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Richard Hersh

Season 8 • 04/10/2012

Richard Hersh discusses his book "We're Losing Our Minds: Rethinking American Higher Education."

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Bob Lutz
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Auto executive Bob Lutz discusses the soul of the American car industry, Mitt Romney and the award-winning Chevy Volt.
04/09/2012
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03:46

Stephen Colbert's Shame Spiral - Senior Citizen Gymnasts
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After a German senior citizen thrives at the 2012 Gymnastics World Cup, Stephen laments the cellulite on his thumb.
04/09/2012
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00:39

Sign Off - Remembering Mike Wallace
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Stephen remembers the master of nailing an interview subject, Mike Wallace.
04/09/2012
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04:54

Easter Under Attack - Bunny vs. Bilby
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The Australian conservationists' Easter Bilby threatens the sacred holiday ritual of dying a rabbit pink and gorging on its chocolate offspring.
04/09/2012
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I Got the Tweets Like Grassley
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Stephen celebrates Chuck Grassley's minimalist Twitter feed and artistic aversion to typing.
04/10/2012
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03:31

Stephen Colbert's Lady Heroes - Glen Grothman
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While a fictitious war drives women from the GOP, Wisconsin repeals their Equal Pay Enforcement Act that allows legal recourse for women who receive less pay for equal work.
04/10/2012
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00:05

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
04/10/2012
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01:54

Rick Santorum Leaves Presidential Race
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Republican candidate Rick Santorum suspends his presidential campaign to avoid losing in his home state, according to speculation.
04/10/2012
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04:32

Tip/Wag - Coal Industry Crackdown & Box Spring Bunker
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The EPA regulates power plant carbon emissions, and a revolutionary box spring bunker stores up to 105 weapons.
04/10/2012
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00:33

Intro - 4/10/12
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The Obama administration puts pressure on the coal industry, Stephen gets paid to explore the gender income gap, and Richard Hersh talks higher education.
04/10/2012
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06:44

Richard Hersh
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Higher education consultant Richard Hersh believes in challenging college students to develop their highest intellectual and emotional capabilities.
04/10/2012
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03:31

Michelle Obama Pt. 2
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First Lady Michelle Obama announces her endorsement of Barack Obama in the 2012 election, and pundit Sergeant Bryan Escobedo adds some gravitas.
04/11/2012
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00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
04/11/2012
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07:38

Employing a Veteran - Sergeant Bryan Escobedo
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Marine veteran Sergeant Bryan Escobedo learns the ropes of punditry, including silent nods and made-up statistics.
04/11/2012
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04:15

Michelle Obama Pt. 1
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Michelle Obama discusses her national initiative for helping military families, Joining Forces, and the importance of lowering veterans' unemployment rates.
04/11/2012
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03:54

The Word - Whuh-How?
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Stephen rarely sees military members and families because they make up only 1% of the U.S. population, and not the 1% that belongs to his tennis club.
04/11/2012
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Amped Up for Michelle Obama
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Flooded with Secret Service, Stephen's studio gears up for First Lady Michelle Obama.
04/11/2012
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07:02

James Cameron
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James Cameron discusses the "Titanic 3D" release and the submarine he helped engineer to dive straight to the bottom of the Marianas Trench.
04/12/2012
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Stephen Colbert's End of the World of the Week - Survivalist Singles & Tsunami Food
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An Internet dating service helps survivalists Arma-get-it-on, and a fast food chain reminds evacuees to grab a menu.
04/12/2012
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Cold War Update - Alleged Congressional Communists
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The Tea Party's Allen West spills secret hearsay about some Democratic Congress members.
04/12/2012
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Intro - 4/12/12
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Stephen ponders doomsday planning, communists seize America, and interviewing director James Cameron comes at a cost.
04/12/2012
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