The Colbert Report

Steven Johnson

Season 11 • 11/06/2014

"How We Got to Now" host Steven Johnson describes how six innovations shaped the modern world.

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Better Know a District - California's 13th - Barbara Lee

Congresswoman Barbara Lee discusses her district's rich diversity, and Stephen demonstrates his commitment to abstinence.
11/05/2014
06:05

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Kirsten Gillibrand

Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand discusses her goal of finding common ground with Republicans, legalization of marijuana and her memoir, "Off the Sidelines."
11/05/2014
00:06

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Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
11/05/2014
00:37

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Intro - 11/5/14

Stephen profiles a rare political animal, big changes come to the Senate, and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visits The Report.
11/05/2014
02:40

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Legalized Marijuana in Washington, D.C.

Voters in Washington, D.C., legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, presenting a welcome opportunity for President Obama.
11/05/2014
00:06

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Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
11/06/2014
04:41

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The Republicans' Inspiring Climate Change Message

Oklahoma Republican James Inhofe gears up to chair the Senate's Environment and Public Works Committee despite literally writing the book on global warming denial.
11/06/2014
04:20

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Busted for Feeding the Homeless

Fort Lauderdale police arrest a 90-year-old man for breaking a law that prohibits giving food to the homeless.
11/06/2014
00:34

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Intro - 11/6/14

A medical breakthrough occurs in South America, Republicans address climate change, and science writer Steven Johnson discusses "How We Got to Now."
11/06/2014
05:33

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Cheating Death - Aging & Women's Health

A breakthrough treatment reverses the aging process in mice, and Chilean city dwellers reap the surprising health benefits of arsenic.
11/06/2014
05:44

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Steven Johnson

"How We Got to Now" author Steven Johnson discusses the tremendous impact of six innovations, including clean drinking water and air-conditioning.
11/06/2014
03:34

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Big News From the Hermit Kingdom

Director of National Intelligence James Clapper secures the release of two Americans held captive in North Korea.
11/10/2014
06:44

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Andy Cohen

"Watch What Happens: Live" host Andy Cohen shares stories from his playful memoir, "The Andy Cohen Diaries."
11/10/2014
00:36

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Intro - 11/10/14

Republicans retake Congress, a snack company makes a major breakthrough, and "Watch What Happens: Live" host Andy Cohen sits down with Stephen.
11/10/2014
06:05

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The Word - It's a Trap!

Despite the GOP's triumphant takeover of Congress, Rush Limbaugh and The National Review both urge Republicans to refrain from accomplishing anything.
11/10/2014
03:24

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Adventures in Snackology

PepsiCo delivers on its promise to "drinkify" snacks by unveiling a Doritos-Mountain Dew hybrid.
11/10/2014
00:06

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Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
11/10/2014
03:23

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Uncertain Death for ISIS's Leader

Stephen prepares for a gold rush of zinger headlines after reports that ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi may have been killed in Iraq.
11/11/2014
03:31

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Tip/Wag - Breitbart

Breitbart News publishes an article that could have completely destroyed the credibility of Obama's pick for attorney general, Loretta Lynch -- if it wasn't completely untrue.
11/11/2014
06:17

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Blowback From Obama's Visit to China

President Obama faces criticism at home and abroad for chewing gum and allegedly bowing while meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
11/11/2014
00:07

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Sign Off - Cheerful Reflection

Stephen takes an adoring look in the mirror.
11/11/2014
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