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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00:07

Sign Off - Mayan Headwear & Sacrificial Chicken
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Stephen dons a Mayan headdress and pets his chicken.
01/05/2012
05:13

Steve Case
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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

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

Intro - 1/5/12
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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

The Word - Catch 2012
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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

Intro - 1/9/12
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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

New Hampshire GOP Debates - Moderate Extremes
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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

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

Rick Santorum on Gay Parents & Bla People
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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

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

Melissa Harris-Perry
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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

Malice in Blunderland
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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

Sign Off - Turntable
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Stephen shows off his turntablist skills.
01/10/2012
04:18

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

Bill Moyers
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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

New Hampshire Primary & Mitt Romney's Gaffe
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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

George Stephanopoulos
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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

Sign Off - Decision of a Lifetime
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Stephen reminds viewers to tune in to find out whether he will run for president in South Carolina.
01/11/2012
06:15

Commitment to Mitt Romney
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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

Intro - 1/11/12
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Mitt Romney takes New Hampshire, threats from space abound, and George Stephanopoulos reviews the week.
01/11/2012
03:48

South Carolina's Fresh Face
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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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