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Herman Cain's Electrified Fence

Season 8 • 10/18/2011

Now that Herman Cain's in the lead, the media jumps on his electric border fence remarks.

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01:00

Colbert Super PAC Ad - Foul Balls
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Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow supports the NBA owners who make sure Americans don't have to watch hockey.
10/07/2011
05:21

The Word - Look Out for the Little Guy
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If people are willing to do a job, no matter how dangerous, pointless or dehumanizing, the government has no business stopping them.
10/17/2011
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight to the audience.
10/17/2011
03:02

Occupy Wall Street Spreads
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The Occupy Wall Street protests break out of their fair trade, cage-free, biodegradable, free love sweat lodge and spread their anti-one-percent message worldwide.
10/17/2011
06:34

Sport Report - NBA Lockout & Colbert Super PAC Ad
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Stephen's pro-NBA-owner Super PAC ad is sure to bring the NBA lockout crisis to an end -- if ABC's Dallas affiliate, WFAA, ever airs it.
10/17/2011
05:41

Harry Belafonte
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Harry Belafonte talks about the significance of his "Banana Boat Song" and why he dedicated himself to humanitarian and civil rights activism.
10/17/2011
01:50

Talking iPhone 4S
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Stephen tries to talk his iPhone 4S into writing the show.
10/18/2011
05:46

Thought for Food - School Potato Guidelines & Fast Food Stamps
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The USDA launches an attack on the American school lunch tradition of fried tater tots, and Yum! Brand applies for inclusion in the food stamp program.
10/18/2011
02:25

Sign Off - Sixth Anniversary Portrait
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In honor of The Report's sixth anniversary, Stephen unveils his latest portrait, and New York's Chelsea Market exhibits behind-the-scenes photos from the show.
10/18/2011
05:29

Steven Pinker
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Steven Pinker believes the world is increasingly nonviolent and that this may be the most peaceful time in human existence.
10/18/2011
05:12

Herman Cain's Electrified Fence
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Herman Cain is joking about the deadly, electrified U.S.-Mexico border fence -- unless Americans are into the idea, in which case he means it.
10/18/2011
03:29

Job-Killing EPA - Carol Browner
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Former EPA administrator Carol Browner explains why clean air and water are good for America's economy.
10/19/2011
02:29

Job-Killing EPA
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The Republican presidential candidates all agree on one thing: they want to end the EPA's job-murdering environmental regulations.
10/19/2011
00:08

Sign Off - Laptop Music
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Stephen listens to music on his laptop and says goodnight.
10/19/2011
00:29

Intro - 10/19/11
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GOP presidential candidates debate in Las Vegas, Republicans want to abolish the EPA, and Ali Soufan discusses the war on terror.
10/19/2011
06:42

Ali Soufan
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Former FBI Special Agent Ali Soufan discusses the interrogation techniques he used to obtain intelligence from Al Qaeda operatives.
10/19/2011
04:15

Rush Limbaugh's L.R.A. Research
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Before researching the Lord's Resistance Army, Rush Limbaugh accuses Barack Obama of killing Christians in Uganda.
10/19/2011
04:32

Chris Martin
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Coldplay frontman Chris Martin weighs Stephen's single Grammy Award against his seven and admits to stealing America's Gwyneth.
10/20/2011
03:14

Bill O'Reilly's "Pinheads & Patriots"
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Bill O'Reilly supports America's troops by sending them what they need most on the battlefield: his book.
10/20/2011
00:35

Intro - 10/20/11
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The airline industry creates a new source of revenue, shocking reports emerge from Afghanistan, and Coldplay perform music from their album "Mylo Xyloto."
10/20/2011
04:04

Tip/Wag - Tea Party Nation Pledge & Spirit Airlines' Ad Revenue
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The Tea Party Nation asks its members to pledge not to hire employees, and Spirit Airlines turns jets into flying billboards.
10/20/2011
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