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*Move what's in advantages section to '''issues subsections''' [[Single Transferable Vote]]

*Sections that are really long and choppy are tagged stubs and need rewrites
This '''list of episodes of ''[[The Colbert Report]]''''' details information on past and upcoming 2008 episodes of ''The Colbert Report'', a popular [[Comedy Central]] show hosted by [[Stephen Colbert]], and produced by Colbert, [[Jon Stewart]], and [[Ben Karlin]]. Colbert plays the role of a populist blowhard journalist character, similar to his character on ''[[The Daily Show]]''. In ''The Colbert Report'', the former correspondent becomes the host of his own parody of media [[Pundit (politics)|pundit]] programs, such as ''[[The O'Reilly Factor]]'' and ''[[Hannity and Colmes]]''.
*Make it more clear in definition that plurality voting is a single winner election method (and then contrast with bloc voting)

*the forming of a majority coalition government for Multy Party Systems.
There are a number of noteworthy recurring elements in most episodes of ''The Colbert Report''. Most episodes feature "The Wørd" of the day, which serves as a theme for a monologue early in the episode, each has a studio guest later in the episode, and each begins with a brief summary of what the episode will contain, followed by an introductory phrase and then by the theme music. This introductory phrase very often inserts the word ''truth'' into a common phrase, such as "Apply truth liberally to the inflamed area," and "this is ''The Colbert Report''" follows, though there are exceptions.
*Add a [[Voting system criteria]] section, as found in many other voting system articles

*in-line citations rather than just a list of supposed references at the bottom of the article
Due to the [[2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike|writers strike]], the show went on hiatus on [[November 5]], [[2007]]. The show returned on [[January 7]], [[2008]], without writers.<ref>{{cite news| title = Stewart, Colbert Returning to the Air | url = http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5iE0uIqtrdPXiNMr1qniAIsCAa0fwD8TLG11G1 | publisher = Associated Press | date = [[2007-12-20]] | accessdate = 2007-12-20}}</ref> The writers started again on [[February 13]], 2008. On [[May 6]], [[2008]], ''The Colbert Report'' debuted in the [[United Kingdom]] on [[FX (UK)|FX]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Wilkes|first=Neil|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/a93226/fxuk-picks-up-the-colbert-report.html|title=FXUK picks up "The Colbert Report"|publisher=Digital Spy|date=2008-04-07|accessdate=2008-04-09}}</ref>

== Season 4 (2008) ==
=== January ===
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|EpisodeNumber=332
|ProdCode=4001
|TheWord=''(left blank)''
|Guest=[[Andrew Sullivan]], [http://www.nber.org/~freeman/ Richard Freeman]
|IntroPhrase="Hey. This is ''The Colber-t Repor-t''."
|OriginalAirDate=January 7
|ShortSummary=After a lengthy two minute round of applause, though cut out in later episodes, Stephen complains that there are no words in his [[teleprompter]], referencing the [[2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike|writers strike]]. He then discusses [[Mike Huckabee]] winning the [[Iowa Republican caucuses, 2008|2008 Iowa Republican caucus]], and how Huckabee has offered him the position as [[Vice President of the United States]] on numerous occasions. Next, he compares the different crowds that [[Hillary Clinton]], [[Barack Obama]] and Huckabee draw at their [[United States presidential election, 2008|campaign]] speeches. He again challenges Obama to a "[[Grits|grit]]-off," and attacks him for saying he'd talk to [[Syria]] and [[Iran]], but not him, as Obama stated that he would not cross the WGA picket lines. Stephen then talks about the [[2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike|writers strike]] and plays old clips of himself denigrating [[Trade union|labor unions]]. Next, Stephen interviews
[[Andrew Sullivan]] about the upcoming [[United States presidential election, 2008|U.S. presidential election]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://www.nber.org/~freeman/ Richard Freeman] about [[Trade union|labor unions]]. The show runs 5 minutes longer than usual.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=333
|ProdCode=4002
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Chris Beam]], [[Gary Rosen]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 8
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by discussing [[General Motors|GM]]'s self-driving car. He then gets dismayed over the [[2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike|writers strike]], takes his glasses off and starts sobbing. While reaching for a box of tissues under his desk, he finds his house keys, a lost [[Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart|Mozart]] [[sonata]], [[Amelia Earhart]]'s skull, and a previously written script of the show from [[October 29]], [[2007]]. He then reads from the script, which deals with the [[Economy of the United States|economy]] and [[meteorites]]. Next, Stephen interviews [[Chris Beam]] of ''[[Slate (magazine)|Slate]]'' about the [[New Hampshire primary, 2008|New Hampshire presidential primary]]. Finally, he interviews [[Gary Rosen]] of ''[[Commentary (magazine)|Commentary]]'' about his political views.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=334
|ProdCode=4003
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Mike Huckabee]], [[Matt Taibbi]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 9
|ShortSummary=Stephen mentions [[Ellen DeGeneres]] winning a [[People's Choice Award]] and dances with the crowd in jubilation. He also mentions [[Will Smith]] becoming a [[Scientology|Scientologist]]. He then discusses the results of the [[New Hampshire primary, 2008|New Hampshire primaries]]. Stephen complains that [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]]'s victory in [[New Hampshire]] was a vote against the [[pollsters]], who predicted [[Barack Obama]] would win. He then interviews [[Mike Huckabee]] about his [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential campaign]]. Next, Stephen interviews [[Matt Taibbi]] about the [[New Hampshire primary, 2008|New Hampshire primary]]. He then finishes by trying to figure out who set the studio on fire, a segment that was originally scheduled to air on [[October 3]], [[2007]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=335
|ProdCode=4004
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Norman J. Ornstein|Norman Ornstein]], [[Muhammad Yunus]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 10
|ShortSummary=Stephen briefly mentions [[John Kerry]]'s endorsement of [[Barack Obama]]. In the "Un-American News" segment, Stephen discusses foreign [[newspapers]]' coverage of the [[New Hampshire primary, 2008|New Hampshire primary]]. He then interviews [[Norman J. Ornstein|Norman Ornstein]] about how difficult it is to actually change the [[politics]] of [[Washington, D.C.]]. Next, he chronicles his attempt to get his [[portrait]] into the [[Smithsonian Institution]], in Part 1 of "National Treasure: Portrait of Stephen." Finally, Stephen interviews [[Muhammad Yunus]] about [[poverty]] and [[microcredit]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=336
|ProdCode=4005
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[http://pondside.uchicago.edu/oba/faculty/shubin_n.html Neil Shubin]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 14
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses the [[2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike|writers strike]] and [[Bill O'Reilly (commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]]'s comments about Stephen's performance without writers. In "Around The World In 11.6 Seconds," he briefly mentions [[Italy]], [[Ecuador]], the [[West Bank]], [[Germany]] and [[Kenya]]. In ''[[Comedy Central's Indecision 2008|Indecison 2008: Don't F%#k This Up America]]'', Stephen talks about the recent [[United States Republican presidential candidates, 2008|Republican]] presidential debate in [[South Carolina]], focusing mostly on [[Fred Dalton Thompson|Fred Thompson]]. This leads to the "[[Sam Waterston]] Says Things You Should Never Believe In A Trustworthy Manner" segment. Next, Part 2 of "National Treasure: Portrait of Stephen." Finally, Stephen interviews [http://pondside.uchicago.edu/oba/faculty/shubin_n.html Neil Shubin] about [[evolution]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=337
|ProdCode=4006
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=Peter Hopkins, [http://www.state.gov/s/p/72899.htm Jared Cohen]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 15
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins with "Who's Riding My Coattails Now?" and chastises ''[[Fred Claus]]'' and [http://www.bigthink.com bigthink.com]. He then interviews Peter Hopkins, co-founder of that website. After Part 3 of "National Treasure: Portrait of Stephen," he announces that his portrait will be on display at the [[National Portrait Gallery (United States)|National Portrait Gallery]] by the 2nd floor bathrooms for the next six weeks. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://www.state.gov/s/p/72899.htm Jared Cohen] about his experiences in the [[Middle East]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=338
|ProdCode=4007
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/americas_line/bio.htm Benjamin Eckstein], [[Deborah Tannen]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 16
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses the results of the [[Michigan Presidential Primary, 2008|Michigan primaries]]. He also talks about the [[United States Democratic presidential candidates, 2008|Democratic]] presidential debate in [[Nevada]]. Stephen then interviews oddsmaker [http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/americas_line/bio.htm Benjamin Eckstein] about each candidate's chances of winning the [[Nevada Democratic caucuses, 2008|Nevada Democratic caucus]]. He spins a [[roulette]] wheel to decide who will win, and [[Barack Obama]] is declared the winner. Next, Stephen chastises [[Conan O'Brien]]'s claim that O'Brien made [[Mike Huckabee]] the winner of the [[Iowa Republican caucuses, 2008|Iowa Republican caucus]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Deborah Tannen]] about the [[Natural language|language]] of [[Female|women]], as well as [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]]'s potential struggles as a [[female]] [[United States Democratic presidential candidates, 2008|presidential candidate]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=339
|ProdCode=4008
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/americas_line/bio.htm Benjamin Eckstein], [[Lou Dobbs]] (old footage), [http://www.powells.com/tqa/davidlevy.html David Levy]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 17
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by interviewing [http://www.amuniversal.com/ups/features/americas_line/bio.htm Benjamin Eckstein] again, this time about the [[Nevada Republican caucuses, 2008|Nevada Republican caucus]]. The [[roulette]] wheel makes another appearance, and it chooses [[Mike Huckabee]] (with Stephen's help). In the "Colberto Reporto Gigante," Esteban Colberto "interviews" [[Lou Dobbs]]. The interview mixes clips of Dobbs' interview with Stephen on [[January 24]], [[2007]], with Stephen's previous questions, asked in [[Spanish language|Spanish]] by Esteban. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://www.powells.com/tqa/davidlevy.html David Levy] about his book, ''Love and Sex with Robots''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=340
|ProdCode=4009
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[http://www.pbs.org/nbr/site/about/bio/sloan/ Allan Sloan], [[Eric Weiner]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 21
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses the results of the [[Nevada Democratic caucuses, 2008|Nevada Democratic caucus]], incorrectly claiming he called the victory for [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] last week. He also discusses [[Mitt Romney]]'s win in the [[Nevada Republican caucuses, 2008|Nevada Republican caucus]], as well as [[Mike Huckabee]]'s and [[Fred Dalton Thompson|Fred Thompson]]'s concession speeches in the [[South Carolina Republican primary, 2008|South Carolina Republican primary]]. This leads to "[[Sam Waterston]] Says Things You Should Never Believe In A Trustworthy Manner." Stephen then interviews [http://www.pbs.org/nbr/site/about/bio/sloan/ Allan Sloan] about the prospects of a [[recession]]. In the first "Better Know A Governor" segment, Stephen gets to know the [[Governor of South Carolina]], [[Mark Sanford]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Eric Weiner]] about his book, ''[[The Geography of Bliss]]''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=341
|ProdCode=4010
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Malcolm Gladwell]], [[Andrew Young]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 22
