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The Daily Show
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
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- Madeleine Smithberg, Lizz Winstead
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
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- Comedy Central
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Seasons
Season 16
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
Paul Giamatti
2011-01-03The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.
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E02
Episode 2
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
2011-01-04Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
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E03
Episode 3
Jimmy Wales
2011-01-05John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.
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Episode 4
Patton Oswalt
2011-01-06Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
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Episode 5
Denis Leary
2011-01-10John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.
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Episode 6
Colin Firth
2011-01-11John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.
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Episode 7
Tim Pawlenty
2011-01-12Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
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Episode 8
Ron Howard
2011-01-13John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
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Episode 9
Peter Bergen
2011-01-17Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
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Episode 10
Neil deGrasse Tyson
2011-01-18Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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Episode 11
Paul Clemens
2011-01-19Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
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Episode 12
Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
2011-01-20Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
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Episode 13
★ 3.0Anand Giridharadas
2011-01-24Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
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E14
Episode 14
James Franco
2011-01-25A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
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Episode 15
Jonathan Alter
2011-01-26Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
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Episode 16
T. Boone Pickens
2011-01-27Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
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E17
Episode 17
Bill Gates
2011-01-31Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
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Episode 18
Michael Steele
2011-02-01Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
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Episode 19
Matthew Perry
2011-02-02Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
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Episode 20
Adm. Michael Mullen
2011-02-03Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
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Episode 21
Edward Glaeser
2011-02-14Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 22
January Jones
2011-02-15Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 23
Brian Williams
2011-02-16Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
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Episode 24
Ed Gillespie
2011-02-17Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 25
Lisa Ling
2011-02-21Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 26
Anderson Cooper
2011-02-22Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 27
Donald Rumsfeld
2011-02-23Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 28
Austan Goolsbee
2011-02-24Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 29
Howard Stern
2011-02-28CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
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Episode 30
Prince Zeid Ra'ad
2011-03-01Prince Zeid Ra'ad Representative, The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan The U.N. representative of Jordan discusses King Abdullah II's new book, "Our Last Best Chance.
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Episode 31
Allison Stanger
2011-03-02Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 32
Diane Ravitch
2011-03-03Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 33
Sen. Rand Paul
2011-03-07Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 34
Brian Christian
2011-03-08Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').
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Episode 35
Aaron Eckhart
2011-03-09From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
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Episode 36
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
2011-03-10'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
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Episode 37
Sarah Vowell
2011-03-21Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
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Episode 38
T.J. English
2011-03-22The author of "The Savage City" discusses his new book about murder and corruption in New York City during the 1960s and 70s.
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Episode 39
Richard Lewis
2011-03-23Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 40
Bret Baier
2011-03-24Episode overview is not available yet.
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Episode 41
Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia
2011-03-28Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
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Episode 42
Miguel Nicoleles
2011-03-29Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
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Episode 43
Jake Gyllenhaal
2011-03-30Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
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Episode 44
Norm MacDonald
2011-03-31CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
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Episode 45
Billy Crystal
2011-04-04The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
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Episode 46
Colin Quinn
2011-04-05The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
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Episode 47
Mike Huckabee
2011-04-06The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
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Episode 48
Jamie Oliver
2011-04-07The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
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Episode 49
Foo Fighters
2011-04-11The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
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Episode 50
Governor Deval Patrick
2011-04-12The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.
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Episode 51
Tracy Morgan
2011-04-13The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
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Episode 52
Ricky Gervais
2011-04-14The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
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Episode 53
★ 7.0Gigi Ibrahim
2011-04-25John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
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Episode 54
Elizabeth Warren
2011-04-26Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
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Episode 55
★ 7.0Bernie Sanders
2011-04-27Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
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Episode 56
William Cohan
2011-04-28John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
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Episode 57
Philip K. Howard
2011-05-02The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
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Episode 58
Rachel Maddow
2011-05-03A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
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E59
Episode 59
David Barton
2011-05-04The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
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Episode 60
Joe Meacham
2011-05-05Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
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Episode 61
Keira Knightley
2011-05-09Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
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Episode 62
Will Ferrell
2011-05-10Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
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Episode 63
Albert Brooks
2011-05-11Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
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Episode 64
Kristen Wiig
2011-05-12Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.
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Episode 65
★ 7.0Jon Ronson
2011-05-16Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
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Episode 66
Annie Jacobsen
2011-05-17Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
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Episode 67
Richard Beeman
2011-05-18Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
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Episode 68
Lisa P. Jackson
2011-05-19John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
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Episode 69
Jimmy Fallon
2011-05-31Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
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Episode 70
Bill Moyers
2011-06-01Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
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Episode 71
Tim Tebow
2011-06-02Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
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Episode 72
Maziar Bahari
2011-06-06Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
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Episode 73
Fareed Zakaria
2011-06-07John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
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Episode 74
Larry King
2011-06-08Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
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Episode 75
Howard Wasdin
2011-06-09Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
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Episode 76
Alex Prud'homme
2011-06-13Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
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Episode 77
J.J. Abrams
2011-06-14Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.
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Episode 78
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
2011-06-15Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.
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Episode 79
Ray Nagin
2011-06-20Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.
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Episode 80
Cameron Diaz
2011-06-21PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.
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Episode 81
Mitchell Zuckoff
2011-06-22Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.
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Episode 82
Bruce Headlam
2011-06-23John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.
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Episode 83
★ 7.0Jennifer Aniston
2011-06-27New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.
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E84
Episode 84
Louis C.K.
2011-06-28Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.
