The Colbert Report
Edward Frenkel
Season 10 E 87 • 04/07/2014
"Love and Math" author Edward Frenkel makes the case for appreciating the inherent beauty and power of mathematics.

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The Colbert ReportS10 E4
Sign Off - Audra McDonald's Availability
The government shutdown puts Audra McDonald out of work.
10/03/2013
03:33
The Colbert ReportS10 E4
Government Shutdown Day Three
Barack Obama refuses to negotiate with Republicans, and GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman admits that he doesn't know what the GOP wants.
10/03/2013
06:29
The Colbert ReportS10 E4
The 2013 Government Shutdown Wedding of the Century Pt. 1
The government ruins 24 weddings scheduled at national monuments, so Stephen makes one couple's dream come true.
10/03/2013
03:08
The Colbert ReportS10 E5
Banksy's New York Reign of Terror
Elusive British graffiti artist Banksy launches a series of works in New York City.
10/07/2013
01:07
The Colbert ReportS10 E5
Bond v. United States
Lawyers argue that the conviction of a woman who spread lethal chemicals on her friend's property is unconstitutional.
10/07/2013
05:55
The Colbert ReportS10 E5
James Spithill
Skipper James Spithill discusses yacht racing technology, the America's Cup and Larry Ellison's ocean of cash.
10/07/2013
05:12
The Colbert ReportS10 E5
Government Shutdown's One-Week Anniversary
President Obama refuses to negotiate with some very flexible Republicans, and political leaders insist that the shutdown is "not some damn game."
10/07/2013
00:06
The Colbert ReportS10 E5
Sign Off - "Not a Game" Game
Stephen learns how to play the government shutdown board game.
10/07/2013
04:55
The Colbert ReportS10 E5
McCutcheon v. FEC - Emily Bazelon
Slate's Emily Bazelon explains how unrestricted campaign donations could result in corruption and inequality.
10/07/2013
05:19
The Colbert ReportS10 E6
Thanksgiving Under Attack - Hanukkah
In a rare convergence, Thanksgiving falls on the first day of Hanukkah.
10/08/2013
03:18
The Colbert ReportS10 E6
Pro-Pot Laws & Pointers
Seattle police use Doritos bags to spread the word about Washington's marijuana laws, and Attorney General Eric Holder serves as mayor of Cloud City.
10/08/2013
06:36
The Colbert ReportS10 E6
Paul Giamatti
"Parkland" star Paul Giamatti talks about being an approachable celebrity and playing Abraham Zapruder, the man who accidentally filmed John F. Kennedy's assassination.
10/08/2013
00:37
The Colbert ReportS10 E6
Intro - 10/8/13
Marijuana legalization is here to stay, children reexamine Frosty the Snowman's old silk hat, and Paul Giamatti stars in a film about John F. Kennedy's assassination.
10/08/2013
00:32
The Colbert ReportS10 E6
Sign Off - "TJ & Dave"
Stephen endorses the best improv performers in the world.
10/08/2013
04:14
The Colbert ReportS10 E6
Debt Ceiling Deadline
Without a debt limit deal, Congress risks triggering "economic Armageddon."
10/08/2013
04:32
The Colbert ReportS10 E7
Tom Emmer's Controversial Ad
Minnesota political candidate Tom Emmer combines his campaign ad with a business endorsement, which is kind of extremely illegal.
10/09/2013
06:52
The Colbert ReportS10 E7
Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks discusses his film "Captain Phillips," which portrays the 2009 capture of Richard Phillips by Somali pirates.
10/09/2013
00:36
The Colbert ReportS10 E7
Intro - 10/9/13
A congressional candidate violates election laws, Twitter prepares for its IPO, and Tom Hanks shares his film, "Captain Phillips."
10/09/2013
04:51
The Colbert ReportS10 E7
Ride for the Constitution
Barack Obama holds another hour-long press conference on the government shutdown, and angry truckers head to Washington to clog the Capital Beltway.
10/09/2013
00:06
The Colbert ReportS10 E7
Sign Off - Goodnight
Stephen says goodnight.
10/09/2013
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