The Colbert Report S05E38 · David Grann

Air date: 2009-03-17

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Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon'.

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  1. 1 1. John King2009-01-05Stephen congratulates John King and the rest of the media on getting Obama elected.
  2. 2 2. Matt Miller2009-01-06Matt Miller says the government must make sure we have basic securities like health care and pensions.
  3. 3 3. Benicio Del Toro2009-01-07Benicio Del Toro talks about meeting Castro to prepare for "Che."
  4. 4 4. Lawrence Lessig2009-01-08Lawrence Lessig says the outdated copyright laws have turned our kids into criminals.
  5. 5 5. Anthony Romero2009-01-12Anthony Romero believes it will be a huge mistake if Barack Obama doesn't close Guantanamo immediately.
  6. 6 6. Niall Ferguson2009-01-13Niall Ferguson explains how money is a relationship between a creditor and a debtor.
  7. 7 7. Alan Khazei2009-01-14Barack Obama may be over-marketed, and Alan Khazei wants Americans to volunteer.
  8. 8 8. David Gregory, Shepard Fairey2009-01-15A look back on President Bush's relationship with the media -- Stephen wonders if tonight's the night they finally do it and Shepard Fairey's "Hope" poster belongs to everyone.
  9. 9 9. Frank Rich2009-01-19Frank Rich says George W. Bush delivers a message of hope for mediocrity.
  10. 10 10. Jabari Asim2009-01-20Tonight Stephen welcomes Washington Post columnist and author of The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't, and Why, Jabari Asim.
  11. 11 11. Elizabeth Alexander2009-01-21Elizabeth Alexander explains to Stephen the difference between a metaphor and a lie.
  12. 12 12. Jon Meacham2009-01-22Tonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek editor and author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, Jon Meacham.
  13. 13 13. Chris Mooney, Ed Young2009-01-26Obama changes Bush's policy on science, and Ed Young thinks married people should have more sex.
  14. 14 14. Philippe Petit2009-01-27Documentary, "Man on Wire"
  15. 15 15. Paul McCartney, Denis Dutton2009-01-28
  16. 16 16. John Podesta2009-01-29President and CEO, Center for American Progress
  17. 17 17. Dan Zaccagnino2009-02-02The government collapses in Iceland, and Stephen gets mad at Dan Zaccagnino.
  18. 18 18. Henry Louis Gates Jr.2009-02-03Henry Louis Gates, Jr. says Abraham Lincoln was always against slavery, but he wasn't a fan of black people.
  19. 19 19. Steve Martin2009-02-04Actor, "The Pink Panther 2"
  20. 20 20. James Surowiecki, Jonah Lehrer2009-02-05Stephen salutes the Boy Scouts, and Jonah Lehrer discusses the neuroscience of decision-making.
  21. 21 21. TV on the Radio2009-02-09Stephen welcomes musical guest TV On The Radio.
  22. 22 22. Robert Ballard2009-02-10It's tough times for the Republican Party, and Stephen gives a shout out to a former employee.
  23. 23 23. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Steven Pinker2009-02-11New York Times article, "My Genomic Self"
  24. 24 24. David Ross, Ed Colbert, Adam Gopnik2009-02-12Adam Gopnik claims that faith and fear no longer rule our lives because of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.
  25. 25 25. Father James Martin, Helen Fisher2009-02-23Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief scientific advisor for chemistry.com, anthropology professor and author of Why Him? Why Her?: Finding Real Love By Understanding Your Personality
  26. 26 26. Cliff Sloan2009-02-24Cliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law.
  27. 27 27. John Fetterman2009-02-25Mayor John Fetterman believes Braddock, PA is a great place to spend some of the stimulus money.
  28. 28 28. Kris Kristofferson2009-02-26Stephen wants to know how Kris Kristofferson can be a country musician and a liberal at the same time.
  29. 29 29. David Byrne2009-03-02Late at night, who does David Byrne fear David Byrne is?
  30. 30 30. Mark Bittman2009-03-03President Obama taxes the rich to pay for universal health care, and South Carolina may finally end gun prostitution.
  31. 31 31. Carl Wilson2009-03-04Carl Wilson tries to understand the popularity of Celine Dion in "Let's Talk About Love" and will NASA name part of the space station after Stephen if he changes his name to Stephe
  32. 32 32. Steven Johnson2009-03-05Steven Johnson talks about Joseph Priestley, the man who first realized that plants actually create the oxygen we breathe.
