The Colbert Report

Democrats' Five-Week Recess

Season 4 • 08/04/2008

Stephen is determined to see the courageous House Republicans debate in the dark.

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00:17

Thanks to the Guests
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Stephen thanks his guests Brendan Koerner and Buzz Aldrin.
07/31/2008
06:13

Buzz Aldrin
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Stephen asks Buzz Aldrin if "Fly Me to the Moon" -- his new animated film about flies on the Apollo mission -- is based on a true story.
07/31/2008
04:45

Brendan Koerner
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Stephen wants Brendan Koerner to tell him why they make fluorescent light bulbs look like soft serve ice cream if you're not supposed to lick them.
07/31/2008
03:04

Starbucks Cuts Jobs
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The economic downturn is hitting Starbucks right in the Fresh Roast beans.
07/31/2008
05:15

Cheating Death - Swimming Safety
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Who is pooping in our pools? Stephen's guess is the elusive Poopacabra.
07/31/2008
00:31

Intro - 7/31/08
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How to be environmentally correct -- step one: don't tell the environment it has a nice rack.
07/31/2008
00:35

Intro - 8/4/08
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Stephen examines John McCain's latest campaign commercial. Good news: it's a talkie.
08/04/2008
03:34

The Word - We the People
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Stephen already knew he'd never vote for Obama, but he didn't realize how much he'd love to vote for Britney Spears.
08/04/2008
07:09

Lucas Conley
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Lucas Conley tells Stephen about America's obsession with branding in his Dr. Pepper interview.
08/04/2008
02:08

Ryan Seacrest's Shark Attack
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Now that the shark has had a taste of Ryan Seacrest, it's only a matter of time before they come looking for Stephen.
08/04/2008
03:11

Democrats' Five-Week Recess
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The do-nothing Democrats in Congress begin a five-week recess. If they're not passing bills, what is the president supposed to veto?
08/04/2008
00:39

Obsessive Compulsive Checklist
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Stephen wants you to make sure you turned off the stove, closed the refrigerator door, and locked the doors before bed.
08/05/2008
03:18

Canton, Kansas Apology
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Stephen hopes Canton, Kansas accepts his apology because America's real assberg is Canton, South Dakota.
08/05/2008
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
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