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Government Shutdown's One-Week Anniversary

Season 10 • 10/07/2013

Republicans blame Obama for the shutdown, which everyone agrees is "not a game."

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06:30

Chris Matthews
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"Tip and the Gipper" author Chris Matthews discusses the government shutdown, Ronald Reagan's leadership style and the Geneva Summit.
10/02/2013
03:58

David Finkel
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The Washington Post's David Finkel shares his book about the mental wounds of veterans, "Thank You for Your Service."
10/03/2013
06:29

The 2013 Government Shutdown Wedding of the Century Pt. 1
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The government ruins 24 weddings scheduled at national monuments, so Stephen makes one couple's dream come true.
10/03/2013
03:33

Government Shutdown Day Three
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Barack Obama refuses to negotiate with Republicans, and GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman admits that he doesn't know what the GOP wants.
10/03/2013
00:27

Sign Off - Audra McDonald's Availability
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The government shutdown puts Audra McDonald out of work.
10/03/2013
04:55

McCutcheon v. FEC - Emily Bazelon
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Slate's Emily Bazelon explains how unrestricted campaign donations could result in corruption and inequality.
10/07/2013
00:06

Sign Off - "Not a Game" Game
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Stephen learns how to play the government shutdown board game.
10/07/2013
05:55

James Spithill
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Skipper James Spithill discusses yacht racing technology, the America's Cup and Larry Ellison's ocean of cash.
10/07/2013
01:07

Bond v. United States
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Lawyers argue that the conviction of a woman who spread lethal chemicals on her friend's property is unconstitutional.
10/07/2013
03:08

Banksy's New York Reign of Terror
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Elusive British graffiti artist Banksy launches a series of works in New York City.
10/07/2013
05:12

Government Shutdown's One-Week Anniversary
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President Obama refuses to negotiate with some very flexible Republicans, and political leaders insist that the shutdown is "not some damn game."
10/07/2013
04:14

Debt Ceiling Deadline
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Without a debt limit deal, Congress risks triggering "economic Armageddon."
10/08/2013
00:32

Sign Off - "TJ & Dave"
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Stephen endorses the best improv performers in the world.
10/08/2013
00:37

Intro - 10/8/13
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Marijuana legalization is here to stay, children reexamine Frosty the Snowman's old silk hat, and Paul Giamatti stars in a film about John F. Kennedy's assassination.
10/08/2013
06:36

Paul Giamatti
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"Parkland" star Paul Giamatti talks about being an approachable celebrity and playing Abraham Zapruder, the man who accidentally filmed John F. Kennedy's assassination.
10/08/2013
03:18

Pro-Pot Laws & Pointers
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Seattle police use Doritos bags to spread the word about Washington's marijuana laws, and Attorney General Eric Holder serves as mayor of Cloud City.
10/08/2013
05:19

Thanksgiving Under Attack - Hanukkah
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In a rare convergence, Thanksgiving falls on the first day of Hanukkah.
10/08/2013
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
10/09/2013
04:51

Ride for the Constitution
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Barack Obama holds another hour-long press conference on the government shutdown, and angry truckers head to Washington to clog the Capital Beltway.
10/09/2013
00:36

Intro - 10/9/13
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A congressional candidate violates election laws, Twitter prepares for its IPO, and Tom Hanks shares his film, "Captain Phillips."
10/09/2013
06:52

Tom Hanks
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Tom Hanks discusses his film "Captain Phillips," which portrays the 2009 capture of Richard Phillips by Somali pirates.
10/09/2013
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