The Colbert Report

Lawrence Lessig

Season 5 • 01/08/2009

Lawrence Lessig believes copyright protection has been a totally failed war.

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05:32

The Word - Statute of Liberty
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If Barack Obama wants people to get the justice they were denied in the past, he should get someone to deny their civil rights now.
01/07/2009
02:49

Dr. Gupta's Penis Pyramid
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If Sanjay Gupta gets appointed as surgeon general he'll change the food pyramid.
01/07/2009
03:24

Tip/Wag - Cocaine Honey
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Now we know that the missing honeybees are in the bathroom doing a bump.
01/07/2009
01:15

Che Stadium
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Benicio Del Toro is here to promote his new movie about the building of Che Stadium.
01/07/2009
00:18

Pro-Commie Epic
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Don't forget to see the pro-commie epic "Che."
01/07/2009
04:18

New York Times Abandons Dignity
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The New York Times drops to its knees in a back alley for 20 bucks like the rest of us.
01/08/2009
00:12

A Really Good Book
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Stephen remarks on his really good book.
01/08/2009
03:24

Leg Wrestling Rematch
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Stephen will take on Jason Chaffetz and the entire KSTU Fox 13 news team.
01/08/2009
04:40

Yahweh or No Way - Roland Burris
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You can hear Rod Blagojevich's entire conversation with God on the FBI wiretap.
01/08/2009
00:33

Intro - 1/8/09
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Does God speak directly to us? Stephen will tell you His answer.
01/08/2009
06:10

Lawrence Lessig
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Lawrence Lessig says the outdated copyright laws have turned our kids into criminals.
01/08/2009
00:36

Intro - 1/12/09
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In his last press conference, President Bush admits to the biggest mistake of his presidency: holding press conferences.
01/12/2009
06:09

Anthony Romero
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Anthony Romero believes it will be a huge mistake if Barack Obama doesn't close Guantanamo immediately.
01/12/2009
00:12

A Lot More to Say
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Stephen will give you some time for your eardrums to scab over.
01/12/2009
05:40

The Word - Sweet Smell of Success
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Axe body spray works for awkward teenage males, so it should work for the economy.
01/12/2009
04:30

Bush's Last Press Conference
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When it comes to connecting the dots, President Bush can't win.
01/12/2009
02:35

Stephen Jr. on Christmas Eve
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Stephen Jr. is spotted on Christmas eve getting ready to fly around the world delivering the gift of yuletide joy and rodent parts.
01/12/2009
04:19

On Notice - Limey Squirrel Eaters
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Bloodthirsty blokes react to the economic downturn by eating squirrels.
01/13/2009
06:16

Niall Ferguson
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Niall Ferguson explains how money is a relationship between a creditor and a debtor.
01/13/2009
02:40

Bush Presidency Aged Us
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The Bush presidency has aged everyone, including Stephen.
01/13/2009
05:44

Cold War Update - Cuba
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If we open up relations with Cuba, the allure of rum, mambo and spicy Latinas could prove irresistible.
01/13/2009
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