The Colbert Report

Malcolm Gladwell

Season 5 • 11/17/2009

Malcolm Gladwell wants to inspire readers to look at the world in a different way.

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05:49

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The Word - Skeletons in the Closet

How is the governor of Rhode Island supposed to rest in peace knowing that a couple of plots over two dudes are being gay dead?
11/16/2009
00:19

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Sign Off - Good Morning, Burma

Stephen says good morning to anybody watching from Burma, and congratulations on owning a TV.
11/16/2009
03:07

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Obama Bows to Japanese Emperor

President Obama brings great shame upon America by taking a deep bow to the emperor of Japan.
11/16/2009
06:30

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Paul Goldberger

Paul Goldberger says buildings bring out our emotions and are part of our most profound memories.
11/16/2009
07:09

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Kid Gloves - Marc Kielburger

Marc Kielburger attempts to break the cycle of poverty by taking kids out of child labor and putting them in school.
11/17/2009
00:02

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Sign Off - Goodnight

That's it for The Report, everybody.
11/17/2009
00:32

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Exclusive - Better Know a District - California's 12th - Jackie Speier Pt. 2

Stephen asks Congresswoman Jackie Speier about the large number of Tongans residing in her district.
11/17/2009
06:21

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Better Know a District - California's 12th - Jackie Speier

Representative Jackie Speier defends gay rights and shoots a viral skateboarding video for YouTube with Stephen.
11/17/2009
00:33

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Intro - 11/17/09

Congress cracks down on child labor, Stephen profiles California's 12th district, and Malcolm Gladwell talks about his new book.
11/17/2009
01:26

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Exclusive - Better Know a District - California's 12th - Jackie Speier Pt. 1

Stephen questions Congresswoman Jackie Speier about health care reform and her meeting with the Dalai Lama.
11/17/2009
05:45

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Malcolm Gladwell

Malcolm Gladwell tries to get people to see connections between their own worlds and worlds outside of theirs.
11/17/2009
04:30

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The Word - Grand Old Pity Party

Fact checking and opposition research are the same thing to Sarah Palin because she knows the facts are out to get her.
11/18/2009
02:09

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Eggo Waffles Shortage Alert

Stephen puts America on Waff-Con Four and calls on President Obama to open the strategic waffle reserves.
11/18/2009
04:37

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ThreatDown - Quetzalcoatl, Santa Claus & Canadian Groin Kickers

Stephen refuses to apologize to Quetzalcoatl, Santa Claus could make you sick, and a Canadian woman kicks strangers in the balls.
11/18/2009
03:29

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Norah Jones

Norah Jones doesn't like her fans enough to get caught snorting coke in her underwear.
11/18/2009
00:35

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Intro - 11/18/09

Sarah Palin has a 400-page book, "2012" takes the world by storm, and Norah Jones talks about her famous father, Indiana.
11/18/2009
00:17

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Sign Off - Thanks, Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello will come back and do a song with Stephen when he gets his voice back.
11/19/2009
05:33

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Tip/Wag - U.S. Speedskating Team, NY Lottery & William Phillips

The U.S. Speedskating team wins at the World Cup, the New York Lottery goes upscale, and a fifth grader refuses to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
11/19/2009
02:03

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Stephen Shakes His Moneymaker

Stephen liquidates his investments and injects them into his ass after the Senate introduces a tax on plastic surgery.
11/19/2009
05:26

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Celebrating the AK-47 - John Pike

John Pike talks about the popularity of the AK-47 as the Russian designer celebrates his 90th birthday.
11/19/2009
00:36

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Intro - 11/30/09

Copenhagen hosts an environmental summit, Stephen talks to an advocate for nuclear disarmament, and Cevin Soling says schools have turned into prisons.
11/30/2009
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