The Colbert Report

Terence Tao

Season 11 • 11/12/2014

UCLA mathematician Terence Tao gives Stephen a crash course in prime numbers.

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03:31

Tip/Wag - Breitbart
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Breitbart News publishes an article that could have completely destroyed the credibility of Obama's pick for attorney general, Loretta Lynch -- if it wasn't completely untrue.
11/11/2014
06:17

Blowback From Obama's Visit to China
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President Obama faces criticism at home and abroad for chewing gum and allegedly bowing while meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
11/11/2014
00:07

Sign Off - Cheerful Reflection
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Stephen takes an adoring look in the mirror.
11/11/2014
00:39

Intro - 11/11/14
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President Obama visits China, America gears up for a new attorney general, and fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg visits The Report.
11/11/2014
06:45

Diane von Furstenberg
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"The Woman I Wanted to Be" author Diane von Furstenberg discusses her life as a fashion designer and her reality show, "House of DVF."
11/11/2014
05:40

Stephen Colbert's Auto-Robotic Fixation
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A drone video provides a bird's-eye view of people having sex, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk argues that artificial intelligence poses a threat to humanity.
11/12/2014
04:43

Mr. Smith Goes to the State Legislature, Then Later Possibly Washington - Gordon Klingenschmitt
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Colorado Republican Gordon Klingenschmitt rails against gays and claims that President Obama is possessed by a demon.
11/12/2014
00:06

Sign Off - Red Wine
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Stephen ends the night with a glass of wine.
11/12/2014
02:50

New York City's Rat Deficiency
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A statistician discovers that New York City's rat population is much smaller than commonly believed.
11/12/2014
00:37

Intro - 11/12/14
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Drone technology advances, Republicans score a victory in Colorado, and mathematician Terence Tao visits The Report.
11/12/2014
06:19

Terence Tao
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Terence Tao, a UCLA professor and winner of the 2015 Breakthrough Prize in Mathematics, discusses his lifelong fascination with mathematics and the mysteries of prime numbers.
11/12/2014
06:25

Reforming Health-Care Reform
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Republicans use their newfound power to undo aspects of Obamacare, prompting Stephen to celebrate with an old friend.
11/13/2014
04:33

Reforming Health-Care Reform - Emily Bazelon
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The New York Times Magazine's Emily Bazelon discusses King v. Burwell, a Supreme Court case challenging the legitimacy of Obamacare subsidies.
11/13/2014
02:45

Gay Marriage Victory in South Carolina
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A federal judge overturns South Carolina's ban on same-sex marriage, and Stephen grapples with the personal implications.
11/13/2014
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
11/13/2014
06:45

Jennifer Lawrence
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Jennifer Lawrence chats about her archery skills, growing up in Kentucky and her role in "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1."
11/13/2014
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
11/17/2014
04:43

Bono's Missing Luggage
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U2 frontman Bono loses his luggage midflight, and Stephen offers an exclusive look at its contents.
11/17/2014
09:02

Survival Tips From "Good Morning America"
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Inspired by "Good Morning America," Stephen airs a ratings-boosting survival segment that brings him face to face with an old enemy.
11/17/2014
03:49

Bernie Sanders Pt. 1
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the shortcomings of America's health care system and gives his take on why the Democrats lost in the 2014 midterm elections.
11/17/2014
03:16

Bernie Sanders Pt. 2
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Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders describes the challenges he would face as a presidential contender in 2016.
11/17/2014
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