The Colbert Report

Gold Faithful - Ron Paul & David Leonhardt

Season 7 • 01/04/2011

Ron Paul and David Leonhardt debate whether the Fed has destroyed America's currency.

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02:43

Snowpocalypse 2010
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Because of a dusting of 30 inches of snow, the NFL postpones a Vikings-Eagles game from Sunday to Tuesday.
01/03/2011
00:42

Sign Off - Home Improvement Tip
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Fix a leaky roof by hammering the electrical box, moving into a neighbor's house and causing the end of their marriage.
01/03/2011
00:33

Intro - 1/3/11
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Stephen looks into charities' possible misuse of funds, uncovers a menace in Florida and asks Ed Rendell how it feels to be the only Democrat leaving office by choice.
01/03/2011
03:43

Tip/Wag - Susan G. Komen Foundation & Spider-Man Musical
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The Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation spends donor funds to sue other charities, and Spider-Man saves Broadway with violent disfigurement.
01/03/2011
05:32

The Enemy Within - Caboodle Ranch
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In Lee, Florida, Craig Grant trains his 650 cats to take over America's government, law enforcement and failing schools.
01/03/2011
03:27

Native American Overlords
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Stephen addresses America's new Indian overlords after President Obama endorses the U.N.'s declaration on the rights of indigenous peoples.
01/04/2011
05:17

Geoffrey Canada
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Geoffrey Canada works to educate kids and teach them how to grow up without using violence.
01/04/2011
05:42

Gold Faithful
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Jay the Intern demonstrates how well the gold standard works when he delivers Stephen's coffee and his change.
01/04/2011
00:15

Sign Off - 12 Dutchmen Answer
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Tune in tomorrow when Stephen provides the question to tonight's answer: 12 Dutchmen dangling from a hot air balloon.
01/04/2011
00:26

Intro - 1/4/11
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Strippers will need stronger g-strings if the dollar gets converted back to gold, and Geoffrey Canada advocates for education reform.
01/04/2011
05:25

Gold Faithful - Ron Paul & David Leonhardt
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Ron Paul wants to return to the gold standard, while David Leonhardt explains why Americans don't need to worry about inflation.
01/04/2011
00:31

Intro - 1/5/11
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The threat level of America's fruit supply is at orange, and Dr. Atul Gawande wants to reduce health risks in hospitals.
01/05/2011
03:23

Huckleberry Finn Censorship
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NewSouth Books doesn't go far enough with its censorship of "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."
01/05/2011
00:22

Sign Off - Dark Side of the Moon
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If you've been syncing this episode with Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon," now is the time to hit stop and call your nearest rehab center.
01/05/2011
04:08

Yellowline International, Inc.
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In these uncertain economic times, Yellowline is proud to offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in bananas.
01/05/2011
05:44

What's a Reince Priebus?
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Hopefully, Reince Priebus will run with Senator Saxby Chambliss as part of the Chambliss/Priebus ticket.
01/05/2011
06:06

Atul Gawande
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Atul Gawande explains how checklists make flying, surgery and Van Halen shows safer.
01/05/2011
00:11

Sign Off - Boris the Lynx
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Stephen says goodnight with tape on his face and Boris the lynx.
01/06/2011
07:27

Cheating Death - Placebo Effect, Immortality & Wild Lynx
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A placebo treats gullible bowel syndrome, scientists find a cure for mouse infertility, and a wild lynx will increase the walking speed of elderly patients.
01/06/2011
03:59

Bill O'Reilly Proves God's Existence - Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Bill O'Reilly proves the existence of God, but then Neil deGrasse Tyson explains how tides change.
01/06/2011
05:55

Ronald DePinho
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Ronald DePinho wants to reverse the aging process and increase years of healthy living so that older people can continue to work.
01/06/2011
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