The Colbert Report

The Word - Absolutely Maybe

Season 2 • 02/22/2006

Stephen examines how we should feel about the United Arab Emirates controlling our ports.

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Intro - 2/21/06
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Stephen reports on disappointing Olympic athletes and prepares to interview the only politician from New Jersey who hasn't been accused of corruption.
02/21/2006
02:44

Accidental Shooting
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After a week off, Stephen returns with tragic news: he accidentally shot a friend in the face.
02/21/2006
03:25

Better Know a District - New Jersey's 13th
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Orphan though it may be, New Jersey's 13th Congressional district makes Stephen feel lucky.
02/21/2006
04:15

The Word - U.S.A.? U.S.A.?
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Stephen is upset that America refuses to win gold medals at the Winter Olympics by any means necessary.
02/21/2006
00:07

Fract - Americana
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Tonight's freedom fact takes a deeper look at Americana production.
02/21/2006
01:31

Sign Off - DNA
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Stephen swabs some of his own DNA for a place of honor on his bookshelf.
02/21/2006
04:08

ThreatDown - Gay Adoption
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From gay adoption to roommates, Stephen goes over the five most-threatening issues in America.
02/22/2006
06:25

Michael Eric Dyson
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Dr. Michael Eric Dyson discusses the nation's racial divide in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
02/22/2006
00:43

Intro - 2/22/06
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From the United Arab Emirates wanting to control a U.S. port to the Katrina debacle, Stephen introduces the major topics of this episode.
02/22/2006
05:06

Speed Skating Debacle
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Without the rights to the footage, Stephen acts out the press conference between two American speed skaters.
02/22/2006
03:10

The Word - Absolutely Maybe
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Stephen questions if the U.A.E., which has supported both terrorists and the war on terror, should be in charge of U.S. ports.
02/22/2006
00:31

Intro - 2/23/06
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The White House releases its own report on Hurricane Katrina, while California can't find doctors to assist with lethal injections.
02/23/2006
03:43

The Word - Hippocratical
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When your country calls on you to do your duty, don't hide behind your professional ethics.
02/23/2006
05:51

David Brooks
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The New York Times columnist David Brooks talks about being the conservative that liberals can like.
02/23/2006
01:45

ThreatDown - Bears
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Stephen has said it before: bears are after our kids.
02/23/2006
05:21

Pharmaceuticals: Prescription for Progress
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Despite all they do to keep you healthy, some people still don't appreciate pharmaceutical companies.
02/23/2006
00:13

Sign Off - Pause Your TVs
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Instead of saying goodbye, Stephen wants you to pause your TV and leave him on your screen all weekend.
02/23/2006
02:20

Presidential Visions
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The Bush administration admits that the response to Hurricane Katrina fell short of the coordinated effort envisioned by President Bush.
02/23/2006
00:27

Intro - 2/27/06
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Stephen addresses the so-called separation of church and state, and the biblical signs that the apocalypse is upon us.
02/27/2006
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Who Hates Whom in the Name of God
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While people of all faiths believe that God is love, many religions have gotten some real mileage out of hate.
02/27/2006
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Tony Campolo
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Reverend Tony Campolo believes putting religion and politics together is like mixing ice cream with horse manure.
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