The Colbert Report

Clay Shirky

Season 4 • 04/03/2008

Clay Shirky talks about the power of the Internet.

More

Watching

05:06

Van Jones
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Stephen Wins a Peabody
The Colbert ReportS4

Stephen wins the Turducken of awards -- the Peabody.
04/02/2008
05:40

R.E.M.
The Colbert ReportS4

During the interview, Stephen uses the new R.E.M. album to cover his area.
04/02/2008
00:26

Intro - 4/2/08
The Colbert ReportS4

Stephen's advice on traveling this summer: Hint one -- you'll save a lot of money by not tipping.
04/02/2008
06:01

ThreatDown - Nipples
The Colbert ReportS4

It's a fine line between a nipple ring and detonation pin on a boob grenade.
04/02/2008
03:24

The Word - Let The Games Begin
The Colbert ReportS4

Stephen has a solution to the controversy surrounding the Beijing Olympic Games.
04/03/2008
03:15

Peabody Credit
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Tek Jansen - You Are the Best
The Colbert ReportS4

Jason Baker performs a live rendering of Tek Jansen's theme song.
04/03/2008
05:13

Tek Jansen - Beginning's First Dawn: Episode Two
The Colbert ReportS4

A teenage Tek Jansen grows up fast after joining Alpha Squad.
04/03/2008
00:33

Intro - 4/3/08
The Colbert ReportS4

Boycott the Olympics in China? But when else will we get a chance to pole vault over the Great Wall?
04/03/2008
05:41

Clay Shirky
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Trevor Paglen
The Colbert ReportS4

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

R.I.P. Charlton Heston
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Jesse Ventura
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Intro - 4/7/08
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Democralypse Now - 3am
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Pope Coming to NYC
The Colbert ReportS4

Stephen tempts the Pope to come on the show with an iPod, Air Pope shoes and an unbaptized baby.
04/08/2008
06:04

Children's Drawings
The Colbert ReportS4

The children in Pennsylvania are so excited about Stephen's visit, they sent him their artwork.
04/08/2008
06:57

Madeleine Albright
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Intro - 4/8/08
The Colbert ReportS4

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

Wilford Brimley Calls - Donation
The Colbert ReportS4

Wilford Brimley is working the phones for the McCain campaign and calls Stephen for a donation.
04/08/2008
You may also like5 Videos
Trailer
01:49

"South Park: Snow Day!" Trailer
South Park

Join your favorite South Park characters as they fight for neighborhood dominance during a blizzard in "South Park: Snow Day!," available now.
03/26/2024
Trailer
00:28

Make the Most of a Day Off with "South Park: Snow Day!"
South ParkS26

Join Cartman and the neighborhood kids as they battle Stan, who has his own ideas about the rules of their fantasy game, in the "South Park: Snow Day!" video game, now available to preorder.
12/21/2023
Trailer
01:00

"Star Trek: very Short Treks" Has Lightyears of Laughs
Star Trek: very Short TreksS1

Relive the classic vibe of "Star Trek: The Animated Series," and join Riker, Spock and more Starfleet faces on the bite-sized journeys of "Star Trek: very Short Treks," now streaming.
11/22/2023
Trailer
01:00

Fires and Full Moons Breed a New Terror on Wolf Pack

A California wildfire awakens a werewolf, but a group of curious teens -- once bitten -- will not shy away from the threat of decimation on Wolf Pack, streaming January 26 on Paramount+.
10/12/2022
Trailer
01:41

This Game of M.A.S.H. Is a Real Monster in Cursed Friends
Cursed Friends

Four pals must break an evil spell and change their fates when a classic kid's game to predict the future comes back to haunt them in the Comedy Central original movie Cursed Friends.
10/10/2022