The Daily Show

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16x1
Paul Giamatti
Episode overview
03, 2011
The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion."
16x2
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
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04, 2011
Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
16x3
Jimmy Wales
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05, 2011
John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.
16x4
Patton Oswalt
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06, 2011
Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
16x5
Denis Leary
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10, 2011
John Oliver reports on the Arizona shootings in his PJs, and Denis Leary discusses "Suck on This Year."
16x6
Colin Firth
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11, 2011
John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech."
16x7
Tim Pawlenty
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12, 2011
Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
16x8
Ron Howard
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13, 2011
John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
16x9
Peter Bergen
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17, 2011
Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
16x10
Neil deGrasse Tyson
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18, 2011
Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
16x11
Paul Clemens
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19, 2011
Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
16x12
Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
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20, 2011
Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
16x13
Anand Giridharadas
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24, 2011
Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
16x14
James Franco
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25, 2011
A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
16x15
Jonathan Alter
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26, 2011
Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
16x16
T. Boone Pickens
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27, 2011
Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
16x17
Bill Gates
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31, 2011
Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
16x18
Michael Steele
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01, 2011
Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
16x19
Matthew Perry
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02, 2011
Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
16x20
Admiral Michael Mullen
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03, 2011
Justin Bieber switches bodies with Jon, and Mike Mullen talks about the crisis in Egypt.
16x21
Edward Glaeser
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14, 2011
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16x22
January Jones
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15, 2011
Directors Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi stop by the show to talk about their Netflix docu-series “Making a Murderer.”
16x23
Brian Williams
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16, 2011
Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
16x24
Ed Gillespie
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17, 2011
This episode has no summary.
16x25
Lisa Ling
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21, 2011
This episode has no summary.
16x26
Anderson Cooper
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22, 2011
This episode has no summary.
16x27
Donald Rumsfeld
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23, 2011
This episode has no summary.
16x28
Austan Goolsbee
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24, 2011
This episode has no summary.
16x29
Howard Stern
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28, 2011
CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
16x30
Zeid Ra'ad
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01, 2011
The U.N. representative of Jordan, Prince Zeid Ra'ad, discusses King Abdullah II’s new book, “Our Last Best Chance.”
16x31
Allison Stanger
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02, 2011
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16x32
Diane Ravitch
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03, 2011
This episode has no summary.
16x33
Rand Paul
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07, 2011
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY)
16x34
Brian Christian
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08, 2011
Author Brian Christian talks about his book, “The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive.”
16x35
Aaron Eckhart
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09, 2011
From “Battle: Los Angeles,” actor Aaron Eckhart.
16x36
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
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10, 2011
South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
16x37
Sarah Vowell
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21, 2011
Sarah Vowell discusses her new book about American colonization of Hawaii in the 1800s.
16x38
T.J. English
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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.
16x39
Richard Lewis
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23, 2011
This episode has no summary.
16x40
Bret Baier
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24, 2011
This episode has no summary.
16x41
Mansour O. El-Kikhia
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28, 2011
Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
16x42
Miguel Nicolelis
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29, 2011
Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
16x43
Jake Gyllenhaal
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30, 2011
Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
16x44
Norm MacDonald
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31, 2011
CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
16x45
Billy Crystal
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04, 2011
The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
16x46
Colin Quinn
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05, 2011
The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
16x47
Mike Huckabee
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06, 2011
The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
16x48
Jamie Oliver
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07, 2011
The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
16x49
Foo Fighters
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11, 2011
The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
16x50
Governor Deval Patrick
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12, 2011
The governor of Massachusetts discusses his rise from poverty and what gives him hope for America's future.
16x51
Tracy Morgan
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13, 2011
The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
16x52
Ricky Gervais
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14, 2011
The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
16x53
Gigi Ibrahim
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25, 2011
John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
16x54
Elizabeth Warren
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26, 2011
Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
16x55
Bernie Sanders
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27, 2011
Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
16x56
William Cohan
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28, 2011
John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
16x57
Philip K. Howard
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02, 2011
The U.S. kills Osama bin Laden, and Philip K. Howard explains why the government can't make choices.
16x58
Rachel Maddow
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03, 2011
A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
16x59
David Barton
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04, 2011
The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
16x60
Joe Meacham
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05, 2011
Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
16x61
Keira Knightley
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09, 2011
Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
16x62
Will Ferrell
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10, 2011
Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
16x63
Albert Brooks
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11, 2011
Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
16x64
Kristen Wiig
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12, 2011
Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids."