  33. 33 33. Lisa Hannigan2009-03-09Lisa Hannigan sewed the cover, liner notes and lyrics of her album "Sea Sew."
  34. 34 34. William Gerstenmaier, Dr. Jay Keasling2009-03-10Tonight Stephen welcomes microbiologist and member of the Joint BioEnergy Institute, Dr. Jay Keasling. Also Stephen talks with NASA's associate administrator for space operations B
  35. 35 35. Howard Fineman2009-03-11Tonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek correspondent and author of 'The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates that Define and Inspire Our Country', Howard Fineman.
  36. 36 36. Simon Johnson, Peter Singer2009-03-12Peter Singer urges Stephen to give money to poor people rather than enjoying it himself.
  37. 37 37. Jonathan Chait, Neil Gaiman2009-03-16Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Graveyard Book'.
  38. 38 38. David Grann2009-03-17Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon'.
  39. 39 39. Juan Cole2009-03-18Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of 'Engaging the Muslim World'.
  40. 40 40. John McCardell2009-03-19Tonight Stephen welcomes the president of Choose Responsibility.
  41. 41 41. Derrick Pitts2009-03-30The guest tonight is Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer at The Franklin Institute.
  42. 42 42. David Plotz2009-03-31David Plotz, Author of 'Good Book LP' talks to Stephen tonight.
  43. 43 43. Dambisa Moyo2009-04-01Author of "Dead Aid", Dambisa Moyo is the guest on tonight's show.
  44. 44 44. Biz Stone2009-04-02One of the co-founders of Twitter is the guest for tonight's show.
  45. 45 45. Tom Brokaw, Rich Lowry2009-04-06Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of Banquo's Ghosts, Rich Lowry.
  46. 46 46. Queen Noor2009-04-07Tonight Stephen welcomes Jordan's Queen Noor.
  47. 47 47. Phil Bronstein2009-04-08Tonight Stephen welcomes the editor at large for the San Francisco Chronicle, Phil Bronstein.
  48. 48 48. Bart Ehrman2009-04-09Tonight Stephen welcomes Bible expert and author of Jesus, Interrupted: Revealing the Hidden Contradictions in the Bible (And Why We Don't Know About Them), Bart Ehrman.
  49. 49 49. Sunita L. Williams, Susie Orbach2009-04-14Tonight Stephen welcomes psychotherapist and author of Bodies, Susie Orbach. Also, Stephen talks with NASA's Deputy Chief, Astronaut Office at the Johnson Space Center, Sunita Will
  50. 50 50. Jim Lehrer2009-04-15Tonight Stephen welcomes the anchor of PBS' NewsHour and author of Oh, Jonny, Jim Lehrer.
  51. 51 51. Kanishk Tharoor, Doug Kmiec2009-04-16Tonight Stephen welcomes the former head of the Office of Legal Council for both President Reagan and George Bush Sr., and author of Can a Catholic Support Him? Asking the Big Ques
  52. 52 52. Ken Quinn, Sheriff Joe Arpaio2009-04-20Sheriff Joe Arpaio denies that he focuses too much on illegal immigration.
  53. 53 53. Coach Mike Kryzewski2009-04-21Tonight Stephen talks with Duke University men's basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.
  54. 54 54. Ira Glass2009-04-22Tonight Stephen talks with host of This American Life, Ira Glass.
  55. 55 55. Elizabeth Bintliff2009-04-23Tonight Stephen welcomes the West Africa Program Officer for Heifer International, Elizabeth Bintliff.
  56. 56 56. The Decemberists2009-04-27Tonight Stephen welcomes musical group The Decemberists.
  57. 57 57. David Gross2009-04-28Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of 'Dumb Money: How Our Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation', Daniel Gross. Also, Stephen talks with war correspondent Ric
  58. 58 58. David Kessler2009-04-29Tonight Stephen welcomes former FDA commissioner and author of The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite, David Kessler.
  59. 59 59. Jonathan Alter, Ethan Nadelman2009-04-30Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder and executive director of the Drug Policy Alliance, Ethan Nadlemann.
  60. 60 60. J.J. Abrams2009-05-04The Prescott Group needs a bailout, and J.J. Abrams reveals clues to Stephen's Persian Gulf mystery.
