The Colbert Report

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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The Word - Catastrophe

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
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An "I Am America (And So Can You!)" Success Story

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

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John Kao

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

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Fred Thompson's Lackluster Candidacy

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
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Intro - 10/4/07

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

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Intro - 10/8/07

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

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Doggie Co-Author

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

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Sign Off - I Am America (And So Can You!) Day

Stephen counts us down to the release of his new book.
10/08/2007
05:40

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George Saunders

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

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Balls for Kidz - SCHIP

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

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The Word - Medium Matters

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

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The Stephen Colbert Interview

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

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New Reagan Coin

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

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Sign Off - Lead-Free Ink

Stephen calms any fears we may still have about his new book.
10/09/2007
00:34

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Intro - 10/9/07

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

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I Am America On Sale Now!

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

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The Word - Mighty Duck

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

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Obama's Lapel

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

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Intro - 10/10/07

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

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Tip/Wag - Bruce Springsteen

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

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Wesley Clark

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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