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Cut Punters - The Sequestration Myth

Season 18 • 04/29/2013

Aasif Mandvi exposes a manufactured crisis.

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00:43

Moment of Zen - The Art of Bush
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George W. Bush applies his painting expertise to Charlie Rose's tie.
04/25/2013
02:50

Library Accomplished
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Former President George W. Bush takes a break from his painting to help open the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum.
04/25/2013
04:16

Library Accomplished - Disasterpiece Theater
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Al Madrigal visits the George W. Bush Presidential Library and aces the test based on the former president's pivotal policy decisions.
04/25/2013
06:15

Vali Nasr
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"The Dispensable Nation" author Vali Nasr argues that America should not shy away from employing soft power when dealing with foreign countries.
04/25/2013
06:29

Australia & Gun Control's Aftermath
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John Oliver learns that it's pointless for America to study the Australian gun control experience because the situations are just too similar.
04/25/2013
05:10

Cut Punters
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Faced with sequester-exacerbated airline delays, Congress hand writes a bill to ease the budget cuts directly inconveniencing their vacations.
04/29/2013
00:14

Moment of Zen - Newt & Callista's Dinner Party
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Newt and Callista Gingrich mingle at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
04/29/2013
03:18

The Dumb Poisoner's Handbook
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While investigating the source of ricin-laced letters sent to President Obama, authorities switch their focus from an Elvis impersonator to a karate instructor.
04/29/2013
06:18

Jon Hamm
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Jon Hamm discusses the sixth season of "Mad Men" and his pending marriage to Aasif Mandvi.
04/29/2013
02:56

Cut Punters - Sequester La-di-da
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Congress demands someone be held accountable for the unsurprising results of its own massive budget cuts.
04/29/2013
02:52

Cut Punters - The Sequestration Myth
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Aasif Mandvi investigates media reports suggesting that the deleterious effects of the sequester have been largely overblown.
04/29/2013
05:54

NBALGBT
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NBA veteran Jason Collins admits he's gay, but Jason Jones was hoping for something with a little more flair.
04/30/2013
00:22

Moment of Zen - Deadly Jolt
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Shep Smith strikes fear into the hearts of caffeine users everywhere.
04/30/2013
04:09

Whose Line Is It Anyway? - Boots on the Ground
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Amid reports of chemical weapons use in Syria, Senator Lindsey Graham urges the start of two additional wars to go along with the pair America already owns.
04/30/2013
07:29

Robert Downey Jr.
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Robert Downey Jr., star of "Iron Man 3," explains why he never believed in Superman's flying ability.
04/30/2013
03:06

Whose Line Is It Anyway?
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The Syrian regime uses chemical weapons and tests President Obama's "red line" for American military intervention.
04/30/2013
05:48

Ted
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Aspiring presidential hopeful and beloved Texas freedom fighter Ted Cruz turns out to be nothing but a dirty syrup guzzler.
05/01/2013
00:14

Moment of Zen - Weathering the Hiccups
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Houston meteorologist David Paul runs into a problem while reporting the weather.
05/01/2013
08:31

Kay Bailey Hutchison
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Former Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison shares bits of Texas history and weighs in on the quality of her Senate replacement, Ted Cruz.
05/01/2013
06:25

Limbo Update
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America wanted to believe Barack Obama's promise to close Guantanamo, but the skeptical country had been hurt before.
05/01/2013
07:05

Eric Greitens
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The Mission Continues founder and CEO Eric Greitens discusses his plan to help returning veterans transition into civilian service and leadership roles.
05/02/2013
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