The Colbert Report
Melissa Harris-Perry
Season 8 E 40 • 01/09/2012

Author Melissa Harris-Perry deconstructs stereotypes of African-American women and considers the consequences of a white-male-centered perspective on the American story.

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The Colbert ReportS8 E39
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The Colbert ReportS8 E40
Intro - 1/9/12

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The Colbert ReportS8 E40
New Hampshire GOP Debates - Moderate Extremes

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The Colbert ReportS8 E40
Sign Off - Jack Daniels

Stephen chugs a bottle of Jack Daniels.
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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.
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Malice in Blunderland

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Sign Off - Turntable

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The Colbert ReportS8 E41
Tip/Wag - Irresponsible Dead People & Insensitive Papa John's

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