The Colbert Report
Jennifer Burns
Season 8 E 142 • 08/29/2012

Stanford University Professor Jennifer Burns discusses Ayn Rand's influence on right-wing politics, her creation of objectivism, and her denunciation of Ronald Reagan.

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Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
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Todd Akin's Abortion Gaffe

Missouri Congressman Todd Akin says the female body has natural defense mechanisms against "legitimate" rape, and Iowa's Steve King never heard of statutory rape pregnancy.
08/28/2012
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Andrew Sullivan

Newsweek columnist Andrew Sullivan calls for increased bipartisanship and defends his support for Barack Obama in terms of civil rights and tackling national debt.
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Colbert Super PAC - Hurricane Isaac & Stephen's Money Convention

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Mitt Romney's Role Model

Mitt Romney will continue the priorities of the James K. Polk administration, like slashing the bloated Tariff of 1842.
08/29/2012
02:53

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The Mitt Romney Story

The second-ish night of the Republican National Convention goes on forever, and RNC Chairman Reince Priebus plugs the "Mitt Romney story."
08/29/2012
04:41

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Ayn Rand & Paul Ryan

Just because Paul Ryan got into politics because of Ayn Rand, and requires his staff to read her, doesn't mean he likes her.
08/29/2012
00:05

The Colbert ReportS8 E142
Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen sips water and says goodnight.
08/29/2012
01:11

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America Strikes Back - Episode II - Return of the America Strikes Back, Again

Part Two of The Report's "Star Wars" tribute to the 2012 Republican National Convention.
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The Mitt Romney Story - Ann Romney's GOP Convention Speech

Ann Romney shares a story of living hand-to-phone-to-stockbroker-to-mouth, and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie brings home Ann's message of love.
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05:38

The Colbert ReportS8 E142
Jennifer Burns

Stanford University Professor Jennifer Burns discusses Ayn Rand's influence on right-wing politics, her creation of objectivism, and her denunciation of Ronald Reagan.
08/29/2012
05:49

The Colbert ReportS8 E143
Paul Ryan's Misleading GOP Convention Speech

Republican VP candidate Paul Ryan delivers a speech that is more about big ideas than it is about facts -- ideas like "Lying is handy."
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00:06

The Colbert ReportS8 E143
Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
08/30/2012
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The Colbert ReportS8 E143
Jon Huntsman Pt. 1

Governor Jon Huntsman skips the Republican National Convention to talk about campaign finance, Republican policies and the presidential election.
08/30/2012
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Jon Huntsman Pt. 2

Former Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman explores campaign finance reform, trust in government, and the future of the Republican Party.
08/30/2012
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The GOP Convention & Mitt Romney's Minority Appeal

Minority speakers emerge at the GOP convention, but one poll says Mitt Romney has zero percent support from black voters.
08/30/2012
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America Strikes Back - Episode III - The Phantom Money

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The GOP Convention's Mystery Speaker

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The GOP Convention's Mystery Speaker - Clint Eastwood's Chair

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James Carville

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