The Colbert Report

The Word - Jail Sweet Jail

Season 4 • 05/15/2008

Instead of releasing criminals early, Stephen suggests mom and pop jails.

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00:33

Intro - 5/14/08
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John McCain acknowledges the environment exists, and Grover Norquist wants to make government so small he can drown it in his bathtub.
05/14/2008
03:13

Who's Not Honoring Me Now? - Science
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Stephen wants an animal named after him, preferably a giant ant or a laser lion.
05/14/2008
04:58

Laura Dern
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Stephen asks Laura Dern what it was like to play America's sweetheart, Katherine Harris.
05/14/2008
00:35

Edwards Supports Obama
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With John Edwards' endorsement, the Obama camp wins the support of its first white male.
05/14/2008
05:31

Grover Norquist
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Stephen praises Grover Norquist for using some of the rhetoric from the 19th century South in his new book.
05/14/2008
04:33

Edwards Endorses Obama
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John Edwards endorses Barack Obama, but he hasn't received the jet ski he was promised.
05/15/2008
05:42

Andrei Cherny
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Andrei Cherny explains how America prevented the spread of Communism by dropping candy bars.
05/15/2008
00:32

Intro - 5/15/08
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States are releasing prisoners early to save money, and Stephen has ideas on how to spend your tax rebate check.
05/15/2008
01:06

American Craft Beer Week
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Don't forget to celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a fine American microbrew.
05/15/2008
04:21

Bears & Balls - Dollar Stores
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If you shop for groceries at dollar stores, you can find bargains on discontinued lunch meats and irregular bacon.
05/15/2008
03:31

The Word - Jail Sweet Jail
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If you have an extra bedroom, you could be the proud owner/operator of a charming private prison.
05/15/2008
02:59

McCain's Preachers
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Stephen is fine with Reverend Hagee calling the Catholic Church the apostate church because he doesn't know what that word means.
05/27/2008
00:31

Intro - 5/27/08
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John McCain rejects the support of two controversial pastors, which gives Stephen an excuse to show more Reverend Wright footage.
05/27/2008
04:56

Brian Greene
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Brian Greene explains to Stephen what the big deal is about science.
05/27/2008
00:55

Fleet Week
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Stephen explains the proper way to show your excitement when you're greeting a member of the armed services.
05/27/2008
06:03

Tony Perkins
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Tony Perkins and Stephen discuss their outrage over the California Supreme Court ruling to legalize gay marriage.
05/27/2008
04:05

The Word - Brushback Pitch
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Little Leaguers aren't just stealing team names from Major League Baseball. Where did they get the idea of using a mitt or wearing a cup?
05/28/2008
00:34

Intro - 5/28/08
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Little League Baseball players are under attack, something is in our water, and Senator Claire McCaskill will never inspire young women because she supports Barack Obama.
05/28/2008
06:32

Claire McCaskill
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Senator Claire McCaskill explains why Barack Obama is the best man or woman to be the next president of the United States.
05/28/2008
05:36

Cheating Death - Liquid Launch
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Liquid Launch is a new energy drink that doesn't have one of the ingredients in rocket fuel -- it has every ingredient in rocket fuel.
05/28/2008
02:48

Microbe Beat!
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The number one threat to microbes is penicillin -- a godless healing machine.
05/28/2008
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