  61. 61 61. Cliff Sloan, Paul Rieckhoff2009-05-05Cliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law and Paul Rieckhoff wants to make sure returning veterans get education, employmen
  62. 62 62. Laurie Garrett2009-05-06President Obama's approval numbers are at 67%, and public health expert Laurie Garrett is here to shed some light on the swine flu.
  63. 63 63. Mitchell Joachim2009-05-07It's Bring Your Savior to Work Day, and Mitchell Joachim wants to build carbon-neutral cities.
  64. 64 64. Jeff Daniels2009-05-11Tonight Stephen welcomes actor Jeff Daniels Also, Stephen talks with the vice president of policy at Demos.org, Tamara Draut about credit cart reform.
  65. 65 65. Ron Howard2009-05-12Tonight Stephen welcomes the producer & director of Angels & Demons, Ron Howard. Also, Stephen talks with the head of Latin American Division of the Council on Foreign Relations, J
  66. 66 66. Michael Pollan2009-05-13Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Michael Pollan.
  67. 67 67. Yusuf Islam2009-05-14Donald Trump allows Miss California to keep her crown, the DonorsChoose competition continues, and Yusuf performs.
  68. 68 68. Meghan McCain2009-05-18Meghan McCain loves the Republican Party and wants to save it from the people trying to make it more extreme.
  69. 69 69. Walter Kirn2009-05-19Republicans find a way to make us love them again, and a Difference Maker stands up to the government.
  70. 70 70. Seth Shostak2009-05-20Torture memo author John Yoo gets a newspaper column, and Nancy Pelosi says the CIA lied to her.
  71. 71 71. Green Day2009-05-21Stephen reveals most of the Indian election results, and Green Day talks about their album, "21st Century Breakdown."
  72. 72 72. Jeffrey Toobin, Sen. Byron Dorgan2009-06-01Republicans could lose their Latino voter, and you can see Stephen's Persian Gulf destination from Sarah Palin's house.
  73. 73 73. Katty Kay2009-06-02The FDA challenges medical claims made by Cheerios, and Jim Moran protects kids from erectile dysfunction advertising.
  74. 74 74. Eric Schlosser2009-06-03California allows some gay couples to stay married, and Obama invites Iran to celebrate 4th of July.
  75. 75 75. Dag Soderberg, David Byrne2009-06-04Wikipedia takes on the Church of Scientology, and the latest on abstinence-only education will be worth the wait.
  76. 76 76. General Raymond Odierno2009-06-08General Ray Odierno steps up to the plate to be Stephen’s first guest in Iraq.
  77. 77 77. Specialist Tareq Salha, Sgt. Robin Balcom2009-06-09Stephen welcomes Sergeant Robin Balcom and Specialist Tareq Salha to his international desk of wisdom and truthiness.
  78. 78 78. Lieutenant General Charles Jacoby2009-06-10Tom Hanks and Stephen prepare a care package, and Charles H. Jacoby Jr. picks his favorite soldier.
  79. 79 79. Stephen broadcasts from Iraq, Command Sgt. Major Frank Grippe2009-06-11George W. Bush praises the troops, and Frank A. Grippe orders his officers to sing the Army song.
  80. 80 80. Austan Goolsbee2009-06-15Stephen gives advice to the next leader of North Korea, and asks Austan Goolsbee if his arm gets tired from throwing money at problems.
  81. 81 81. Karim Sadjadpour, Jim Rogers2009-06-16According to polls, 120% say the Iranian election wasn't rigged, and Jim Rogers wants to reduce Duke Energy's carbon footprint.
  82. 82 82. Joshua Micah Marshall2009-06-17Sonia Sotomayor belongs to an exclusive women's-only club, and Joshua Micah Marshall won't be doing the pointing and talking.
  83. 83 83. Paul Muldoon2009-06-18Someone finally agrees to accept Gitmo detainees, and Stephen nails poet Paul Muldoon.
  84. 84 84. Simon Schama2009-06-22Stephen suggests punching randomly until we find the enemy among us, and Simon Schama writes a history of the future of America.
  85. 85 85. Howard Dean, David Kilcullen2009-06-23David Kilcullen fights wars by taking a local approach to combat smaller guerrilla movements.
  86. 86 86. Matthew Crawford2009-06-24The Jonas Brothers don't abstain from making awesome rock, and Matthew Crawford believes in working with his hands.
