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Daniel Lieberman

Season 9 • 05/16/2013

Dr. Daniel Lieberman talks about the gluteus maximus, barefoot running and the evolution of chewing.

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05:13

Cyndi Lauper
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Megastar Cyndi Lauper shares the story of a shoe factory owner and drag queen from Broadway's hit musical "Kinky Boots."
05/15/2013
08:11

Better Know a District - Wisconsin's 4th - Gwen Moore Pt. 1
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Openly black Congresswoman Gwen Moore discusses big government, class warfare and Paul Ryan's budget.
05/15/2013
04:40

Better Know a District - Wisconsin's 4th - Gwen Moore Pt. 2
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore talks about growing up on welfare, getting to know Scott Walker and posing on an imaginary Harley.
05/15/2013
00:10

Sign Off - Kinky Boots
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Stephen sports a pair of tall, red boots.
05/15/2013
02:32

Bug Protein
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According to the United Nations, all New Yorkers with bed bugs are technically ranchers raising healthy sources of fat, protein and fiber.
05/15/2013
00:07

Sign Off - Barefoot Shoes
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Stephen goes almost barefoot.
05/16/2013
04:54

Tip/Wag - Wind Turbines & China
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The Obama administration fails to prosecute wind energy companies for killing eagles, and China launches a Middle East peace proposal.
05/16/2013
03:21

Asparagusgate
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The House Judiciary Committee grills Attorney General Eric Holder, and Louie Gohmert accuses Holder of casting aspersions on his asparagus.
05/16/2013
00:37

Intro - 5/16/13
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Windmills have their shortcomings, printable weapons threaten gun control, and Dr. Daniel Lieberman discusses his research on long-distance running.
05/16/2013
04:41

3D Printed Guns
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Texas law student Cody Wilson is very clear about why he wants to make plastic firearms and high-capacity magazines available online.
05/16/2013
06:50

Daniel Lieberman
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Harvard University's Daniel Lieberman explains that human beings are among the best long-distance runners in the world because they're good at sweating.
05/16/2013
04:19

Mazda Scandal Booth - The IRS
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The IRS targets tax-exempt organizations that don't have to reveal their donors, and acting commissioner Steve Miller loses his job.
05/20/2013
00:06

Sign Off - Mazda Scandal Booth
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Obama's scandals encircle Stephen.
05/20/2013
04:31

David Sassoon
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Environmental journalist David Sassoon discusses dilbit spills, climate change and his online publication, InsideClimate News.
05/20/2013
07:38

Mazda Scandal Booth - Benghazi
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Angry Republicans don't know where Benghazi is, and journalist Jonathan Karl admits that he never saw the rumored Benghazi cover-up email.
05/20/2013
04:16

Mazda Scandal Booth - The IRS - Trevor Potter
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Stephen's lawyer explains that Colbert Super PAC SHH!'s tax-exempt status was never granted because he never filed for it.
05/20/2013
00:40

Intro - 5/21/13
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An unexpected treatment alleviates heart disease, the government meddles in people's private lives, and Harvard's Noah Feldman discusses America's relationship with China.
05/21/2013
07:20

Cheating Death - Sun Exposure & Marijuana
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Sunlight treats high blood pressure, and marijuana improves metabolism.
05/21/2013
06:13

Noah Feldman
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Dr. Noah Feldman defines "Cool War" and explains why America should be afraid of China as a fast-rising, interdependent global superpower.
05/21/2013
02:10

Irish Potato Famine Pathogen
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Justice has finally been served for a cold-blooded killer who has been at large for over 150 years.
05/21/2013
04:26

Census Bureau Harassment
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Every few years, the Census Bureau shows up on people's front porches like a drunk ex-boyfriend, so Congressman Jeff Duncan attempts to stop it.
05/21/2013
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