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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02:53

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Supreme Court Ruling on Aggregate Campaign Funding

The Supreme Court lifts a ban on unlimited campaign contributions, citing the premise that money is a form of speech.
04/03/2014
04:41

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Supreme Court Ruling on Aggregate Campaign Funding - Emily Bazelon

Slate's Emily Bazelon describes how the McCutcheon v. FEC decision could place a large amount of influence in the hands of a few wealthy donors.
04/03/2014
03:29

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Holy Grail Discovery

Spanish historians claim to have found the cup that Jesus drank from at the Last Supper.
04/03/2014
05:56

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Mark Mazzetti

The New York Times's Mark Mazzetti discusses "The Way of the Knife," his book detailing the CIA's expansive secret military campaigns since 9/11.
04/03/2014
03:47

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Bill O'Reilly's Defense of Inequality

Bill O'Reilly claims that America is in decline and lays the blame on liberals for promoting equality.
04/03/2014
00:08

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Sign Off - Coffee Break

Stephen enjoys a cup of joe from the local deli.
04/03/2014
02:50

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Jeb Bush on Illegal Immigrants

Former Florida governor Jeb Bush risks his standing among Republicans by declaring illegal immigration to be "an act of love."
04/07/2014
04:21

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Matt Bevin's Cockfighting Controversy

GOP Senate candidate Matt Bevin faces backlash after speaking at a cockfighting rally in Kentucky.
04/07/2014
06:03

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Tip/Wag - New York Times, Alaska Board of Game & Mazda

The New York Times introduces a feature column on divorce, Alaska bans drone-assisted hunting, and Mazda recalls 42,000 cars due to gas-huffing spiders.
04/07/2014
00:06

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Sign Off - Newspaper

Stephen catches up on the news.
04/07/2014
07:27

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Edward Frenkel

"Love and Math" author Edward Frenkel makes the case for appreciating the inherent beauty and power of mathematics.
04/07/2014
03:40

The Colbert ReportS10 E88
America's Uninformed Opinion on Ukraine

A study finds that the less Americans know about Ukraine's location, the more likely they are to support intervention.
04/08/2014
06:20

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Jane Goodall

Renowned scientist Jane Goodall discusses her book "Seeds of Hope" and explains why she shifted her research focus from chimpanzees to plant life.
04/08/2014
03:36

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Common Core Confusion

Parents complain that Common Core math tests are creating pointless stress and anxiety for their kids.
04/08/2014
06:37

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CIA Interrogation Report

A Senate report finds that the CIA misled the public about the effectiveness of enhanced interrogation techniques.
04/08/2014
00:39

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Intro - 4/8/14

Questions abound about the CIA's approach to terrorism, standardized tests get an update, and Jane Goodall discusses "Seeds of Hope."
04/08/2014
00:06

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Sign Off - Cheers

Stephen quenches his thirst.
04/08/2014
06:14

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Sheryl Sandberg

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg shares insights from her book "Lean In" and makes the case for encouraging young girls to become leaders.
04/09/2014
03:31

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Heartbleed Internet Bug

An overlooked technical flaw creates the greatest security breach in Internet history.
04/09/2014
00:06

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Sign Off - Goodnight

Stephen says goodnight.
04/09/2014
02:54

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Obama's Equal Pay Orders

President Obama commemorates Equal Pay Day with a move that critics dismiss as a political stunt.
04/09/2014