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Season 6

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Season 6

  • 2010
  1. Erick Erickson Episode 1 Erick Erickson January 4, 2010 Stephen tries out for the U.S. curling team, and Erick Erickson opposes the RNC's purity test.
  2. Riley Crane Episode 2 Riley Crane January 5, 2010 The military responds to the underwear bomber, and Riley Crane wins a contest to find 10 balloons.
  3. Capt. Charles Moore Episode 3 Capt. Charles Moore January 6, 2010 The Senate and House debate health care, and Charles Moore discovers a floating patch of garbage.
  4. James Fowler Episode 4 James Fowler January 7, 2010 America executes fewer prisoners, and James Fowler talks about the power of social networks.
  5. Mon, Jan 11, 2010 Episode 5 Mon, Jan 11, 2010 January 11, 2010 Eugene Jarecki speaks out against large banks, and Morgan Freeman says untrustworthy things.
  6. Raj Patel Episode 6 Raj Patel January 12, 2010 Obama won't admit we're in the middle of a war, and Raj Patel talks about "The Value of Nothing."
  7. Wed, Jan 13, 2010 Episode 7 Wed, Jan 13, 2010 January 13, 2010 Stephen examines the "Avatar" controversy and talks to John Heilemann about "Game Change."
  8. Thu, Jan 14, 2010 Episode 8 Thu, Jan 14, 2010 January 14, 2010 Americans walk away from their mortgages, and Stephen talks to Kathleen Sebelius.
  9. Emily Pilloton Episode 9 Emily Pilloton January 18, 2010 Stephen wants to dig for coal, and Emily Pilloton uses industrial design to help the world's needy.
  10. Stephen Bosworth Episode 10 Stephen Bosworth January 19, 2010 Stephen attempts to make an Olympic team, and Stephen Bosworth talks about North Korea.
  11. Dick Ebersol Episode 11 Dick Ebersol January 20, 2010 Stephen races speedskater Shani Davis and overcomes adversity to interview Dick Ebersol.
  12. John Farmer Episode 12 John Farmer January 21, 2010 Stephen reviews Obama's first year in office, examines airport terrorism and discusses national security with John Farmer, dean of Rutgers-Newark Law School.
  13. Kati Marton Episode 13 Kati Marton January 25, 2010 An unlikely candidate emerges for a New York Senate seat, and Kati Marton discusses communist Hungary.
  14. Mika Brzezinski Episode 14 Mika Brzezinski January 26, 2010 Paul Begala urges Democrats to fight back, and Mika Brzezinski balances work with parenting.
  15. Arthur Benjamin Episode 15 Arthur Benjamin January 27, 2010 Stephen demands an iPad and hopes Arthur Benjamin tells him what comes after 14.
  16. David Gergen Episode 16 David Gergen January 28, 2010 Stephen praises Bob McDonnell's speech, and David Gergen examines the State of the Union address.
  17. Nicole Detling Miller, Jessica Smith, Harold Ford Jr. Episode 17 Nicole Detling Miller, Jessica Smith, Harold Ford Jr. February 1, 2010 Stephen wins a Grammy, and Harold Ford Jr. defends his new support for gay marriage.
  18. Eliot Spitzer Episode 18 Eliot Spitzer February 2, 2010 Stephen pays tribute to J.D. Salinger, and Eliot Spitzer is happy to see Obama tough on Wall Street.
  19. Peter Cove, John Durant Episode 19 Peter Cove, John Durant February 3, 2010 Stephen has advice for getting America back to work, and John Durant wants us to live like cavemen.
  20. Henry Louis Gates Episode 20 Henry Louis Gates February 4, 2010 A former CIA agent makes startling revelations, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. analyzes Stephen's DNA.
  21. Jonathan Safran Foer Episode 21 Jonathan Safran Foer February 8, 2010 Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jonathan Safran Foer urges Americans to eat less meat.
  22. George Stephanopoulos Episode 22 George Stephanopoulos February 9, 2010 Chris Dodd wants to take away corporate free speech, and George Stephanopoulos drinks a Heineken.
