All Videos between December 7, 2012 and December 14, 2012 (27)

The media cheers on Senator Stephen Colbert, Diana Krall relives the 1920s, Malcolm Gladwell delights in dogs, and "America Again" humbles Bill O'Reilly. (04:10)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #09038

Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton were all just opening acts for rock legend Stephen Colbert at the 12/12/12 Sandy Benefit. (02:29)

Tags:  Hurricane Sandy,  hurricanes,  fundraising,  New York City,  Mick Jagger,  rock 'n' roll,  music,  dancing,  charity,  natural disasters,  iPad,  alcohol,  under the desk

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First Lady Michelle Antoinette previews the next season of "Downton Abbey" while the world's commoners are left to fear what will become of the aristocrats. (06:01)

Tags:  appearances,  Hugh Bonneville,  Jim Carter,  Rob James-Collier,  Michelle Obama,  British,  TV,  Vince Gilligan,  friend of the show,  parody,  drugs,  crystal meth,  murder,  uncensored,  Barack Obama,  Bryan Cranston,  elections,  Indecision 2012,  Jimmy

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Stephen prays that Colbert Super PAC money is in a better place, and Ham's charitable fund scores a hefty donation from PO Box "Bite Me." (03:42)

Tags:  charity,  Ham Rove,  Colbert Super PAC,  Hurricane Sandy,  housing,  death,  Karl Rove,  money,  hurricanes,  natural disasters,  troops,  campaigns,  accountability,  fundraising

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Sister Simone Campbell discusses her "Nuns on the Bus" tour and explains how Paul Ryan's budget battle fails Jesus and the Constitution. (04:38)

Tags:  Simone Campbell,  interviews,  poverty,  wealth,  Jesus,  religion,  Christmas,  holidays,  gifts & presents,  Karl Marx,  birth control,  Pope Benedict XVI,  men/women,  culture,  diversity,  Constitution,  Paul Ryan,  fiscal cliff,  money,  Indecision 2012

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Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Sean Lennon and the Harlem Gospel Choir perform "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)." (04:15)

Tags:  sign off,  books,  America Again,  StePhest Colbchella '012,  music,  campaigns,  Colbert Super PAC,  money,  South Carolina,  Senate,  songs,  holidays,  Christmas,  appearances,  Jeff Tweedy,  Mavis Staples,  Sean Lennon,  Harlem Gospel Choir

Episode #09038

Madison Square Garden hosts The Concert for Sandy Relief, "Downton Abbey" meets "Breaking Bad," and Sister Simone Campbell sides with Jesus and the Constitution. (01:01)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #09037

Stephen's book and nativity scene accessory, "America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't," tops Bill O'Reilly's book on Amazon. (02:46)

Tags:  America Again,  Bill O'Reilly,  Papa Bear,  death,  books,  challenges,  Colbert Nation,  competitions,  fights,  Amazon,  Christmas,  Jesus,  religion,  holidays,  Doris Kearns Goodwin

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Stephen starts to rake in endorsements for Jim DeMint's Senate seat, so Stephen's future-former colleague from New Mexico helps him prep for the job. (05:44)

Tags:  Jeff Bridges,  appearances,  Senate,  candidates,  Jim DeMint,  South Dakota,  South Carolina,  House of Representatives,  John McCain,  Sarah Palin,  work/office,  wealth,  money,  lobbyists,  filibusters,  Nikki Haley

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With no juicy stories to get angry about, Fox News pulls out the emergency Muslims and criticizes their lack of community programming. (03:22)

Tags:  Islamic,  Fox News,  religion,  New York City,  9/11,  controversies,  dancing,  music,  martial arts,  monkeys!,  IKEA,  LeBron James,  media,  photos,  rage,  rants,  fist shaking,  under the desk

Episode #09037

Emmy winner Mandy Patinkin describes his character on "Homeland" and shares a comprehensive perspective on terrorism. (06:34)

Tags:  Mandy Patinkin,  interviews,  Showtime,  TV,  music,  terrorism,  security,  facial hair,  America,  right-wing,  mongering,  international affairs,  wars,  Saddam Hussein,  Iraq War,  weapons,  Middle East,  peace,  fights

Episode #09037

Stephen sings a traditional Christmas carol with Michael Stipe and Mandy Patinkin. (02:35)

Tags:  sign off,  performances,  appearances,  Michael Stipe,  Mandy Patinkin,  duets,  songs,  Christmas,  holidays,  music

Episode #09037

"America Again" climbs the charts, Senator Jeff Bingaman primes Stephen for Senate work, and Mandy Patinkin fancies face fertilizer. (01:01)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #09036

A threat emerges from North Korea, people try to cure homosexuality, and Malcolm Gladwell presents The New Yorker's big book on canines. (00:35)

Tags:  intro,  North Korea,  international affairs,  TV,  military,  gay/homosexual,  Bravo,  Malcolm Gladwell,  The New Yorker,  print media,  books,  dogs,  animals,  guns,  legalization,  safety

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The fiscal cliff is coming to town, so all pundits are contractually obligated to talk exciting budgetary policy for the next 20 days. (04:09)

Tags:  economy,  government,  taxes,  debt,  money,  recession,  Barack Obama,  Republicans,  Democrats,  Michele Bachmann,  lookin' good,  wealth,  John Boehner,  Mad Libs,  Jimmy,  debates

Episode #09036

North Korean unicorns attract impressionable American girls to communism while Barbie spearheads the mancession. (04:46)

Tags:  ThreatDown,  North Korea,  Kim Jong-un,  supernatural,  animals,  communism,  archaeology,  international affairs,  history,  kids,  Republicans,  David Brooks,  men/women,  Barbie,  work/office,  unemployment,  Megyn Kelly,  PSY,  songs

Episode #09036

Therapy aimed at turning gay kids straight can cause depression and suicide, but outlawing it would require America to sit back and let people be gay. (03:26)

Tags:  gay/homosexual,  mental health,  California,  laws,  drugs,  men/women,  First Amendment,  balls,  food,  lawsuits,  New Jersey,  science,  kids,  discrimination,  controversies

Episode #09036

Aspirational pup owner Malcolm Gladwell discusses his work on behalf of dogs, the narcissism behind dog breeding, and "The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs." (06:10)

Tags:  Malcolm Gladwell,  interviews,  books,  dogs,  growing up,  The New Yorker,  print media,  crime,  trials/hearings,  animals,  God,  evolution,  conservative,  liberal,  Barack Obama,  New York City,  poop & pee,  Richard Nixon,  lookin' good

Episode #09036

Stephen teams up with Live from Lincoln Center host Audra McDonald. (01:39)

Tags:  sign off,  performances,  duets,  Audra McDonald,  appearances,  music,  songs,  holidays,  Christmas

Episode #09036

Republicans and Democrats stall budget talks, Barbie finds a construction job, California condemns ex-gay therapy, and Malcolm Gladwell lets his hair down. (01:02)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds