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David Petraeus's "All In" Affair

Season 9 • 11/12/2012

David Petraeus resigns after admitting he had an affair with his biographer, Paula Broadwell.

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07:43

Difference Makers - Stephen Dick Jr.
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New York State slams an exotic dance club with back taxes, but owner Stephen Dick Jr. petitions for an arts exemption.
11/08/2012
02:04

Nor'easter & Mitt Romney
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The nor'easter is so powerful it wiped out the region's supply of t's and h's, and voters continue to stand with Mitt until Florida is counted.
11/08/2012
00:34

Intro - 11/8/12
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Art is a three-letter word for something unfortunate, scientists study friendship, and MSNBC host Rachel Maddow skips her show for The Report.
11/08/2012
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
11/08/2012
05:56

Rachel Maddow
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The MSNBC host talks about conservative election coverage and shares her book, "Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power."
11/08/2012
04:32

The Plight of Platonic Relationships
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Men are much more attracted to their female friends than vice versa -- and also more attracted to female acquaintances, female strangers and pictures of women on billboards.
11/08/2012
02:58

Blitzkrieg on Grinchitude - Santa's Pipe
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Anti-smoking activist Pamela McColl edits out two verses in "T'was the Night Before Christmas," but Santa needs his vice to unwind.
11/12/2012
04:10

Colbert Super PAC SHH! - Karl Rove & Jon Stewart
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Billionaires go after Karl Rove's thumbs, while anonymous, scary Colbert Super PAC SHH! donors trace Jon Stewart and Stephen.
11/12/2012
05:27

Ken Burns
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The famous filmmaker talks about the Dust Bowl's devastation and the 1989 Central Park jogger case involving five innocent teens.
11/12/2012
04:54

Colbert Super PAC SHH! - Secret Second 501c4 - Trevor Potter
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Stephen learns how to give Colbert Super PAC money to himself and thereby hide it forever from all eyes and use it in a way that he wishes.
11/12/2012
03:01

David Petraeus's "All In" Affair
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CIA Director David Petraeus has an improper relationship with his biographer, which puts every biographer and subject, including Lincoln, under suspicion.
11/12/2012
04:20

2072: Race to the White Orb
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The 2016 presidential election is really pre-heating up, but America needs to know the favorites for 2020 and 2072.
11/13/2012
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
11/13/2012
06:48

Tip/Wag - Pranab Mukherjee, Brazilian Scientists, Sonia Sotomayor
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The Hindu festival of lights follows liberal orders, Brazil researchers cure erectile dysfunction in rats, and Justice Sonia Sotomayor knocks princesses.
11/13/2012
04:39

Newt Gingrich Pt. 1
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The former presidential candidate explores historical fiction, George Washington's leadership and America's future moon base.
11/13/2012
00:29

Intro - 11/13/12
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Government officials become role models, and former Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses his novel, "Victory at Yorktown."
11/13/2012
04:34

Newt Gingrich Pt. 2
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The former House Speaker discusses Mitt Romney's campaign, the Latino vote and the dangers of Super PACs.
11/13/2012
03:51

Tony Kushner Pt. 1
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Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner describes how "Lincoln" is a bit like a state basketball tournament movie.
11/14/2012
02:31

High-Frequency Trading
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Much like Maroon 5, computer traders make money just by churning out the same formula over and over again.
11/14/2012
03:11

Tony Kushner Pt. 2
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Tony Kushner introduces a clip from "Lincoln" and explains how Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln are similar.
11/14/2012
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
11/14/2012
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