  23. Claire Danes Episode 23 Claire Danes February 10, 2010 Stephen profiles Chicago's 5th district, and Claire Danes discusses her role as Temple Grandin.
  24. Al Michaels, David Ross Episode 24 Al Michaels, David Ross February 11, 2010 Al Michaels considers an Al Qaeda bobsled team, and Stephen unveils his Vancouver poster to David Ross.
  25. Shaun White Episode 25 Shaun White February 22, 2010 Stephen offends Ujjal Dosanjh and invites Shaun White for a Canadian beer.
  26. Lindsey Vonn, Bob Costas Episode 26 Lindsey Vonn, Bob Costas February 23, 2010 Lindsey Vonn discusses her Austrian cheese remedy, and Bob Costas doesn't care who wins.
  27. Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge Episode 27 Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge February 24, 2010 Scott Hamilton discusses figure skating, while Ryan St. Onge and Jeret Peterson face an intervention.
  28. Shani Davis, Seth Wescott Episode 28 Shani Davis, Seth Wescott February 25, 2010 Shani Davis thanks the Colbert Nation for his medals, and Seth Wescott refuses to wear tight clothing.
  29. Don Cheadle Episode 29 Don Cheadle March 1, 2010 Michael Buble sings two national anthems, and Don Cheadle considers doing heroin for Darfur.
  30. David Brooks Episode 30 David Brooks March 2, 2010 Kids may be the key to our economic future, and David Brooks discusses moderate conservatism.
  31. Scheherazade Rehman, Garry Wills Episode 31 Scheherazade Rehman, Garry Wills March 3, 2010 Scheherazade Rehman debates Greece's economy, and Garry Wills says the president has too much power.
  32. Barry Schwartz Episode 32 Barry Schwartz March 4, 2010 Iraqi candidates sway voters with gifts, and Barry Schwartz explains the downside of too many choices.
  33. Tom Hanks Episode 33 Tom Hanks March 8, 2010 Ezra Klein details the reconciliation process, and Tom Hanks discusses his role as a history maker.
  34. Annie Leonard Episode 34 Annie Leonard March 9, 2010 Pringles recalls its two best flavors, and Annie Leonard says Americans have too much stuff.
  35. Sean Carroll Episode 35 Sean Carroll March 10, 2010 Charlie Cook discusses health care reconciliation, and Sean Carroll talks about the mystery of time.
  36. David Aaronovitch Episode 36 David Aaronovitch March 11, 2010 Scott Rasmussen interprets poll results, and David Aaronovitch discusses conspiracy theories.
  37. Robert Baer Episode 37 Robert Baer March 15, 2010 Stephen questions the media's focus and asks Robert Baer if the squirrel is in the basket.
  38. Rebecca Skloot Episode 38 Rebecca Skloot March 16, 2010 Stephen examines the way Americans eat and talks to Rebecca Skloot about the ethics of science.
  39. Nell Irvin Painter Episode 39 Nell Irvin Painter March 17, 2010 Doctors offer vasectomy deals for March Madness, and Stephen arm-wrestles Nell Irvin Painter.
  40. Mary Matalin Episode 40 Mary Matalin March 18, 2010 James Martin defends social justice, and Mary Matalin tries to avoid Republican talking points.
  41. Claire McCaskill Episode 41 Claire McCaskill March 29, 2010 Stephen breeds the elderly in captivity, and Claire McCaskill sends a message to Rush Limbaugh.
  42. Simon Johnson Episode 42 Simon Johnson March 30, 2010 Scandal rocks the church even harder than Creed, and Simon Johnson thinks banks have too much power.
  43. Craig Mullaney Episode 43 Craig Mullaney March 31, 2010 The federal government raids an anti-government militia, and Craig Mullaney discusses Afghanistan.
  44. David Frum, Judith Shulevitz Episode 44 David Frum, Judith Shulevitz April 1, 2010 David Frum gets fired from the Republican cult, and Judith Shulevitz discusses the Sabbath.