|ShortSummary=Stephen briefly mentions today's drop of the [[Dow Jones Industrial Average]]. He then discusses last night's [[Democratic presidential debates, 2008#January 21.2C 2008 - Myrtle Beach.2C South Carolina|South Carolina Democratic debate]], as well as [[Mitt Romney]]'s singing of "[[Who Let the Dogs Out?]]" Next, he interviews [[Malcolm Gladwell]] about [[Intelligence quotient|I.Q. tests]]. He then presents a report on the 1969 [[Charleston, South Carolina]] Hospital Workers' Strike. He interviews [[Andrew Young]] about the strike and his role in it. Finally, Stephen, Young, Gladwell and the Harlem Gospel Choir sing "[[Go Down Moses]]," and Stephen dedicates the performance to his [[2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike|striking writers]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=342
|ProdCode=4011
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Yellow Ribbon Fund|Marie Wood]], [[Jeb Corliss]], [http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Athletes.aspx?id=1 Andrew McLean]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 23
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses [[Fred Dalton Thompson|Fred Thompson]] dropping out of the [[United States presidential election, 2008|U.S. presidential election]]. This leads to "[[Sam Waterston]] Says Things You Should Never Believe In A Trustworthy Manner." He then dedicates the remainder of the show to the "Sport Report." He begins by talking about reports of [[New England Patriots]] [[quarterback]] [[Tom Brady]] injuring his [[ankle]]. He then encourages people to buy his [[Gel bracelet|WristStrong bracelets]] and send them to Brady. Next, Stephen interviews [[Yellow Ribbon Fund|Marie Wood]] about the [[Yellow Ribbon Fund]]. He then interviews [[Jeb Corliss]] about his attempted jump off the [[Empire State Building]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://www.mountainhardwear.com/Athletes.aspx?id=1 Andrew McLean] about [[extreme skiing]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=343
|ProdCode=4012
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Debra Dickerson]], [[Charles Nesson]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 24
|ShortSummary=Stephen briefly mentions [[Dennis Kucinich]] dropping out of the [[United States presidential election, 2008|U.S. presidential election]]. He then discusses [[Rudy Giuliani]]'s [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential campaign]] in the [[Florida Republican primary, 2008|Florida Republican primary]]. Next, he claims that [[Frederick Douglass]] is [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]]'s "new black friend." He also comments on [[Bill Clinton]]'s attacks on [[Barack Obama]]. Stephen then interviews [[Debra Dickerson]] about the role of [[Race (classification of human beings)|race]] and [[gender]] in [[politics]]. Next, Stephen shows footage of the [[Democratic presidential debates, 2008#January 21.2C 2008 - Myrtle Beach.2C South Carolina|South Carolina Democratic debate]] and, using a [[Sand art and play|sand sculpture]] of [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]], [[Barack Obama]] and [[John Edwards]], decides who won. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Charles Nesson]]
about why [[online poker]] should be legal.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=344
|ProdCode=4013
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Marjane Satrapi]], [[Rick Warren]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 28
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses [[Barack Obama]]'s victory in the [[South Carolina Democratic primary, 2008|South Carolina Democratic primary]] and his endorsement by [[Ted Kennedy]]. He then compares Obama to [[John F. Kennedy]]. He then talks about the death of [[Gordon B. Hinckley]] and claims he was killed by his [[2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike|striking writers]]. Stephen then discusses [[Iran]]ian president [[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]]'s upcoming visit to [[Iraq]]. He then interviews [[Marjane Satrapi]] about her experiences growing up in [[Iran]]. Next, Stephen discusses an article in ''[[The Nation]]'' that claims the [[South Carolina Democratic primary, 2008|South Carolina Democratic primary]] results could have been different if he had been allowed on the ballot, and shows previously aired clips of his [[Stephen Colbert presidential campaign, 2008|campaign]] stops in the state. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Rick Warren]] about [[God]] and the [[meaning of life]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=345
|ProdCode=4014
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Joe Quesada]], [[Jon Stewart]], [[Alex Ross (music critic)|Alex Ross]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 29
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins with an [[arts and crafts]] demonstration, saying that selling "googly-eyed [[clams]]" would be a great way to make money if you lost your job. He then briefly mentions [[George W. Bush|President Bush]]'s final [[State of the Union Address]]. Next, Stephen interviews [[Joe Quesada]] about the new [[Captain America]]. He then discusses his feud with [[Conan O'Brien]]. [[Jon Stewart]] makes an appearance to tell Stephen that while O'Brien "made" [[Mike Huckabee]], Stewart "made" O'Brien, and therefore "made" Huckabee. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Alex Ross (music critic)|Alex Ross]] about [[classical music]] in the 20th century.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=346
|ProdCode=4015
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Carl Hiaasen]], [[Frans de Waal]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 30
|ShortSummary=Stephen mentions [[John Edwards]] dropping out of the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential election]]. He then discusses [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] getting the most votes in the [[Florida Democratic primary, 2008|Florida Democratic primary]], and [[John McCain]] winning the [[Florida Republican primary, 2008|Florida Republican primary]]. He also talks about [[Rudy Giuliani]] dropping out of the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential election]]. Stephen then interviews [[Carl Hiaasen]] about [[politics]] in [[Florida]]. In the "Better Know A District" segment, he profiles [[South Carolina's 4th congressional district]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Frans de Waal]] about the relationship between [[humans]] and [[apes]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=347
|ProdCode=4016
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Tim Harford]], [[Andrew Napolitano]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=January 31
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses the previous night's [[Republican presidential debates, 2008#January 30, 2008 - Simi Valley, California|Republican presidential debate]]. He then interviews [[Tim Harford]] about [[logic]]. In the "People Destroying America" segment, Stephen profiles Lowell Kuvin, a resident of [[Coral Gables, Florida]], who wants to park his [[truck]] on the [[street]] overnight. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Andrew Napolitano]] about his new book, ''A Nation Of Sheep''.
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===February===
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=348
|ProdCode=4017
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Jon Stewart]], [[Conan O'Brien]], [[Tony Campolo]], [[Jacob Weisberg]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=February 4
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about [[John McCain]]'s rise in the polls, and jokes that since the media has said that a vote for [[Mike Huckabee]] is a vote for McCain, and Stephen is Huckabee's "running mate," then Stephen is really John McCain. He is soon interrupted by [[Jon Stewart]] and [[Conan O'Brien]], who left the set of ''[[The Daily Show]]'' to continue their fight. After some playful attacks, Stephen gets them to leave and continues the show. He interviews [[Tony Campolo]], an [[Evangelical]] [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]], about his book on faith and politics. Next, Stephen interviews [[Jacob Weisberg]] about his book, ''The Bush Tragedy''. At the end of the show, Stephen and Jon find that Conan has already left, so they go to confront him on ''[[Late Night with Conan O'Brien]]''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=349
|ProdCode=4018
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Angelo Falcon]], [[Bob Dole]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=February 5
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about [[Super Tuesday (2008)|Super Tuesday]], discussing the best way for the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] to choose the most [[Ronald Reagan|Reagan]]-like candidate and about [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] being the most likely to withstand Republican attacks. He then interviews [[Angelo Falcon]] about the [[Latin American|Latino]] vote. Stephen then talks about what he considers to be more light-hearted subjects, including [[waterboarding]]. He finally interviews [[Bob Dole]] about the elections.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=350
|ProdCode=4019
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Richard Brookhiser]], [[Joe Solmonese]], [[Tad Devine]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=February 6
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the results for [[Super Tuesday (2008)|Super Tuesday]]. He claims that due to [[Barack Obama]] winning states with large white populations, the only way that [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] can win is by suppressing the white vote. He then interviews [[Richard Brookhiser]] about the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican vote]]. He then introduces a new segment, "[[Better Know a District|Better Know a Lobbyist]]," and interviews [[Joe Solmonese]] from the [[Human Rights Campaign]] about [[gay rights]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Tad Devine]] about [[superdelegate]]s and the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic vote]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=351
|ProdCode=4020
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Mike Huckabee]], [[Joe Solmonese]], [[Mark Moffett]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=February 7
|ShortSummary=Stephen introduces his "Stephen Colbert's 3rd Annual Ethnic Minute" (although it is the first time he has done it). He combines [[Black History Month]] with [[Chinese New Year]] to celebrate "Black Chinese History New Year Month Minute" and claims the best Black Chinese American to celebrate is [[Worf]] from ''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation]]''. [[Mike Huckabee]] then appears, claiming he still has a chance of become the Republican candidate in the next presidential election. Stephen continues his "[[Better Know a District|Better Know a Lobbyist]]" interview with [[Joe Solmonese]] which started in the previous episode. He then talks to [[Mark Moffett]] about [[frog]]s.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=352
|ProdCode=4021
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Aubrey de Gray]], [[Marc Pachter]], [[Philip Zimbardo]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=February 11
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins with congratulating [[Barack Obama]] winning a [[50th Grammy Awards|Grammy award]] for "Best Spoken Word Album" for ''[[The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream]]''. He then talks about [[Mitt Romney]] dropping out of the race for President. He then interviews [[Aubrey de Gray]] about defeating [[Aging (life cycle)|aging]] and trying to make [[John McCain]] young. Stephen then talks about his portait to [[Marc Pachter]] (over the telephone). Pachter tells him that the portait has increased the number of visitors to the museum and that it will now be displayed in the [[National Portrait Museum]] until [[April 1]]. He then interviews [[Philip Zimbardo]] about "The Lucifer Effect" and how people become evil.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=353
|ProdCode=4022
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Eliot Spitzer]], [[Eleanor Holmes Norton]], [[Lisa Randall]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=February 12
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins with a discussion on [[Mike Huckabee|Mike Huckabee's]] [[running mate]]. Stephen claims that via obligation, he should be the running mate. He also displays his dislike of [[John McCain]], due to other right-wing political pundits, such as [[Rush Limbaugh]], disliking McCain. He then talks to [[superdelegate]] [[Eliot Spitzer]] about superdelegates. He then talks to [[Eleanor Holmes Norton]], another superdelegate, about her support of [[Barack Obama]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Lisa Randall]] about other [[dimension]]s.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=354
|ProdCode=4023
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[David Gracer]], [[Neil deGrasse Tyson]], [[Richard Thompson Ford]]
|IntroPhrase="Our [[2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike|writers]] are back and they are sexy. (Aside) Who wrote this?"
