The Colbert Report

The Word - Jail Sweet Jail

Season 4 • 05/15/2008

Instead of releasing criminals early, Stephen suggests mom and pop jails.

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Intro - 5/14/08

John McCain acknowledges the environment exists, and Grover Norquist wants to make government so small he can drown it in his bathtub.
05/14/2008
03:13

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Who's Not Honoring Me Now? - Science

Stephen wants an animal named after him, preferably a giant ant or a laser lion.
05/14/2008
04:58

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Laura Dern

Stephen asks Laura Dern what it was like to play America's sweetheart, Katherine Harris.
05/14/2008
00:35

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Edwards Supports Obama

With John Edwards' endorsement, the Obama camp wins the support of its first white male.
05/14/2008
05:31

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Grover Norquist

Stephen praises Grover Norquist for using some of the rhetoric from the 19th century South in his new book.
05/14/2008
04:33

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Edwards Endorses Obama

John Edwards endorses Barack Obama, but he hasn't received the jet ski he was promised.
05/15/2008
05:42

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Andrei Cherny

Andrei Cherny explains how America prevented the spread of Communism by dropping candy bars.
05/15/2008
00:32

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Intro - 5/15/08

States are releasing prisoners early to save money, and Stephen has ideas on how to spend your tax rebate check.
05/15/2008
01:06

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American Craft Beer Week

Don't forget to celebrate American Craft Beer Week with a fine American microbrew.
05/15/2008
04:21

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Bears & Balls - Dollar Stores

If you shop for groceries at dollar stores, you can find bargains on discontinued lunch meats and irregular bacon.
05/15/2008
03:31

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The Word - Jail Sweet Jail

If you have an extra bedroom, you could be the proud owner/operator of a charming private prison.
05/15/2008
02:59

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McCain's Preachers

Stephen is fine with Reverend Hagee calling the Catholic Church the apostate church because he doesn't know what that word means.
05/27/2008
00:31

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Intro - 5/27/08

John McCain rejects the support of two controversial pastors, which gives Stephen an excuse to show more Reverend Wright footage.
05/27/2008
04:56

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Brian Greene

Brian Greene explains to Stephen what the big deal is about science.
05/27/2008
00:55

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Fleet Week

Stephen explains the proper way to show your excitement when you're greeting a member of the armed services.
05/27/2008
06:03

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Tony Perkins

Tony Perkins and Stephen discuss their outrage over the California Supreme Court ruling to legalize gay marriage.
05/27/2008
04:05

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The Word - Brushback Pitch

Little Leaguers aren't just stealing team names from Major League Baseball. Where did they get the idea of using a mitt or wearing a cup?
05/28/2008
00:34

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Intro - 5/28/08

Little League Baseball players are under attack, something is in our water, and Senator Claire McCaskill will never inspire young women because she supports Barack Obama.
05/28/2008
06:32

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Claire McCaskill

Senator Claire McCaskill explains why Barack Obama is the best man or woman to be the next president of the United States.
05/28/2008
05:36

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Cheating Death - Liquid Launch

Liquid Launch is a new energy drink that doesn't have one of the ingredients in rocket fuel -- it has every ingredient in rocket fuel.
05/28/2008
02:48

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Microbe Beat!

The number one threat to microbes is penicillin -- a godless healing machine.
05/28/2008
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