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The Platinum Debt Ceiling Solution

Season 9 • 01/07/2013

Some economists want Obama to solve the debt crisis by issuing a one trillion dollar coin.

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Simone Campbell
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Sister Simone Campbell discusses her "Nuns on the Bus" tour and explains how Paul Ryan's budget battle fails Jesus and the Constitution.
12/13/2012
05:56

Uncensored - "Breaking Abbey"
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First Lady Michelle Antoinette previews the next season of "Downton Abbey" while the world's commoners are left to fear what will become of the aristocrats.
12/13/2012
03:41

Colbert Super PAC - The Ham Rove Memorial Fund
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Stephen prays that Colbert Super PAC money is in a better place, and Ham's charitable fund scores a hefty donation from PO Box "Bite Me."
12/13/2012
02:29

Hurricane Sandy Mega Concert
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Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen and Eric Clapton were all just opening acts for rock legend Stephen Colbert at the 12/12/12 Hurricane Sandy benefit.
12/13/2012
00:33

Intro - 1/7/13
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America dodges a financial crisis, the PC police attack Bill O'Reilly, and Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales chats about his free encyclopedia.
01/07/2013
05:30

Blood in the Water - Bill O'Reilly's Racial Insensitivity
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Wikipedia's elephants page has more protection than elephants, and the liberal media twists Bill O'Reilly's compliment about Asians.
01/07/2013
04:59

Jimmy Wales
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Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales explains operating costs, censorship in China and the budding Wikivoyager.
01/07/2013
00:07

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
01/07/2013
02:44

Fiscal Cliff Deal & Disincentives
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Republicans accept President Obama's tax hikes on the wealthy, but luckily this horrible deal contains a few loopholes.
01/07/2013
02:53

Stephen's Holiday Break
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Stephen spends the first six days of vacation just going to the bathroom.
01/07/2013
03:33

The Platinum Debt Ceiling Solution
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Minting trillion dollar platinum coins to pay off America's debt is legal in that it is not technically illegal.
01/07/2013
07:05

Cheating Death - Rage & Blood Transfusions
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People naturally blessed with soul-choking bitterness live longer than the terminally calm, and drinking young blood is a great alternative to exercising.
01/08/2013
04:08

Bin Laden Film Controversy
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Since America is long overdue for a thorough investigation into its use of torture in movies, the Senate Intelligence Committee goes after "Zero Dark Thirty."
01/08/2013
05:58

Chris Kluwe
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Chris Kluwe explains the punter's role and reiterates his support for pro-gay Ravens linebacker Brendon Ayanbadejo.
01/08/2013
02:27

Postage Price Hike
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The USPS Forever Stamp goes up by one penny, which proves the government can't do anything right.
01/08/2013
00:13

Sign Off - VACSA-TERN
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Stephen sips on the blood of the young and admires himself in the mirror.
01/08/2013
00:38

Intro - 1/8/13
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Science finds the key to a long, healthy life, "Zero Dark Thirty" stirs up controversy, and NFL punter Chris Kluwe discusses gay rights advocacy.
01/08/2013
05:19

Neil Shubin
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The biological scientist shares his book, "The Universe Within: Discovering the Common History of Rocks, Planets, and People."
01/09/2013
04:51

Gun Control Backlash
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Schools work armed officers into their prom themes, and former NRA President Marion Hammer knows that outlawing assault weapons is just another form of discrimination.
01/09/2013
00:32

Intro - 1/9/13
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America considers gun control, a troubling food addiction surfaces, and paleontologist Neil Shubin finds the missing link between sea and land creatures.
01/09/2013
03:38

Idaho's Walled & Armed Community
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An exciting real estate opportunity boasts family shooting ranges, a firearms factory and safety from federal thugs.
01/09/2013
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