|OriginalAirDate=February 13
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about how he survived the [[2007-2008 Writers Guild of America strike|writers strike]]. He brings his writers (including, strangely enough, former NFL runningback [[Tiki Barber]], actor/dancer [[Mikhail Baryshnikov]], journalist [[Judith Miller (journalist)|Judith Miller]], actor [[Kevin Bacon]], and [[Mr. Met]]) onto the set and welcomes them back personally. He then interviews [[David Gracer]] about eating [[insect]]s. Stephen then introduces a new segment, "Stephen Colbert's Fallback Position," where he investigates different jobs he may take if he loses his job as a pundit. He investigates becoming a [[astrophysicist]] with [[Neil deGrasse Tyson]]. Finally, he interviews [[Richard Thompson Ford]] about the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], and how he thinks the "[[race card]]" is being played too often.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=355
|ProdCode=4024
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[John Feinstein]], [[Leonard Nimoy]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey [[Cupid]], put on some damn pants! No one wants to see baby bits! This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=February 14
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins with "Who's Riding My Coattails Now?," putting [[Germany|German]] comedian [[Oliver Pocher]] on notice for stealing his pose that he used on the front cover of ''[[GQ]]'' magazine. He then talks about the [[Roger Clemens]] hearing. He then interviews [[John Feinstein]] about the use of [[steroids]] in [[sports]]. In the "People Destroying America" segment, Stephen talks about [[Susan Pagan]], who refused to give her daughter a free [[Happy Meal]] for getting good grades. Finally, he interviews [[Leonard Nimoy]] about his new book.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=356
|ProdCode=4025
|TheWord=Good Bad Journalism
|Guest= [[Henry Louis Gates, Jr.]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey [[Barack Obama|Obama]], try to plagiarize this: This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=February 26
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about a photo of [[Barack Obama]] in native [[Kenya]]n clothes, claiming he is a terrorist. He then discusses a ''[[The New York Times|New York Times]]'' article about the [[John McCain lobbyist controversy]]. In the "Oscars That Are Destroying America" segment, he attacks the fact that too many awards went to foreigners. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Henry Louis Gates, Jr.]] about [[Race (classification of human beings)|race]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=357
|ProdCode=4026
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Tony Snow]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey, [[alternating current]]. Why don't you just admit you're [[bisexual|bi]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=February 27
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by discussing a recent [[John McCain]] rally, in which opening speaker [[Bill Cunningham]] said negative things about [[Barack Obama]]. The "Threatdown:" 5. ''[[Monopoly (game)|Monopoly]]''! 4. [[Richard Branson]]! 3. [[Bankruptcy]]! 2. [[John McCain]]! 1. [[Starbucks]]! He then talks about all [[Starbucks]] locations closing for three hours to re-train employees. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Tony Snow]] about his experience as [[White House Press Secretary]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=358
|ProdCode=4027
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Richard Brookhiser]], [[Ingrid Newkirk]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey, [[Ben Bernanke]]. Stop telling us about your sagging growth. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=February 28
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks angrily about his image being used on a Russian billboard, demanding payment from the Russians. In his "Cold War Update", he talks about [[Kosovo]], [[Cuba]] and the shooting of a satellite. He then talks to [[Richard Brookhiser]] about the death of [[William F. Buckley Jr.]]. Stephen then interviews [[Ingrid Newkirk]] about [[animal rights]].
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===March===
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=359
|ProdCode=4028
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Lorin Maazel]], [[Shashi Tharoor]]
|IntroPhrase="If it looks like a [[duck]] and it quacks like a duck, it could be a [[Terrorism|terrorist]]. Shoot it either way. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 3
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by taking about the Colbert Bump and how it has been proven to benefit people who appear on his show. He points out a [http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-oe-fowler28feb28,0,1569470.story Los Angeles Times op-ed] by [[James H. Fowler]] that summarizes [http://jhfowler.ucsd.edu/colbert_bump.pdf research] showing that Democratic candidates who come on the show receive 44% more in campaign donations. He then begins a new segment called, "[[Das Boot]]y - The Hunt for [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler's]] [[Nazi gold|Gold]]," in which he claims he will attempt to find two tons of Nazi gold. He then interviews [[Lorin Maazel]] about playing music in [[North Korea]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Shashi Tharoor]] about technology in [[India]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=360
|ProdCode=4029
|TheWord=Experience
|Guest=[[William Donohue]], [[Howard Dean]], [[Jennifer 8. Lee]]
|IntroPhrase="I'm no fan of [[March Madness]], but it sure beats February [[syphilis]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''.
|OriginalAirDate=March 4
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about [[John McCain]] and his support from [[John Hagee]]. Stephen expresses his anger of Hagee's views about Catholics. However, as a Christian, he is forced to turn the other cheek. Therefore, Stephen gets [[William Donohue]] to express his anger for him. In "The Wørd," he talks about McCain's continued claims of experience, but only over certain things. Next, [[Howard Dean]] calls Stephen to talk about the [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|primaries]]. In "Nailed 'Em," he talks about a six-year-old girl who was cited for [[vandalism]] after drawing on the pavement in front of her front door with chalk. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Jennifer 8. Lee]] about [[Chinese food]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=361
|ProdCode=4030
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Robert Reich]], [http://www.newamerica.net/people/gregory_rodriguez Gregory Rodriguez]
|IntroPhrase="Forget the wind. The answer, my friend, is [[Blowin' in the Wind|blowin' out my mouth]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 5
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by paying tribute to [[Brett Favre]]. He then becomes angry about [[Mike Huckabee]] losing the [[Republican Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|Republican primaries]] to [[John McCain]]. He then interviews [[Robert Reich]] about the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]]. In "Difference Makers," Stephen interviews Jason Grunstra, a man who created a website which gives away free [[breast implant]]s. He then interviews [http://www.newamerica.net/people/gregory_rodriguez Gregory Rodriguez] about race relations and [[Mexico|Mexican]] immigration. Finally, he pays tribute to [[Gary Gygax]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=362
|ProdCode=4031
|TheWord=AT & Treason
|Guest=[[John Legend]]
|IntroPhrase="[[Daylight Saving Time|Daylight Savings Time]] starts Sunday. Maybe that'll get us out of this daylight debt crisis. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 6
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about [[John McCain]], and about him having a [[hot dog]] lunch with [[George W. Bush]]. In "The Wørd," he claims that phone companies should be allowed to [[Telephone tapping|tap]] phone calls. In "Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, DFA," Stephen talks about [[surgery]] and heart health. He then interviews [[John Legend]] about his music and his support for [[Barack Obama]]. Finally, Stephen sings "[[The Girl Is Mine]]" with Legend.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=363
|ProdCode=4032
|TheWord=Size Matters
|Guest=[[George McGovern]]
|IntroPhrase="''[[New York Post]]'', I call [[dibs]] on '[[Eliot Spitzer#Prostitution scandal|Eliot Mess]].' This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 10
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the [[Eliot Spitzer]] scandal. In "The Wørd," he talks about [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]]'s claim that she is ahead in the [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|Democratic primaries]] because she was won bigger [[U.S. state|states]]. Stephen then presents a special repor-t called, "The '72 Democrats: Alone Again Naturally" covering the history of the [[1972 Democratic National Convention|1972 Democratic presidential race]]. Stephen makes clear his dislike of [[George McGovern]], whom he then interviews. This episode marks the first appearance of the phrase "President Bush Have a Hot Dog With Me" in the opening titles.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=364
|ProdCode=4033
|TheWord=Mr. Right Now
|Guest=[[Geraldo Rivera]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey [[blood bank]], that cookie sucked. I want my blood back. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 11
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about his hate for [[John McCain]], which he is forced to set aside to support him as the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] [[President of the United States|presidential]] nominee. In "The Wørd," Stephen explains how McCain is like a [[boyfriend]] who the country could get used to after getting to know him better. In the "Colbert Platinum" segment, he talks about fake [[Ferrari]]s and the destruction of homes in [[Liechtenstein]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Geraldo Rivera]] about his new book, ''His Panic''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=365
|ProdCode=4034
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Ethan Nadelmann]], [[Howard Kurtz]]
|IntroPhrase="If I had a nickel for every time I was wrong, I'd be broke. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 12
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the resignation of [[Eliot Spitzer]]. In "Smokin' Pole: The Fight For Arctic Riches," Stephen talks about [[Alaska]] and how it may help [[United States of America|America]] gain more control of the [[Arctic]]. In "Better Know A Lobby," he talks about the drug lobby and interviews [[Ethan Nadelmann]] of the [[Drug Policy Alliance]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Howard Kurtz]] about the [[News media (United States)|media]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=366
|ProdCode=4035
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Hussein Ibish]], [[Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh|Sudhir Venkatesh]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey [[Burger King]], isn't it time you named an heir? This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 13
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses the settlement in a [[lawsuit]] filed against [[Airborne (dietary supplement)|Airborne]]. He then introduces a new segment, "[[Apocalypse Now|Democralypse Now]]: The Delightful Dismemberment Of The Democratic Hopescape," which focuses on [[Geraldine Ferraro]]'s recent comments about [[Barack Obama]], as well as baseless claims that Obama is a [[Muslim]]. He then interviews [[Hussein Ibish]] about those claims. In the "Difference Makers" segment, Stephen profiles [[Tennessee Senate|Tennessee Senator]] [[Douglas S. Jackson|Doug Jackson]] about his legislation that would allow [[guns]] in [[Bar (establishment)|bars]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Sudhir Alladi Venkatesh|Sudhir Venkatesh]] about his [[Sociology|sociological]] experiences with [[gangs]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=367
|ProdCode=4036
|TheWord=The Audacity Of Hopelessness
|Guest=[[Samantha Power]]
|IntroPhrase="If you're filling out your [[NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship|tournament brackets]], I always go with "C." This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 17
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|Democratic primary]] in [[Pennsylvania]]. Stephen then announces ''The Colbert Report'' will be taped in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] between April 14-17. In "The Wørd," he claims that the best way to lower [[unemployment]] figures is for those who have no jobs to stop looking for work. In "People Destroying America," Stephen talks about a [[Bar (establishment)|bar]] owner in [[New York]] who banned the song "[[Danny Boy]]" from his bar. Finally, he interviews [[Samantha Power]] about the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]] and her book about [[Sergio Vieira de Mello]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=368
|ProdCode=4037
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]], [[Carole King]]
|IntroPhrase="If you're just waking up, ''that's'' how you celebrate [[Saint Patrick's Day|St. Patrick's Day]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 18
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about [[Jeremiah Wright|Reverend Jeremiah Wright]]'s remarks about [[racism]] and how [[Barack Obama]] reacted. He then talks about his upcoming shows in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]] and press rumors that he is restarting his [[Stephen Colbert presidential campaign, 2008|presidential campaign]]. He denies this and announces his new segment, "Stephen Colbert's [[Doritos]] Spicy Sweet [[Pennsylvania]] Primary Coverage Live from Chilidelphia: The City of Brotherly Crunch." In "Das Booty: The Hunt for [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]]'s Gold," Stephen discusses the rising price of [[gold]]. Due to a previous search for Hitler's gold being canceled, Stephen sends [[Kareem Abdul-Jabbar]] (believing he is his stage manager) to find it. He then interviews [[Carole King]] about her music career. Finally, King sings "[[I Feel the Earth Move (Carole King song)|I Feel the Earth Move]]."
