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A Simple Plot

Season 17 • 06/14/2012

Aasif Mandvi investigates the dark, two-headed secret lurking in Idaho's rivers.

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Democalypse 2012 - Cash of the Titans - Sheldon Adelson Backs Romney
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President Obama attends six fundraisers a day, while casino magnate and former Gingrich supporter Sheldon Adelson contributes $10 million to a pro-Romney super PAC.
06/13/2012
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Moment of Zen - Casey Anthony Speaks
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The component parts of The Daily Show are revealed, and Fox News reports on CNN's Casey Anthony scoop.
06/13/2012
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Maggie Gyllenhaal
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Maggie Gyllenhaal's film "Hysteria" takes place in a long-ago time when men made the decisions about women's health, without the necessary knowledge or emotional ability.
06/13/2012
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Newsleaks
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Critics suggest that the motive behind White House leaks of classified drone strike assassination protocol is that they make Barack Obama look good.
06/13/2012
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Democalypse 2012 - Cash of the Titans - Monetizing the Obama Presidency
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Barack Obama is a likable guy with many talents; if he wants to remain President, he's going to have to exploit them all.
06/13/2012
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Democalypse 2012 - Cash of the Titans
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President Obama attends far more fundraising events than his predecessor George W. Bush, including one hosted by Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
06/13/2012
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Moment of Zen - The Kiss Family
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Kiss's Paul Stanley lives down the street from Gene Simmons.
06/14/2012
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Bank Yankers - Jamie Dimon on Capitol Hill
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The Senate Banking Committee quizzes JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on the efficacy of Dodd-Frank and the measures he would take to prevent future catastrophic bank losses.
06/14/2012
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Bank Yankers
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After reportedly losing $7 billion on risky investments, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon travels to Capitol Hill to face the mighty Senate Banking Committee.
06/14/2012
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Catherine Zeta-Jones
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Catherine Zeta-Jones started in musical theater at the age of nine and is still at it, starring in the film adaptation of Broadway's "Rock of Ages" with a ripped Tom Cruise.
06/14/2012
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A Simple Plot
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Aasif Mandvi uncovers a far-reaching corporate conspiracy involving two-headed fish, a giant agribusiness called Simplot, and the pollution of Idaho's rivers.
06/14/2012
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Parmy Olson
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In her book, "We Are Anonymous," journalist Parmy Olson investigates the subversive collective's paranoid world and charts its evolution from pranks to activism.
06/18/2012
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Moment of Zen - Vagina Controversy
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Michigan lawmaker Lisa Brown sparks controversy with her use of the word "vagina."
06/18/2012
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The Vagina Idealogues
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In response to proposed anti-abortion bills, Representative Lisa Brown unleashes a pretty decent vagina zinger on Michigan Republicans during a House floor debate.
06/18/2012
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Feta Accompli
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Faced with financial ruin, Greece votes to stay within the European Union and enact strict austerity measures -- but no one bothered to tell the drachma.
06/18/2012
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Sam and the City
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New Yorker Samantha Bee considers attending Sarah Jessica Parker's $40,000-a-plate Barack Obama fundraiser, but isn't sure the president cares about her needs.
06/18/2012
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Democalypse 2012 - Pander Express Edition - Appealing to Voters
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According to Wyatt Cenac and John Oliver, neither Obama's nor Romney's campaign is pandering, but it's fine if pleased groups decide to vote for them.
06/19/2012
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Democalypse 2012 - Pander Express Edition - Obama's Immigration Reform
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Republicans criticize President Obama for using executive authority to bypass the legislature and institute the DREAM Act.
06/19/2012
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Denis Leary
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Despite rumors he starred in a previous Spider-Man film, comedian Denis Leary asserts that "The Amazing Spider-Man" is his franchise debut.
06/19/2012
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Moment of Zen - Mitt's Family
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Mitt Romney's family joins him on the campaign trail in Ohio.
06/19/2012
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Democalypse 2012 - Pander Express Edition
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Barack Obama must appeal to a diverse, endlessly fractured coalition of competing interests, while Mitt Romney must bring together what appears to be 50 shades of white.
06/19/2012
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