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The Word - Death and Taxes

If Americans don't find someone to pay the government's tab soon, Congress may get desperate enough to do the unthinkable. (04:31)

Tags:  The Wordeconomytaxesmoneypovertydrugssenior citizensSocial SecurityunemploymentbaconMichele BachmannRepublicansdeathunder the deskhousingWall StreethealthCongress

Aired: 09/20/2011 | Views: 63,336

Republican Presidential Debate Media Coverage

All the 2012 election media coverage until now has been bulls**t, but everything from here out is crucial, life-or-death stuff. (03:50)

Tags:  debatesRepublicansLabor DaymediaMSNBCJimmyRonald ReaganballsIndecisionIndecision 2012electionscandidatesbooksflyingspaceNewt GingrichHerman CainRon PaulSocial SecurityChilemodelingpovertylookin' goodHeroe$ CrawltrademarkColbertismsholidays

Aired: 09/08/2011 | Views: 34,231

Rick Perry Presents

Rick Perry takes on the 800-pound gorilla in the room, being stomped on by the elephant in the room, being ridden by the emperor who has no clothes: Social Security. (04:50)

Tags:  Rick PerryscamsSocial Securityglobal warmingweathersciencedeath penaltygunsphotosGalileospaceThe Inquisitionreligionpopeshistoryunder the deskmarijuanadrugsJimmysenior citizensmoneywealthgamblingLas VegasretirementconservativeCirque de SoleilTexasHeroe$ CrawlenvironmentThe Daily Show

Aired: 09/08/2011 | Views: 68,202

Intro - 8/2/11

America's credit rating may be downgraded, the recession affects children, and Al Hunt has 42 years of journalistic experience in Washington. (00:34)

Tags:  introdebtSocial Securityeconomyrecessionmoneykidsmen/womenprostitutionAl Huntmedia

Aired: 08/02/2011 | Views: 31,892

America's Credit Grating - David Leonhardt

According to The New York Times' David Leonhardt, safeguarding America's credit rating requires reducing health costs and raising taxes. (03:59)

Tags:  David LeonhardtappearancesdebteconomyNew York TimesAmericagovernmenttaxesTea PartycompetitionsfightsSocial SecurityMedicareRepublicansDemocratsthe heroesCongressinternational affairs

Aired: 08/02/2011 | Views: 14,548

The Word - With Great Power Comes No Responsibility

With the proposed Super Congress, only 12 lawmakers will have to make unpopular recommendations, and the rest of Congress can avoid blame. (04:18)

Tags:  The WordCongressdemocracydebteconomyvotingsenior citizensdogsSocial SecurityMedicarethe heroeselectionsaccountabilitylawspovertyConstitution

Aired: 08/01/2011 | Views: 30,331

Exclusive - Colbert Super PAC - Campaign Finance - Sheila Krumholz

Sheila Krumholz refuses to disclose her Social Security number and closet skeletons despite the OpenSecrets.org stance on campaign finance transparency. (02:06)

Tags:  exclusivesStephen ColbertColbert Super PACon locationSheila KrumholzappearancesmoneydrugsSocial SecurityaccountabilityAre you high right now?privacyfundraisingIndecision 2012Indecisioncollege

Aired: 07/19/2011 | Views: 22,501

Intro - 4/26/11

Stephen can't hear the climate change debate over his crackling tire fire, and A.C. Grayling writes a secular Bible. (00:32)

Tags:  introtasersglobal warmingpollutionenvironmentAddress the MessA.C. GraylingBibleHellfiresSocial Securitysenior citizenstechnologymoney

Aired: 04/26/2011 | Views: 25,662

Government Shutdown Menorah

Stephen extinguishes one more candle on his government shutdown menorah. (01:58)

Tags:  CongressSocial SecurityMedicaregovernmenteconomyJewishholidaysunder the deskfires

Aired: 04/04/2011 | Views: 37,152

Senior Moment - Geriatric Porn

It's time for America's freeloading seniors to turn on the camera and start giving each other the early bird special. (03:52)

Tags:  senior citizensSocial SecurityMedicareeconomyhealthSTDssexpornInternetabstinenceteensphotosJimmy

Aired: 03/01/2011 | Views: 31,944

Old People in Space

Sending senior citizens on an all-expense paid, one-way ticket to oblivion will reduce the deficit without raising taxes. (05:28)

Tags:  debtretirementagingsenior citizensspaceNASAMedicareSocial SecuritytaxesscienceJohn F. KennedyhistoryMarsphotosJimmy

Aired: 11/17/2010 | Views: 26,920

On Topic - Colbert Case Files - Tea Party

Stephen tracks the rise of the Tea Party movement from Hannity and Beck to Palin and O'Donnell. (03:57)

Tags:  On TopicmashupsexclusivesTea PartyIndecision 2010IndecisionelectionsCongresstaxesNewt GingrichSean HannityGreta Van SusterenNeil CavutoFox NewsmediaGlenn BeckSarah PalinDavid BrooksMike CastleChristine O'DonnellmarriagesexmasturbationSocial SecurityMedicareP.K. Winsome

Aired: 10/18/2010 | Views: 58,526

Ross Douthat

Ross Douthat doesn't think Christine O'Donnell's anti-masturbation stance makes for good public policy. (05:11)

Tags:  Ross DouthatinterviewsNew York TimesconservativeRepublicanstaxesMedicareSocial SecurityTea PartyChristine O'Donnellmasturbationmidterm electionsIndecisionIndecision 2010Jon Stewart

Aired: 09/28/2010 | Views: 24,155

Senior Moment

John Boehner wants to raise the retirement age, a robot communicates with seniors, and Stephen introduces the Old Age Anti-Fraud Helmet. (05:53)

Tags:  Fox Newssenior citizensSocial SecurityretirementJohn BoehneragingphotosJapanrobotscrimescamsappearancestechnologyinventionsConan O'Brien

Aired: 08/12/2010 | Views: 25,544

Movies That Are Destroying America - Summer Movie Edition

"Up" is a fantastic solution to our Social Security problem: we tie old people to balloons and let them fly away. (05:56)

Tags:  Movies That Are Destroying AmericamoviesHugh Jackmanimmigrationsenior citizensSocial Securitytoys & gamesStar Trekmarriagepop cultureenvironmenttorturecelebritiesMichael Douglasanimation

Aired: 05/04/2009 | Views: 37,606


Better Know a District - Georgia's 8th - Lynn Westmoreland

Representative Westmoreland wants the Ten Commandments displayed in the houses of Congress; Stephen wants Representative Westmoreland to name them. (6:34)

Tags:  Better Know a DistrictGeorgiaappearancesLynn WestmorelandTen CommandmentsconservativeColin PowellRepublicansPhil GingreyreligionChristianon locationmen/womenlet's move onlawsSocial Securityeducationdebtmusiccountry musicLittle RichardNative Americangolfinghistorygovernment

Aired: 06/14/2006 | Views: 50,754

The Word - Public-See

We could put an end to stone-throwing if we all lived in glass houses. (3:07)

Tags:  The WordprivacySocial SecuritySamuel Alito

Aired: 01/19/2006 | Views: 2,059