The Colbert Report

George Saunders

Season 10 • 04/24/2014

"Congratulations, by the way" author George Saunders shares his thoughts on the importance of kindness.

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00:32

Intro - 4/23/14
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College athletes receive new benefits, one of America's favorite foods runs scarce, and guest John Calipari talks basketball.
04/23/2014
05:44

Sport Report - Snacks for Students & Cockfighting
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Student athletes win the right to eat unlimited snacks, and a senator becomes a vocal advocate for chicken boxing.
04/23/2014
04:45

America's Lime Crisis
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Violence between Mexican drug cartels creates a major lime shortage in the U.S.
04/23/2014
06:22

John Calipari
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University of Kentucky Coach John Calipari shares insights from his book "Players First" and weighs in on whether college athletes should be paid.
04/23/2014
03:28

Canada's Booming Middle Class
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After years of stagnant wages in the U.S., Canada's middle class becomes the wealthiest in the world.
04/23/2014
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
04/23/2014
00:08

Sign Off - Country Boy
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Stephen kicks back and strums his guitar.
04/24/2014
07:24

The Ballad of Cliven Bundy
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Rogue rancher Cliven Bundy becomes a conservative folk hero by bravely standing against paying his bills.
04/24/2014
03:25

Phyllis Schlafly vs. Equal Pay for Women
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Conservative icon Phyllis Schlafly defends the wage gap between men and women by arguing that equal pay poses a threat to romance.
04/24/2014
02:18

Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling
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The Supreme Court strikes a blow to affirmative action on college campuses, leading white pundits to rejoice in the end of racism.
04/24/2014
07:16

George Saunders
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George Saunders chats about the often-overlooked power of kindness and his book, "Congratulations, by the way."
04/24/2014
02:21

Preventable Diseases on the Rise
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Cases of mumps and measles increase in the U.S. as more parents choose not to vaccinate their children.
04/28/2014
04:17

Preventable Diseases on the Rise - Paul Offit
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"Deadly Choices" author Dr. Paul Offit argues that parents who don't vaccinate their children are putting the entire population at risk.
04/28/2014
06:23

Michael McFaul
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Former U.S. ambassador Michael McFaul discusses Vladimir Putin and the challenge of rebuilding a working relationship with Russia.
04/28/2014
00:06

Sign Off - "Deadly Choices"
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Stephen peruses Dr. Paul Offit's book, "Deadly Choices."
04/28/2014
03:51

Popechella
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Pope Francis lowers the standards for canonization by granting sainthood to two of his predecessors.
04/28/2014
03:54

Outrage Over Obama's Bowing
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Fox News pundits take issue with President Obama's supposed habit of bowing to foreign leaders.
04/28/2014
03:48

Tip/Wag - J.J. Abrams & U.S. Congress
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J.J. Abrams offers a glimpse of his "Star Wars" relaunch, and Congress gives Ronald Reagan his own mountain.
04/29/2014
05:40

Donald Sterling's Racist Comments
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L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling faces severe sanctions after telling his girlfriend not to bring black people to his games.
04/29/2014
06:39

Robert Rodriguez
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Director Robert Rodriguez discusses his Latino-focused cable network El Rey and shares a clip from "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series."
04/29/2014
00:36

Intro - 4/29/14
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A president receives a belated honor, America's prisoners get good news, and director Robert Rodriguez launches a Latino cable network.
04/29/2014
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