All Videos between April 24, 2012 and May 1, 2012 (36)

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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Aired: 05/01/2012 | Views: 57,111

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)

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

Sign Off - Goodnight

Episode #08095

Stephen says goodnight. (00:05)

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

5/1/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08095

Mitt Romney chooses where to spend his billions, Paul Ryan denies admiring Ayn Rand, Stephen nails Thomas Reese, and Carne Ross debates subprime lending. (01:01)

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Aired: 05/01/2012 | Views: 4,881

Intro - 4/30/12

Episode #08094

Adults dodge sexuality education, gun owners find the latest convenience, and Diane Keaton joins Stephen. (00:31)

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Aired: 04/30/2012 | Views: 33,936

Delicate Advice for Chen Guangcheng

Episode #08094

Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng lulls his guards into complacency and escapes from an 18-month house arrest. (05:17)

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Aired: 04/30/2012 | Views: 52,060

The Word - Don't Ask, Don't Show & Tell

Episode #08094

Missouri lawmakers want to ban homosexuality discussions in schools because finding out that homosexuality exists is a slippery slope to tolerating it. (04:45)

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Aired: 04/30/2012 | Views: 56,165

Concealing Weapons in Style

Episode #08094

Invisible zippers ensure that no one will know about the gun in your pocket unless you're unhappy to see them. (03:53)

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Aired: 04/30/2012 | Views: 25,298

Diane Keaton

Episode #08094

Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton skirts Stephen's questions and misinterprets a backstage hug. (06:15)

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Aired: 04/30/2012 | Views: 93,035

Sign Off - Stephen's Fashionable Firearm

Episode #08094

Stephen shows off his gun's matching suit and tie. (00:12)

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Aired: 04/30/2012 | Views: 8,995

4/30/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08094

Chen Guangcheng hears about America's human rights agenda, Stephen seeks a "bad gay man," and even a Brownie could be packing. (01:02)

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Aired: 04/30/2012 | Views: 4,860

Recap - Week of 4/23/12

Arizona law revises pregnancy, Stephen plugs "I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)", men lose interest in sex, Michael Sandel explores the market, and Barack Obama needs youth votes. (04:09)

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Aired: 04/27/2012 | Views: 50,885

Intro - 4/26/12

Episode #08093

Republicans create an anti-Obama ad, Super PACs go to college, and musician Jack White releases his solo album, "Blunderbuss." (00:37)

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Aired: 04/26/2012 | Views: 19,360

Barack Obama's Slow Jam Backlash

Episode #08093

Old, gray-haired Barack Obama successfully panders to the youth vote, but Republicans emphasize the difference between class clown and class president. (04:41)

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Aired: 04/26/2012 | Views: 71,687

Colbert Super PAC - Super Fun Pack 1st Treasure Hunt Clue

Episode #08093

One thousand college students receive their Colbert Super PAC Super Fun Pack, so Stephen unveils the launch clue and silver treasure. (04:48)

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Aired: 04/26/2012 | Views: 20,937

Jack White

Episode #08093

Jack White introduces his first solo album, "Blunderbuss," and recalls making a record with Stephen. (06:40)

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Aired: 04/26/2012 | Views: 80,121

Jack White - "Freedom at 21"

Episode #08093

Jack White performs "Freedom at 21" from his debut solo album, "Blunderbuss." (03:13)

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Aired: 04/26/2012 | Views: 51,807