  45. Dean Kamen Episode 45 Dean Kamen April 5, 2010 Fox cancels "24," and Dean Kamen talks about his new advanced prosthetic arm invention.
  46. Reverend Al Sharpton Episode 46 Reverend Al Sharpton April 6, 2010 Scrabble changes its rules to allow proper names, and Al Sharpton fights for education reform.
  47. David Simon Episode 47 David Simon April 7, 2010 Jeff Goldblum blesses a cigarette, and David Simon talks about his new show, "Treme."
  48. Neil DeGrasse Tyson Episode 48 Neil DeGrasse Tyson April 8, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson
  49. Jeffrey Toobin, Julian Assange Episode 49 Jeffrey Toobin, Julian Assange April 12, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange. Also, Stephen talks with Jeffrey Toobin about the replacement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens.
  50. Jon Mooallem Episode 50 Jon Mooallem April 13, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times journalist Jon Mooallem.
  51. David Shields Episode 51 David Shields April 14, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Reality Hunger: A Manifesto, David Shields. Also, Stephen talks with the host of This Week, Jake Tapper and Bill Adair from politicfact.com about fact…
  52. Aimee Mullins Episode 52 Aimee Mullins April 15, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes athlete, actress and activist Aimee Mullins
  53. Andrew Ross Sorkin, George Will Episode 53 Andrew Ross Sorkin, George Will April 19, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes political pundit George Will. Also, Stephen talks with New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin
  54. Jeffrey Katzenberg Episode 54 Jeffrey Katzenberg April 20, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief executive of Dreamworks animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg.
  55. Craig Robinson Episode 55 Craig Robinson April 21, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes Oregon State University's basketball coach and author of A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond, Craig Robinson.
  56. Gorillaz Episode 56 Gorillaz April 22, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes musical group Gorillaz.
  57. Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Episode 57 Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings April 26, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes singer Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.
  58. Conn Iggulden Episode 58 Conn Iggulden April 27, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of The Dangerous Book of Heroes, Conn Iggulden.
  59. Gregg Easterbrook Episode 59 Gregg Easterbrook April 28, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the contributing editor for the Atlantic Monthly and author of Sonic Boom: Globalization at Mach Speed, Gregg Easterbrook.
  60. OK Go Episode 60 OK Go April 29, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the band Ok Go. Also, Stephen talks with California's Lt. Governor Abel Moldonado about Proposition 14.
  61. Elizabeth Warren Episode 61 Elizabeth Warren May 3, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren. Also, Stephen talks with the president of the Salt Institute Lori Roman and the executive director of the Center for Science in…
  62. Michael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett Episode 62 Michael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett May 4, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes explorer, biologist and author of Adventures among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, Mark Moffett. Also, Michael J. Fox interrupts the Word so that…
  63. David Isay Episode 63 David Isay May 5, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of StoryCorps and author of Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps, David Isay.
  64. Stewart Brand Episode 64 Stewart Brand May 6, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes environmentalist and author of Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto, Stewart Brand. Also, Stephen talks with The Atlantic Monthly columnist Andrew Sullivan about the British elections.
  65. Gary Johnson Episode 65 Gary Johnson May 10, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the former Governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson, Also, Stephen talks with George Washington University's Scheherazade Rehman about the Greek bailout.
  66. Hampton Sides Episode 66 Hampton Sides May 11, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes historian and author of Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin, Hampton Sides. Also, Stephen talks…
  67. Deepak Chopra Episode 67 Deepak Chopra May 12, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes self help guru and author of The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self, Deepak Chopra.
  68. The Hold Steady Episode 68 The Hold Steady May 13, 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the band The Hold Steady.
  69. Ayaan Hirsi Ali Episode 69 Ayaan Hirsi Ali June 1, 2010 Manned spaceflight nears its end, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali lives under a constant death threat.
  70. Lisa Miller Episode 70 Lisa Miller June 2, 2010 Stephen shows shocking footage from Spain, and Lisa Miller spends seven minutes in Heaven.
  71. Vampire Weekend Episode 71 Vampire Weekend June 3, 2010 Stephen visits the offices of Consumer Reports, and Vampire Weekend performs.