  87. 87 87. Jim Fouratt2009-06-25ABC turns their network over to Barack Obama, and Jim Fouratt meets the leader of the gay shame movement.
  88. 88 88. Neil DeGrasse Tyson2009-06-29Neil deGrasse Tyson tries to make science accessible to whomever wants to reach out and touch it.
  89. 89 89. Alexi Lalas, Kevin Mattson2009-06-30Stephen questions whether America should embrace soccer, and Kevin Mattson thinks Jimmy Carter was underappreciated.
  90. 90 90. Nicholas Kristof2009-07-01The Supreme Court takes its recess, and Nicholas Kristof discusses "It's Time to Learn From Frogs" after crossing five lanes of busy traffic.
  91. 91 91. Ed Viesturs2009-07-02Congress passes a renewable energy bill, and climber Ed Viesturs scales Stephen's ego.
  92. 92 92. Paul Rieckhoff, Paul Krugman2009-07-13The Sotomayor confirmation hearings begin, and New York Times columnist Paul Krugman knows a lot about money.
  93. 93 93. Leymah Gbowee2009-07-14Stephen suggests looking for change in the folds of Barney Frank, and asks Leymah Gbowee where Liberia is.
  94. 94 94. Douglas Rushkoff2009-07-15There's bad news for people with target-shaped birthmarks, and Douglas Rushkoff lets Jews and Freemasons off the hook.
  95. 95 95. Edmund Andrews2009-07-16Stephen is emotionally dead inside, and Ed Andrews should write about teen vampires if he wants to get out of debt.
  96. 96 96. Geoffrey Canada, Bob Park2009-07-20Geoffrey Canada can't find any area where white men are being disproportionately victimized and Bob Park doesn't understand why humans need go to space when robots can do a better
  97. 97 97. Dr. Aaron Carroll2009-07-21Stephen will be the mighty oak when he investigates Acorn, and Aaron Carroll believes America should have a single-payer system.
  98. 98 98. Matthew Waxman, Chris Anderson2009-07-22The truth behind the CIA's secret assassination squad is revealed, and Chris Anderson talks about a future economy where everything is free.
  99. 99 99. Zev Chafets2009-07-23The British announce plans to cut and run, Tom Vilsack drops out of the presidential race, and Zev Chafets angles for a Christmas present.
  100. 100 100. Movits!2009-07-27A report on tasers may shock you, and Swedish band Movits! helps Stephen put his Ikea futon together
  101. 101 101. Arianna Huffington2009-07-28Arianna Huffington was born in the United States, but she cultivated an accent to give herself an air of being an ethnic minority.
  102. 102 102. Kevin Baker2009-07-29Lance Armstrong comes in third in the Tour de France, and Kevin Baker says Obama is the new Hoover.
  103. 103 103. Kathryn Bigelow2009-07-30Kathryn Bigelow's war movie, "The Hurt Locker," is getting great reviews, despite not having explosions and ear-splitting sound effects.
  104. 104 104. General Anthony Zinni2009-08-03President Obama finds a way to pay for health care, and General Anthony Zinni will wax Stephen's chest.
  105. 105 105. Kurt Andersen2009-08-04According to Kurt Andersen, the economic and health crises give Americans a brief chance to get things where they want them.
  106. 106 106. Kris Kobach2009-08-05Kris Kobach wants to fight illegal immigration on the local level and reward the people willing to come to this country legally.
  107. 107 107. Meryl Streep2009-08-06Stephen reviews the movies that are destroying America and talks to Meryl Streep about her role as Julia Child.
  108. 108 108. Sen. Barbara Boxer2009-08-10Vladimir Putin returns to the spotlight, and Stephen interviews Barbara Boxer with deaf suspicion.
  109. 109 109. Jonathan Cohn2009-08-11Afghanistan prepares for Bring Your Rocket Launcher to Work Day, and Jonathan Cohn explains why America's having a health care crisis.
  110. 110 110. Mark Johnson2009-08-12Americans speak Glenn Beck's mind at town hall meetings, and Mark Johnson spreads peace through music.
  111. 111 111. Mark Devlin2009-08-13Glenn Beck loses his sponsors, and Mark Devlin uses giant balloons to life telescopes to the edge of space.
  112. 112 112. Bill McKibben2009-08-17Reporters get so desperate they'll even work for a newspaper, and Bill McKibben lowers carbon dioxide levels by not exhaling when he talks.
