The Colbert Report

Margaret Spellings

Season 4 • 07/22/2008

Stephen wants Margaret Spellings to explain why we can't leave some children behind.

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Thank you, Air Force, for using your anti-terror funds to defeat Al Qaeda in style.
07/22/2008
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The Air Force unveils a new strategy in the war on terror. Terrorists, kindly switch over to "Nightline."
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Elton John's New Ice Cream
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If Ben and Jerry make Stephen share a freezer with Sir Elton John, he insists they print on his label "May contain trace amounts of sequins."
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South Carolina is So Gay
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Obama's Trip
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All of the big anchors are covering Barack Obama's trip, which means Stephen Colbert is America's most trusted remaining name in news.
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Margaret Spellings
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Stephen asks Margaret Spellings if federally mandated spanking would help our kids do better in school.
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Nas responds to Bill O'Reilly like the gangsta that he is -- with a petition.
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How bad is our economy? Stephen gives you his two cents, which used to be a dollar.
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Stephen wants to know why Nas challenged Bill O'Reilly to a debate instead of a freestyle rap contest.
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The Word - Join the European Union
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07/23/2008
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Starbucks Closings
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07/23/2008
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Stephen asks Laurie Goodstein why Anglicans can't just ordain gay priests and then not talk about it -- like the Catholics.
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