  72. James Carville, Jonathan Alter Episode 72 James Carville, Jonathan Alter June 7, 2010 Stephen fundraises for a worthy cause, and Jonathan Alter discusses President Obama's first year.
  73. Mark Frauenfelder Episode 73 Mark Frauenfelder June 8, 2010 Stephen visits the Consumer Reports labs, and Mark Frauenfelder plays his cigar-box guitar.
  74. Amb. Michael Oren, Sen. Sam Nunn Episode 74 Amb. Michael Oren, Sen. Sam Nunn June 9, 2010 Michael Oren defends Israel's flotilla raid, and Sam Nunn warns of the nuclear terrorism threat.
  75. Alan Bean Episode 75 Alan Bean June 10, 2010 Marc Fisher debates soccer with Mark Starr, and Alan Bean shows off his moon dust paintings.
  76. Stephen Prothero Episode 76 Stephen Prothero June 14, 2010 Stephen recaps the Tony Awards, and Stephen Prothero is going to Hell in seven religions.
  77. Dr. Carl Safina Episode 77 Dr. Carl Safina June 15, 2010 Stephen has to stop hunting men and wants Carl Safina to change the color of his Blue Ocean Institute.
  78. Devo Episode 78 Devo June 16, 2010 Stephen gives a short, self-indulgent update on Twitter, and Devo performs.
  79. David Mamet Episode 79 David Mamet June 17, 2010 Stephen helps Bob Inglis win in South Carolina, and David Mamet discusses the dying theater.
  80. Wes Moore Episode 80 Wes Moore June 21, 2010 Stephen interviews for an astronaut position, and Wes Moore discusses the imprisoned Wes Moore.
  81. Gloria Steinem Episode 81 Gloria Steinem June 22, 2010 Stephen starts his astronaut training, and Gloria Steinem discusses the benefits of men raising kids.
  82. Tim Westergren Episode 82 Tim Westergren June 23, 2010 Stephen asks if Glenn Beck is a civil rights hero and talks to Tim Westergren about Pandora.
  83. Michael Specter Episode 83 Michael Specter June 24, 2010 Stephen completes astronaut training, and Michael Specter discusses the dangers of denying science.
  84. Michael Hastings, John Waters Episode 84 Michael Hastings, John Waters June 28, 2010 Michael Hastings discusses Rolling Stone article, and John Waters supports childhood rebellion.
  85. Mayor Julian Castro Episode 85 Mayor Julian Castro June 29, 2010 BP puts a positive spin on the oil spill, and Stephen interviews Mayor Julian Castro.
  86. Nicholas Carr Episode 86 Nicholas Carr June 30, 2010 Stephen plays one-on-one with Allan Houston, and Nicholas Carr criticizes the Internet.
  87. Manny Howard Episode 87 Manny Howard July 1, 2010 Texas Republicans want to criminalize homosexuality, and Manny Howard turns his backyard into a farm.
  88. Paul Krugman, Dr. Michio Kaku Episode 88 Paul Krugman, Dr. Michio Kaku July 5, 2010 Stephen joins Cindy Cohn on the Internet and talks to Michio Kaku about invisibility cloaks.
  89. Garret Keizer Episode 89 Garret Keizer July 6, 2010 Writer Garret Keizer talks about his new book: "The Unwanted Sound of Everything We Want: A Book About Noise"
  90. Steve Carell Episode 90 Steve Carell July 7, 2010 Actor and old friend Steve Carell faces off against Stephen Colbert
  91. Arturo Rodriguez Episode 91 Arturo Rodriguez July 8, 2010 Arturo Rodriguez, president of the United Farm Workers of America talks with Stephen about immigrant workers.
  92. Hephzibah Anderson Episode 92 Hephzibah Anderson July 26, 2010 Stephen downloads the solution to stop media piracy, and Hephzibah Anderson talks about her year without sex.
  93. Thomas S. Blanton, Kevin Kline Episode 93 Thomas S. Blanton, Kevin Kline July 27, 2010 Stephen questions the mission in Afghanistan and challenges Kevin Kline with Shakespeare.
