:09)

Tags:  marijuanaelectionsdrugslegalizationcandidatesBarack ObamaMitt RomneyvotingColoradoOhioMichiganlawsDemocratssame-sex marriagepenisesJohn KerryGeorge W. BushsharksDiscovery ChannelIndecision 2012Indecision 2004

Aired: 06/14/2012 | Views: 51,395

Super PAC Super Cash & 24-Hour Political Ad Channels

Episode #08112

America's TV networks could run out of political ad airtime, but Hawaii's breakthrough in free speech offers a solution. (05:16)

Tags:  electionsbusinessfundraisingmoneycampaignswealthMitt RomneyBarack ObamaTVadvertisingcandidatesshoppingAnthony KennedySupreme CourtGeorge WillRepublicansHawaiicats & catsFox NewsMSNBCphotosIndecision 2012

Aired: 06/14/2012 | Views: 22,973

Cheating Death - Penis Curvature Cures & Single Women Sleep Aids

Episode #08112

The angle of the dangle can become a serious medical issue, and Stephen's favorite sleep aid, CNN Headline News, says women sleep better with a bed buddy. (05:29)

Tags:  Cheating DeathDr. Stephen T. Colbert DFAVaxaPrescott Grouphealthsexpeniseserectile dysfunctiondrugsgross-outdoctorssexual advancesmen/womenvaginasmarriagesleepdatingunder the deskappearancesMatt Lapin

Aired: 06/14/2012 | Views: 18,357

Steve Coll

Episode #08112

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Coll talks about ExxonMobil's corporate model, management and international reputation. (05:23)

Tags:  Steve Collinterviewsbooksinternational affairsbusinessoilExxonAyn RandmoneyeconomyChinaAmericaenergyliterary referencesenvironmentAddress the Mess

Aired: 06/14/2012 | Views: 8,936

Sign Off - Bon Voyage, Peter Gwinn

Episode #08112

Stephen takes a fond look back at Peter Gwinn's most memorable show moments. (01:33)

Tags:  sign offRon PaulHerman Cainalcoholdeathstunts

Aired: 06/14/2012 | Views: 5,873

6/14/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08112

Democrats hope young voters respond to pot initiatives, 24-hour political ads reach insomniac viewers, and Steve Coll talks Exxon oil production. (01:00)

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Aired: 06/14/2012 | Views: 4,607

High-Wire Walk over Niagara Falls

Episode #08111

Daredevil Nik Wallenda prepares for the first tightrope walk across Niagara Falls, the most life-threatening event on network television since any football game. (04:23)

Tags:  Niagara FallsNew Yorkstuntseconomytravelbusinesspovertyunemploymentstimulus packageTVsafetyDetroitCanadaphotos

Aired: 06/13/2012 | Views: 37,394

The Word - Free Lunch

Episode #08111

Pennsylvania cafeteria workers capture a huge victory, but Stephen prays that cops and nurses don't follow suit. (03:11)

Tags:  The WordunionsPennsylvaniaschooleconomyfoodprotestslocal news teamfirefighterspolice businesshealthlaborlawswork/officemongeringgross-out

Aired: 06/13/2012 | Views: 34,824

The Enemy Within - Apes Armed with iPads

Episode #08111

Orangutan Outreach teaches monkeys to use iPads, but Executive Director Richard Zimmerman insists that apes do not know cyber-attack code yet. (06:28)

Tags:  The Enemy WithinInternetiPadappearancesRichard Clarkemonkeys!terrorismtechnologyweaponssecurityanimalszoosmongeringTorontoAppleJulia RobertsmoviesPlanet of the ApesChineseon locationJimmy

Aired: 06/13/2012 | Views: 28,788

Gregg Allman

Episode #08111

Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band talks about fame, military school and the band's first flight on his Boeing 720, in his memoir, "My Cross to Bear." (06:21)

Tags:  Gregg Allmaninterviewsbooksmusicrock 'n' rollmilitaryschoolgunsVietnam WarChercocaineflying70s80sdrugscelebritiesgrowing upmusic interviews

Aired: 06/13/2012 | Views: 22,566

Sign Off - Goodnight

Episode #08111

Stephen says goodnight. (00:06)

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Aired: 06/13/2012 | Views: 4,775

6/13/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08111

Niagara Falls breaks its "no stunts" policy, orangutans gain access to iPads, and American legend Gregg Allman corrects Stephen. (01:00)

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Aired: 06/13/2012 | Views: 3,235

Intro - 6/12/12

Episode #08110

The common man considers Mitt Romney, countries think about social media, and Will Allen promotes inner-city farming. (00:35)

Tags:  introMitt Romneyblue collaralcoholInternetinternational affairsWill Allenfarminghousinghobospoop & peeStanley CupLos Angelessportshockey

Aired: 06/12/2012 | Views: 34,942

Mitt Romney's Blue-Collar Equestrian Pastime

Episode #08110

Mitt Romney's horse Rafalca might head to the Olympics, which is exactly what Mitt needs to win over Joe Six-Pack. (05:36)

Tags:  Mitt Romneyelectionsperformancesimpressionsgiant foam handssportsdressageblue collarwealthelitismOlympicsanimalsdancingaudience interactionfansphotosJimmyBud Light LimesongsmusiccandidatesRepublicansIndecision 2012

Aired: 06/12/2012 | Views: 113,656

Barack Obama's Anti-Terror Leaks

Episode #08110

An Obama administration leak releases information about anti-terror operations, but some pundits contend that it's all for Barack Obama's political gain. (01:49)

Tags:  Barack ObamaObama administrationterrorismintelligencesecuritymissilesAl Qaedaelectionscampaignswar on terrorscandalspunditsmediaFox NewsAfghanistan WarIraninternational affairscandidatesIndecision 2012

Aired: 06/12/2012 | Views: 17,079

Barack Obama's Jobs Gaffe & Mitt Romney's Courageous Comeback

Episode #08110

Barack Obama is totally out of touch, while Mitt Romney knocks big-government teat-moochers like firemen, policemen and teachers. (02:56)

Tags:  Mitt RomneyBarack Obamaeconomyelectionscampaignscandidatesgovernmentkidsbooksgrowing upcapitalismbusinesseducationgovernmentkidsbooksgrowing upcapitalismbusinesseducationfirefighterspolice businessWisconsinrecallsunionscostumesimpressionshorse racingunder the deskIndecision 2012

Aired: 06/12/2012 | Views: 17,531

Operation Artificial Swedener

Episode #08110

Sweden lets one citizen tweet for the country every week, but Stephen finds that he is 100xs more suited for this than the entire nation of Sweden. (03:58)

Tags:  SwedenTwitterinternational affairsInternetiPhoneAppleColbert NationchallengesimpressionsmasturbationJewishInternetfutureethnic

Aired: 06/12/2012 | Views: 105,705

Will Allen

Episode #08110

MacArthur Genius Fellow Will Allen discusses urban farming and his book, "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities." (05:41)

Tags:  Will AlleninterviewsfarmingfoodanimalshealthhousingMilwaukeejunk foodNew York CitySan Franciscomarijuanagardeningpoverty

Aired: 06/12/2012 | Views: 17,661

Sign Off - Stephen's Equestrian Display

Episode #08110

Stephen imitates a dressage competitor. (00:08)

Tags:  sign offdressagesportsanimalscostumesimpressions

Aired: 06/12/2012 | Views: 8,509

6/12/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08110

Mitt Romney's horse pursues Olympic gold, an Aryan-looking woman causes quite the fuzz, and Will Allen proposes skyscraper farming. (01:01)

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Aired: 06/12/2012 | Views: 4,284