Episodes
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1. Paul Giamatti
The media calls Barack Obama the "comeback kid," and Paul Giamatti says "rapscallion.
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2. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Republicans focus on 2010 issues, and Kirsten Gillibrand wants to reform the Senate filibuster rules.
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3. Jimmy Wales
John McCain gets cranky, and Jimmy Wales imagines Wikipedia's relevance in 500 years.
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4. Patton Oswalt
Facebook refuses to disclose its financial results, and Patton Oswalt uses a prisoner ghostwriter.
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5. Denis Leary
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
John Oliver celebrates Verizon's iPhone announcement, and Colin Firth talks about "The King's Speech.
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7. Tim Pawlenty
Members of Congress introduce gun legislation, and Tim Pawlenty defends Republican rhetoric.
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8. Ron Howard
John Hodgman makes NASCAR more exciting, and Ron Howard shares his enthusiasm for show business.
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9. Peter Bergen
Michael Steele steps down as RNC chairman, and Peter Bergen talks about progress in Afghanistan.
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10. Neil deGrasse Tyson
Jon promises Sarah Palin a classy conversation and reveals his love for Neil deGrasse Tyson.
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11. Paul Clemens
Glenn Beck appears on the "Today" show, and Paul Clemens discusses blue-collar decline.
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12. Kambiz Hosseini & Saman Arbabi
Steve Cohen compares Republicans to Nazis, and Kambiz Hosseini and Saman Arbabi call Jon a prophet.
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13. Anand Giridharadas
Wyatt Cenac dons a parrot suit in Mississippi, and Anand Giridharadas tells Jon the truth.
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14. James Franco
A reporter searches for homeless talent, and Jon composes an ode to James Franco's Oscar nomination.
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15. Jonathan Alter
Michele Bachmann looks off camera, and Jonathan Alter examines Obama's plans for the future.
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16. T. Boone Pickens
Bill O'Reilly defends his Nazi analogies, and T. Boone Pickens wants America on an energy plan.
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17. Bill Gates
Egyptian forces use American tear gas canisters, and Bill Gates works on curing polio.
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18. Michael Steele
Conservatives turn into political hypochondriacs, and Michael Steele must prove his identity.
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19. Matthew Perry
Republicans close the rape loophole, and Matthew Perry talks about his happy friend.
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20. Adm. Michael Mullen
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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22. January Jones
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23. Brian Williams
Anchor and Managing Editor, NBC Nightly News. The award-winning journalist and friend-of-the-show stops by.
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24. Ed Gillespie
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25. Lisa Ling
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26. Anderson Cooper
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27. Donald Rumsfeld
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28. Austan Goolsbee
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29. Howard Stern
CNN anchors take viewer requests, and Howard Stern hopes to talk to Charlie Sheen.
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30. Prince Zeid Ra'ad
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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31. Allison Stanger
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32. Diane Ravitch
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33. Sen. Rand Paul
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34. Brian Christian
Author Brian Christian ('The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive').
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35. Aaron Eckhart
From 'Battle: Los Angeles,' actor Aaron Eckhart.
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36. Trey Parker & Matt Stone
'South Park,' creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone.
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37. Sarah Vowell
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
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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40. Bret Baier
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41. Dr. Mansour O.El-Kikhia
Republicans want to lower the corporate tax rate, and Mansour O. El-Kikhia discusses Libya.
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42. Miguel Nicoleles
Joe Biden works the room at a war speech, and Miguel Nicolelis helps paralyzed people walk again.
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43. Jake Gyllenhaal
Republicans appeal to their narrow base, and Jake Gyllenhaal considers marrying a stranger.
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44. Norm MacDonald
CIA operatives might arm Libyan rebels, and Norm Macdonald wants to blow up his stupid high school.
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45. Billy Crystal
The comedian and actor discusses his role as a vampire in an upcoming Funny Or Die short.
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46. Colin Quinn
The comedian discusses his one-man Broadway show and special on HBO.
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47. Mike Huckabee
The former governor of Arkansas discusses his views on government, families and his latest book.
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48. Jamie Oliver
The chef talks about healthy cooking habits and the upcoming season of his Emmy-winning series.
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49. Foo Fighters
The rock band visits to perform a song from their latest album.
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50. Governor Deval Patrick
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
The actor and comedian discusses his role in the upcoming animated film.
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52. Ricky Gervais
The comedian talks about his new HBO special with Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Louis C.K.
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53. Gigi Ibrahim
John Oliver highlights royal wedding coverage, and Gigi Ibrahim talks about the Egyptian uprising.
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54. Elizabeth Warren
Olivia Munn looks into tiger mothering, and Elizabeth Warren wants to protect consumers.
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55. Bernie Sanders
Obama releases his long-form birth certificate, and Bernie Sanders fights for workers' rights.