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=369
|ProdCode=4038
|TheWord=The Gospel of John
|Guest=[[Dee Dee Myers]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey Stephen, don't forget to stop thinking out loud. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 19
|ShortSummary=Stephen briefly mentions [[David Paterson]], [[New York]]'s newly installed governor, who admitted to an extramarital affair. In the "Democralypse Now" segment, he discusses [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] supporters boycotting the [[Daily Kos]] and [[Barack Obama]]'s speech on [[Race (classification of human beings)|race]]. Next, in "Stephen Colbert's [[Doritos]] Spicy Sweet [[Pennsylvania]] Primary Coverage Live from Chilidelphia: The City of Brotherly Crunch," he features [[Donorschoose.org]]. In the "Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger" segment, Stephen wags his finger at the [[Military of the United States|troops]] in [[Afghanistan]] and tips his hat to ''[[The Moment of Truth (US game show)|The Moment of Truth]]''. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Dee Dee Myers]] about her new book, ''Why Women Should Rule The World''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=370
|ProdCode=4039
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Dean Kamen]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=March 20
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about [[World Day for Water|World Water Day]], which leads to a special repor-t, "Watershift Down: Getting The Sea Monkey Off Of America's Aqua-back." He then introduces a new [[bottled water]], Aqua Colbert. Next, he visits the [[American Museum of Natural History]] and their "[[Water (molecule)|H<sub>2</sub>O]]=Life" exhibit. Stephen then interviews [[Dean Kamen]] about a potential [[water crisis]] and his invention that [[Water purification|purifies water]]. Finally, he briefly mentions [[John Kanzius]], who discovered a way to burn [[salt water]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=371
|ProdCode=4040
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Eric Alterman]], [[Mike Reynolds (architect)|Michael Reynolds]]
|IntroPhrase="We have a really big show tonight, but it's a little sensitive, so call it 'husky.' This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=March 31
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about the start of the new [[Major League Baseball|baseball]] season, and claims that some of the people involved in rioting in [[Iraq]] were [[Chicago Cubs]] fans. He then talks about [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]], claiming he has been studying the city's history and then moves onto "Stephen Colbert's [[Doritos]] Spicy Sweet [[Pennsylvania]] Primary Coverage Live from Chilidelphia: The City of Brotherly Crunch." He then mentions that [[Barack Obama]] scored 37 (out of 300) in a [[Ten pin bowling|bowling]] game. Next, he interviews [[Eric Alterman]] about [[liberalism]]. Stephen then broadcasts a repeat of the seventh ''[[Tek Jansen]]'' episode, announcing that a new episode will be shown on [[April 3]]. Finally, he interviews [[Mike Reynolds (architect)|Michael Reynolds]] about building houses out of garbage.
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===April===
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|EpisodeNumber=372
|ProdCode=4041
|TheWord=Pick Sicks
|Guest=[[Brent Glass]], [[Van Jones]]
|IntroPhrase="I never proofread my scripts so I have more time to bring you the turth<!--spelled incorrectly on purpose-->. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 1
|ShortSummary=Stephen first talks about his portrait, which was taken down from the [[National Portrait Gallery]]. He then gets a call from his Atone-Phone from [[Brent Glass]], who says that the National Treasure's Exhibit at the [[Smithsonian Institution|Smithsonian]] will host the portrait until [[April 13]]. In "The Wørd," he talks about [[Oregon]] using a lottery system to give people [[health insurance]]. In "Stephen Colbert's Bears and Balls," Stephen talks the [[subprime mortgage crisis]] and [[rat]]s that are able to use little plastic [[rake]]s. He then interviews [[Van Jones]] about [[Green-collar worker|green collar jobs]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=373
|ProdCode=4042
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[R.E.M.]]
|IntroPhrase="I don't need a [[Global Positioning System|GPS system]] to find the truth, but I would like a free GPS system. (winks) This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 2
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by announcing that he has won a [[Peabody Award]]. The Summer Travel Edition of the "Threatdown:" 5. [[Pussies]]! 4. [[Nipples]]! 3. [[Aviator|Pilots]]! 2. [[Birds]]! (includes a rare Threatdown "Wag of the Finger" to [[Richard Branson]]) 1. [[London Heathrow Airport#Terminal 5|Limey Baggage Handlers]]! Next, Stephen interviews [[R.E.M.]] about their new album, ''[[Accelerate (R.E.M. album)|Accelerate]]'', as well as [[politics]] and their history. Finally, R.E.M. performs their newest single, "[[Supernatural Superserious]]."
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=374
|ProdCode=4043
|TheWord=Let The Games Begin
|Guest=[[Clay Shirky]]
|IntroPhrase="It's not a [[recession]], it's a correction. Correction, it's a recession. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 3
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about his [[Peabody Award]] and claims that the award should be shared between himself and [[Doritos]]. In "The Wørd," Stephen says that the [[2008 Summer Olympics|2008 Beijing Olympics]] are too important to boycott. He then shows the eighth episode of ''[[Tek Jansen]]''. He then interviews [[Clay Shirky]] about the [[internet]]. Finally, Jason Baker, one of ''The Colbert Report's'' editors, performs the song "You Are the Best," which featured in the ''Tek Jansen'' episode.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=375
|ProdCode=4044
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Trevor Paglen]], [[Jesse Ventura]]
|IntroPhrase="Remember the [[1980s|'80s]]? Then you're not part of my demographic. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 7
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by mourning the passing of [[Charlton Heston]]. He then discusses an interview with [[Ted Turner]] in which Turner claimed that, due to [[global warming]], people will turn to [[cannibalism]]. He then goes on to talk about [[Black Operation|Black ops]] and interviews [[Trevor Paglen]], who has written a book on the subject. In "Democralypse Now," Stephen talks about the resignation of [[Mark Penn]] and [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]]'s attempt to attack [[John McCain]]. Finally, he interviews [[Jesse Ventura]] about his book, ''Don't Start the Revolution Without Me''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=376
|ProdCode=4045
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Madeleine Albright]]
|IntroPhrase="Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me...unless you throw a [[dictionary]] at me. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 8
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about [[Pope Benedict XVI]] visiting [[New York]] and he tries to tempt the Pope to come on the show. He then talks about his [[donorschoose.org]] campaign. Next, he shows some drawings of the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential candidates]], done by children in [[Pennsylvania]] schools. Stephen then goes on to talk about [[Wilford Brimley]] backing [[John McCain]] in the presidential race, and plays a phone call between "Brimley" and himself. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Madeleine Albright]] about her book, ''Memo to the President Elect''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=377
|ProdCode=4046
|TheWord=Starter Country
|Guest=[http://www.jgore.org/ Jeff Gore]
|IntroPhrase="There are eight million stories in the [[The Naked City|Naked City]]; most would look better with their clothes on. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 9
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about the [[Olympic Flame]] relay, believing that [[Tibet]]an [[monks]] are being bullies and that the Flame is suffering the worst. In "The Wørd," he talks about the record donations being made to the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] and claims that it would be better for them to buy their own country. In "Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.," he covers [[Life expectancy|living older]], [[Reproductive health|sexual health]] and [[surgery]]. Finally, he interviews [http://www.jgore.org/ Jeff Gore] about retiring the [[Cent (United States coin)|penny]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=378
|ProdCode=4047
|TheWord=Black and White
|Guest=[[Robin Wright (author)|Robin Wright]]
|IntroPhrase="At the sound of the tone, the time will be 'tone time.' BEEP! This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 10
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by mentioning [[David Petraeus|General Petraeus]]' testimony to [[United States Congress|Congress]]. He then discusses next week's shows being taped in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]] and shows more drawings of the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential candidates]], done by children in [[Pennsylvania]] schools. Stephen then talks about the "[[Santa Claus]]ification" of [[Martin Luther King, Jr.]] In "Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger," he wags his finger at talking [[fish]], tips his hat to the [[black drum]] and wags his finger to ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]'''s [[Time 100]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Robin Wright (author)|Robin Wright]] about the future of the [[Middle East]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=379
|ProdCode=4048
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[John Legend]], [[Michael Nutter]], [[Chris Matthews]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show opens with Stephen and [[John Legend]] singing "[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]")
|OriginalAirDate=April 14
|ShortSummary=Taped in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]], the program is introduced by a [[Benjamin Franklin]] impersonator. Stephen talks about his new set, which includes a giant map of [[Pennsylvania]]. Stephen then talks about the [[Pennsylvania Democratic primary, 2008|Pennsylvania Democratic primary]] and what has lead up to it. He then interviews [[Michael Nutter]], the mayor of Philadelphia, about violence in the city and his policy on [[guns]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Chris Matthews]] about the upcoming primary. The word that appears next to Stephen in the opening credits changes to SELF-EVIDENT.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=380
|ProdCode=4049
|TheWord=Tradition
|Guest=[[The Roots]], [[Michelle Obama]]
|IntroPhrase="This is ''The Colbert Report'' and these are [[The Roots]]." (The Roots perform the opening music.)
|OriginalAirDate=April 15
|ShortSummary=Taped in [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]], the show begins with Stephen talking to a [[Benjamin Franklin]] impersonator.. In "The Wørd," he talks about [[Barack Obama]]'s recent comments on why [[United States|Americans]] who live in small towns may be "bitter." He then shows footage of his tour of Philadelphia. Next, Stephen interviews [[Michelle Obama]] about her husband's [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential]] campaign. Finally, [[The Roots]] perform "[[The Star-Spangled Banner]]."
