Episode #08079

Governor Nikki Haley talks about the good people of South Carolina who elected a 38-year-old, Indian-American female for governor. (05:27)

Tags:  Nikki Haley,  interviews,  South Carolina,  gifts & presents,  football,  books,  conservative,  immigration,  Colbert '08,  competitions,  Clemson University,  family,  Indian,  food,  unemployment,  Mitt Romney,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  candidates

Episode #08079

Stephen says goodnight with Ham Rove sporting a gift from Clemson University. (00:07)

Tags:  sign off,  Clemson University,  Ham Rove,  costumes,  football,  South Carolina

Episode #08070

Dave "Mudcat" Saunders explains the Southern culture of "fight, sing, drink, pray" and the Southern values of "God, guns and gays." (05:09)

Tags:  Dave Saunders,  appearances,  primaries,  blue collar,  the South,  Republicans,  South Carolina,  guns,  culture,  Mitt Romney,  under the desk,  food,  mental health,  Jimmy,  Richard Nixon,  Florida,  history,  80s,  Indecision 2012,  candidates,  campaigns,  friends,  simulations,  gay/homosexual

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

During his military enlistment, Stephen insists on no special treatment and finds a way to connect with a strict drill sergeant. See the exclusive In the Field report. (04:17)

Tags:  exclusives,  mashups,  In the Field,  on location,  Army,  military,  recruitment,  exercise,  troops,  Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando,  South Carolina

Stephen Colbert defines "we, the people" and compares himself to Martin Luther King Jr. during the South Cain-olina Primary Rally at the College of Charleston. (09:33)

Tags:  exclusives,  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  rallies,  South Carolina,  Herman Cain,  Colbert 2012,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  candidates,  voting,  Colbert Super PAC,  Abraham Lincoln,  Supreme Court,  elections,  Martin Luther King Jr.,  government,  founding fathers,  civil rights,  money,  Colbert Nation,  Constitution,  freedom of speech,  speeches,  Jon Stewart,  history,  STDs,  campaigns,  appearances,  protests,  business,  laws,  fundraising,  discrimination,  media,  wealth

Stephen addresses the beautiful people of South Carolina at the College of Charleston and praises Herman Cain, the man people came to see introduce him. (07:21)

Tags:  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  exclusives,  Colbert 2012,  Herman Cain,  appearances,  rallies,  on location,  South Carolina,  audience interaction,  Anderson Cooper,  media,  blogs/podcasts,  Republicans,  Twitter,  college,  candidates,  campaigns,  Mitt Romney,  Ron Paul,  Newt Gingrich,  Rick Santorum,  voting,  Colbert Nation,  Jim DeMint,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  primaries,  slogans,  history,  Dr. Stephen T. Colbert DFA,  Nikki Haley,  speeches

Episode #08049

Jon Stewart continues to hold the Colbert Super PAC hostage, so Stephen urges Colbert Nation to comfort his frightened money by sending it more of itself. (01:18)

Tags:  Colbert Super PAC,  Jon Stewart,  flying,  Colbert Nation,  money,  Colbert 2012,  South Carolina,  crying,  fundraising

Episode #08048

Stephen reports on the Rock Me Like a Herman Cain South Cain-olina Primary Rally, and Bruce Bueno de Mesquita predicts what world leaders will do. (00:26)

Tags:  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  rallies,  South Carolina,  Herman Cain,  Colbert 2012,  primaries,  Bruce Bueno de Mesquita,  Vladimir Putin,  animals,  New York Giants,  New England Patriots,  NFL,  football,  little people,  patriotism,  sports

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 #08048

Herman Cain beat every candidate in the South Carolina primary who was no longer trying to win, leading Stephen to officially end his presidential exploratory committee. (04:17)

Tags:  South Carolina,  primaries,  Herman Cain,  Colbert 2012,  Colbert Bump,  Colbert Nation,  voting,  Jon Stewart,  appearances,  Colbert Super PAC,  fist shaking,  transportation,  flying,  animals,  Lord of the Rings,  Jimmy,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision 2012,  campaigns

Episode #08048

The establishment may have thwarted Stephen's campaign for President of the United States of South Carolina, but there is one moment it can never take away from him. (07:05)

Tags:  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  rallies,  on location,  South Carolina,  appearances,  Herman Cain,  Colbert 2012,  primaries,  Colbert Super PAC,  fundraising,  songs,  performances,  music,  Colbert Nation,  fans,  Supreme Court,  laws,  speeches,  Jimmy,  lookin' good,  Mitt Romney,  Ron Paul,  Newt Gingrich,  marriage,  college,  Pokemon,  campaigns,  candidates,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08048

Bruce Bueno de Mesquita explains how he uses game theory to make geo-political predictions and formulate car-buying strategies. (05:32)

Tags:  Bruce Bueno de Mesquita,  interviews,  books,  international affairs,  Newt Gingrich,  primaries,  South Carolina,  dictators,  Democrats,  Barack Obama,  cars/trucks,  toys & games,  the Sun,  crying,  intelligence,  history,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012

Besides his t's, what else is Stephen Colbert silent about? (01:00)

Tags:  Colbert Super PAC,  Colbert 2012,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  primaries,  candidates,  voting,  advertising,  Republicans,  exclusives,  South Carolina,  Samuel L. Jackson,  Hollywood,  East Coast,  circuses,  money,  Rosa Parks,  Herman Cain,  controversies,  elitism

Episode #08047

Mitt Romney, Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich contend with primary problems, while the Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC turns on Stephen. (04:17)

Tags:  Rick Perry,  Mitt Romney,  Rick Santorum,  Newt Gingrich,  South Carolina,  Iowa,  caucuses,  flip-flopper,  Colbert Super PAC,  adultery,  Jon Stewart,  Colbert 2012,  advertising,  travel,  flying,  Cinnabon,  food,  under the desk,  Jimmy,  primaries,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  Samuel L. Jackson,  marriage,  gay/homosexual,  controversies,  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  Rosa Parks

Episode #08047

James Taylor and Stephen remind the Colbert Nation to attend the Rock Me Like a Herman Cain South Cain-olina Primary Rally, with a rendition of "Carolina in My Mind." (04:15)

Tags:  James Taylor,  performances,  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  music,  songs,  duets,  South Carolina,  Herman Cain,  rallies,  young Stephen,  montages,  food,  Sweetness,  costumes,  Indecision,  Indecision 2012,  appearances

Episode #08047

Stephen enjoys a Cinnabon before boarding his flight to Charleston to attend the Rock Me Like A Herman Cain South Cain-olina Primary Rally. (00:15)

Tags:  sign off,  South Carolina,  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  flying,  Cinnabon,  junk food,  rallies,  Herman Cain,  Colbert 2012,  Indecision,  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

Frank Luntz moderates a focus group comprised of South Carolina moms to gauge whether Stephen should run for president. (03:48)

Tags:  South Carolina,  polls,  approval ratings,  Frank Luntz,  appearances,  Colbert 2012,  impressions,  Republicans,  candidates,  Rick Perry,  poop & pee,  crying,  parents,  MILFs,  Jimmy,  Indecision 2012

Episode #08046

Jon Stewart's Definitely Not Coordinating with Stephen Colbert Super PAC releases an ad pleading for civility, and Stephen announces his rally with Herman Cain. (02:49)

Tags:  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  Colbert Super PAC,  Jon Stewart,  Herman Cain,  Colbert 2012,  advertising,  rallies,  South Carolina,  primaries,  explosions,  puking,  food,  Rally to Restore Sanity,  balls,  candidates,  Republicans,  Indecision 2012