The Colbert Report

Government Shutdown Day Three

Season 10 • 10/03/2013

Congressional leaders from both sides agree on making no progress, which is itself progress.

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Federal Government Shutdown
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The EPA loses most of its workforce, and the National Zoo's Panda Cam goes dark.
10/01/2013
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00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
10/01/2013
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Adorable Care Act & Generation Opportunity
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The White House manipulates young people with cute animal photos, and the Koch brothers fund an anti-Obamacare group for college kids.
10/01/2013
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1995 Shutdown Survival Bunker
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To heal a divided nation, Stephen digs deep into his 17-year-old survival kit, and Sarah Palin describes the government shutdown as a "pin prick."
10/02/2013
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Sign Off - Shutdown Survival Bunker
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Stephen lunges toward safety.
10/02/2013
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Intro - 10/2/13
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Stephen figures out how to reboot the government, Fox News pundits talk to God, and "Hardball" host Chris Matthews stops by The Report.
10/02/2013
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Chris Matthews
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"Tip and the Gipper" author Chris Matthews discusses the government shutdown, Ronald Reagan's leadership style and the Geneva Summit.
10/02/2013
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David Finkel
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The Washington Post's David Finkel shares his book about the mental wounds of veterans, "Thank You for Your Service."
10/03/2013
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06:29

The 2013 Government Shutdown Wedding of the Century Pt. 1
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The government ruins 24 weddings scheduled at national monuments, so Stephen makes one couple's dream come true.
10/03/2013
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00:27

Sign Off - Audra McDonald's Availability
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The government shutdown puts Audra McDonald out of work.
10/03/2013
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03:33

Government Shutdown Day Three
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Barack Obama refuses to negotiate with Republicans, and GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman admits that he doesn't know what the GOP wants.
10/03/2013
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04:55

McCutcheon v. FEC - Emily Bazelon
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Slate's Emily Bazelon explains how unrestricted campaign donations could result in corruption and inequality.
10/07/2013
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00:06

Sign Off - "Not a Game" Game
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Stephen learns how to play the government shutdown board game.
10/07/2013
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05:12

Government Shutdown's One-Week Anniversary
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President Obama refuses to negotiate with some very flexible Republicans, and political leaders insist that the shutdown is "not some damn game."
10/07/2013
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05:55

James Spithill
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Skipper James Spithill discusses yacht racing technology, the America's Cup and Larry Ellison's ocean of cash.
10/07/2013
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01:07

Bond v. United States
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Lawyers argue that the conviction of a woman who spread lethal chemicals on her friend's property is unconstitutional.
10/07/2013
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03:08

Banksy's New York Reign of Terror
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Elusive British graffiti artist Banksy launches a series of works in New York City.
10/07/2013
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04:14

Debt Ceiling Deadline
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Without a debt limit deal, Congress risks triggering "economic Armageddon."
10/08/2013
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00:32

Sign Off - "TJ & Dave"
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Stephen endorses the best improv performers in the world.
10/08/2013
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Intro - 10/8/13
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Marijuana legalization is here to stay, children reexamine Frosty the Snowman's old silk hat, and Paul Giamatti stars in a film about John F. Kennedy's assassination.
10/08/2013
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Paul Giamatti
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"Parkland" star Paul Giamatti talks about being an approachable celebrity and playing Abraham Zapruder, the man who accidentally filmed John F. Kennedy's assassination.
10/08/2013
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