Episode #08100

A former Playboy Playmate helps usher Mexico's presidential debate, and one candidate isn't sorry for noticing. (03:22)

Tags:  Mexico,  men/women,  elections,  candidates,  debates,  rage,  patriotism,  slogans,  Rolling Stone,  Bob Dylan,  America,  lookin' good,  Playboy,  Spanish,  monkeys!,  Anderson Cooper,  media,  sexual advances,  breasts,  international affairs,  animals,  costumes,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08099

Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill criticizes political attack ads funded by untraceable money in 501(c)4s. (04:19)

Tags:  Claire McCaskill,  appearances,  advertising,  money,  campaigns,  fundraising,  accountability,  Missouri,  Colbert Super PAC,  apologies,  laws,  voting

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

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 Haidt,  interviews,  books,  government,  religion,  morality,  liberal,  conservative,  debates,  mental health,  lawyers,  America,  Civil War,  The Matrix,  Republicans,  right-wing,  left-wing,  truthiness,  history,  left-wing,  right-wing

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 Ross,  interviews,  books,  government,  Occupy Wall Street,  democracy,  America,  capitalism,  corruption,  business,  Colbert Super PAC,  protests,  money,  Wall Street,  poverty,  Congress,  U.K.,  Bush administration

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)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #08092

Harvard University's Michael Sandel illustrates the ethical and moral concerns regarding the growing role of money and market values in society. (07:02)

Tags:  Michael Sandel,  interviews,  money,  capitalism,  wealth,  ethics,  elitism,  morality,  democracy,  corruption,  America,  books,  education,  prison,  immigration,  housing,  citizenship,  voting,  Colbert Super PAC,  business,  Saudi Arabia,  elections,  Indecision 2012,  California,  debates,  international affairs

Episode #08089

Tavis Smiley and Cornel West talk about their book on American poverty, "The Rich and the Rest of Us." (06:16)

Tags:  Tavis Smiley,  Cornel West,  interviews,  poverty,  America,  blue collar,  books,  economy,  wealth,  government,  democracy,  lobbyists,  capitalism,  Mitt Romney,  Paul Ryan,  Native American,  voting,  unemployment,  poop & pee

Episode #08078

Libertarian presidential candidate Governor Gary Johnson believes in fiscal conservatism and social tolerance. (05:29)

Tags:  Gary Johnson,  interviews,  legalization,  marijuana,  friend of the show,  Libertarians,  candidates,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  Republicans,  conservative,  marriage,  same-sex marriage,  civil rights,  Middle East,  New Mexico,  Ron Paul,  Las Vegas,  polls

Episode #08063

With the economy on the upswing, Barack Obama's approval rating soars, but one thing could put the breaks on his momentum. (05:38)

Tags:  John Kilduff,  appearances,  Barack Obama,  approval ratings,  gas prices,  economy,  oil,  alternative energy,  driving,  cars/trucks,  Iran,  Middle East,  international affairs,  dogs,  Mitt Romney,  Rick Santorum,  debates,  Republicans,  candidates,  Dwight D. Eisenhower,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  animals,  energy

Episode #08061

At the GOP presidential debate in Arizona, Mitt Romney slaps down Rick Santorum's accusation that Romneycare led to Obamacare. (03:48)

Tags:  debates,  Arizona,  Mitt Romney,  Rick Santorum,  Arlen Specter,  health,  insurance,  Jimmy,  Republicans,  Indecision 2012,  birthdays

Episode #08052

Mitt Romney attacks Newt Gingrich for calling Spanish "the language of the ghetto." (03:13)

Tags:  Hispanic,  Newt Gingrich,  Mitt Romney,  debates,  Florida,  primaries,  campaigns,  advertising,  appearances,  Jimmy,  Spanish,  translations,  wealth,  Jewish,  junk food,  Stephen's products,  dancing,  music,  performances,  immigration,  border security,  history,  costumes,  teens,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012

Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens explains the dangers of money buying influence in politics. (01:16)

Tags:  exclusives,  outtakes,  appearances,  John Paul Stevens,  Colbert Super PAC,  Constitution,  fundraising,  Republicans,  debates,  money,  In the Field,  on location,  corruption,  business,  campaigns,  freedom of speech,  In the Field

Episode #08051

Mitt Romney proves that his principles are as unwavering as his hair, and Keith Ablow finds Newt Gingrich irresistible even if the Republican establishment doesn't. (05:29)

Tags:  Mitt Romney,  Newt Gingrich,  Florida,  debates,  primaries,  polls,  approval ratings,  business,  housing,  speeches,  the moon,  German,  space,  men/women,  Washington DC,  Ohio,  marriage,  adultery,  lookin' good,  divorce,  Keith Ablow,  vaginas,  mental health,  candidates,  Republicans,  campaigns,  Indecision 2012,  uncensored

Episode #08049

The Florida GOP debate leaves one question lingering in everyone's mind: who cares? (00:51)

Tags:  Newt Gingrich,  Brian Williams,  debates,  competitions,  lookin' good,  breasts,  Republicans,  candidates,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08049

The Daily Beast's Andrew Sullivan analyzes the picture that GOP candidates have painted of Barack Obama and extolls the president's numerous achievements. (06:19)

Tags:  Andrew Sullivan,  interviews,  friend of the show,  Barack Obama,  Obama administration,  Republicans,  Iraq War,  Afghanistan War,  Al Qaeda,  Osama bin Laden,  George W. Bush,  unemployment,  economy,  recession,  stimulus package,  Mitt Romney,  poverty,  health,  insurance,  laws

Episode #08048

Newt Gingrich seals his victory in the South Carolina primary debates by going after America's most dangerous enemy: debate moderators. (03:19)

Tags:  Newt Gingrich,  South Carolina,  primaries,  debates,  media,  campaigns,  Juan Williams,  John King,  scandals,  controversies,  marriage,  divorce,  adultery,  impressions,  African American,  ethnic,  drugs,  death,  violence,  stereotypes,  poverty,  animals,  hunting,  photos,  lookin' good,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08046

Newt Gingrich gains momentum from his strong South Carolina debate performance, and Mitt Romney takes tough questions about his tax returns. (03:44)

Tags:  South Carolina,  primaries,  debates,  Newt Gingrich,  Mitt Romney,  Rick Santorum,  Ron Paul,  taxes,  money,  wealth,  treasures,  Jimmy,  sleep,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08046

Columnist David Frum calls for an economically inclusive, environmentally responsible and socially modern Republican party. (05:57)

Tags:  David Frum,  interviews,  Mitt Romney,  flip-flopper,  Mormon,  Colbert 2012,  Independents,  Tea Party,  money,  polls,  polls,  speeches,  Republicans,  conservative,  candidates,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08045

While GOP candidates debate their powerlessness to stop negative super PAC ads, the Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC releases a Herman Cain ad. (08:17)

Tags:  South Carolina,  primaries,  Colbert Super PAC,  Colbert 2012,  Jon Stewart,  Herman Cain,  debates,  advertising,  Jimmy,  George Will,  money,  Easter,  holidays,  Christian,  Star Wars,  psychics,  supernatural,  injuries,  Republicans,  candidates,  Indecision 2012,  Newt Gingrich,  Mitt Romney,  accountability,  Trevor Potter,  laws