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=381
|ProdCode=4050
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Philadelphia Eagles]] [[cheerleaders]], [[Ed Rendell]]
|IntroPhrase= (after cheerleaders spell out TRUTH) "I knew it! This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 16
|ShortSummary=The episode begins with the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] [[cheerleaders]] spelling "Truth" and performing to the show's theme tune. Stephen talks about [[Pope Benedict XVI]]'s visit to [[United States|America]]. In "Democralypse Now," he talks about [[Bruce Springsteen]] endorsing [[Barack Obama]]. Stephen then shows more footage of his tour of Philadelphia, visiting the [[National Constitution Center]]. Finally, he interviews [[Ed Rendell]] about [[Pennsylvania]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=382
|ProdCode=4051
|TheWord=Valued Voter (presented as "Ed Wørds" by [[John Edwards]])
|Guest=[[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]], [[Patrick Murphy (politician)|Patrick Murphy]], [[John Edwards]], [[Barack Obama]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=April 17
|ShortSummary=At the top of the show, the screen behind Stephen goes out suddenly, until [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] comes out and helps fix it. Stephen then talks about the [[ABC News]] [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential debates, 2008#April 16, 2008 - ABC 8:00pm EDT - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Democratic debate]]. Stephen interviews [[Patrick Murphy (politician)|Patrick Murphy]] about his time serving in [[Iraq]]. Next, John Edwards delivers "[[Recurring Segments on The Colbert Report#The Wørd|Ed Wørds]]," explaining how white men are the key voters in the upcoming primaries, and how he still isn't sure who he will endorse for [[President of the United States|president]]. Finally, [[Barack Obama]] appears via satellite and declares political distractions [[Recurring Segments on The Colbert Report#The Boards|on notice]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=383
|ProdCode=4052
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[James Martin (Jesuit writer)|James Martin]], [[Bernie Sanders]]
|IntroPhrase="If I learned one thing from the [[Liberty Bell]], it's that [[Crack cocaine|crack]] is wack. Stay in school, kids. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 21
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about his visit to [[Philadelphia, Pennsylvania|Philadelphia]]. He then talks about [[famine|food shortages]] and predicts that [[cannibalism]] will grow in ten years time. Stephen then talks about [[Pope Benedict XVI|Pope Benedict XVI's]] visit to the United States with [[James Martin (Jesuit writer)|James Martin]]. He then interviews [[Bernie Sanders]] about [[socialism]]. The show finished with Stephen eating his stage manager Bobby. "PRESIDENT BUSH HAVE A HOTDOG WITH ME" returns as the word next to Stephen in the opening credits.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=384
|ProdCode=4053
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Susan Jacoby]]
|IntroPhrase="You say [[tomato|tom-ah-to]], I say this is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 22
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about [[Earth Day]]. He then moves on to coverage of the [[Pennsylvania Democratic primary, 2008|Pennsylvania Democratic primary]] and ''The Colbert Report's'' coverage of it. Stephen talks about the accusations that [[Barack Obama]] copied [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] in terms of appearing on his show, and claims that Obama has copied Clinton in other ways. In "[[Better Know a District]]," Stephen interviews [[Joe Sestak]] from [[Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district|Pennsylvania's 7th]] district. Finally, he interviews [[Susan Jacoby]] on [[anti-intellectualism]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=385
|ProdCode=4054
|TheWord=Iraq The Vote
|Guest=[[Mitch Albom]]
|IntroPhrase="Nation, I'm really under the [[Firearm|gun]]. Seriously, I stashed a [[Handgun|pistol]] under my [[toupée]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 23
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about the [[Time 100]] and attacking [[Rain (singer)|Rain]], who is still ahead of him in the poll. In "The Wørd," he talks about the results of the [[Pennsylvania Democratic primary, 2008|Pennsylvania Democratic primary]]. In "Colbert Platinum," he talks about underwater [[convertibles]], buying the remains of [[dinosaur]]s, and Caffé Raro, the most expensive [[coffee]] in the world. Stephen then interviews [[Mitch Albom]] about his books. He ends by talking about "The Lost O'Reilly Tapes," which he claims is two minutes of lost footage from his interview with [[Bill O'Reilly (commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=386
|ProdCode=4055
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Maria Shriver]]
|IntroPhrase="The truth shall set you free, unless you killed somebody, in which case, remember, tell the cops they were breathing when you left. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 24
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by discussing [[David Petraeus|General Petraeus]]' promotion to chief of [[United States Central Command]]. The "Threatdown:" 5. [[Little League Baseball|Little League]]! 4. [[Cattle|Bulls]]! 3. [[Bees]]! 2. [[Rationing]]! 1. [[Bears]]! In the "Difference Makers" segment, Stephen profiles a man in [[Atlanta, Georgia]] who invented a "Bumbot," designed to chase away [[Homelessness|bums]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Maria Shriver]] about her new book, ''Just Who Will You Be?''
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=387
|ProdCode=4056
|TheWord=Kernel of Truth
|Guest=[[Leslie Feist|Feist]]
|IntroPhrase="A great man once said, 'This is ''The Colbert Report''.' Wait, that was me. This is ''The Colbert Report''!"
|OriginalAirDate=April 28
|ShortSummary= Stephen begins by talking about ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'''s photo shoot of [[Miley Cyrus]]. He then talks about [[Howard Dean]]'s belief that the choice for the [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|Democratic presidential nomination]] will not be based on the popular vote. In "The Wørd," Stephen talks about using [[ethanol]] to help fight [[climate change]]. In "Stephen Colbert's Sport Report," he talks about [[STIHL Timbersports Series|timbersports]]. Stephen then talks to [[Leslie Feist|Feist]] about her career. Finally, she performs her latest single, "[[I Feel It All]]."
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=388
|ProdCode=4057
|TheWord=Separation of Church & Plate
|Guest=[[Anne Lamott]]
|IntroPhrase="How do you get to [[Carnegie Hall]]? [[Limousine|Limo]], limo, limo. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 29
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by mentioning [[Barack Obama]]'s repudiation of comments by [[Jeremiah Wright]]. He then discusses [[John McCain]]'s [[superstitions]]. Stephen then talks about [[Vladimir Putin]] aligning the [[Russia]]n government with the [[Russian Orthodox Church]] and a [[Florida]] [[legislator]]'s attempt to issue a [[Christian]] [[license plate]]. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger|Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger]]," he tips his hat to [[Mattel]] and wags his finger at [[LASIK]] critics and [[Cuddle party|cuddle parties]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Anne Lamott]] about her book, ''Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=389
|ProdCode=4058
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Donna Brazile]], [[Noah Feldman]]
|IntroPhrase="[[Duck Duck Grey Duck|Duck, duck, duck, truth]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=April 30
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by saying that [[J.D. Salinger]] refuses to come on his show. He then talks about the [[Jeremiah Wright]] controversy. He talks to [[Donna Brazile]] about [[Barack Obama]] and how the Wright controversy is being dealt with. Stephen then talks about the people of [[Guam]] voting in the current [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|campaign]]. He then repeats the "Better Know a Protectorate" interview with [[Madeleine Bordallo]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Noah Feldman]] about the [[constitution of Iraq]].
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===May===
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=390
|ProdCode=4059
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[James Howard Kunstler|James Kunstler]]
|IntroPhrase="I started my [[Kentucky Derby]] party early. I'm full of [[Mint Julep|Julep]] and I got a gun. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 1
|ShortSummary=Stephen mentions [[Laura Bush]]'s [[wedding]] advice for her daughter, [[Jenna Bush|Jenna]]. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Movies That Are Destroying America|Trailers That Are Destroying America]]: Summer Movie Edition," he discusses the trailers for ''[[Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull]]'', ''[[Sex and the City: The Movie|Sex and the City]]'' and ''[[Iron Man (film)|Iron Man]]''. Next, in [[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Formidable Opponent|Formidable Opponent]], Stephen debates himself on how [[superdelegates]] should choose the [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|Democratic presidential candidate]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[James Howard Kunstler|James Kunstler]] about [[peak oil]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=391
|ProdCode=4060
|TheWord=Free Gas!
|Guest=[[Carl Hiaasen]], [[Rain (singer)|Rain]]
|IntroPhrase="Happy [[Cinco de Mayo]]. Remember, tomorrow's a great day to buy a used [[piñata]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''.
