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Michael Wallis

Season 16 • 08/11/2011

Author Michael Wallis separates David Crockett the man from the myth.

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00:21

Moment of Zen - U.K. Hulkamaniacs
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Hulk Hogan wants to grab the U.K.'s rioting Hulkamaniacs and shake them.
08/09/2011
01:12

Advice for the Ladies
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Jon warns women not to go out with any guys who approach them in bars and say, "My brother has an iPad."
08/10/2011
04:44

The Obama Downgrade
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Larry Wilmore believes that if Barack Obama's going to be labeled black, then he should own it, and by "own it," he means "rent it."
08/10/2011
06:37

Crisis in Dairyland - Recall Edition
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The historic ground zero fight for the future of Wisconsin's children's children's children comes down to whether one nice lady can beat another.
08/10/2011
07:05

John Coffee
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Law professor John Coffee explains why major credit rating agencies inflated their ratings and how they contributed to America's financial collapse.
08/10/2011
00:19

Moment of Zen - Bert & Ernie's Relationship
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Martin Bashir asks viewers if Bert and Ernie are having a love affair.
08/10/2011
00:15

Moment of Zen - Mitt Romney at the Iowa Straw Poll
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Mitt Romney surprises Fox News' Carl Cameron during a live Iowa straw poll report.
08/11/2011
06:14

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Ames Entertainment Preview
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The key to winning the Iowa straw poll isn't having the best platform and message, but having the most kick-ass tent.
08/11/2011
02:28

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Candidate Tent Coverage
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The Best F#@king News Team Ever enjoys Republican candidate-provided petting zoos and fair food at the Iowa straw poll.
08/11/2011
04:53

Lactate Intolerance
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Fox News' Megyn Kelly returns from maternity leave with a more liberal perspective on mandated benefits and entitlement programs.
08/11/2011
06:54

Michael Wallis
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Author Michael Wallis uncovers the reality behind American folk hero David Crockett.
08/11/2011
04:20

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Ron Paul & the Top Tier
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Even when the media does remember Ron Paul, it's only to reassure themselves that there's no need to remember Ron Paul.
08/15/2011
02:31

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Michele Bachmann Wins & Tim Pawlenty Drops Out
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Michele Bachmann wins "loser" in the Iowa straw poll, and Tim Pawlenty drops out of the presidential race.
08/15/2011
02:38

Indecision 2012 - Corn Polled Edition - Rick Perry Announces His Candidacy
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Rick Perry is what happens if Lex Luthor distilled down George W. Bush essence and crossed it with gunpowder and semen from the finest thoroughbred in Lubbock.
08/15/2011
00:41

Moment of Zen - Guns in Virginia Bars
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Fox News' Brian Kilmeade urges viewers to grab a gun and go drinking in Virginia.
08/15/2011
06:39

Ali Velshi
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CNN correspondent Ali Velshi explores ways in which the American government can provide effective governance and reduce unemployment.
08/15/2011
03:36

The Congressional Approver
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Samantha Bee hits the streets of New York City to find one of the elusive 14-percenters who approve of Congress.
08/15/2011
04:00

Indecision 2012 - Michele Bachmann Fever & Rick Perry's America
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Americans can settle in for a lengthy media overfeeding at the trough of Michele Bachmann, and Rick Perry is cowboy boot-deep in hay, hitting on America.
08/16/2011
05:44

Borders Goes Out of Business
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John Hodgman suggests that bookstores replace their old-fashioned bookshelves with beautiful, well-appointed downloading pods.
08/16/2011
03:30

Indecision 2012 - O, the Places He'll Go! - Obama in Minnesota
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The swing states' naturally occurring red-white-and-blue bunting fields are in full bloom, and Barack Obama has some frequent Greyhound miles to burn.
08/16/2011
07:17

Matt Long
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Veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus and explains how he overcame the resulting physical and psychological damage.
08/16/2011
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