The Colbert Report
John Grunsfeld
Season 8 E 131 • 08/01/2012

NASA physicist John Grunsfeld maps out Curiosity's landing course and considers whether or not there's life on Mars.

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06:10

The Colbert ReportS8 E130
Jeff Koons

American artist Jeff Koons explains his famous sculpture, "Blue Balloon Dog," the museumgoer's experience, and the importance of bringing art to underserved children.
07/31/2012
03:24

The Colbert ReportS8 E130
StePhest Colbchella '012 - Rocktaugustfest

Stephen remounts his long-running, one-year festival tradition on NYC's USS Intrepid, with such talent as Santigold, Grizzly Bear, Grandmaster Flash, The Flaming Lips and Fun.
07/31/2012
06:05

The Colbert ReportS8 E130
Stephen's Dressage Training Pt. 2

Stephen successfully completes a lifelong 20 minutes of dressage training on his 1,500-pound baseball steed.
07/31/2012
00:06

The Colbert ReportS8 E130
Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
07/31/2012
00:35

The Colbert ReportS8 E130
Intro - 7/31/12

Horses define dressage, the world of music boasts big news, and American artist Jeff Koons discusses his work.
07/31/2012
02:28

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Rafalca's Impact on Mitt Romney's VP Pick

Ann Romney's horse, Rafalca, could have a major impact on the U.S. presidential election, while dressage is really all about budgeting.
07/31/2012
04:49

The Colbert ReportS8 E131
Sport Report - Stephen Colbefrajilympic Expealacoverage! - Gymnastics & Swimming

The Olympic games are about making little foreign girls cry, and China's 16-year-old swimming sensation avoids checking Facebook mid-race.
08/01/2012
05:53

The Colbert ReportS8 E131
The "Fiscal Cliff" Conundrum & Grover Norquist's Tax Pledge

The Senate and House need to compromise on tax cuts, but Tax Master Grover Norquist holds Republicans to their no-tax blood oath.
08/01/2012
00:12

The Colbert ReportS8 E131
Sign Off - Totem

Stephen validates his reality.
08/01/2012
03:29

The Colbert ReportS8 E131
Obama Administration's Birth Control Mandate

Women visit America's Planned Parenthoods to be hooked up to Yaz force-feeding tubes like sex-crazed, foie gras geese.
08/01/2012
06:27

The Colbert ReportS8 E131
John Grunsfeld

NASA physicist John Grunsfeld maps out Curiosity's landing course and considers whether or not there's life on Mars.
08/01/2012
01:21

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Exclusive - Better Know a District - Missouri's 3rd or 1st - Russ Carnahan

Stephen questions Congressman Russ Carnahan on Obamacare -- and whether it should be called Carnahan-care.
08/02/2012
07:35

The Colbert ReportS8 E132
Better Know a District - Missouri's 3rd or 1st - Russ Carnahan

Missouri's Russ Carnahan deals with redistricting and verifies that he is not a genetically modified ear of corn in a suit.
08/02/2012
03:33

The Colbert ReportS8 E132
Thought for Food - USDA Meatless Mondays & Plant Communication Research

"Meatless Mondays" erase "Trichinosis Tuesdays," and morally superior vegans are actually vicious kale killers.
08/02/2012
02:00

The Colbert ReportS8 E132
Nancy Pelosi's BKAD Pact & the DISCLOSE Act Filibuster

When it came to supporting the DISCLOSE act, Stephen made a deal with the devil -- and by "devil," he means Minority House Leader Nancy Pelosi.
08/02/2012
00:06

The Colbert ReportS8 E132
Sign Off - Carrot Nibble

Stephen says goodnight and snacks on a carrot.
08/02/2012
06:01

The Colbert ReportS8 E132
Chris Hayes

The host of MSNBC's "Up with Chris Hayes" explains America's housing bubble, elitism and the difference between educational opportunities and outcomes.
08/02/2012
01:33

The Colbert ReportS8 E132
Rafalca's First Day of Dressage

Ann Romney's Olympic horse captures a 70.243 score in dressage, which might be great if anyone knew what that meant.
08/02/2012
06:35

The Colbert ReportS8 E133
Pete Seeger

Legendary folk artist Pete Seeger talks about his former Communist Party affiliation, his socialist musician father and the rights to his songs.
08/06/2012
05:47

The Colbert ReportS8 E133
Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

Chick-fil-A stumbles on a strategy to help struggling businesses: associate your product with a divisive political position and wait for the cash to roll in.
08/06/2012
00:36

The Colbert ReportS8 E133
Intro - 8/6/12

Chicken sandwiches divide America, a congressman takes a surprising stance on animal rights, and Stephen has a hammer for Pete Seeger.
08/06/2012
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