Episodes 124

1

Paul Giamatti

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January 3, 2011

The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

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January 4, 2011

Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.

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3

Jimmy Wales

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January 5, 2011

John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.

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4

Patton Oswalt

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January 6, 2011

Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.

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5

Denis Leary

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January 10, 2011

John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year.

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6

Colin Firth

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January 11, 2011

John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.

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7

Tim Pawlenty

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January 12, 2011

Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.

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Ron Howard

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January 13, 2011

John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.

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Peter Bergen

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January 17, 2011

Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.

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10

Neil deGrasse Tyson

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January 18, 2011

Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.

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11

Paul Clemens

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January 19, 2011

Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.

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12

Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi

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January 20, 2011

Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.

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13

Anand Giridharadas

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January 24, 2011

Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.

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14

James Franco

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January 25, 2011

A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.

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15

Jonathan Alter

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January 26, 2011

Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.

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16

T. Boone Pickens

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January 27, 2011

Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.

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17

Bill Gates

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January 31, 2011

Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.

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18

Michael Steele

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February 1, 2011

Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.

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19

Matthew Perry

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February 2, 2011

Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.

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20

Adm. Michael Mullen

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February 3, 2011

Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.

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21

Edward Glaeser

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February 14, 2011

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22

January Jones

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February 15, 2011

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23

Brian Williams

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February 16, 2011

Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.

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Ed Gillespie

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February 17, 2011

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25

Lisa Ling

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February 21, 2011

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26

Anderson Cooper

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February 22, 2011

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Donald Rumsfeld

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February 23, 2011

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Austan Goolsbee

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February 24, 2011

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Howard Stern

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February 28, 2011

CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.

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30

Prince Zeid Ra'ad

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March 1, 2011

Prince 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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Allison Stanger

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March 2, 2011

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Diane Ravitch

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March 3, 2011

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Sen. Rand Paul

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March 7, 2011

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Brian Christian

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March 8, 2011

Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').

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Aaron Eckhart

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March 9, 2011

From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.

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36

Trey Parker & Matt Stone

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March 10, 2011

'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

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Sarah Vowell

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March 21, 2011

Author, "Unfamiliar Fishes." The author discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.

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38

T.J. English

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March 22, 2011

The 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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39

Richard Lewis

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March 23, 2011

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Bret Baier

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March 24, 2011

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Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia

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March 28, 2011

Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.

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42

Miguel Nicoleles

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March 29, 2011

Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.

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43

Jake Gyllenhaal

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March 30, 2011

Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.

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44

Norm MacDonald

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March 31, 2011

CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.

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45

Billy Crystal

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April 4, 2011

The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.

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46

Colin Quinn

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April 5, 2011

The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.

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47

Mike Huckabee

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April 6, 2011

The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.

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48

Jamie Oliver

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April 7, 2011

The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.

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49

Foo Fighters

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April 11, 2011

The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.

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50

Governor Deval Patrick

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April 12, 2011

The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.

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51

Tracy Morgan

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April 13, 2011

The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.

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52

Ricky Gervais

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April 14, 2011

The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.

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53

Gigi Ibrahim

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April 25, 2011

John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.

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54

Elizabeth Warren

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April 26, 2011

Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.

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55

Bernie Sanders

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April 27, 2011

Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.

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56

William Cohan

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April 28, 2011

John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.

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57

Philip K. Howard

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May 2, 2011

The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.

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58

Rachel Maddow

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May 3, 2011

A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.

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59

David Barton

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May 4, 2011

The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.

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60

Joe Meacham

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May 5, 2011

Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.

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61

Keira Knightley

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May 9, 2011

Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.

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62

Will Ferrell

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May 10, 2011

Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.

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63

Albert Brooks

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May 11, 2011

Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.

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64

Kristen Wiig

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May 12, 2011

Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.

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65

Jon Ronson

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May 16, 2011

Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.

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66

Annie Jacobsen

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May 17, 2011

Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.

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Richard Beeman

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May 18, 2011

Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.

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Lisa P. Jackson

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May 19, 2011

John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.

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69

Jimmy Fallon

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May 31, 2011

Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.

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Bill Moyers

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June 1, 2011

Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.

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71

Tim Tebow

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June 2, 2011

Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.

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72

Maziar Bahari

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June 6, 2011

Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.

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73

Fareed Zakaria

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June 7, 2011

John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.

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74

Larry King

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June 8, 2011

Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.

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75

Howard Wasdin

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June 9, 2011

Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.

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76

Alex Prud'homme

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June 13, 2011

Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.

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77

J.J. Abrams

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June 14, 2011

Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.

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78

Trey Parker & Matt Stone

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June 15, 2011

Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.

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Ray Nagin

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June 20, 2011

Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.

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Cameron Diaz

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June 21, 2011

PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.

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Mitchell Zuckoff

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June 22, 2011

Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.

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82

Bruce Headlam

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June 23, 2011

John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.

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83

Jennifer Aniston

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June 27, 2011

New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.

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84

Louis C.K.

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June 28, 2011

Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.

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Tom Hanks

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June 29, 2011

Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.

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Bill Kristol

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June 30, 2011

Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.

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Denis Leary

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July 11, 2011

Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.

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88

Kid Rock

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July 12, 2011

China 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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Matthew Richardson

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July 13, 2011

Jerry 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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Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry

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July 14, 2011

The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.

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Daniel Radcliffe

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July 18, 2011

Barack 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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92

Pervez Musharraf

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July 19, 2011

The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.

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Steve Carell

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July 20, 2011

Rupert 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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94

Scott Miller

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July 21, 2011

A 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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Neil Patrick Harris

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July 25, 2011

Wyatt 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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Juan Williams

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July 26, 2011

Barack 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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97

Rachel Weisz

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July 27, 2011

Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.

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Peter Tomsen

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July 28, 2011

Congressional 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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99

Freida Pinto

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August 1, 2011

Congress 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

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August 2, 2011

Joe 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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Austan Goolsbee

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August 3, 2011

A 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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102

Dick Durbin

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August 4, 2011

Jon 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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103

Mark Adams

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August 8, 2011

America'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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104

Jay Bahadur

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August 9, 2011

Looters 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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105

John Coffee

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August 10, 2011

Wisconsin'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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106

Michael Wallis

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August 11, 2011

The 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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Ali Velshi

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August 15, 2011

Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.

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108

Matt Long

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August 16, 2011

The 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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Michael Steele

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August 17, 2011

The 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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Anne Hathaway

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August 18, 2011

Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.

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111

Buddy Roemer

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September 6, 2011

The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.

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112

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

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September 7, 2011

Mitt 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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113

Marion Cotillard

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September 8, 2011

GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.

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114

Mike Mullen

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September 12, 2011

Barack 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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Jim Lehrer

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September 13, 2011

CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.

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116

Common

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September 14, 2011

Dick 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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Caroline Kennedy

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September 15, 2011

Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.

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118

Ron Suskind

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September 20, 2011

Jason 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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Mitch Daniels

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September 21, 2011

Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.

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120

Jennifer Granholm

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September 22, 2011

John 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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121

Ron Paul

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September 26, 2011

Rick 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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Seth Rogen

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September 27, 2011

Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.

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Bill O'Reilly

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September 28, 2011

Pundits 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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124

Tony Bennett

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Season Finale
September 29, 2011

An 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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