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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
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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
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Mega Millions
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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
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Easter Under Attack - Bunny
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Walnut Creek residents are debating over whether the Easter Bunny be changed to the Spring Bunny as to include all religions.
03/07/2007
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Michael Specter
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New Yorker reporter Michael Specter explains how Vladimir Putin's critics have been mysteriously dying.
03/07/2007
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The Word - Don't
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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
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Sign Off - Colbert Savings Time
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Stephen explains an easy way to see another episode of the show.
03/07/2007
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Intro - 3/8/07
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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
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Ted Koppel
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Ted Koppel suggests that Stephen reconsider prancing around in front of the audience.
03/08/2007
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Better Know a District - Kentucky's 3rd - John Yarmuth
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Representative John Yarmuth knows how to dispose of kittens if you don't have a shovel or a garbage can.
03/08/2007
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Jesus Libby
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The similarities between Jesus and Scooter Libby are startling.
03/08/2007
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The Word - Comic Justice
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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
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Tip/Wag - U.S. Mint
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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
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The Word - Home Field Advantage
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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
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Sign Off - Captain America Shield
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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
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Intro - 3/12/07
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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
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Newt Gingrich's Extramarital Affair
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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
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Nicholas Kristof
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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
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Michael Eric Dyson
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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
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Willie Nelson's Cobbler
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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
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Four Horsemen of the A-Pop-Calypse - 300
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Pop culture is a threat to our youth, with the exception of the film "300".
03/13/2007
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Time Travel
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Scientists claim that time travel is impossible; Stephen proves them wrong by traveling forward in time.
03/13/2007
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