  94. Elon Musk Episode 94 Elon Musk July 28, 2010 President Obama blows off the Boy Scouts, and Elon Musk discusses the future of electric cars.
  95. Andy Cohen Episode 95 Andy Cohen July 29, 2010 Bill O'Reilly issues a rare apology, and Stephen pours Andy Cohen a cocktail.
  96. Jimmy Cliff Episode 96 Jimmy Cliff August 2, 2010 Stephen previews the 2012 Olympics in London, and Jimmy Cliff performs.
  97. Laura Ingraham Episode 97 Laura Ingraham August 3, 2010 Stephen reads some of Barack Obama's private musings to Laura Ingraham.
  98. Michael Posner Episode 98 Michael Posner August 4, 2010 P.K. Winsome introduces Nielsen Mandela, and Michael Posner discusses international democracy.
  99. Savion Glover Episode 99 Savion Glover August 5, 2010 Californians can now legally marry their pot plant, and Savion Glover performs.
  100. Dylan Ratigan Episode 100 Dylan Ratigan August 10, 2010 Stephen names his Alpha Dog of the Week, and talks to Dylan Ratigan about Wall Street.
  101. David Finkel Episode 101 David Finkel August 11, 2010 Michelle Obama vacations in Spain, and David Finkel describes the Iraq War's effect on American troops.
  102. Chuck Close Episode 102 Chuck Close August 12, 2010 Stephen checks in on the state of America's seniors and talks to Chuck Close about art.
  103. Richard Clarke, John Fetterman Episode 103 Richard Clarke, John Fetterman August 16, 2010 Richard Clarke wants a smaller intelligence community, and John Fetterman revitalizes Braddock, PA.
  104. Barry Levine Episode 104 Barry Levine August 17, 2010 Stephen examines the meat industry and asks Barry Levine about his National Enquirer file.
  105. Thomas French Episode 105 Thomas French August 18, 2010 Laura Schlessinger gets in trouble, and Thomas French explains what it takes to build a zoo.
  106. Jon Krakauer Episode 106 Jon Krakauer August 19, 2010 Stephen finds out if there's still BP oil in the Gulf, and talks to Jon Krakauer about glory.
  107. Leslie Kean Episode 107 Leslie Kean August 23, 2010 President Obama must prove he's not Muslim, and Leslie Kean calls for an investigation of UFOs.
  108. Jeffrey Goldberg Episode 108 Jeffrey Goldberg August 24, 2010 Stephen examines Internet privacy and talks to Jeffrey Goldberg about conflict in the Middle East.
  109. Andrew Hacker, Heidi Cullen Episode 109 Andrew Hacker, Heidi Cullen August 25, 2010 Andrew Hacker dismisses for-profit colleges, and Heidi Cullen warns of extreme weather
  110. Richard Engel Episode 110 Richard Engel August 26, 2010 Glenn Beck re-founds America, and Richard Engel talks about the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
  111. Anthony Romero Episode 111 Anthony Romero September 7, 2010 The Tea Party wins midterm primaries, and Anthony Romero celebrates the ACLU's anniversary.
  112. Vice President Joe Biden, Gen. Raymond Odierno Episode 112 Vice President Joe Biden, Gen. Raymond Odierno September 8, 2010 Stephen kicks off his salute to the troops tonight with appearances by the Vice President of the United States and the general who shaved his head.
  113. Sen. Jim Webb, Joshua Bleill, Lt. Col. Brent Cummings, John Legend Episode 113 Sen. Jim Webb, Joshua Bleill, Lt. Col. Brent Cummings, John Legend September 9, 2010 David Petraeus honors the Colbert Nation, while Brent Cummings and Josh Bleill talk about their tours.
  114. Lisa Birnbach Episode 114 Lisa Birnbach September 13, 2010 Lisa Birnbach released "The Official Preppy Handbook" in 1980. Who'd have thought that 30 years later, we'd still have preppies but not books.
