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Supersonic Space Jump

Season 9 • 10/15/2012

Felix Baumgartner breaks the sound barrier in a 24-mile free fall sponsored by Red Bull.

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00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
10/11/2012
04:55

Chrystia Freeland
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In her book "Plutocrats," Chrystia Freeland argues that today's global economy allows the super rich to disregard the American middle class.
10/11/2012
07:36

This Changes Everything - Obama's Martian Gayness
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Rumors of President Obama's secret gay Martian past emanate from a top-secret government space teleportation program.
10/11/2012
02:36

The Vice-Presidential Debate
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Vice-presidential candidates Joe Biden and Paul Ryan debate in Kentucky, and critics question Barack Obama's relationship to moderator Martha Raddatz's ex-husband.
10/11/2012
00:36

Intro - 10/11/12
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Obama faces an "October surprise," scientists discover a new species of turtle, and Chrystia Freeland examines the super-rich in her book, "Plutocrats."
10/11/2012
04:46

Formidable Opponent - Mitt Romney
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Stephen argues the centrist Mitt Romney seen at the debate is the real Mitt Romney, but Stephen thinks Stephen got sucked in.
10/11/2012
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
10/15/2012
06:00

Tip/Wag - Norway & American Family Association
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Europe grants itself the Nobel Peace Prize, and liberal social engineering erases heterosexual boundaries at the lunch table.
10/15/2012
00:38

Intro - 10/15/12
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The Nobel Committees name the Nobel Prize winners, a criminal runs loose in Florida, and Evan Thomas explores Dwight D. Eisenhower's influence on modern nuclear policy.
10/15/2012
03:55

Monkey on the Lam - Florida - Monkey on the Gram
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The people of St. Petersburg have ignored Stephen's selfless attempts to macaque-block them, and now the plundering monkey has come back to bite them.
10/15/2012
02:41

Supersonic Space Jump
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Millions watch daredevil Felix Baumgartner parachute from the mesosphere without turning into a spacesuit full of wet dog food.
10/15/2012
04:51

Affirmative Action Supreme Court Case - Emily Bazelon
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Yale research fellow Emily Bazelon discusses Justice Kennedy's affirmative action views and the role of socioeconomics in college admissions.
10/16/2012
03:10

The Wealth Edge & "Cool" Debate Technology
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Mitt Romney identifies with audience members who earn $91,000 a year, and CNN allows Web users to share their favorite debate moments.
10/16/2012
00:08

Sign Off - iPhone
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Stephen captures the moment.
10/16/2012
04:06

Paul Ryan's Phony Campaign Photo
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Paul Ryan ambushes a soup kitchen while Mitt Romney visits the special kitchen in his house that only makes soup.
10/16/2012
05:47

Cory Booker
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Newark Mayor Cory Booker reviews Barack Obama's debate performance, Democratic support for faith-based programs and his online activism project, #waywire.
10/16/2012
02:49

Affirmative Action Supreme Court Case
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Abigail Fisher sues the University of Texas for its affirmative action admission policies, and Chief Justice John Roberts wants America to quit discriminating on its own.
10/16/2012
03:38

Second Presidential Debate Showdown
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President Obama's first debate debacle wins him low expectations, and the second debate turns into a blood sport.
10/17/2012
03:55

Libya-Gate Scandal
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America can't be sure President Obama was talking about Benghazi in that Benghazi speech the day after the Benghazi attacks.
10/17/2012
00:09

Sign Off - Loose Teeth
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Stephen spits out his teeth.
10/17/2012
01:33

Mitt's Greatest Debate Triumph
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Mitt Romney's pre-debate coin flip conquest should improve his chances with undecided voters.
10/17/2012
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