  113. 113 113. Robert Wright2009-08-18
  114. 114 114. Ang Lee2009-08-19Ang Lee captures the hope and optimism of tired, dirty kids in his movie, "Taking Woodstock."
  115. 115 115. Chris Matthews2009-08-20The Earth's population nears 7 billion, and Chris Matthews discusses his documentary, "The Kennedy Brothers."
  116. 116 116. Cory Booker2009-09-14The health care debate rages on, MTV's VMAs deliver a shock, and Cory Booker admits he is the mayor of Newark.
  117. 117 117. Christiane Amanpour2009-09-15Christiane Amanpour is going to make Americans care about the rest of the world with her CNN show "Amanpour."
  118. 118 118. Tony Danza2009-09-16Obama indoctrinates America's school children, Tucker Carlson reveals Muslims' influence on textbooks, and The Flaming Lips perform.
  119. 119 119. Frank Bruni2009-09-17Stephen resurrects the U.S. military technique of staring at a goats and Frank Bruni talks about mastering his addiction to compulsive eating as a food critic for the New York Time
  120. 120 120. Tue, Sep 22, 20092009-09-22The Senate votes to allow guns on trains, and Shai Agassi wants us all to drive electric cars.
  121. 121 121. AJ Jacobs2009-09-23AJ Jacobs' life experiments include following all the rules of the Bible, trying to be the most rational person alive and radical honesty.
  122. 122 122. Ken Burns2009-09-24The Republican Party is accused of racism, another holiday is under attack, and Ken Burns makes a documentary about national parks.
  123. 123 123. Sheryl WuDunn2009-09-28Sheryl WuDunn believes giving women loans and educating girls is the way to lift developing nations out of poverty.
  124. 124 124. Matt Latimer / Out Of The Closet2009-09-29An exciting new tobacco product hits the market, and Matt Latimer recalls his Bush speechwriting days.
  125. 125 125. Wed, Sep 30, 20092009-09-30Stephen has an update on his space treadmill, and he'll evolve Richard Dawkins' book into tiny shreds of paper.
  126. 126 126. Francis Collins2009-10-01Francis Collins informs Stephen that it's going to take time for stem cell research to give him crab claws.
  127. 127 127. Arne Duncan2009-10-05President Obama proposes a longer school year, and Arne Duncan could only get a job as a secretary.
  128. 128 128. The Mountain Goats2009-10-06The Mountain Goats perform "Psalms 40:2" from their album, "The Life of the World to Come."
  129. 129 129. Alison Gopnik2009-10-07Doctors invent a radical new surgery, and Alison Gopnik says babies can help us understand deep philosophical questions.
  130. 130 130. Thu, Oct 8, 20092009-10-08The media attacks Glenn Beck, Rush Limbaugh may buy a football team, and Colin Beavan makes no environmental impact.
  131. 131 131. Shashi Tharoor, Dr. Sanjay Gupta2009-10-12Stephen takes on Norwegians for giving Obama the Nobel Peace Prize, plays tennis with James Blake and talks zombies with Sanjay Gupta.
  132. 132 132. David Javerbaum, Sylvia Earle2009-10-13Stephen posts Twitter updates on Miley Cyrus, talks fetuses with David Javerbaum and asks Sylvia Earle why he should care about the ocean.
  133. 133 133. Amy Farrell, The RZA2009-10-14Stephen gets angry over health care reform, discusses obesity with Amy Farrell, and talks wisdom with the RZA.
  134. 134 134. Jerry Mitchell2009-10-15Stephen proves that mayo is the illest condiment, asks Jerry Mitchell what a newspaper reporter is and unveils his new portrait.
  135. 135 135. Cornel West2009-10-26Stephen criticizes Washington State, endorses your job application and disagrees with everything Cornel West stands for.
  136. 136 136. Tue, Oct 27, 20092009-10-27The Catholic Church reaches out to former members, and Gail Collins talks about the modern American woman.
  137. 137 137. Brian Cox2009-10-28Stephen finds out what broke the largest particle accelerator and preps for his interview with Brian Cox by watching "Baby Einstein" tapes.
  138. 138 138. Bill Simmons2009-10-29Stephen talks to Rosanne Cash about torturing detainees with music and discusses "Teen Wolf" with Bill Simmons.