  115. Sean Wilentz Episode 115 Sean Wilentz September 14, 2010 Stephen solves the Ground Zero mosque crisis and listens to Sean Wilentz mumble about Bob Dylan.
  116. Saul Griffith Episode 116 Saul Griffith September 15, 2010 The Tea Party wins the Republican primaries, and Saul Griffith tries to solve global warming.
  117. Lawrence O’Donnell Episode 117 Lawrence O’Donnell September 16, 2010 Stephen announces his March to Keep Fear Alive and talks to Lawrence O'Donnell about Tea Partiers.
  118. Pavement Episode 118 Pavement September 20, 2010 A 106-year-old woman shares her secret to long life, and Pavement reunites after 11 years.
  119. Eric Schmidt Episode 119 Eric Schmidt September 21, 2010 Craigslist shuts down its adult services, and Google CEO Eric Schmidt searches for himself.
  120. Guillermo Del Toro Episode 120 Guillermo Del Toro September 22, 2010 President Obama gives a back-to-school speech, and Guillermo del Toro meets Stephen del Matador.
  121. Oscar Goodman Episode 121 Oscar Goodman September 23, 2010 Stephen concludes his migrant farm worker training and talks to Oscar Goodman about Las Vegas.
  122. Ken Burns Episode 122 Ken Burns September 27, 2010 The GOP blocks the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," and Ken Burns talks about "The Tenth Inning."
  123. Paul Begala, Ross Douthat Episode 123 Paul Begala, Ross Douthat September 28, 2010 Democratic voters suffer from apathy, and Stephen doubts if Ross Douthat is that conservative.
  124. Steve Rattner Episode 124 Steve Rattner September 29, 2010 The koala population suffers from Chlamydia, and Steven Rattner discusses the auto industry bailout.
  125. Aaron Sorkin Episode 125 Aaron Sorkin September 30, 2010 Stephen questions poll reliability and talks to Aaron Sorkin in the hall while people hand them stuff.
  126. Eugene Robinson Episode 126 Eugene Robinson October 4, 2010 The Tea Party reaches out to kids, and Eugene Robinson discusses the four groups of black America.
  127. Leon Botstein Episode 127 Leon Botstein October 5, 2010 Stephen looks at the Mexican drug war, and Leon Botstein wants to eliminate two years of school
  128. Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy Episode 128 Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy October 6, 2010 The government tries to take control of America's food, and Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy perform.
  129. Davis Guggenheim Episode 129 Davis Guggenheim October 7, 2010 Joseph Califano debates Gary Johnson over Prop 19, and Davis Guggenheim addresses failing schools.
  130. Robert Reich Episode 130 Robert Reich October 11, 2010 Muslims might take over the food supply, and Robert Reich talks about the future of the U.S. economy.
  131. Brendan Steinhauser Episode 131 Brendan Steinhauser October 12, 2010 Schools find a new way to raise money, and M. Night Shyamalan isn't really here.
  132. Austan Goolsbee Episode 132 Austan Goolsbee October 13, 2010 Stephen questions whether it's fair to tax the rich, and Austan Goolsbee gives Obama economic advice.
  133. Bill Bryson Episode 133 Bill Bryson October 14, 2010 Stephen gives away free bus tickets to D.C., and Bill Bryson talks about sex in the Middle Ages.
  134. Nicholas Negroponte Episode 134 Nicholas Negroponte October 25, 2010 Stephen celebrates his fifth anniversary, and Nicholas Negroponte gives laptops to poor children.
  135. Garry Wills Episode 135 Garry Wills October 26, 2010 Stephen prepares for the apocalypse, and Garry Wills writes a book about himself.
  136. Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno Episode 136 Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno October 27, 2010 Stephen looks at the Democrats' chances in the midterms and gives Apolo Ohno a regret.
  137. Maira Kalman Episode 137 Maira Kalman October 28, 2010 The McRib returns on election day, and Maira Kalman falls in love with Abraham Lincoln.
  138. Jonathan Alter Episode 138 Jonathan Alter November 1, 2010 Christine O'Donnell prays, and Jonathan Alter says Obama's allergy to gimmickry has hurt him.
