The Colbert Report

Clay Shirky

Season 4 • 04/03/2008

Clay Shirky talks about the power of the Internet.

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05:06

Van Jones
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Van Jones tells Stephen about green collar jobs that are good for the Earth as well as the economy.
04/01/2008
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03:21

Stephen Wins a Peabody
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Stephen wins the Turducken of awards -- the Peabody.
04/02/2008
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R.E.M.
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During the interview, Stephen uses the new R.E.M. album to cover his area.
04/02/2008
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Intro - 4/2/08
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Stephen's advice on traveling this summer: Hint one -- you'll save a lot of money by not tipping.
04/02/2008
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ThreatDown - Nipples
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It's a fine line between a nipple ring and detonation pin on a boob grenade.
04/02/2008
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03:24

The Word - Let The Games Begin
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Stephen has a solution to the controversy surrounding the Beijing Olympic Games.
04/03/2008
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03:15

Peabody Credit
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Stephen credits Doritos for his success on winning the Peabody award.
04/03/2008
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01:48

Tek Jansen - You Are the Best
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Jason Baker performs a live rendering of Tek Jansen's theme song.
04/03/2008
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Tek Jansen - Beginning's First Dawn: Episode Two
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A teenage Tek Jansen grows up fast after joining Alpha Squad.
04/03/2008
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Intro - 4/3/08
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Boycott the Olympics in China? But when else will we get a chance to pole vault over the Great Wall?
04/03/2008
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05:41

Clay Shirky
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Clay Shirky encourages the Colbert Nation to do something interesting with Doritos bags.
04/03/2008
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05:18

Trevor Paglen
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Trevor Paglen compiled a book of military patches worn by classified or top secret officers.
04/07/2008
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02:55

R.I.P. Charlton Heston
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Stephen remembers Charlton Heston -- one of the last great Hollywood stars.
04/07/2008
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06:00

Jesse Ventura
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Jesse Ventura has been surfing in Mexico, learning about revolution.
04/07/2008
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00:30

Intro - 4/7/08
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Stephen explores the government's black ops program - tomorrow he'll be broadcasting from a Syrian prison.
04/07/2008
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04:02

Democralypse Now - 3am
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In a rare moment of solidarity, Obama and McCain have responded to Hillary's ad campaign.
04/07/2008
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03:21

Pope Coming to NYC
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Stephen tempts the Pope to come on the show with an iPod, Air Pope shoes and an unbaptized baby.
04/08/2008
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Children's Drawings
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The children in Pennsylvania are so excited about Stephen's visit, they sent him their artwork.
04/08/2008
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06:57

Madeleine Albright
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Stephen promises Madeleine Albright a private showing of his portrait at the Smithsonian.
04/08/2008
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00:29

Intro - 4/8/08
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More about Stephen's upcoming trip to Philly -- remember, no brotherly glove, no brotherly love.
04/08/2008
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02:23

Wilford Brimley Calls - Donation
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Wilford Brimley is working the phones for the McCain campaign and calls Stephen for a donation.
04/08/2008
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