|OriginalAirDate=May 5
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the [[Time 100]] and losing again to [[Rain (singer)|Rain]] and, again, issues his dance-off challenge to him. In "The Wørd," he talks about [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] and [[John McCain]]'s plan for a [[Fuel tax|gas tax]] holiday. Stephen then talks about Rain's movie debut in the film ''[[Speed Racer (film)|Speed Racer]]''. In "Alpha Dog of the Week," he congratulates an anonymous [[Tennessee]] [[9-1-1|911]] operator who fell asleep during an emergency call. He then interviews [[Carl Hiaasen]] about his book, ''The Downhill Lie''. Rain then turns up for the dance-off.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=392
|ProdCode=4061
|TheWord=Collateral Friendage
|Guest=[[Nathan Gunn]]
|IntroPhrase="Shouldn't it be, '[[Yes, We Have No Bananas|No, we don't have any bananas]]?' That's been bugging me for 75 years. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 6
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about an article which states that a [[Female|woman]]'s voice becomes sexier when she is [[ovulation|ovulating]]. In "The Wørd," he argues that [[George W. Bush]] is not as big a political liablilty as [[Jeremiah Wright]]. In a special edition of "Stephen's Sound Advice," he talks about [[Karl Rove|Karl Rove's]] advice on how to win the election. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Nathan Gunn]] about [[opera]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=393
|ProdCode=4062
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Hasan M. Elahi|Hasan Elahi]], [[George Johnson (writer)|George Johnson]]
|IntroPhrase="You know what they say, 'When in [[Rome]], get on a [[Fixed-wing aircraft|plane]] back to [[United States|America]].' This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 7
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about auditions for [[The Rockettes]], claiming that those who fail can join his "Shockettes," who also act as his bodyguards. He then talks about [[Nelson Mandela]] being on the [[terrorist watch list]]. He then interviews [[Hasan M. Elahi|Hasan Elahi]], who himself is on the list. In "Democralypse Now," Stephen talks about the [[North Carolina Democratic primary, 2008|North Carolina]] and [[Indiana Democratic primary, 2008|Indiana]] [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|primaries]]. Finally, he interviews [[George Johnson (writer)|George Johnson]] about his book, ''The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=394
|ProdCode=4063
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Garrett Reisman]], [[Arianna Huffington]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=May 8
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by speaking with [[astronaut]] [[Garrett Reisman]], who is aboard the [[International Space Station]], about his wearing of a Wriststrong [[Gel bracelet|bracelet]] in [[space]]. He then talks about high [[gasoline|gas]] prices and how each [[United States dollar|dollar]] of gas purchased is then spent. Next, Stephen interviews [[Arianna Huffington]] about [[politics]]. Finally, Stephen discusses the passing of [[Albert Hofmann]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=395
|ProdCode=4064
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Mehmet Oz]]
|IntroPhrase="The price of [[Postage stamp|stamps]] rose a penny. Sweet, I just made twenty cents on my pack of "[[Non-denominated postage#Forever stamp|forever stamps]]." This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 12
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about [[Terry McAuliffe]] incorrectly saying that [[Tim Russert|Tim Russert's]] father was dead. In his "Cold War Update," he talks about [[Belarus]], [[China]] and [[Vladimir Putin]] resigning as [[President of Russia]] and becoming the Prime Minister. The "ThreatDown:" 5: [[Airline]]s! 4: Women's [[Softball]]! 3: [[Keyboard (computing)|Keyboards]]! 2: [[Isabella Rossellini]]! 1: [[Bears]]! He then interviews [[Mehmet Oz]] about his book ''You: The Owner's Manual''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=396
|ProdCode=4065
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[http://www.csititanic.com/bios-mccarty.php Jennifer Hooper McCarty]
|IntroPhrase="[[Hokey Cokey|You put your left foot in]], you take your left foot out. You put your left foot in and you shake it all about. Who knew [[Restless legs syndrome|restless leg syndrome]] was so much fun? This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 13
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about the [[West Virginia Democratic primary, 2008|West Virginia primary]]. He then talks about a leaked clip of [[Bill O'Reilly (commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]] on ''[[Inside Edition]]'', in which he loses his temper. Stephen claims that O'Reilly did nothing wrong and tries to prove it using an "early" clip of himself in which he loses his temper. In "Better Know a Lobby," he talks to [[Paul Helmke]] of the [[Brady Campaign]], a [[Gun politics|gun control]] lobby. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://www.csititanic.com/bios-mccarty.php Jennifer Hooper McCarty] about the sinking of the ''[[RMS Titanic|Titanic]]''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=397
|ProdCode=4066
|TheWord=Declaration Of Warming
|Guest=[[Laura Dern]], [[Grover Norquist]]
|IntroPhrase="Give a man a fish, he'll eat for a day. Give him a [[Subprime lending|subprime]] fish loan and you're in business, buddy. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 14
|ShortSummary=Stephen briefly mentions [[John Edwards]]' endorsement of [[Barack Obama]]. In "Who's NOT Honoring Me Now," he complains about a new species of [[spider]] being named after [[Neil Young]], and the [[University of Massachusetts]] not giving him an honorary [[law degree]]. He then talks about [[Paul McCartney]]'s eco-car being flown from [[Japan]]. Next, Stephen interviews [[Laura Dern]] about her new film, ''[[Recount (film)|Recount]]''. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Grover Norquist]] about [[politics]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=398
|ProdCode=4067
|TheWord=Jail Sweet Jail
|Guest=[[Andrei Cherny]]
|IntroPhrase="Good things come to those who wait. (pause) This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 15
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by honoring [http://www.americancraftbeerweek.org American Craft Beer Week]. He then discusses [[John Edwards]]' endorsement of [[Barack Obama]]. He then talks about [[George W. Bush|President Bush]]'s speech in [[Israel]]. Next, he discusses some [[U.S. state]]s considering letting [[prison]]ers out early to save money. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Stephen Colbert's Bears & Balls|Stephen Colbert's Bears & Balls]]," he discusses [[2007-2008 world food price crisis|high food prices]], [[Variety store|dollar stores]] and [[Gasoline usage and pricing|high gas prices]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Andrei Cherny]] about the [[Berlin Blockade#Berlin Airlift|Berlin Airlift]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=399
|ProdCode=4068
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Tony Perkins]], [[Brian Greene]]
|IntroPhrase="We're starting summer hours here. Thank you and goodnight. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 27
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses controversial comments made by [[John Hagee]] and [[Rod Parsley]], [[pastors]] who endorsed [[John McCain]]. He talks about [[California]]'s recent decision to allow [[Same-sex marriage|gay marriage]] and interviews [[Tony Perkins]] on the subject. In the "Trailers That Are Destroying America" segment, Stephen complains about ''[[The Incredible Hulk (film)|The Incredible Hulk]]'' and ''[[Hancock (film)|Hancock]]'', but praises ''[[Valkyrie (film)|Valkyrie]]''. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Brian Greene]] about the [[World Science Festival]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=400
|ProdCode=4069
|TheWord=Brushback Pitch
|Guest=[[Claire McCaskill]]
|IntroPhrase="Tonight's show is brought to you by the number '1' and the letter 'me.' This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 28
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about the ''[[Phoenix (spacecraft)|Phoenix]]'' landing on [[Mars]] and possibly discovering [[microbes]]. This leads to a new segment, "Microbe Beat!" He then discusses [[Major League Baseball]] threatening to sue [[Chicago, Illinois|Chicago]] [[Little League Baseball|Little League]] teams for using MLB team names without paying a licensing fee. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.|Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.]]," he talks about [[Hydrate|hydration]], [[pet]] health and [[plastic surgery]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Claire McCaskill]] about [[politics]] and her endorsement of [[Barack Obama]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=401
|ProdCode=4070
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Tad Devine]], [[David Sirota]]
|IntroPhrase="Early to bed and early to rise makes you a loser. Let's party all night long. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=May 29
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses the [[International Space Station]]'s broken [[toilet]]. In the "Democralypse Now" segment, he talks about the [[Democratic National Committee]]'s upcoming resolution of [[Florida Democratic primary, 2008|Florida]] and [[Michigan Democratic primary, 2008|Michigan]]'s [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008#Nullified primaries|nullified primaries]]. He then interviews [[Tad Devine]] on the subject. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger|Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger]]," Stephen wags his finger at [[Scott McClellan]], tips his hat to [[Michelle Malkin]] and wags his finger at [[Blindness|blind]] people. Finally, Stephen interviews [[David Sirota]] about his book, ''The Uprising''.
