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Pete Seeger

Season 8 • 08/06/2012

Folk singer and political activist Pete Seeger shares his book, "Pete Seeger: In His Own Words."

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Better Know a District - Missouri's 3rd or 1st - Russ Carnahan
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Missouri's Russ Carnahan deals with redistricting and verifies that he is not a genetically modified ear of corn in a suit.
08/02/2012
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Thought for Food - USDA Meatless Mondays & Plant Communication Research
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"Meatless Mondays" erase "Trichinosis Tuesdays," and morally superior vegans are actually vicious kale killers.
08/02/2012
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Nancy Pelosi's BKAD Pact & the DISCLOSE Act Filibuster
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When it came to supporting the DISCLOSE act, Stephen made a deal with the devil -- and by "devil," he means Minority House Leader Nancy Pelosi.
08/02/2012
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Sign Off - Carrot Nibble
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Stephen says goodnight and snacks on a carrot.
08/02/2012
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Chris Hayes
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The host of MSNBC's "Up with Chris Hayes" explains America's housing bubble, elitism and the difference between educational opportunities and outcomes.
08/02/2012
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Rafalca's First Day of Dressage
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Ann Romney's Olympic horse captures a 70.243 score in dressage, which might be great if anyone knew what that meant.
08/02/2012
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Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day
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Chick-fil-A stumbles on a strategy to help struggling businesses: associate your product with a divisive political position and wait for the cash to roll in.
08/06/2012
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Intro - 8/6/12
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Chicken sandwiches divide America, a congressman takes a surprising stance on animal rights, and Stephen has a hammer for Pete Seeger.
08/06/2012
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Mars Rover Landing
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The Jet Propulsion Laboratory at NASA celebrates a successful Mars rover touchdown with unsuccessful high-fiving.
08/06/2012
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Sign Off - "Pete Seeger: In His Own Words"
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Stephen showcases Pete Seeger's book, "Pete Seeger: In His Own Words."
08/06/2012
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06:35

Pete Seeger
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Legendary folk artist Pete Seeger talks about his former Communist Party affiliation, his socialist musician father and the rights to his songs.
08/06/2012
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Steve King's Dogfighting Defense
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Iowa Congressman Steve King is not afraid to fight the Humane Society's "We Don't Enjoy Animals Being Tortured for Our Amusement" branch.
08/07/2012
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Mark Shriver
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The VP of Save the Children's U.S. Programs, Mark Shriver, talks about his father's civic contributions, the War on Poverty, and the importance of investing in kids.
08/07/2012
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Mitt Romney's Protective Press Pool & Running Mate Clues
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Mitt Romney allows unprecedented, wall-to-wall coverage of the real Mitt, but his historic VP decision hinges on Wikipedia.
08/07/2012
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Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
08/07/2012
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Sport Report - Stephen Colbefrajilympic Expealacoverage! - Soft Anti-Americanism
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If 400-meter gold medalist Sanya Richards-Ross really loved America and American exceptionalism, she would have carried the flag during every race.
08/07/2012
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Liza Mundy
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Journalist Liza Mundy shares her book, "The Richer Sex: How the New Majority of Female Breadwinners is Transforming Sex, Love and Family."
08/08/2012
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Cheating Death - Sensor-Enabled Pills & Facelift Bungee Cords
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A digital pill alerts family members when it reaches grandma's digestive tract, and Facelift Bungee is the only beauty aid that can secure luggage to the car roof.
08/08/2012
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Sign Off - Vacsa Strap
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Stephen says goodnight and applies Vacsa Strap.
08/08/2012
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Obamacare & Pizza Costs
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Consumers should be willing to swallow a less than 1% increase in Papa John's prices since they are willing to swallow Papa John's pizza.
08/08/2012
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Intro - 8/8/12
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Digital science alters health, controversy crops up at breakfast, and Liza Mundy discusses how women are becoming heads of households.
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