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The Word - Medium Matters

Season 3 • 10/08/2007

The way to end offensive speech is to stop recording it for people who would be offended.

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03:40

The Word - Catastrophe
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North Korea's agreement to peacefully disarm its nuclear program is a catastrophe, since the United States doesn't negotiate with terrorists. (Just joking, Saudi Arabia.)
10/04/2007
00:41

An "I Am America (And So Can You!)" Success Story
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Stephen hears a testimonial from a reader of his book, "I Am America (And So Can You!)."
10/04/2007
04:59

John Kao
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John Kao says countries like Finland are starting to innovate better than the United States. Stephen wants to know if it's time to invade Finland.
10/04/2007
04:16

Fred Thompson's Lackluster Candidacy
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At a recent campaign stop, Fred Thompson asked attendees for a round of applause after failing to get one. Stephen offers some advice on how to get applause without asking.
10/04/2007
00:33

Intro - 10/4/07
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Tonight: Why Bush is Truman, the dangers of hybrid cars, and guest John Kao's claim that America has lost its lead in innovation -- clearly he hasn't tried Oreo pizza.
10/04/2007
00:34

Intro - 10/8/07
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Rush Limbaugh is criticized for his comments about soldiers, President Bush vetoes health care legislation, and Stephen won't rest until all the state capitals are recognized.
10/08/2007
03:14

Doggie Co-Author
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The Pope is not the only one who wrote a book with a pet -- Stephen worked with a puppy named Riley.
10/08/2007
01:14

Sign Off - I Am America (And So Can You!) Day
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Stephen counts us down to the release of his new book.
10/08/2007
05:40

George Saunders
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George Saunders says our national conversation is getting shrill and divisive. Stephen says people like him are evil.
10/08/2007
04:28

Balls for Kidz - SCHIP
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Stephen invites kids on the show for an explanation of what SCHIP is and why they can't have it.
10/08/2007
04:29

The Word - Medium Matters
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The Constitution gives the media the right to say anything, but not everyone has the right to listen.
10/08/2007
05:25

The Stephen Colbert Interview
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Stephen Colbert welcomes living legend and author of "I Am America (And So Can You!)," Stephen Colbert.
10/09/2007
02:43

New Reagan Coin
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There is a growing gap in this country between the number of awards Ronald Reagan deserves and the number he has received.
10/09/2007
01:02

Sign Off - Lead-Free Ink
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Stephen calms any fears we may still have about his new book.
10/09/2007
00:34

Intro - 10/9/07
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Questions about Barack Obama's patriotism threaten to overshadow questions about Barack Obama's blackness, and Stephen's book finally comes out.
10/09/2007
01:59

I Am America On Sale Now!
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It's not a party until the edges of the book line up with the angle of the display table.
10/09/2007
04:58

The Word - Mighty Duck
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Keep treating this president like a lame duck and he'll be the mightiest duck the U.S. has ever seen.
10/09/2007
03:23

Obama's Lapel
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You don't need a flag pin on your lapel to be a patriot. That's why Stephen has a flag nipple ring.
10/09/2007
00:31

Intro - 10/10/07
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Bruce Springsteen has a much bigger Stephen to deal with now.
10/10/2007
05:57

Tip/Wag - Bruce Springsteen
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Stephen demands that Bruce Springsteen come on the show and apologize, or at least accept Stephen's apology.
10/10/2007
05:36

Wesley Clark
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General Wesley Clark joins Stephen to talk about the difficulties of leadership and how diplomacy is the way to go.
10/10/2007
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