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===June===
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=402
|ProdCode=4071
|TheWord=Media Culpa
|Guest=[http://www.surfwisefilm.com Jon Paskowitz]
|IntroPhrase=I saw ''[[Sex and the City: The Movie|Sex and the City]]''. Spoiler alert: she picks the [[Vivienne Westwood]] dress. (mouths "Oh my God") This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 2
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about [[Barack Obama]] resigning from his [[Trinity United Church of Christ|church]]. Stephen then claims the fire on the [[Universal Studios]] lot was a sign that God was listening to his prayers. In "The Wørd," he talks about [[Scott McClellan|Scott McClellan's]] view that the [[News media (United States)|media]] was partly to blame for the [[Iraq War]]. In "Colbert Platinum," he talks about [[servants' quarters]] on private [[Jet aircraft|planes]], a US$175 [[hamburger]] and video [[postage stamps|stamps]]. Stephen then interviews [http://www.surfwisefilm.com Jon Paskowitz] about [[surfing]]. Finally, he talks about [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|Democratic]] votes from [[Florida]] and [[Michigan]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=403
|ProdCode=4072
|TheWord=Unhealthy Competition
|Guest=[[George Will]]
|IntroPhrase="Time flies, especially since I built a [[catapult|clockapult]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 3
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by grieving over the final [[Democratic Party (United States) presidential primaries, 2008|Democratic primaries]] and expressing his anger that it is now over. In "The Wørd," he suggests that in order to continue the [[War on Terror]], [[Hezbollah]] and [[Al-Qaeda]] should fight each other. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Stephen's Sound Advice|Stephen's Sound Advice]]," he gives advice on finding a summer job. Finally, he interviews [[George Will]] about [[conservatism]]; Will states that he is an [[agnostic]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=404
|ProdCode=4073
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Bob Barr]], [[Salman Rushdie]]
|IntroPhrase="Today is the first day of the rest of your life...and it's already 11:30. What a waste. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 4
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about [[Barack Obama]] being the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic candidate]] for the election. He also talks about [[John McCain|John McCain's]] speech about Obama. Stephen then talks about the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party]] and talks to its [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential candidate]] [[Bob Barr]]. He then interviews [[Salman Rushdie]] about his new book ''[[The Enchantress of Florence]]''. He ends with "The Lost O'Reilly Tapes," which shows more footage of Stephen's interview with [[Bill O'Reilly (commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=405
|ProdCode=4074
|TheWord=Oh, The Places You'll Stay
|Guest=[[Pat Buchanan]]
|IntroPhrase="[[Nathan Hale|I regret that I have but one life to give]]. I want more lives! This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 5
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about a television adaptation of ''[[The Andromeda Strain (2008 miniseries)|The Andromeda Strain]]'', in which one character mentions she watches ''The Colbert Report''. In "The Wørd," he talks about a speech he made at [[Princeton University]], and asks students not to change the world. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Stephen Colbert's Sport Report|Stephen Colbert's Sport Report]]," he talks about [[Usain Bolt]] breaking the [[100 metres]] world record and then interviews [[Mike Forrester]], an [[United States|American]] timbersportsman. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Pat Buchanan]] about how [[World War II]] could have been avoided.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=406
|ProdCode=4075
|TheWord=If At First You Don't Secede
|Guest=[[Philip Weiss]]
|IntroPhrase="I always say, 'If you can't beat 'em, report 'em to [[United States Department of Homeland Security|Homeland Security]].' They'll beat 'em for you. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 9
|ShortSummary=Stpehen starts by talking about [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] dropping out of the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential]] race. In "The Wørd," he talks about how the next President will not be from [[Southern United States|the South]], and the controversy of a large [[Confederate States of America|Confederate flag]] being flown in [[Tampa Bay, Florida|Tampa Bay]]. In the "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#ThreatDown|ThreatDown]]:" 5. [[Albatross]]es! 4. [[Nudism|Naked People]]! 3. [[T-shirt|T-Shirts]]! 2. [[Vermin|High Class Vermin]]! 1. [[Warren G. Harding|Secret Negro Presidents]]! Finally, he interviews [[Philip Weiss]] on his theory that men are not automatically [[Monogamy|monogamous]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=407
|ProdCode=4076
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Alan Rabinowitz]]
|IntroPhrase="I'm Stephen Colbert, the most trusted name in the name of my show. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 10
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about the new [[iPhone]], and complains that it is better than the free one that he begged [[Apple Computers]] to give to him. He then talks about the allegations that a fist-bump between [[Barack Obama|Barack]] and [[Michelle Obama]] is also used by [[Hezbollah]], and about Barack's alleged [[elitism]]. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Smokin' Pole: The Fight for Arctic Riches|Smokin' Pole: The Fight for Arctic Riches]]," Stephen talks about a prediction that in the future, countries will fight over the resources in the [[Arctic]], and how he has bought the rights to [[The Hockey Theme|the theme music]] from ''[[Hockey Night in Canada]]''. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Alan Rabinowitz]] about [[endangered species|endangered cats]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=408
|ProdCode=4077
|TheWord=U.S. Airweighs
|Guest=[http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/cs/ContentServer/jrn/1165270051346/JRN_Profile_C/1165270105766/JRNFacultyDetail.htm David Hadju]
|IntroPhrase="The [[heat wave]] is over, but I'm still smokin'. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 11
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses [[Israel]]'s choice of its [[Hoopoe|national bird]]. In the "[[Leviticus]] Update" segment, he talks about an Israeli [[rabbi]] ruling that [[giraffe]] is [[Kashrut|Kosher]]. Stephen then discusses how high [[Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing|gas prices]] are affecting [[airlines]]. The "Un-American News: U.S. Election Edition" focuses on foreign [[newspapers]]' coverage of [[Barack Obama]]'s [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential]] campaign. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://www.journalism.columbia.edu/cs/ContentServer/jrn/1165270051346/JRN_Profile_C/1165270105766/JRNFacultyDetail.htm David Hadju] about how [[comic books]] changed [[United States|America]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=409
|ProdCode=4078
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Winona LaDuke]], [http://www.mailmanschool.org/msphfacdir/profile.asp?uni=ddd1 Dixon Despommier]
|IntroPhrase="[[Tony Awards]], it's not too late to revise your list of nominees. (theatrically) Pow! This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 12
|ShortSummary=Stephen briefly comments on the world's oldest [[Church (building)|church]] allegedly being found in [[Jordan]]. He then offers up "[[The Colbert Report#Greenscreen challenges|Stephen Colbert's Make McCain Exciting Challenge!]]," inviting viewers to replace the [[Chroma key|green screen]] behind [[John McCain]] at one of his speeches with something exciting. Stephen then interviews [[Winona LaDuke]] about the impact of [[Native Americans in the United States|Native Americans]] on the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential election]]. In the "We the MEdiator" segment, he settles the feud between [[Clint Eastwood]] and [[Spike Lee]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://www.mailmanschool.org/msphfacdir/profile.asp?uni=ddd1 Dixon Despommier] about [[vertical farming]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=410
|ProdCode=4079
|TheWord=Ploy-cott
|Guest=[[Kenneth R. Miller]], [[R.E.M.]]
|IntroPhrase="[[Have I Told You Lately|Have I told you lately that I love me]]? This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 16
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by paying tribute to [[Tim Russert]]. He then talks about a new "Global Edition" of his show, which leads to a discussion on the [[2008 Summer Olympics]]. In a new segment, "The Enemy Within," Stephen profiles a [[substitute teacher]] from [[Land O' Lakes, Florida]] who was fired for allegedly practicing [[Wizard (fantasy)|wizardry]]. He then interviews [[Kenneth R. Miller]] about [[intelligent design]]. Finally, Stephen plays another song from [[R.E.M.]]'s appearance in April, "[[Hollow Man (song)|Hollow Man]]."
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=411
|ProdCode=4080
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Neal Katyal]], [[Jonathan Zittrain]]
|IntroPhrase="Mark my words...seriously, Mark, I need my words. Where's my script? This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 17
|ShortSummary=Stephen first talks about collecting his [[Peabody Award]]. He then goes on to talk about prisoners at [[Guantanamo Bay detention camp|Guantanamo]] being able to challenge their cases in civilian courts and interviews [[Neal Katyal]] about the decision. In "Stephen Colbert's Sport Report," Stephen talks about [[Ken Griffey Jr.]] scoring his 600th home run, gambling in [[basketball]], and [[Mike Forrester]] making it through to the next stage of his [[timber sports]] contest. Finally, he interviews [[Jonathan Zittrain]] on the future of the [[internet]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=412
|ProdCode=4081
|TheWord=Lexicon Artist
|Guest=[http://www.curenyc.com/directors/mysorekar.htm Uma Mysorekar], [[Junot Díaz]]
|IntroPhrase="This is the dawning of the [[Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In|Age of Colbertius]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 18
|ShortSummary=Stephen again starts by talking about his [[Peabody Award]]. In "The Wørd," he says that [[John McCain]] is distancing himself from [[George W. Bush|President Bush]] by using another word to describe the [[War on Terror]]. Stephen then talks about [[Barack Obama]] going to church in a new segment, "Stephen Colbert's Barack Obama Church Search," and discusses if Obama should be a [[Hinduism|Hindu]]. He then talks to [http://www.curenyc.com/directors/mysorekar.htm Uma Mysorekar] about the faith. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Junot Díaz]] about his books.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=413
|ProdCode=4082
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[N. T. Wright]], [[Cookie Monster]]
|IntroPhrase="Beauty isn't in the eye of the [[beholder]]; I've checked. There's nothing in there but veins and goo. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 19
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts with a "Shout Out" to [[George Foster Peabody]] for winning the "Stephen T. Colbert Award in Excellence for Recognizing Excellence." He then talks about comments made by [[Sean Hannity]]. Stephen then talks about [[cookie]]s no longer being the most popular snack for children under the age of 6, blaming [[Cookie Monster]] for eating [[fruit]]. This results in Cookie Monster making a guest appearance. Finally, he interviews [[N. T. Wright]] on [[Christianity]] and [[heaven]]. During the signing off, Stephen notices his Peabody is missing, which Cookie Monster noticed before and described it as looking like a cookie, but Stephen slaps his hand away. When he notices his Peabody is missing, he asks, "Cookie Monster, did you eat my Peabody?"
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=414
|ProdCode=4083
|TheWord=Black & White
|Guest=[[Barbara Ehrenreich]]
|IntroPhrase="Guests of ''The Colbert Report'' stay at the luxurious...crashing with a friend. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 23
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about the anniversary of him breaking his [[wrist]] and points out cuts and bruises on his face, starting a campaign against "face violence". He then talks about [[South Africa]] ruling that [[China|Chinese]] South Africans are black. In "Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger," Stephen wags his finger at [[Barack Obama]], then tips his hat to him. He wags his finger at [[California]], tips his hat to [[condom]]s and the [[South Pole]] and wags his finger at high [[Gasoline and diesel usage and pricing|fuel prices]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Barbara Ehrenreich]] about the differences between the [[Economic inequality|rich and poor]].
