The Colbert Report

The Word - Comic Justice

Season 3 • 03/08/2007

Captain America's death teaches us that fighting to protect civil liberties is dangerous.

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Intro - 3/7/07

In this episode, Stephen discusses the possible repealing of the U.S. military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, kicks off his coverage of the 2008 presidential election and interviews reporter Michael Spector.
03/07/2007
04:54

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Mega Millions

Following a rare factual error, Stephen must apologize for some things he said after finding out that he did not, in fact, win the lottery.
03/07/2007
02:37

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Easter Under Attack - Bunny

Walnut Creek residents are debating over whether the Easter Bunny be changed to the Spring Bunny as to include all religions.
03/07/2007
07:31

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Michael Specter

New Yorker reporter Michael Specter explains how Vladimir Putin's critics have been mysteriously dying.
03/07/2007
04:04

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The Word - Don't

Stephen argues that "Don't ask, don't tell" works because it allows homosexuals to help fight in the war on terror.
03/07/2007
00:08

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Sign Off - Colbert Savings Time

Stephen explains an easy way to see another episode of the show.
03/07/2007
00:29

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Intro - 3/8/07

Stephen wants the judge in the Scooter Libby trial to apologize, and he can't wait to see Ted Koppel in the tank for shark week.
03/08/2007
07:01

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Ted Koppel

Ted Koppel suggests that Stephen reconsider prancing around in front of the audience.
03/08/2007
06:17

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Better Know a District - Kentucky's 3rd - John Yarmuth

Representative John Yarmuth knows how to dispose of kittens if you don't have a shovel or a garbage can.
03/08/2007
02:09

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Jesus Libby

The similarities between Jesus and Scooter Libby are startling.
03/08/2007
03:27

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The Word - Comic Justice

There are times when Captain America has gone against the government in order to do what he feels is right, and this time it got him killed.
03/08/2007
03:19

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Tip/Wag - U.S. Mint

Stephen wags his finger at the U.S. Mint and high school seniors and tips his hat to Duke University graduate John Cornwell.
03/12/2007
04:18

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The Word - Home Field Advantage

Stephen encourages countries like Congo and Sierra Leone to give America money first, so that we can one day help them solve their own problems.
03/12/2007
01:47

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Sign Off - Captain America Shield

Marvel Comics' Joe Quesada has bequeathed the shield of Captain America to the only man who has the red, white and blue balls to carry the mantle: Stephen Colbert.
03/12/2007
00:32

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Intro - 3/12/07

Bill Gates worries about American competitiveness, high school students get an F in religion and Stephen interviews New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof.
03/12/2007
03:19

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Newt Gingrich's Extramarital Affair

Newt Gingrich had the courage to lead the impeachment of Bill Clinton for his affair with Monica Lewinsky while having an affair of his own.
03/12/2007
06:25

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Nicholas Kristof

The New York Times columnist Nicolas Kristof complains that Americans aren't charitable enough, even though Stephen let him on his show.
03/12/2007
06:01

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Michael Eric Dyson

Michael Eric Dyson explains the difference between racism and bigotry and assures Stephen that he's probably got a few black relatives.
03/13/2007
02:19

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Willie Nelson's Cobbler

Upon discovering that Ben and Jerry's also named an ice cream after Willie Nelson, Stephen launches a campaign to expose Nelson for who he really is.
03/13/2007
03:53

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Four Horsemen of the A-Pop-Calypse - 300

Pop culture is a threat to our youth, with the exception of the film "300".
03/13/2007
02:11

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Time Travel

Scientists claim that time travel is impossible; Stephen proves them wrong by traveling forward in time.
03/13/2007
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