Highlights from the world of Stephen and his guests include surprising news about his portrait, an award, a performance by R.E.M., and a new Tek Jansen adventure. (03:37)
Stephen asks if the Democrats should respond to the Republicans' nonbinding resolution with a nonbinding resolution, and expects to have his mind read by guest Steven Pinker. (0:36)
Stephen reports on the Iraq Study Group's latest document, debuts a new Tek Jansen cartoon for the holidays and interviews NYU President John Sexton. (0:34)