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Episode 85
Tom Hanks
2011-06-29Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.
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Episode 86
Bill Kristol
2011-06-30Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.
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Episode 87
Denis Leary
2011-07-11Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.
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Episode 88
Kid Rock
2011-07-12China might repossess America if Republicans and Democrats don't come to an agreement over the debt crisis, and Kid Rock is a responsible parent with his own brand of beer.
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Episode 89
Matthew Richardson
2011-07-13Jerry Seinfeld helps Jon repress his urge to make gay jokes about Marcus Bachmann, and Matthew Richardson reveals his plan to solve America's mortgage crisis.
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Episode 90
Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry
2011-07-14The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.
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Episode 91
Daniel Radcliffe
2011-07-18Barack Obama breaks out his I-mean-business podium and sets a deadline to solve the debt ceiling crisis, and Daniel Radcliffe talks about the last "Harry Potter" movie.
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Episode 92
Pervez Musharraf
2011-07-19The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.
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Episode 93
Steve Carell
2011-07-20Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.
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Episode 94
Scott Miller
2011-07-21A battle for survival rages among GOP presidential candidates, Allen West doesn't hate women, and Scott Miller discusses William McKinley's ill-liked, anarchist assassin.
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Episode 95
Neil Patrick Harris
2011-07-25Wyatt Cenac proves his commitment to weather reporting, Samantha Bee and Jason Jones interview gay newlyweds, and Neil Patrick Harris talks Smurf sex and circus tricks.
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Episode 96
Juan Williams
2011-07-26Barack Obama urges Americans to call their members of Congress about the debt crisis, and Juan Williams discusses the assault on honest debate.
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Episode 97
Rachel Weisz
2011-07-27Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.
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Episode 98
Peter Tomsen
2011-07-28Congressional Republicans try to rev support for John Boehner's debt ceiling plan with a clip from "The Town," and Peter Tomsen discusses the wars of Afghanistan.
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Episode 99
Freida Pinto
2011-08-01Congress reaches a budget deal that Tea Partiers don't like, Jon salutes the troops he met in Afghanistan, and Freida Pinto talks apes.
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Jason Bateman
2011-08-02Joe Biden charges his Secret Servicemen rent, Aasif Mandvi explores the effects of wind farming on Florida's ducks, and Jason Bateman talks R-rated body swaps.
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Episode 101
Austan Goolsbee
2011-08-03A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.
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Episode 102
Dick Durbin
2011-08-04Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.
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Episode 103
Mark Adams
2011-08-08America's credit gets downgraded, John Oliver tells the single greatest story he's ever heard, and Mark Adams turns right at Machu Picchu.
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Episode 104
Jay Bahadur
2011-08-09Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.
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Episode 105
John Coffee
2011-08-10Wisconsin's populist-off comes to a head, Larry Wilmore wants Barack Obama to go blacker, and John Coffee pins down credit rating agencies.
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Episode 106
Michael Wallis
2011-08-11The Best F#@king News Team covers the Iowa straw poll, Megyn Kelly comes back fighting, and Michael Wallis reveals the real David Crockett.
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Episode 107
Ali Velshi
2011-08-15Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.
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Episode 108
Matt Long
2011-08-16The media loves Michele Bachmann, Rick Perry hits on America, John Hodgman rethinks bookstores, and veteran firefighter Matt Long survived being crushed by a bus.
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Episode 109
Michael Steele
2011-08-17The media shifts its focus to Paul Ryan, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac explore racial language in politics, and Michael Steele discusses the field of GOP candidates.
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Episode 110
Anne Hathaway
2011-08-18Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.
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Episode 111
Buddy Roemer
2011-09-06The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.
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Episode 112
Dr. Sanjay Gupta
2011-09-07Mitt Romney and Rick Perry battle it out, the U.S. Postal Service faces bankruptcy, and Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the terrifying effects of the World Trade Center's dust.
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Episode 113
Marion Cotillard
2011-09-08GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.
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Episode 114
Mike Mullen
2011-09-12Barack Obama hits congressional Republicans with his jobs speech, America should settle for a campaign-driven economy, and Admiral Mike Mullen discusses the troops.
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Episode 115
Jim Lehrer
2011-09-13CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.
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Episode 116
★ 7.0Common
2011-09-14Dick Cheney's medical equipment humanizes him, the Democrats lose a congressional seat, and Common tries to make sense of it all in his memoir.
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Episode 117
Caroline Kennedy
2011-09-15Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.
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Episode 118
Ron Suskind
2011-09-20Jason Jones reports on the end of "don't ask, don't tell"; Wyatt Cenac examines America's loss of UFOs to China; and Ron Suskind evaluates Barack Obama's confidence.
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Episode 119
Mitch Daniels
2011-09-21Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.
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Episode 120
Jennifer Granholm
2011-09-22John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi fight over sacred ground, Lewis Black evaluates the threats American kids face, and Jennifer Granholm discusses America's economic future.
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Episode 121
Ron Paul
2011-09-26Rick Santorum thinks sex is a non-issue, the GOP calls for Chris Christie to run for president, and Ron Paul delivers his political message.
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Episode 122
Seth Rogen
2011-09-27Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.
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Episode 123
Bill O'Reilly
2011-09-28Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.
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Episode 124
Tony Bennett
2011-09-29An NYPD officer pepper-sprays protestors, the NRA unveils a conspiracy theory, and Tony Bennett collaborates with young artists on "Duets II.
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