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A Look Back - September 2012

Stephen covers the Democratic National Convention disaster, Republicans turn on Mitt Romney, and Rick Santorum asks the GOP to stop trying to appeal to smart people. (3:56)

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Aired: 12/24/2012 | Views: 11,085

A Look Back - January 2012

Stephen plays a Rick Santorum-inspired drinking game, questions whether Mitt Romney is a serial killer, and admires Barack Obama's voice. (2:34)

Tags:  Year in ReviewexclusivesmashupsIowacaucusesSuper Bowlthe MidwestRick SantorumabortionIndecision 2012Mitt RomneyJon HuntsmanRepublicansNew HampshireNewt GingrichMcDonald'sJohn McCain

Aired: 12/16/2012 | Views: 32,650

A Look Back - March 2012

Stephen compares Rick Santorum to Colby cheese, doesn't think Rush should've apologized for calling Sandra Fluke a prostitute, and explains how becoming a Southerner is a lot like puberty. (5:04)

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Aired: 12/16/2012 | Views: 27,451

A Look Back - April 2012

Stephen gets threatened by the Secret Service, asks Arianna Huffington why she's the opposite of Fox News, and explains the origins of pink slime ground beef. (06:26)

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Aired: 12/16/2012 | Views: 22,888

Recap - Week of 12/3/12

Ian McKellen talks Gandalf the Gay, Kate Middleton fights morning sickness, Rick Santorum speaks, and Stephen gets his own Madame Tussauds wax likeness. (04:08)

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Aired: 12/07/2012 | Views: 11,996

Politicos & Paranoid Fantasies

Episode #09033

Public Policy Polling tries to make Republicans look like conspiracy nuts, and Congress opposes a universally shared value. (05:38)

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Aired: 12/05/2012 | Views: 24,738

12/5/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #09033

Denny's promotes Hobbit meals, the Senate rejects international disability protections, and Andy Serkis insists that Gollum is hotter than ever. (01:01)

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Aired: 12/05/2012 | Views: 5,208

5 x Five - Colbert Report on Election 2012 - Primaries

From running as Herman Cain in South Carolina to interviewing Kermit the Frog about Romney's chances, Stephen knows all about the primary process. (03:23)

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Aired: 11/19/2012 | Views: 26,444

Newt Gingrich Pt. 2

Episode #09024

The former House Speaker discusses Mitt Romney's campaign, the Latino vote and the dangers of Super PACs. (04:34)

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Aired: 11/13/2012 | Views: 29,641

Illusive, Mysterious, Undecided Voters

Episode #09014

The electoral kitchen is closing in two weeks, and some voters still can't decide if they want the black and white cookie or the decaf wheat thin. (03:56)

Tags:  pollsvotingmen/womenelectionsMitt RomneyBarack ObamaGeorge W. BushcampaignspovertyeducationdiscriminationdebatesOhioDavid AxelrodNorth CarolinaRick SantorummoviesphotosIndecision 2012Jodie Foster

Aired: 10/23/2012 | Views: 46,844

Chrystia Freeland

Episode #09008

In her book "Plutocrats," Chrystia Freeland argues today's global economy allows the super rich to disregard the American middle class. (04:56)

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Aired: 10/11/2012 | Views: 14,397

Recap - Week of 9/17/12

Rick Santorum gives up on smart people, Drew Faust shares Civil War history, Mitt Romney offends half of America, and Jeffrey Toobin considers Citizens United. (04:09)

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Aired: 09/21/2012 | Views: 72,741

Values Voter Summit Gaffe

Episode #08149

It is high time that conservatives stop trying to appeal to smart people, and letting Rick Santorum in front of a microphone is a great place to start. (02:36)

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Aired: 09/17/2012 | Views: 23,972

Drew Faust

Episode #08149

Harvard University President Drew Faust describes the sociopolitical impacts of theCivil War, including the triumph of the human spirit. (05:45)

Tags:  Drew FaustinterviewsbookseducationHarvardcollegedocumentarieswarsCivil WarAmericahistorydeathtroopsgovernmentArmymilitaryfamilyRick SantorumGrover Norquistconservativeliberal

Aired: 09/17/2012 | Views: 10,151

9/17/12 in :60 Seconds

Episode #08149

Rick Santorum makes anti-intellectual remarks, Stephen explains Yom Kippur, and Drew Faust talks about the National Cemetery System. (01:01)

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Aired: 09/17/2012 | Views: 3,422

James Carville

Episode #08144

Political consultant James Carville discusses the middle class, the Democratic National Convention and Barack Obama's chances of reelection. (04:53)

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Aired: 08/31/2012 | Views: 18,070

Chick-fil-A's Anti-Gay-Marriage Announcement

Episode #08128

The Muppets have been pro-gay for years, whereas Chick-fil-A supports minorities who laugh while eating salads. (04:35)

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Aired: 07/26/2012 | Views: 97,533

Shepard Smith's Personal Reporting Style

Episode #08125

Shepard Smith is like the trumpet player who got bored and decided to play out of rhythm and accidentally invented jazz. (05:24)

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Aired: 07/23/2012 | Views: 39,825

5 x Five - Hot Button Issues - Gay Rights

Rick Santorum prefers incarcerated fathers, and Stephen reveals his affinity for gingerbread men. (02:49)

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Aired: 05/21/2012 | Views: 50,724

5 x Five - Hot Button Issues - Birth Control

Rush Limbaugh defends his sexist comments, and Steve King makes his case against universal preventative medicine. (03:06)

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Aired: 05/21/2012 | Views: 41,282