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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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08:36

Better Know a District - California's 13th - Barbara Lee
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Congresswoman Barbara Lee discusses her district's rich diversity, and Stephen demonstrates his commitment to abstinence.
11/05/2014
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Kirsten Gillibrand
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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
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00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
11/05/2014
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00:37

Intro - 11/5/14
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Stephen profiles a rare political animal, big changes come to the Senate, and New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visits The Report.
11/05/2014
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02:40

Legalized Marijuana in Washington, D.C.
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Voters in Washington, D.C., legalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana, presenting a welcome opportunity for President Obama.
11/05/2014
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Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
11/06/2014
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04:41

The Republicans' Inspiring Climate Change Message
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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
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Busted for Feeding the Homeless
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Fort Lauderdale police arrest a 90-year-old man for breaking a law that prohibits giving food to the homeless.
11/06/2014
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00:34

Intro - 11/6/14
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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
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05:33

Cheating Death - Aging & Women's Health
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A breakthrough treatment reverses the aging process in mice, and Chilean city dwellers reap the surprising health benefits of arsenic.
11/06/2014
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05:44

Steven Johnson
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"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
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03:34

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

Andy Cohen
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"Watch What Happens: Live" host Andy Cohen shares stories from his playful memoir, "The Andy Cohen Diaries."
11/10/2014
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Intro - 11/10/14
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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
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The Word - It's a Trap!
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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
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Adventures in Snackology
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PepsiCo delivers on its promise to "drinkify" snacks by unveiling a Doritos-Mountain Dew hybrid.
11/10/2014
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Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
11/10/2014
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03:23

Uncertain Death for ISIS's Leader
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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
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03:31

Tip/Wag - Breitbart
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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
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Blowback From Obama's Visit to China
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President Obama faces criticism at home and abroad for chewing gum and allegedly bowing while meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
11/11/2014
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Sign Off - Cheerful Reflection
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Stephen takes an adoring look in the mirror.
11/11/2014
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