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Klein's Penance

Season 3 • 09/12/2007

Joel Klein is absolved thanks to the Atone Phone.

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Intro - 9/11/07
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With Garrison Keillor's impending arrival, Stephen sends out a warning to those allergic to folksiness.
09/11/2007
04:30

Katie Bruggeman - Exclusive
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The ex-girlfriend of the cop that arrested Larry Craig tells all about her former paramour's preschool tendencies.
09/11/2007
03:39

Indecision 2008: Don't F%#k This Up America - The Kickoff
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Stephen kicks off the most comprehensive election coverage possible, half an hour a night, four nights a week.
09/11/2007
01:38

General Betray Us
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The New York Times does a shabby job of turning David Petraeus' name into a putdown, but Stephen is here to help.
09/11/2007
00:34

Michael Bloomberg
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Stephen interrupts New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg mid-speech to get him to sign his cast.
09/12/2007
05:05

Joel Klein
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New York City Schools Chancellor Joel Klein is willing to pay kids for good grades while Stephen is willing to pay kids to smoke and play video games.
09/12/2007
00:35

Intro - 9/12/07
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If NYC Schools Chancellor Joel Klein visits Stephen, then who's chancelling the schools?
09/12/2007
03:21

1-888-MOPS-KEY
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In the year since the last appearance of the Atone Phone, 1-888-OOPS-JEW has been taken by another company.
09/12/2007
04:30

The Word - Re-Run
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MSNBC's unedited rebroadcast of the events of 9/11 gives Stephen an idea for boosting the president's approval ratings.
09/12/2007
04:42

Tek Jansen - Beginning's First Dawn: Episode One
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Tek Jansen's latest adventure is his first adventure, from space dog vending to a fateful fall.
09/12/2007
01:12

Klein's Penance
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Schools Chancellor Joel Klein admits to cheating on his interview with Stephen.
09/12/2007
00:36

Intro - 9/13/07
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Tonight's episode is Stephen's last show before the Emmys and he will expose the truth about Mother Teresa and interview Ed Begley Jr.
09/13/2007
04:19

The Emmys
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Stephen has nothing against the other Emmy nominees -- except Jon Stewart.
09/13/2007
05:15

Father James Martin
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Stephen asks Father James Martin if he was shocked to find out that Mother Teresa is probably in hell.
09/13/2007
03:06

WristStrong
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Stephen suggests that Matt Lauer slip his WristStrong bracelet to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
09/13/2007
01:58

Stephen for President - Answering the Call
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Viggo Mortensen surrenders a huge letter opener to Stephen as a sign for him to run for president.
09/13/2007
04:48

Ed Begley Jr.
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Ed Begley Jr. became interested in environmental issues as a Boy Scout and maintained his interest only to gain more merit badges.
09/13/2007
00:35

Intro - 9/18/07
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Tonight, Stephen reports on changes to the California electoral system, profiles one of America's unsung heroes and interviews Susan Sarandon.
09/18/2007
06:29

Susan Sarandon
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Susan Sarandon tells Stephen that her phone was bugged because Sean Penn was probably calling her.
09/18/2007
04:28

Difference Makers - Nitro Girl
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Nitro Girl is the most patriotic giant American woman since the Statue of Liberty -- and she does it all without inviting immigrants to invade our country.
09/18/2007
02:53

The Word - Let My People Go
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Every presidential election year, California's 55 electoral college votes go to the Democratic candidate just because more people voted for him.
09/18/2007
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