The Colbert Report

Thomas Piketty vs. Billionaire Heroes

Season 10 • 06/02/2014

Economist Thomas Piketty writes a provocative book calling for an 80% tax rate for the rich.

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03:41

VA Hospital Outrage - Paul Rieckhoff
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Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America director Paul Rieckhoff weighs in on the significance of the VA scandal and the ongoing challenges faced by veterans.
05/22/2014
06:10

VA Hospital Outrage
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Scandal plagues the White House when an investigation reveals gross negligence and misconduct in the Department of Veterans Affairs.
05/22/2014
05:34

Ray Mabus
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Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus expands on the importance of maintaining a robust naval force and ponders a bold suggestion from Stephen.
05/22/2014
00:39

Intro - 5/22/14
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The military's health care system requires maintenance, questions persist about questions, and Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus pays a visit to The Report.
05/22/2014
00:07

Sign Off - Goodnight and Good Week
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Stephen says goodnight and kicks off his week-long vacation.
05/22/2014
04:23

Marco Rubio's Hazy Marijuana History
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Senator Marco Rubio dodges a question about his past marijuana use, arguing that it could set a bad example for his impressionable young fans.
05/22/2014
03:42

Obama's Prisoner Exchange with the Taliban
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President Obama convinces the Taliban to release an American prisoner in exchange for five detainees held at Guantanamo Bay.
06/02/2014
00:08

Sign Off - Goatee
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Stephen embraces his inner Tony Stark.
06/02/2014
07:08

Difference Makers - Doug Varrieur
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Second Amendment hero Doug Varrieur stands up for his right to routinely fire guns in his yard.
06/02/2014
05:52

Thomas Piketty
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"Capital in the Twenty-First Century" author Thomas Piketty argues that rising income inequality is harmful to the global economy.
06/02/2014
03:56

Thomas Piketty vs. Billionaire Heroes
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Thomas Piketty writes a best-selling book criticizing the free market system, and Stephen shows his support for beleaguered billionaires.
06/02/2014
03:03

Medicare Coverage for Sex-Change Surgery
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The Department of Health and Human Services rules that Medicare can pay for sex-change operations.
06/03/2014
04:28

Open-Carry Backlash
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The NRA distances itself from the open-carry movement as guns are banned by a growing number of businesses.
06/03/2014
05:45

Morgan Freeman
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Morgan Freeman describes the difference between scientists and actors and shares a clip from Science Channel's "Through the Wormhole."
06/03/2014
00:07

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
06/03/2014
03:58

Obama's Global Warming Initiative - Dan Esty
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Yale professor Dan Esty discusses the implications of Obama's climate change plan and the larger goal of switching to clean, renewable energy.
06/03/2014
02:52

Obama's Global Warming Initiative
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President Obama takes aim at global warming with a plan to drastically reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
06/03/2014
03:45

The Perils of Girly Hurricanes
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A study finds that hurricanes have a higher death toll when they are given a feminine name.
06/04/2014
04:05

The Colbert Report's Unintended Educational Value
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Researchers find that The Colbert Report is more informative than any other news show.
06/04/2014
03:20

Amazon vs. Hachette
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Amazon wages war against Hachette Book Group, employing tactics that could threaten the livelihood of authors.
06/04/2014
03:45

Amazon vs. Hachette - Sherman Alexie
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Author Sherman Alexie argues that Amazon has too much control over the book market, and Stephen calls on the Colbert Nation to order Edan Lepucki's "California."
06/04/2014
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