Seasons & episodes
S4 · E116Tyson Slocum, Rick Reilly 2008-09-16
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S4 · E117Robert Lutz 2008-09-17
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S4 · E118Maria Bartiromo 2008-09-18
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S4 · E119Jackson Browne 2008-09-23
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S4 · E120Joe Nocera, Cornel West 2008-09-24
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S4 · E121Nick Carr 2008-09-25
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S4 · E122Paul Begala 2008-09-29
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S4 · E123James Taylor 2008-09-30
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S4 · E124Dave Levin 2008-10-01
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S4 · E125Stephen Greenblatt, Naomi Klein 2008-10-02
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S4 · E126Jim Cramer 2008-10-06
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S4 · E127Nate Silver 2008-10-07
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S4 · E128Joe Scarborough 2008-10-08
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S4 · E129David Gergen, Oliver Stone 2008-10-09
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S4 · E130Bethany McLean, Kathleen Parker 2008-10-13
Stephen offers his investment advice, and Kathleen Parker doesn't think Sarah Palin is ready.
S4 · E131Joseph Stiglitz 2008-10-14
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S4 · E132Shai Agassi 2008-10-15
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S4 · E133Brent Glass, Robert Greenwald 2008-10-16
Stephen starts by talking about the final presidential debate, praising John McCain, but attacking his references to Joe the Plumber. Stephen then talks about the third anniversary of The Colbert Report and that his portrait has now been accepted by Brent Glass as part of the National Museum of American History. He then interviews Robert Greenwald about his series of anti-McCain commercials on YouTube. Stephen then unveils a new portrait of himself, which features him holding his Emmy.
S4 · E134Fareed Zakaria, Wynton Marsalis 2008-10-20
Stephen begins by talking about Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama for president. He then interviews Fareed Zakaria about the economic crisis. Stephen presents a new "lower cost" segment based on "Colbert Platinum", "Colbert Aluminum." He talks about Paris, rich people opening various bank accounts in order to protect themselves, and stealth wealth. Finally, Stephen talks to Wynton Marsalis about jazz and together they perform "The Star-Spangled Banner."
S4 · E135Michael Farris 2008-10-21
Stephen begins by talking about Stephen Jr., his adopted eagle son, who was spotted in Oregon. He claims that Stephen Jr. has been supporting John McCain in the state. In "The Wørd," Stephen discusses Acorn and voter fraud, with some votes containing the names of cartoon characters. He claims that cartoon characters should not be allowed to vote. Stephen then examines of God concerning the election, after claims of a battle between God, Allah, Buddah and Hindu (despite the fact Buddah and Hindu are not gods). He plays some reponses from his Atone-Phone. Stephen then interviews Michael Farris about the Patrick Henry College.
S4 · E136David Frum 2008-10-22
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S4 · E137Jonathan Alter 2008-10-23
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S4 · E138Yo-Yo Ma 2008-10-27
Grammy Award winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, (Songs of Joy and Peace).
S4 · E139Brian Moore, Sherman Alexie 2008-10-28
Stephen welcomes Sherman Alexie, author of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian."