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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Tip/Wag - Breitbart

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

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Blowback From Obama's Visit to China

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

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Sign Off - Cheerful Reflection

Stephen takes an adoring look in the mirror.
11/11/2014
00:39

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Intro - 11/11/14

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

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Diane von Furstenberg

"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

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Stephen Colbert's Auto-Robotic Fixation

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

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Mr. Smith Goes to the State Legislature, Then Later Possibly Washington - Gordon Klingenschmitt

Colorado Republican Gordon Klingenschmitt rails against gays and claims that President Obama is possessed by a demon.
11/12/2014
00:06

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Sign Off - Red Wine

Stephen ends the night with a glass of wine.
11/12/2014
02:50

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New York City's Rat Deficiency

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

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Intro - 11/12/14

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

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Terence Tao

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

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Reforming Health-Care Reform

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

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Reforming Health-Care Reform - Emily Bazelon

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

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Gay Marriage Victory in South Carolina

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

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Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
11/13/2014
06:45

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Jennifer Lawrence

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

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Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
11/17/2014
04:43

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Bono's Missing Luggage

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

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Survival Tips From "Good Morning America"

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

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Bernie Sanders Pt. 1

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

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Bernie Sanders Pt. 2

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