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Niall Ferguson

Season 5 • 01/13/2009

Niall Ferguson says money relies heavily on trust.

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Anthony Romero

Anthony Romero believes it will be a huge mistake if Barack Obama doesn't close Guantanamo immediately.
01/12/2009
00:12

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A Lot More to Say

Stephen will give you some time for your eardrums to scab over.
01/12/2009
05:40

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The Word - Sweet Smell of Success

Axe body spray works for awkward teenage males, so it should work for the economy.
01/12/2009
04:30

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Bush's Last Press Conference

When it comes to connecting the dots, President Bush can't win.
01/12/2009
02:35

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Stephen Jr. on Christmas Eve

Stephen Jr. is spotted on Christmas eve getting ready to fly around the world delivering the gift of yuletide joy and rodent parts.
01/12/2009
04:19

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On Notice - Limey Squirrel Eaters

Bloodthirsty blokes react to the economic downturn by eating squirrels.
01/13/2009
02:40

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Bush Presidency Aged Us

The Bush presidency has aged everyone, including Stephen.
01/13/2009
05:44

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Cold War Update - Cuba

If we open up relations with Cuba, the allure of rum, mambo and spicy Latinas could prove irresistible.
01/13/2009
00:17

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That's All the Time We Have

That's all the time we have for tonight, tomorrow night, and last night's show.
01/13/2009
00:30

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Intro - 1/13/09

Russians cut off the natural gas pipeline to Europe in the most boring James Bond plotline ever.
01/13/2009
06:16

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Niall Ferguson

Niall Ferguson explains how money is a relationship between a creditor and a debtor.
01/13/2009
08:06

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P.K. Winsome - Obama Collectibles

P.K. Winsome believes the merchandising of Barack Obama is the dream that Martin Luther King, Jr. envisioned.
01/14/2009
02:26

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Little Victories - America's Galaxy Is Big

Good news: the Milky Way is about the same size as the Andromeda Galaxy.
01/14/2009
00:32

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Intro - 1/14/09

Is Barack Obama being over-marketed? For just $25 you can get a commemorative tote bag containing the answer.
01/14/2009
06:20

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Alan Khazei

Alan Khazei explains to Stephen why anybody would do something for someone else and not get paid for it.
01/14/2009
00:16

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Commemorative Plates

If you order in the next 30 minutes you can get two sets of commemorative plates billed to your credit card.
01/14/2009
02:12

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The Last Bush Effigy

Stephen expects Iran to send George W. Bush's effigy off in style.
01/14/2009
00:14

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Spay and Neuter Your Pets

Spay or neuter your pets because Stephen's are out there humping their brains out.
01/15/2009
04:32

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Shepard Fairey

Shepard Fairey's "Hope" poster belongs to everyone.
01/15/2009
04:13

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Bush's Romance With the Media - David Gregory

David Gregory believes the press will hold Obama's feet to the fire in the same way all presidents ought to be challenged.
01/15/2009
00:34

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Intro - 1/15/09

A look back on President Bush's relationship with the media -- Stephen wonders if tonight's the night they finally do it.
01/15/2009
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