The Colbert Report
Better Know a District - Missouri's 3rd or 1st - Russ Carnahan
Season 8 E 132 • 08/02/2012

Missouri's Russ Carnahan deals with redistricting and verifies that he is not a genetically modified ear of corn in a suit.

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Exclusive - Better Know a District - Missouri's 3rd or 1st - Russ Carnahan

Stephen questions Congressman Russ Carnahan on Obamacare -- and whether it should be called Carnahan-care.
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Nancy Pelosi's BKAD Pact & the DISCLOSE Act Filibuster

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Chris Hayes

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The Colbert ReportS8 E132
Better Know a District - Missouri's 3rd or 1st - Russ Carnahan

Missouri's Russ Carnahan deals with redistricting and verifies that he is not a genetically modified ear of corn in a suit.
08/02/2012
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The Colbert ReportS8 E133
Pete Seeger

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The Colbert ReportS8 E133
Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

Chick-fil-A stumbles on a strategy to help struggling businesses: associate your product with a divisive political position and wait for the cash to roll in.
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Intro - 8/6/12

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Mars Rover Landing

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