The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Austan Goolsbee Pt. 2

Season 16 • 08/03/2011

Austan Goolsbee explains why an economic default would have devastated Americans.

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Landlord Joe Biden

In these financially difficult times, Joe Biden makes some extra coin by renting his backyard cottage to Secret Service agents.
08/02/2011
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Parliament Slight

A proper newsman could call members of Parliament "baby-eating goatf**kers," but since Jon's a comedic host, England censors his sincere praise of their government.
08/02/2011
00:14

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Moment of Zen - Don't Shoot Your Wad

MSNBC's Michael Steele warns congressional Republicans not to shoot their wad prematurely over the debt ceiling deal.
08/02/2011
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Dealageddon! - A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Compromise - The Super Committee

Even a congressional super committee might not be able to save Congress from its archenemy: the disappointed American people.
08/03/2011
00:22

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Moment of Zen - "Jobs" Is a Four-Letter Word

Fox News' Gretchen Carlson says the economy's fate depends on jobs.
08/03/2011
09:17

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Exclusive - Austan Goolsbee Extended Interview Pt. 2

Austan Goolsbee wants the government to refocus on American business and create an infrastructure bank in this unedited, extended interview.
08/03/2011
04:30

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Austan Goolsbee Pt. 1

Chairman of the council of economic advisors Austan Goolsbee wants the government to focus on America's growth agenda and talks about leaving his job.
08/03/2011
03:08

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Dealageddon! - A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Compromise - The Analysis Mob

Jason Jones, Samantha Bee and Wyatt Cenac capture the visceral sense of betrayal Americans feel toward Congress.
08/03/2011
05:49

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Exclusive - Austan Goolsbee Extended Interview Pt. 1

In this unedited, extended interview, outgoing chairman of the council of economic advisors Austan Goolsbee discusses leaving Washington for Chicago.
08/03/2011
03:57

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Dealageddon! - A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Compromise - Natural Enemies

The debt ceiling battle took a toll on Americans, but a six-year-old shark-attack victim provides hope for bipartisan reconciliation.
08/03/2011
05:46

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Austan Goolsbee Pt. 2

Austan Goolsbee explains the economic stimulus plan and the subsequent spending cuts included in the debt ceiling deal.
08/03/2011
02:55

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Culture War Update - The Dividening of America - American Atheists vs. Ground Zero Cross

The American Atheists organization files a lawsuit to exclude a steel beam Ground Zero cross from the 9/11 memorial, suggesting a giant atom sculpture instead.
08/04/2011
08:40

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Exclusive - Dick Durbin Extended Interview Pt. 1

In this unedited, extended interview, Senator Dick Durbin discusses being on the Gang of Six and working with Republicans to resolve the economic crisis.
08/04/2011
01:43

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Culture War Update - The Dividening of America - Dana Perino vs. Free Birth Control

Culture War Update - The Dividening of America - Dana Perino vs. Free Birth Control
08/04/2011
04:34

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Uncensored - A Survivor's Tale of Survival - I Survived

Facing the degenerative condition of having children, Jason Jones gets a vasectomy and fondly remembers his balls.
08/04/2011
01:11

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Presidential Birthday Gift Montage

Jon gives Barack Obama an economic downturn montage for his 50th birthday.
08/04/2011
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Exclusive - Dick Durbin Extended Interview Pt. 3

In this unedited, extended interview, Dick Durbin wants to change America's political system by making campaign finance public.
08/04/2011
02:51

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Exclusive - Dick Durbin Extended Interview Pt. 2

Senator Dick Durbin discusses the financial impact of the Afghanistan war and wants a new way to address the debt ceiling, in this unedited, extended interview.
08/04/2011
08:39

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Dick Durbin

Senator Dick Durbin understands America's frustration with Congress and discusses working on the debt ceiling crisis as a Gang of Six member.
08/04/2011
00:28

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Moment of Zen - Dancing Birth Control Pills

A Planned Parenthood music video celebrates birth control through Indian dance.
08/04/2011
01:22

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Culture War Update - The Dividening of America - Lou Dobbs vs. Biracial Spider-Man

Fox News' Lou Dobbs' worst nightmare comes true when a wall-climbing Latino supposedly replaces the classic Caucasian Spider-Man.
08/04/2011
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