The Colbert Report

Melissa Harris-Perry

Season 8 • 01/09/2012

Melissa Harris-Perry examines four major stereotypes commonly ascribed to African-American women.

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Sign Off - Mayan Headwear & Sacrificial Chicken

Stephen dons a Mayan headdress and pets his chicken.
01/05/2012
05:13

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Steve Case

AOL co-founder Steve Case believes that a generational shift away from ownership and toward community sharing is taking place.
01/05/2012
03:02

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Fun Rick Santorum

Rick Santorum catches the notice of the most influential voice of the 19th century: George Will.
01/05/2012
00:33

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Intro - 1/5/12

A new tool aids in the war on terror, a TV host speaks to God, and Steve Case talks about his latest Internet venture.
01/05/2012
05:57

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The Word - Catch 2012

The National Defense Authorization Act strikes at the heart of the most notorious safe haven for terrorists: the U.S. Constitution.
01/05/2012
00:31

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Intro - 1/9/12

The New Hampshire primary approaches, Rick Santorum offends black people, and Melissa Harris-Perry analyzes the stereotypes African American women face.
01/09/2012
05:48

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New Hampshire GOP Debates - Moderate Extremes

New Hampshire Republicans propose that all new legislation include a direct quote from the Magna Carta, the declaration of rights of English barons.
01/09/2012
00:07

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Sign Off - Jack Daniels

Stephen chugs a bottle of Jack Daniels.
01/09/2012
04:52

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Rick Santorum on Gay Parents & Bla People

Rick Santorum openly condemns gay and lesbian parents, but feels pretty confident that he didn't say "black" people when discussing food stamps.
01/09/2012
03:48

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New Hampshire GOP Debates

To grease the voting skids, the Republicans hold not one, but two, New Hampshire presidential primary debates.
01/09/2012
05:39

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Melissa Harris-Perry

Author Melissa Harris-Perry deconstructs stereotypes of African-American women and considers the consequences of a white-male-centered perspective on the American story.
01/09/2012
05:05

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Malice in Blunderland

Conservative pundits criticize the Obama White House for throwing an extravagant Halloween party for the children of U.S. troops.
01/10/2012
00:09

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Sign Off - Turntable

Stephen shows off his turntablist skills.
01/10/2012
04:18

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Tip/Wag - Irresponsible Dead People & Insensitive Papa John's

Dead people disrespect the sanctity of life by choosing to be dead, and a Papa John's cashier identifies a customer with a racial slur.
01/10/2012
06:01

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Bill Moyers

Bill Moyers believes that capitalism is out of control and there can be no people's democracy as long as corporations are considered people.
01/10/2012
05:13

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New Hampshire Primary & Mitt Romney's Gaffe

Mitt Romney and Jon Huntsman tie in Dixville Notch, and Romney declares that he likes being able to fire people.
01/10/2012
06:03

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George Stephanopoulos

George Stephanopoulos considers the likelihood of Mitt Romney winning the GOP nomination and of Hillary Clinton becoming Barack Obama's vice presidential running mate.
01/11/2012
00:10

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Sign Off - Decision of a Lifetime

Stephen reminds viewers to tune in to find out whether he will run for president in South Carolina.
01/11/2012
06:15

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Commitment to Mitt Romney

After winning a non-binding caucus by eight votes and a plurality of the vote in one of the smallest primaries in the nation, Mitt Romney is a juggishnaut.
01/11/2012
00:35

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Intro - 1/11/12

Mitt Romney takes New Hampshire, threats from space abound, and George Stephanopoulos reviews the week.
01/11/2012
03:48

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South Carolina's Fresh Face

According to a South Carolina poll, the Colbert Bump reflected off of Jon Huntsman and bounced back to Stephen.
01/11/2012
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