  139. 139 139. Nicholas Thompson2009-11-02Stephen sponsors the U.S. speedskating team, analyzes Arnold Schwarzenegger's breakfast and disputes the end of the Cold War with Nicholas Thompson.
  140. 140 140. Andrew Sullivan2009-11-03Stephen makes history with the U.S. Speedskating team, covers a gay couple's arrest on Mormon Church property and wants Andrew Sullivan to admit he's wrong.
  141. 141 141. Harold Evans2009-11-04Stephen declares Barack Obama the loser, gets dunked in water by Al Gore and asks Harold Evans if he's going to be a chimney sweep.
  142. 142 142. Thu, Nov 5, 20092009-11-05Stephen puts Canada on notice with Joey Cheek, introduces Vaxaconda and talks to William Bratton about McGruff the Crime Dog.
  143. 143 143. Mon, Nov 9, 20092009-11-09Stephen asks Mike Castle why he can't marry a chicken, helps Katherine Reutter win a gold medal, and talks art with Thomas Campbell.
  144. 144 144. Maria Shriver2009-11-10Stephen defends Barney Frank for not recognizing marijuana, enjoys a Taser XREP ad and feeds ice cream to Maria Shriver.
  145. 145 145. Christopher Caldwell2009-11-11Stephen believes bankers are God's representatives, criticizes "Sesame Street" and asks Christopher Caldwell where the Muslim pope is.
  146. 146 146. Woody Harrelson2009-11-12Stephen uses Miracle Whip money to buy mayo, claims Lou Dobbs' audience and shaves Woody Harrelson's head.
  147. 147 147. Mon, Nov 16, 20092009-11-16Stephen shows Barack Obama how to greet foreign leaders, offers to sing in Aerosmith, and discusses architecture with Paul Goldberger.
  148. 148 148. Malcolm Gladwell2009-11-17Stephen talks to Marc Kielburger about child labor, skateboards with Jackie Speier and asks Malcolm Gladwell to explain a New Yorker cartoon.
  149. 149 149. Norah Jones2009-11-18Sarah Palin has a 400-page book, "2012" takes the world by storm, and Norah Jones talks about her famous father, Indiana.
  150. 150 150. Thu, Nov 19, 20092009-11-19The Senate introduces a tax on plastic surgery, and Elvis Costello plays "Cheap Reward" with Stephen.
  151. 151 151. Dan Esty, Cevin Soling2009-11-30Stephen talks to Dan Esty about global warming, forces Joseph Cirincione to play "Sanction, Bomb, Marry?" and compares school to prison with Cevin Soling
  152. 152 152. Tue, Dec 1, 20092009-12-01Stephen profiles a made-up district, discusses alien Jesus with Guy Consolmagno and helps Sherman Alexie save part of white culture
  153. 153 153. Wed, Dec 2, 20092009-12-02Stephen critiques President Obama's speech, presents a device that lets him poop whenever he wants, and questions Craig Watson's innocence
  154. 154 154. Thu, Dec 3, 20092009-12-03Stephen covers Tiger Woods' car crash, tries out for the U.S. skeleton team and talks to Janet Napolitano about the color-coded threat level.
  155. 155 155. Mon, Dec 7, 20092009-12-07Bill T. Jones describes how Fela Kuti fought against the Nigerian government with his music.
  156. 156 156. Senator Bernie Sanders, Andy Schlafly2009-12-08Stephen gives Bernie Sanders a chance to address the vicious socialist rumors and discusses the best of the public with Andy Schlafly.
  157. 157 157. Wed, Dec 9, 20092009-12-09Stephen appeals to the monkey demographic, gets a visit from Krampus and calls out Goldman Sachs with Matt Taibbi.
  158. 158 158. Thu, Dec 10, 20092009-12-10Stephen details Russia's battle plan for Afghanistan, tries out for the U.S. bobsled team and puts words in Lara Logan's mouth.
  159. 159 159. Snoop Dogg2009-12-14Stephen interviews President Obama's cardboard cutout, signs Katherine Reutter's thigh and pre-censors Snoop Dogg.
  160. 160 160. Alicia Keys2009-12-15John Slattery sells gold, Stephen relays the story of Treesus, and Alicia Keys performs her hit song.
  161. 161 161. Tom Brokaw2009-12-16Stephen encourages Tiger Woods, sees the ghost of Stephen King and remembers the wacky decade with Tom Brokaw.