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 #08081

Stephen catches the spirit of America popping wheelies in the Lincoln Tunnel during his morning commute. (02:58)

Tags:  driving,  safety,  New York City,  motorcycles,  friends,  rage,  transportation,  patriotism,  bikes,  work/office,  New Jersey,  stunts,  balls,  George Washington,  iPhone,  dreams,  police business,  America

Episode #08074

Dr. David Page, director of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, defends the Y chromosome in the face of enumerable challenges and insults to its character. (07:38)

Tags:  David Page,  demonstrations,  interviews,  genetics,  science,  future,  evolution,  religion,  men/women,  sex,  history,  Jimmy,  monkeys!,  bestiality

Episode #08074

In this unedited, extended interview, biomedical researcher Dr. David Page discusses the evolution of the Y chromosome. (10:52)

Tags:  exclusives,  David Page,  extended interviews,  demonstrations,  interviews,  genetics,  science,  future,  evolution,  religion,  men/women,  sex,  history,  Jimmy,  monkeys!,  bestiality,  animals,  gay/homosexual,  audience interaction,  toys & games,  Adam and Eve

Jeff Foxworthy campaigns with Mitt Romney, Stephen supports Goldman Sachs, and Rick Santorum speaks from his heart. (04:09)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08073

Stephen offers to solve Ireland's overpriced sperm problem, and presents some authentic cultural garments. (03:53)

Tags:  St. Patrick's Day,  holidays,  snakes,  Ireland,  Formula 401,  ethnic,  sex,  international affairs,  under the desk,  partying,  pundits,  costumes,  alcohol,  movies,  stereotypes,  Jewish,  food,  music,  facial hair,  Chris Matthews,  Bill O'Reilly,  Papa Bear,  Sean Hannity,  Liam Neeson,  Denmark

Episode #08071

An aging Pat Robertson begins to find his mind, "Shahs of Sunset" seduces viewers with Iranian-American sass, and bears go metrosexual. (07:16)

Tags:  ThreatDown,  mongering,  Pat Robertson,  marijuana,  legalization,  religion,  Islamic,  reality shows,  bears,  exfoliating,  TV,  lookin' good,  drugs,  martial arts,  The Karate Kid,  economy,  bailouts,  aging,  Jesus,  wealth,  balls,  facial hair,  gay/homosexual,  costumes,  Iran,  Israel,  Middle East,  Andy Cohen,  The 700 Club

Episode #08066

Audra McDonald gives some historical background on "Porgy and Bess" and explains why it's not a musical about Stephen. (04:45)

Tags:  Audra McDonald,  interviews,  Broadway,  theater,  music,  South Carolina,  opera,  ethnic,  African American,  racism,  stereotypes,  Rush Limbaugh,  musicals,  history

Episode #08056

You know things are rough when a Harvard economics grad like Jeremy Lin has an easier time getting a job as an NBA point guard than as a Wall Street bond trader. (04:53)

Tags:  Jeremy Lin,  NBA,  New York Knicks,  basketball,  sports,  Harvard,  advertising,  Stephen's products,  New York Giants,  NFL,  Super Bowl,  New York,  parades,  holidays,  religion,  lookin' good,  health,  Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,  Colbertisms

Episode #08037

Stephen takes a fond look back at the life of the late North Korean dictator Kim Jong-il. (02:58)

Tags:  Kim Jong-il,  North Korea,  dictators,  international affairs,  impressions,  death,  Lady Gaga,  Michael Bloomberg,  fashion,  Jimmy,  mental health,  Dick Cheney,  celebrities,  photos,  lookin' good,  Katy Perry,  Russell Brand

Stephen supports the Christmas lifestyle, arrives late to Anderson Cooper's phallus party and announces his South Carolina Serious, Classy Republican Debate. (03:34)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  Herman Cain,  campaigns,  scandals,  holidays,  Rick Perry,  gay/homosexual,  animals,  penises,  Anderson Cooper,  laws,  Samuel L. Jackson,  Donald Trump,  advertising,  National Geographic,  South Carolina Serious Classy Republican Debate,  Santa Claus,  Christmas,  Dick Harpootlian,  business,  civil rights

