The Colbert Report

William Deresiewicz

Season 11 • 10/16/2014

William Deresiewicz talks "Excellent Sheep," his book about the shortcomings of Ivy League schools.

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Sean Hannity's Question of the Day
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Sean Hannity takes time out from covering the news to answer personal questions from viewers.
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Stephen says goodnight.
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Stephen rocks out with retro technology.
10/16/2014
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Abandoned WMDs in Iraq
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10/16/2014
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Abandoned WMDs in Iraq - C.J. Chivers
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The New York Times's C.J. Chivers describes how the secrecy surrounding Iraq's chemical weapons prevented injured troops from getting the appropriate medical care.
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Rick Scott and Charlie Crist's Bizarre Debate
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Florida's gubernatorial debate between Charlie Crist and Rick Scott kicks off with a heated disagreement over an electric fan.
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William Deresiewicz
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"Excellent Sheep" author William Deresiewicz argues that Ivy League schools are failing to provide students with the tools needed for a full and meaningful life.
10/16/2014
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Louie Gohmert on Gays in the Military
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Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert warns that gay soldiers will be too busy getting massages to defend America.
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Meredith Vieira
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Meredith Vieira talks about "The Meredith Vieira Show," her friendly brush with Ebola and her tendency to blurt out personal information on television.
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Intro - 10/27/14
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Ebola arrives in Manhattan, Stephen weighs in on gays in the military, and Meredith Vieira visits The Report.
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Sign Off - Sundae
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Stephen experiences a moment of weakness with his ice cream sundae.
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Ebola in New York
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An Ebola patient explores New York City, and Governors Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie enact a controversial quarantine for people who have been exposed to the virus.
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Thanks to pressure from the NRA, people remain free to dine on dogs and cats in Pennsylvania.
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