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Sarah Chayes

Season 20 • 01/29/2015

Sarah Chayes describes the appeal of extremism in the face of corrupt governments.

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10:34

Blizzapocalypsegeddon '15 - The White-Erdammerung!
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When Winter Storm Juno hits New York City with less intensity than originally predicted, the media decides to carry on with their extensive coverage of the storm anyway.
01/27/2015
06:31

Jill Leovy
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Journalist and author Jill Leovy discusses how African-American communities have historically been the greatest victims of crime and homicide in her book "Ghettoside."
01/27/2015
00:16

Moment of Zen - The Merry Snowplow
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A snowplow takes advantages of the blizzard-like conditions in New York to do doughnuts.
01/27/2015
08:04

Charles and Dave's Excellent Expenditure & Saudi Duty
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The Koch brothers bring campaign financing to the next level when they pledge close to $1 billion to Republican causes in the 2016 presidential election.
01/28/2015
06:08

The War on Ballsacks
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The New York City subway cracks down on the inconsiderate practice of manspreading, but Kristen Schaal insists that men deserve to take up more room in the world than women.
01/28/2015
06:21

Oscar Isaac
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Jon compares Oscar Isaac's performance in "A Most Violent Year" to a young Al Pacino and tries to get him to reveal spoilers from the new "Star Wars" movie.
01/28/2015
00:18

Moment of Zen - The Gauche Gum Guzzler
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Barack Obama comes under fire when he gets caught chewing gum while conducting diplomatic business abroad.
01/28/2015
09:11

PSI: New England - Pounds Per Square Inch & Silly Finings Playbook
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The New England Patriots are accused of deflating their footballs, and Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch faces a fine from the NFL for wearing a particular hat.
01/29/2015
00:34

Moment of Zen - John McCain and Low-Life Scum
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Senator John McCain kicks a group of protesters out of an Armed Services Committee budget meeting.
01/29/2015
05:24

Inter-Political Dating
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Jessica Williams discovers a married couple that has managed to make their relationship work despite having vastly different political party affiliations.
01/29/2015
05:29

Sarah Chayes
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"Thieves of State" author Sarah Chayes suggests that corruption is one of the greatest security challenges of the 21st century.
01/29/2015
06:30

Martin Short
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Legendary comedian Martin Short expresses his amazement at Katy Perry's Super Bowl halftime performance and discusses his memoir, "I Must Say."
02/02/2015
04:50

Lose Your Illusion
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Jordan Klepper worries that Chinese magicians will usurp America's long-standing preeminence in the magic industry.
02/02/2015
08:33

Adventures in Previously Routine Military Bookkeeping & Bassist's Instinct
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Jon is forced to improvise when the Obama administration unexpectedly reverses a dubious policy decision, but luckily Mike Huckabee's book tour provides ample inspiration.
02/02/2015
01:03

Moment of Zen - Dream On, Mike Huckabee
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Larry Wilmore reveals why he is so upset, and Mike Huckabee shares his wish for the 2016 Republican presidential campaign with CNN's Dana Bash.
02/02/2015
00:28

Moment of Zen - Jimmy the Groundhog
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The Daily Show Podcast features an interview with Trevor Noah, and a Wisconsin groundhog makes a grand entrance on Groundhog Day.
02/03/2015
06:30

Martin Short
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Legendary comedian Martin Short expresses his amazement at Katy Perry's Super Bowl performance and discusses his book "I Must Say."
02/02/2015
03:41

Say Yes to the Guess
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During the annual Groundhog Day celebration, the media momentarily abandons routine weather reporting in favor of a rodent-based prediction.
02/03/2015
04:50

Lose Your Illusion
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Jordan Klepper worries that the Chinese will usurp America's long-standing preeminence in the magic industry.
02/02/2015
09:44

Les Measlesrables
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After a certain subset of the U.S. population refuses to vaccinate their kids, measles makes an unexpected resurgence.
02/03/2015
06:50

Bill Browder
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Hermitage Capital Management CEO Bill Browder describes the series of events that unfolded when he began to uncover corruption in Russia in his book "Red Notice."
02/03/2015
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