16x65
Jon Ronson
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16, 2011
Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
16x66
Annie Jacobsen
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17, 2011
Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
16x67
Richard Beeman
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18, 2011
Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
16x68
Lisa P. Jackson
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19, 2011
John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
16x69
Jimmy Fallon
Episode overview
31, 2011
Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
16x70
Bill Moyers
Episode overview
01, 2011
Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
16x71
Tim Tebow
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02, 2011
Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
16x72
Maziar Bahari
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06, 2011
Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
16x73
Fareed Zakaria
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07, 2011
John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
16x74
Larry King
Episode overview
08, 2011
Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
16x75
Howard Wasdin
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09, 2011
Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
16x76
Alex Prud'homme
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13, 2011
Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
16x77
J.J. Abrams
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14, 2011
Republican hopefuls gather for their second debate, and J.J. Abrams talks about writing for TV.
16x78
Trey Parker & Matt Stone
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15, 2011
Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.
16x79
Ray Nagin
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20, 2011
Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.
16x80
Cameron Diaz
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21, 2011
PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.
16x81
Mitchell Zuckoff
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22, 2011
Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.
16x82
Bruce Headlam
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23, 2011
John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One."
16x83
Jennifer Aniston
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27, 2011
New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses."
16x84
Louis C.K.
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28, 2011
Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.
16x85
Tom Hanks
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29, 2011
Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne."
16x86
Bill Kristol
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30, 2011
Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.
16x87
Denis Leary
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11, 2011
Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.
16x88
Kid Rock
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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.
16x89
Matthew Richardson
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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.
16x90
Leroy Petry
Episode overview
14, 2011
The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.
16x91
Daniel Radcliffe
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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.
16x92
Pervez Musharraf
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19, 2011
The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.
16x93
Steve Carell
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20, 2011
Rupert Murdoch throws his employees under the bus, his wife pummels a pie-wielding idiot, and Steve Carell loves his papa bear.
16x94
Scott Miller
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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.
16x95
Neil Patrick Harris
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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.
16x96
Juan Williams
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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.
16x97
Rachel Weisz
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27, 2011
Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.
16x98
Peter Tomsen
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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.
16x99
Freida Pinto
Episode overview
01, 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.
16x100
Jason Bateman
Episode overview
02, 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.
16x101
Austan Goolsbee
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03, 2011
A congressional super committee answers America's prayers, Wyatt Cenac interprets public sentiment, and Austan Goolsbee finds it hard to work in Washington.
16x102
Dick Durbin
Episode overview
04, 2011
Jon gives Barack Obama a birthday present, Jason Jones survives a vasectomy, and Senator Dick Durbin understands America's disappointment in Congress.
16x103
Mark Adams
Episode overview
08, 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.
16x104
Jay Bahadur
Episode overview
09, 2011
Looters queue up in the U.K., Europe needs a war to cling to, and Jay Bahadur gets the pirates of Somalia talking.
16x105
John Coffee
Episode overview
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.
16x106
Michael Wallis
Episode overview
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.
16x107
Ali Velshi
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15, 2011
Michele Bachmann wins the Iowa straw poll, Rick Perry announces his presidential candidacy, and Ali Velshi knows how to speak money.
16x108
Matt Long
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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.
16x109
Michael Steele
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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.
16x110
Anne Hathaway
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18, 2011
Warren Buffett enters the "class warfare" fray, Fitch downgrades New Jersey's credit rating, and Anne Hathaway talks Scrabble strategy.
16x111
Buddy Roemer
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06, 2011
The media scrutinizes Barack Obama's speech scheduling, James Hoffa Jr. upsets conservatives, and Buddy Roemer discusses his presidential candidacy.
16x112
Sanjay Gupta
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07, 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.
16x113
Marion Cotillard
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08, 2011
GOP candidates square off at the presidential debate, Rick Perry rickrolls Mitt Romney, and Marion Cotillard discusses her fear of contagion.
16x114
Mike Mullen
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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.
16x115
Jim Lehrer
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13, 2011
CNN and the Tea Party team up, Rick Perry gets a beatdown, and Jim Lehrer discusses the tensions of presidential debates.
16x116
Common
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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.
16x117
Caroline Kennedy
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15, 2011
Congress investigates the Solyndra scandal, Kristen Schaal unveils her pro-vagina campaign products, and Caroline Kennedy commemorates her parents' legacy.
16x118
Ron Suskind
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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.
16x119
Mitch Daniels
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21, 2011
Barack Obama presents his tax plan, the super rich risk extinction, and Mitch Daniels discusses the American economy.
16x120
Jennifer Granholm
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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.
16x121
Ron Paul
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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.
16x122
Seth Rogen
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27, 2011
Barack Obama gets heckled in Hollywood, Larry Wilmore discusses the black vote, and Seth Rogen explores the lighter side of cancer.
16x123
Bill O'Reilly
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28, 2011
Pundits interpret Chris Christie's message, Sarah Palin weighs the presidential pros and cons, and Bill O'Reilly talks job creator taxes.
16x124
Tony Bennett
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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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