  139. Katrina vanden Heuvel, David Frum Episode 139 Katrina vanden Heuvel, David Frum November 2, 2010 Stephen covers the change sweeping through America with a live broadcast.
  140. Doris Kearns Goodwin Episode 140 Doris Kearns Goodwin November 3, 2010 Californians decide on Prop 19, and Doris Kearns Goodwin puts the midterm election into perspective.
  141. Elvis Costello Episode 141 Elvis Costello November 4, 2010 A popular children's TV character is outed, and Elvis Costello threatens to cut off Stephen's thumbs.
  142. Reza Aslan Episode 142 Reza Aslan November 8, 2010 Rand Paul wants to protect the rich, and Reza Aslan wants to bring down democracy through art.
  143. Cee-Lo Green Episode 143 Cee-Lo Green November 9, 2010 Stephen promises to lob softball questions at George W. Bush, and Cee Lo Green performs.
  144. Martha Stewart Episode 144 Martha Stewart November 10, 2010 Michelle Obama shakes hands with a conservative Muslim, and Stephen cooks for Martha Stewart.
  145. Quincy Jones Episode 145 Quincy Jones November 11, 2010 Wall Street hands out record bonuses, Nintendo goes to court, and Quincy Jones wants a Latin Grammy.
  146. David Stern Episode 146 David Stern November 15, 2010 Jeffrey Goldberg opposes full-body scanners, and David Stern misses short shorts.
  147. John Legend Episode 147 John Legend November 16, 2010 Stephen looks at the new trend in alcoholic energy drinks, and John Legend performs "Shine."
  148. Ian Frazier Episode 148 Ian Frazier November 17, 2010 Stephen wonders if America can trim its national debt, and Ian Frazier talks about Siberia.
  149. Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta Episode 149 Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta November 18, 2010 Joseph Gobbles shoots Jay the Intern, and Salvatore Giunta credits the bravery of American troops.
  150. Dan Savage Episode 150 Dan Savage November 29, 2010 The advice columnist and Colbert Report national spokes-gay returns to talk about his new anti-suicide initiative for gay teenagers.
  151. Tom Vilsack Episode 151 Tom Vilsack November 30, 2010 James Rubin discusses the WikiLeaks document dump, and Tom Vilsack brings a cheddar cheese head.
  152. Michelle Rhee Episode 152 Michelle Rhee December 1, 2010 The former education commissioner talks about her efforts to reform the Washington D.C. school system.
  153. David Stockman Episode 153 David Stockman December 2, 2010
  154. Garry Trudeau Episode 154 Garry Trudeau December 6, 2010 Obama tries to win over Republicans, and Garry Trudeau looks back on 40 years of "Doonesbury."
  155. Julie Nixon Eisenhower & David Eisenhower Episode 155 Julie Nixon Eisenhower & David Eisenhower December 7, 2010 Obama extends the Bush tax cuts, and David and Julie Eisenhower recall growing up in the White House.
  156. Steve Martin Episode 156 Steve Martin December 8, 2010 Stephen tests Steve Martin's art knowledge and tries to sell him last year's portrait.
  157. Julie Taymor Episode 157 Julie Taymor December 9, 2010 William Wegman arts up Stephen's portrait, and Julie Taymor talks about "The Tempest."
  158. Patti Smith Episode 158 Patti Smith December 13, 2010 Stephen wants to feed the economy that Jamie Lee Curtis yogurt and asks Patti Smith about her memoir.
  159. David Boies, Stephen Sondheim Episode 159 David Boies, Stephen Sondheim December 14, 2010 Stephen wins the Golden Tweet Award and takes issue with some of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics.
  160. Omar Wasow, Laird Hamilton Episode 160 Omar Wasow, Laird Hamilton December 15, 2010 America is at cyberwar, and Laird Hamilton shoots the curl of Stephen's rage.
  161. Amy Sedaris, Paul Simon Episode 161 Amy Sedaris, Paul Simon December 16, 2010 Jesus may be a liberal Democrat, Amy Sedaris makes a tie snake, and Paul Simon performs.