Herman Cain scraps his campaign, Donald Trump plans to moderate a GOP debate, Stephen sets the date for his own debate, and Rick Perry puts out a controversial ad. (04:08)

Tags:  Weekly Recap

Episode #08029

Self-proclaimed Third Eagle of the Apocalypse William Tapley shares his Denver International Airport conspiracy theory. (08:17)

Tags:  Mysteries of the Ancient Unknown,  on location,  Denver,  apocalypse,  conspiracies,  Christian,  art,  flying,  aliens,  penises,  balls,  asses,  fashion,  songs,  performances,  security,  God,  Satan,  government,  riots,  dogs,  animals,  Stonehenge

Episode #08029

William Tapley sees phallic symbols, Herman Cain suspends his campaign, and Jimmie Johnson uncovers the dark side of racecar driving. (01:01)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #08026

The Catholic Church revises the liturgy, Pope Benedict XVI gets caught riding the Popemobile without a seat belt, and a vodka ad offends Jews and Christians alike. (06:48)

Tags:  Yahweh or No Way,  Catholic,  religion,  Pope Benedict XVI,  popes,  Jesus,  God,  Germany,  driving,  safety,  advertising,  Jewish,  Christian,  discrimination,  controversies,  Heaven,  education,  scandals,  iPhone,  video games,  lookin' good,  photos,  alcohol,  Jimmy,  Christmas,  Hanukkah,  holidays,  James Martin,  basic cable,  Billy Joel,  songs,  dogs

Episode #08024

Pushy Pops finally addresses the most annoying part of eating: the pause between putting food in your face and putting more food in your face. (03:49)

Tags:  Thought for Food,  Stephen's products,  food,  junk food,  advertising,  demonstrations,  Jimmy,  gross-out,  under the desk,  photos,  health

Episode #08011

Planet huggers turn America's Almond Joy into almond shame, and a Christian group in Texas hands out Bibles instead of candy. (03:31)

Tags:  Halloween,  holidays,  costumes,  kids,  Jesus,  Christian,  religion,  Texas,  Bible,  young Stephen,  photos,  health,  huggers,  Colbertisms,  Scientology,  zombies,  death,  environment,  shopping,  capitalism,  poop & pee,  growing up,  Address the Mess,  pranks

Episode #08008

The Tea Party Nation asks its members to pledge not to hire employees, and Spirit Airlines turns jets into flying billboards. (04:05)

Tags:  Tip/Wag,  Tea Party,  economy,  business,  unemployment,  patriotism,  wealth,  flying,  advertising,  Barack Obama,  Herman Cain,  polls,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  elections,  candidates,  puking,  food,  security,  guns,  gay/homosexual,  asses

Episode #07113

To reach the unemployed, Barack Obama should deliver his speech when the unemployed are watching TV: at 3 a.m., right after a Slap Chop commercial. (06:01)

Tags:  Barack Obama,  speeches,  unemployment,  Congress,  Republicans,  Mitch McConnell,  David Vitter,  economy,  prostitution,  Green Bay Packers,  scandals,  football,  sports,  under the desk,  cooking,  costumes,  food,  alcohol,  balls,  debates,  birthdays,  photos,  advertising,  Jimmy,  breasts,  fashion,  Heroe$ Crawl,  TV,  Wisconsin

Episode #07084

If Michele Bachmann shows weakness, her critics will circle like sharks -- or psycho-sexual serial killers. (04:37)

Tags:  Michele Bachmann,  Indecision 2012,  Republicans,  candidates,  campaigns,  John Wayne,  John Wayne Gacy,  murder,  Iowa,  Fox News,  Charles Manson,  clowns,  education,  Indecision