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Democalypse 2012 - Welcome "Twilight" Fans, This Is a Topical Comedy Show Edition

Season 17 • 08/13/2012

Mitt Romney announces Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan as his vice presidential nominee.

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00:18

Moment of Zen - Hillary Clinton's Dance
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Hillary Clinton dances with a local singer while visiting South Africa.
08/08/2012
05:12

Joanna Brooks
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In "The Book of Mormon Girl," author Joanna Brooks discusses her turn to liberalism at Brigham Young University and the evolution of Mormonism.
08/09/2012
05:19

Double-Wide World of Sports
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Jason Jones reports from the 2012 Redneck Blank in Hebron, ME, where champions are crowned for toilet seat horseshoes, pickup truck dressage and wet t-shirt events.
08/09/2012
00:17

Moment of Zen - Hannity's Negative Ad Prediction for Paul Ryan
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Following a Super Pac attack ad implicating Mitt Romney and Bain Capital in the death of a cancer-stricken woman, Sean Hannity speculates on grisly anti-Paul-Ryan ads.
08/09/2012
06:45

Democalypse 2012 - Dog Days Edition - Mitt Romney & Wife Cancer
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In response to an incendiary Super PAC ad, Romney aide Andrea Saul highlights his Massachusetts health care law, sparking conservative outrage from Ann Coulter and Karl Rove.
08/09/2012
02:54

Democalypse 2012 - Dog Days Edition
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The Obama campaign introduces "Romney Hood" and Mitt Romney coins "Obamaloney," but who's responsible for all the wife cancer?
08/09/2012
00:42

Moment of Zen - David Rakoff Tribute
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The late writer and humorist David Rakoff explains factors in long-term mortality.
08/13/2012
04:40

Democalypse 2012 - Paul Ryan's Nomination
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Paul Ryan's vice presidential nomination raises serious campaign issues such as fishing pole shortages and the influence of late-night infomercials.
08/13/2012
02:45

Paul Ryan's Bipartisan Appeal
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Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams agree that Mitt Romney's running mate selection of Medicare-slasher Paul Ryan excites both Democrats and Republicans.
08/13/2012
08:26

Robert Pattinson
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"Cosmopolis" star Robert Pattinson reveals his life's biggest problem, enjoys a pint of Ben & Jerry's, and shares a message with the world's "Twilight" fans.
08/13/2012
03:29

Democalypse 2012 - Welcome "Twilight" Fans, This Is a Topical Comedy Show Edition
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Aboard the U.S.S. Wisconsin, Mitt Romney announces his running mate as the next president of the United States, Wisconsin congressman Paul Ryan.
08/13/2012
06:43

Misty May-Treanor
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Three-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor considers taking up a new sport and explains why the Olympic village condom shortage wasn't a problem for her.
08/14/2012
00:19

Moment of Zen - Joe Biden's Prediction
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Vice President Joe Biden makes a dire prediction about Mitt Romney's first 100 days in the White House.
08/14/2012
01:48

"Twilight" Horrorotica
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John Hodgman defends the sparkling, baseball-playing vampires of "Twilight," one of the most important movies in modern sexy fantasy literature.
08/14/2012
03:55

Democalypse 2012 - Mitt Romney's & Paul Ryan's Budget Plans
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John Hodgman likens "Twilight" to the Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan campaign: both require a free spirit and a blatant, utter disregard for logic.
08/14/2012
04:01

It's Not Delivery, It's D'Economies of Scale
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Papa John CEO John Schnatter warns of increased Affordable Care Act-related pizza costs, while the summer's biblical, crop-killing drought only increases liberal hysteria.
08/14/2012
04:01

Democalypse 2012 - Wait! Don't Leave! Here Is a Picture of Taylor Lautner Edition
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Two men battle in this election: one belonging to a very old, pale clan of ancient bloodsuckers; the other to a wild, young and diverse feral group of incoherent people.
08/14/2012
05:51

A Few Very Specific Men
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John Oliver and reality show casting agent Vinnie Potestivo hold a Democratic National Convention casting call to find and exploit the right Americans.
08/15/2012
07:22

Brian Williams
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NBC's Brian Williams defends his canine soul mate and explains why Paul Ryan's vice presidential nomination doesn't signal a more substantive national discourse.
08/15/2012
05:31

Democalypse 2012 - The New New Low Edition
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Joe Biden's gaffe triggers Republican DEFCON Apes**t from prominent pundits like Sarah Palin, who decry the Obama White House's divisive campaign tactics.
08/15/2012
01:50

Joe Biden & Wall Street Unchained
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Vice President Joe Biden stumbles into controversy and simultaneously diverts attention from Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan.
08/15/2012
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