The Colbert Report

Ignorance History Month

Season 4 • 08/06/2008

Ignorance History Month will be a weeklong celebration throughout the month of Febtember.

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02:47

Obama's Energy Plan - Tire Gauges
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To highlight what a charade proper air pressure is, the McCain campaign hands out "Obama Energy Plan" tire gauges.
08/05/2008
06:09

David Carr
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Stephen asks David Carr which is more damaging to society -- crack addiction or the New York Times.
08/05/2008
04:45

The Word - Divided We Win
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Congressional Republicans should think about making Corinthian columns a wedge issue.
08/05/2008
01:31

Starbucks Promotion
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Stephen is selling counterfeit Starbucks receipts for any date you want.
08/05/2008
00:33

Intro - 8/5/08
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The solution to the fuel crisis may be just around the corner. God, Stephen hopes it's a gas station.
08/05/2008
05:48

Spida of Love - Jason Bond
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Stephen asks Jason Bond if his spider would win in a fight with Neil Young's spider.
08/06/2008
00:11

Spanish Audio
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If you were listening to the Spanish audio of tonight's broadcast, Stephen wants to see your green card.
08/06/2008
03:50

Colbert Platinum - The Dribble-Down Effect
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The ultra rich consume more than they could possibly swallow, and the remainder dribbles down into their beards.
08/06/2008
00:30

Intro - 8/6/08
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Stephen's new spider will be on this show. He'll celebrate from a distance.
08/06/2008
06:09

Kevin Costner
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Stephen wants to know if Kevin Costner is a Hollywood leftie liberal pinko Commie.
08/06/2008
03:21

Ignorance History Month
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It is time to honor the contributions that the ignorant have made to America with an Ignorance History Month.
08/06/2008
00:04

Reading Newsweek
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Stephen is caught reading the latest Newsweek.
08/07/2008
07:42

Sport Report - Devin Gordon
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Devin Gordon explains what China is actually getting out of hosting the Olympics.
08/07/2008
01:40

Osama bin Laden's Driver Guilty
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Salim Hamdan -- Osama bin Laden's driver -- is convicted in the most historic session of traffic court ever.
08/07/2008
06:07

Thomas Frank
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Stephen asks Thomas Frank what the conservatives have done to make government worse.
08/07/2008
00:36

Intro - 8/7/08
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Stephen gets ready for the Beijing Olympics. He hopes some athletes have compelling personal stories that can be set to delicate piano music.
08/07/2008
03:42

Tip/Wag - Exxon's Record Profits
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Stephen calls for Congressional hearings on the fat cats of Big Deli.
08/07/2008
05:02

Nailed 'Em - Medical Marijuana
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Just because 12 states decided to legalize the medical use of marijuana doesn't make it legal.
08/11/2008
02:06

Esteban Loves Jorge Ramos
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Esteban Colberto wants Stephen to give Jorge Ramos a big kiss on the mouth.
08/11/2008
00:30

Intro - 8/11/08
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Clinton supporters want a bigger role at the convention. Gravel supporters just want your dinner roll.
08/11/2008
06:24

The Word - Catharsis
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You deserve to have Stephen give a speech at the Democratic National Convention.
08/11/2008
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