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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The Colbert ReportS10
Intro - 4/23/14

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

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Sport Report - Snacks for Students & Cockfighting

Student athletes win the right to eat unlimited snacks, and a senator becomes a vocal advocate for chicken boxing.
04/23/2014
04:45

The Colbert ReportS10
America's Lime Crisis

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

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John Calipari

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

The Colbert ReportS10
Canada's Booming Middle Class

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

The Colbert ReportS10
Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
04/23/2014
00:08

The Colbert ReportS10
Sign Off - Country Boy

Stephen kicks back and strums his guitar.
04/24/2014
07:24

The Colbert ReportS10
The Ballad of Cliven Bundy

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

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Phyllis Schlafly vs. Equal Pay for Women

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

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Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling

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

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George Saunders

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

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Preventable Diseases on the Rise

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

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Preventable Diseases on the Rise - Paul Offit

"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

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Michael McFaul

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

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Sign Off - "Deadly Choices"

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

The Colbert ReportS10
Popechella

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

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Outrage Over Obama's Bowing

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

The Colbert ReportS10
Tip/Wag - J.J. Abrams & U.S. Congress

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

The Colbert ReportS10
Donald Sterling's Racist Comments

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

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Robert Rodriguez

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

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Intro - 4/29/14

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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