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56. William Cohan
John Oliver talks to British taxpayers about the wedding, and William Cohan discusses Goldman Sachs.
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57. Philip K. Howard
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
A royal wedding simulation reveals the consummation, and Rachel Maddow discusses Bin Laden's death.
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59. David Barton
The White House hides the Bin Laden photo, and David Barton discusses religion in the Constitution.
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60. Joe Meacham
Donald Trump steals the crazy oxygen from Sarah Palin, and Jon Meacham discusses the Civil War.
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61. Keira Knightley
Jason Jones visits the gayest city in America, and Keira Knightley learns about the Santorum.
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62. Will Ferrell
Republicans take credit for Bin Laden's death, and Will Ferrell simulates sex with a baseball bat.
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63. Albert Brooks
Common causes controversy, and Albert Brooks talks about his Kate Middleton obsession.
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64. Kristen Wiig
Newt Gingrich announces his candidacy on Twitter, and Kristen Wiig talks about "Bridesmaids.
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65. Jon Ronson
Osama bin Laden's porn stash is discovered, and Jon Ronson talks about psychopaths.
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66. Annie Jacobsen
Al Madrigal weighs in on immigration reform, and Annie Jacobsen talks about Area 51.
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67. Richard Beeman
Newt Gingrich outrages Republicans, and Richard Beeman discusses religion in government.
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68. Lisa P. Jackson
John Hodgman creates a Bin Laden conspiracy theory, and Lisa P. Jackson addresses EPA criticism.
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69. Jimmy Fallon
Sarah Palin takes a bus tour with her family, and Jimmy Fallon reads a thank you note.
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70. Bill Moyers
Donald Trump eats his pizza with a fork, and Bill Moyers discusses good journalism.
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71. Tim Tebow
Eric Cantor wants to justify tornado relief, and Tim Tebow talks about his missionary parents.
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72. Maziar Bahari
Sarah Palin offers her version of Paul Revere, and Maziar Bahari recounts his Iranian imprisonment.
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73. Fareed Zakaria
John Oliver promises to mock Anthony Weiner, and Fareed Zakaria discusses American labor.
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74. Larry King
Anthony Weiner apologizes to Bill Clinton, and Larry King prepares for his European stand-up tour.
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75. Howard Wasdin
Jon spins the penis wheel, and Howard Wasdin talks about SEAL Team Six.
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76. Alex Prud'homme
Nancy Pelosi calls on Anthony Weiner to resign, and Alex Prud'homme discusses water pollution.
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77. J.J. Abrams
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
Barack Obama visits Puerto Rico, and Trey Parker and Matt Stone become the Broadway establishment.
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79. Ray Nagin
Sam Bee reports on the smoking ban in NYC parks, and Ray Nagin discusses Hurricane Katrina.
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80. Cameron Diaz
PolitiFact checks Fox News for false statements, and Cameron Diaz removes Jon's stitches.
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81. Mitchell Zuckoff
Greece protests proposed austerity measures, and Mitchell Zuckoff recounts an unlikely WWII rescue.
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82. Bruce Headlam
John Hodgman battles hackers on their own turf, and Bruce Headlam discusses "Page One.
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83. Jennifer Aniston
New York legalizes gay marriage, and Jennifer Aniston talks about her movie, "Horrible Bosses.
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84. Louis C.K.
Rod Blagojevich has much to look forward to in prison, and Louis C.K. deconstructs fart jokes.
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85. Tom Hanks
Democrats and Republicans can't agree on the debt ceiling, and Tom Hanks discusses his movie "Larry Crowne.
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86. Bill Kristol
Mark Halperin calls Barack Obama a dick, and Bill Kristol discusses American war strategy in Afghanistan.
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87. Denis Leary
Aasif Mandvi finds out why America's birds are dying, and Denis Leary talks about potato Vodka.
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88. Kid Rock
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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89. Matthew Richardson
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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90. Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Petry
The ongoing debt ceiling negotiations get heated, and Leroy Petry demonstrates his robotic hand.
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91. Daniel Radcliffe
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
The Murdoch scandal turns ugly, and Pervez Musharraf enjoys a beverage and converses about Pakistan.
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93. Steve Carell
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
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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95. Neil Patrick Harris
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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96. Juan Williams
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
Conservatives in America live a lonely life of persecution, and Rachel Weisz discusses filming "The Whistleblower" in Romania.
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98. Peter Tomsen
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
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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100. Jason Bateman
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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101. Austan Goolsbee
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
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
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
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
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
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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107. Ali Velshi
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
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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109. Michael Steele
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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110. Anne Hathaway
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
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
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
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
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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115. Jim Lehrer
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
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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117. Caroline Kennedy
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
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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119. Mitch Daniels
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
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
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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122. Seth Rogen
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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123. Bill O'Reilly
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
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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