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The Word - Sweet Smell of Success

Season 5 • 01/12/2009

Axe body spray has got to be at least as effective as the bailout.

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04:18

New York Times Abandons Dignity
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The New York Times drops to its knees in a back alley for 20 bucks like the rest of us.
01/08/2009
00:12

A Really Good Book
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Stephen remarks on his really good book.
01/08/2009
03:24

Leg Wrestling Rematch
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Stephen will take on Jason Chaffetz and the entire KSTU Fox 13 news team.
01/08/2009
04:40

Yahweh or No Way - Roland Burris
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You can hear Rod Blagojevich's entire conversation with God on the FBI wiretap.
01/08/2009
00:33

Intro - 1/8/09
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Does God speak directly to us? Stephen will tell you His answer.
01/08/2009
00:36

Intro - 1/12/09
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In his last press conference, President Bush admits to the biggest mistake of his presidency: holding press conferences.
01/12/2009
06:09

Anthony Romero
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Anthony Romero believes it will be a huge mistake if Barack Obama doesn't close Guantanamo immediately.
01/12/2009
00:12

A Lot More to Say
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Stephen will give you some time for your eardrums to scab over.
01/12/2009
04:30

Bush's Last Press Conference
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When it comes to connecting the dots, President Bush can't win.
01/12/2009
02:35

Stephen Jr. on Christmas Eve
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Stephen Jr. is spotted on Christmas eve getting ready to fly around the world delivering the gift of yuletide joy and rodent parts.
01/12/2009
05:40

The Word - Sweet Smell of Success
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Axe body spray works for awkward teenage males, so it should work for the economy.
01/12/2009
04:19

On Notice - Limey Squirrel Eaters
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Bloodthirsty blokes react to the economic downturn by eating squirrels.
01/13/2009
06:16

Niall Ferguson
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Niall Ferguson explains how money is a relationship between a creditor and a debtor.
01/13/2009
02:40

Bush Presidency Aged Us
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The Bush presidency has aged everyone, including Stephen.
01/13/2009
05:44

Cold War Update - Cuba
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If we open up relations with Cuba, the allure of rum, mambo and spicy Latinas could prove irresistible.
01/13/2009
00:17

That's All the Time We Have
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That's all the time we have for tonight, tomorrow night, and last night's show.
01/13/2009
00:30

Intro - 1/13/09
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Russians cut off the natural gas pipeline to Europe in the most boring James Bond plotline ever.
01/13/2009
08:06

P.K. Winsome - Obama Collectibles
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P.K. Winsome believes the merchandising of Barack Obama is the dream that Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned.
01/14/2009
02:26

Little Victories - America's Galaxy Is Big
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Good news: the Milky Way is about the same size as the Andromeda Galaxy.
01/14/2009
00:32

Intro - 1/14/09
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Is Barack Obama being over-marketed? For just $25 you can get a commemorative tote bag containing the answer.
01/14/2009
06:20

Alan Khazei
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Alan Khazei explains to Stephen why anybody would do something for someone else and not get paid for it.
01/14/2009
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