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Analyzing Saddam's Trial

Season 8 • 12/17/2003

Saddam Hussein is responsible for the deaths for 400,000 people -- but they snuck up on him.

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Intro - Rabbi Hussein
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Saddam Hussein's big beard makes him look like he may have been studying to be a rabbi while he was on the run.
12/16/2003
00:19

Moment of Zen - Hidey-Hole
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Contessa Brewer climbs into Saddam Hussein's spider hole while a retired veteran explains it.
12/16/2003
02:19

Back in Black - Aviation
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Lewis Black shows how man's dream of flight and gigantic breasts come together in the form of Hooters Air.
12/16/2003
03:58

Your History - USS Republic
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Learning about history is critical to our understanding of our present and the future.
12/17/2003
02:02

Headlines - Flu Fighters
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Tens of thousands of people across the nation are eager to get their hands on this year's holiday must-have: a painful injection of dead virus.
12/17/2003
00:08

Moment of Zen - Baby Girl Cries
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After getting her flu shot, a baby starts to cry.
12/17/2003
02:03

Headlines - Saddam Trial
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President Bush argues that dictator and filthy hippie Saddam Hussein should be tried by Iraqis.
12/17/2003
00:44

Intro - Wright Brothers
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One hundred years later, a group in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina tries to recreate the legendary Wright Brothers' flight -- and fails.
12/17/2003
05:37

Julia Stiles
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At Columbia University, Julia Stiles is the kind of senior that has a year left. You know -- a junior.
12/17/2003
00:37

Julia Roberts Is a Cannibal
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Jon has done the research and shares his thoughts on Julia Roberts.
12/17/2003
03:54

Analyzing Saddam's Trial
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Saddam Hussein's trial is unprecedented. Think about it: Hitler, Stalin, Pol Pot, Darth Vader -- none of these great villains have ever stood trial for their crimes.
12/17/2003
04:23

Civil Lights
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Stephen Colbert interviews Audrey Silk, a civil rights worker dedicated to the emancipation of smokers.
12/18/2003
01:53

Look Who's Tolkien 3
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JRR Tolkien's "The Return of the King" is released on film to a huge merchandizing bonanza.
12/18/2003
05:28

Natalie Portman
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Natalie Portman is interviewed about her new film "Cold Mountain" and discusses cannibalism.
12/18/2003
00:18

Moment of Zen - Essie Mae Washington-Williams
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Essie Mae Washington-Williams announces that she is the illegitimate daughter of Senator Strom Thurmond.
12/18/2003
01:41

Julia Roberts - Orphan Cannibal Apology
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Jon apologizes for calling Julia Roberts an orphan cannibal and suggests that maybe she is just a "flesh enthusiast."
12/18/2003
02:31

Produce Pete with Steve Carell - Latkes
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Steve Carell as Produce Pete gets upset about his low sales figures.
12/18/2003
03:34

Back in Black - Senator Strom Thurmond
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The Thurmond family confirms that Senator Strom Thurmond has an illegitimate half-black daughter, Essie Mae Washington-Williams.
12/18/2003
04:21

Dean Phenomenon
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Stephen Colbert thinks Howard Dean's widely reported anger problems will be trouble for him on the campaign trail.
01/06/2004
04:22

Democrats 2004: Race from the White House - Question for Howard Dean
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The Democratic presidential candidates gang up on Governor Howard Dean at a debate in Iowa.
01/06/2004
05:37

Tom Brokaw Pt. 1
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Tom Brokaw discusses the Dean campaign's innovative use of online fundraising.
01/06/2004
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