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|EpisodeNumber=415
|ProdCode=4084
|TheWord=Bleep
|Guest=[[Will Smith]]
|IntroPhrase="I promise to deliver the truth in the next thirty minutes or it's free. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 24
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about "face violence." He then talks about the oil crisis. In "The Wørd," Stephen mistakenly thinks that [[George Carlin]] banned the "[[Seven dirty words|seven words you can never say on television]]." He then talks again about the [[Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi]], the spider named after [[Neil Young]]. He reveals that [http://core.ecu.edu/biol/bondja/ Jason E. Bond], who named the spider, will also name a spider after Stephen, and talks to him over the phone. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Will Smith]] about his new film, ''[[Hancock (film)|Hancock]]''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=416
|ProdCode=4085
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Paul Goldberger]], [[Neil DeGrasse Tyson]]
|IntroPhrase="What do I want? My own show! When do I want it? Now! This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 25
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by showing viewer submissions for "[[The Colbert Report#Greenscreen challenges|Stephen Colbert's Make McCain Exciting Challenge!]]" He then discusses other nations' impressive [[skyline]]s and interviews [[Paul Goldberger]] about [[architecture]]. In the "Judge, Jury & Executioner: [[Supreme Court of the United States|Tenth Justice]] Edition" segment, he discusses the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court]]'s rulings related to the ''[[Exxon Valdez oil spill|Exxon Valdez]]'' oil spill, the [[Second Amendment to the United States Constitution|Second Amendment]] and an upcoming ruling on the [[United States Navy|Navy]]'s use of [[sonar]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Neil DeGrasse Tyson]] about his show, ''[[NOVA scienceNOW]]''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=417
|ProdCode=4086
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Robert Wexler]]
|IntroPhrase="I'm about to take two weeks off. You know what that means? Fresh injuries.<ref>See the descriptions of the [[List of The Colbert Report episodes (2008)#ep414|June 23rd]] and [[List of The Colbert Report episodes (2008)#ep415|24th]] episodes.</ref> This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=June 26
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about [[North Korea]]'s disarmament of its [[nuclear weapons]] program. He then figures out which new countries should be in the [[Axis of Evil]]. Stephen then talks about the [[Supreme Court of the United States|Supreme Court's]] ruling that guns should be allowed in [[Washington D. C.]] In a new segment, "Stephen Colbert's The Tank is Half Full," he looks at the good side of the [[Oil price increases since 2003|oil crisis]]. In "Difference Makers," Stephen reruns a story from [[June 29]], [[2006]], about a man who believes [[fireworks]] shouldn't be illegal. Finally, he interviews [[Robert Wexler]] about [[liberalism]].
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===July===
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|EpisodeNumber=418
|ProdCode=4087
|TheWord=Priceless
|Guest=[[Surya Das]], [[Daniel C. Esty|Dan Esty]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey, ''[[In Touch Weekly|In Touch]]'' magazine! If [[Brangelina]] turns you down, I got a pair of twins you can photograph. (mouths 'My Balls!') This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 14
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses the proposed merger between [[Anheuser-Busch]] and [[InBev]]. He then talks about the [[United States Environmental Protection Agency|EPA]]'s recent lowering of the dollar value of a [[human]] life. In "Stephen Colbert's [[Barack Obama]]'s Church Search," he talks to [[Lama]] [[Surya Das]] about why Obama should become a [[Buddhism|Buddhist]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Daniel C. Esty|Dan Esty]] about solutions to [[Natural environment|environmental]] problems.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=419
|ProdCode=4088
|TheWord= ''None''
|Guest=[[Julia Sweig]], [http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,0_1000072060,00.html?sym=BIO Jason Riley]
|IntroPhrase="I'm like my own [[Major League Baseball All-Star Game|All-Star Game]], in that tonight, I'm also not trying very hard. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 15
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses the controversial cartoon of [[Barack Obama]] on the cover of ''[[The New Yorker]]''. He talks about [[Dayana Mendoza|Miss Venezuela]] winning the [[Miss Universe]] pageant, which leads to a discussion on [[Hugo Chávez]]. He then interviews [[Julia Sweig]] about the [[petroleum|oil]] situations in [[Venezuela]] and [[Brazil]]. In the "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Difference Makers|Difference Makers]]" segment, Stephen profiles [[Donald Trump]] for erecting a 70-foot [[Flag#Flagpoles|flagpole]] in [[Rancho Palos Verdes, California]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://us.penguingroup.com/nf/Author/AuthorPage/0,,0_1000072060,00.html?sym=BIO Jason Riley] about [[immigration]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=420
|ProdCode=4089
|TheWord=Placebo
|Guest=[[Rush (band)|Rush]]
|IntroPhrase="Good fences make good neighbors and good neighbors make good fences. Get on it, [[Mexico]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 16
|ShortSummary=The show starts with the song "[[Limelight (song)|Limelight]]" by [[Rush (band)|Rush]] being played instead of the normal theme tune. Stephen complains to Jimmy, who claims to be a big Rush fan. In "The Wørd," Stephen says that we need to think that the economy is getting better in order to make it better. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Alpha Dog of the Week|Alpha Dog of the Week]]," he praises [[George W. Bush]] for his attitude to the [[Natural environment|environment]] at the [[G8 Summit]]. Stephen then interviews Rush, who then perform their classic, "[[Tom Sawyer (song)|Tom Sawyer]]." The word next to Stephen in the opening credits reads, "ROCK ON!"
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=421
|ProdCode=4090
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Rush (band)|Rush]], [[Elizabeth Edwards]]
|IntroPhrase=(thanking [[Rush (band)|Rush]] for yesterday's performance) Rush, everybody! [[Alex Lifeson|Alex]], [[Neil Peart|Neil]], [[Geddy Lee|Geddy]], thanks so much. Uhh... This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 17
|ShortSummary=The show begins with [[Rush (band)|Rush]] finally finishing yesterday's performance. Stephen talks about [[Filling station|gas stations]] in [[New York City]] running out of 4's for the gas signs. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger|Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger]]," he tips his hat to [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]], then wags his finger at it. He then wags his finger at [[Australia]] and tips his hat to a man who put up a controversial billboard in [[St. Cloud, Florida]]. Next, Stephen presents more entries in "[[The Colbert Report#Greenscreen challenges|Stephen Colbert's Make McCain Exciting Challenge!]]" Finally, he interviews [[Elizabeth Edwards]] about [[universal health care]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=422
|ProdCode=4091
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Jim Webb]]
|IntroPhrase="''[[The Dark Knight (film)|Batman]]'' may have ruled the box office but ''[[Mamma Mia! (film)|Mamma Mia!]]'' ruled my heart. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 21
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses [[Barack Obama]]'s foreign trip in "Barack Obama's Elitist Summer Abroad." He then talks about [[John McCain]]'s travel plans in "John McCain's Fiscally Responsible Staycation." In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Spinoffs|Better Know a Lobby]]," Stephen profiles the [[Sierra Club|environmental lobby]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Jim Webb]] about [[politics]] and his book, ''A Time to Fight''. The word next to Stephen in the opening credits changes to "MULTI-GRAIN."
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=423
|ProdCode=4092
|TheWord=Fight to the Furnish
|Guest=[[Margaret Spellings]]
|IntroPhrase="I'm a man of few words but I say them over and over and over. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 22
|ShortSummary=Stephen again comments on [[Barack Obama]]'s trip abroad. He then talks about the [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] wanting to design in-flight "comfort capsules" on military planes so [[General (United States)|generals]] and government officials can travel luxuriously. Next, Stephen discusses [[Elton John]] getting his own [[Ben & Jerry's]] [[ice cream]] [[Ben & Jerry's flavors|flavor]]. He then mentions a new [[Homosexual|gay]]-friendly [[Advertising|advertisement]] for [[South Carolina]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Margaret Spellings]] about [[No Child Left Behind Act|No Child Left Behind]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=424
|ProdCode=4093
|TheWord=Join The [[European Union]]
|Guest=[[Nas]]
|IntroPhrase=This is a "no smoking" building. Then what am I doing here? This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 23
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about [[Starbucks]]' closing of 600 stores. He then says that to combat the [[United States dollar]]'s loss of value against the [[euro]], [[United States|America]] should join the [[European Union]]. He then talks about accusations that [[Fox News Channel|Fox News]] is [[racism|racist]], as well as the feud between [[Nas]] and [[Bill O'Reilly (commentator)|Bill O'Reilly]]. Stephen then interviews [[Nas]] about the feud and his new album, ''[[Untitled (Nas album)|Untitled]]''. Finally, [[Nas]] performs "Sly Fox."
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=425
|ProdCode=4094
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Laurie Goodstein]], [[Garrett Reisman]]
|IntroPhrase="Count your blessings, America. (points to self) One. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 24
|ShortSummary=Stephen again discusses [[Barack Obama]]'s trip abroad. He then talks about a rift in the [[Anglicanism|Anglican]] church regarding [[homosexuals]] being ordained [[priests]]. Stephen then interviews [[Laurie Goodstein]] on the topic. The "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#ThreatDown|ThreatDown]]:" 4. New Age Healers! 3. [[Greece|Greek]] [[Courts]]! 2. [[Granite]] [[Countertop]]s! <!--There was no Threat #1 or #5--> Finally, Stephen interviews [[Garrett Reisman]] about his time in [[space]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=426
|ProdCode=4095
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Toby Keith]]
|IntroPhrase="Do not store me near an open flame. My contents are under pressure. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 28
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about the end of [[Barack Obama|Barack Obama's]] trip abroad, and [[John McCain|John McCain's]] claims of media bias. He says that he was planning to comment on [[Robert Novak]] running over a cyclist, but because of Novak's ill health, he did not consider it appropriate. In "Stephen Colbert's Trigger Happy," he covers the [[District of Columbia v. Heller]] case, allowing guns in [[national parks]] and a special gun being made for the Heller ruling. He then talks to [[Toby Keith]] about his film ''[[Beer for My Horses (film)|Beer for My Horses]]''. Finally, Keith performs "[[Beer for My Horses]]."
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=427
|ProdCode=4096
|TheWord=Honest Belief
|Guest=[http://www.ericroston.com/ Eric Roston]
|IntroPhrase="I always give 110%, so the way I see it, somebody owes me a 10% refund. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 29
|ShortSummary= Stephen starts by talking about the [[indictment]] of [[Ted Stevens]]. He then talks about [[John McCain]] encouraging people to wear [[sunscreen]] and his visit to the [[Dalai Llama]]. In "The Wørd," Stephen discusses the use of [[torture]] on terror suspects. In the 52nd part of "[[Better Know a District]]," he interviews [[Carolyn B. Maloney]] from [[New York's 14th congressional district|New York's 14th]]. Finally, Stephen interviews Eric Roston about the environmental effect of [[carbon]] emissions.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=428
|ProdCode=4097
|TheWord=Save Ferris
|Guest=[[Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young)|Crosby, Stills & Nash]]
|IntroPhrase="For every action, I have a superior and opposite reaction. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 30
|ShortSummary=Stephen continues to talk about the [[indictment]] of [[Ted Stevens]]. In "The Wørd," Stephen talks about the decline of [[state fair]]s. He then announces that a [[spider]] has been named after him, and that next week, [[Jason Bond]] will announce which one it will be. Stephen then gives an apology to [[Canton, Georgia]], after he called it "crappy" on a previous episode. He claims that he meant to refer to [[Canton, Kansas]]. He then interviews [[Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young)|Crosby, Stills & Nash]], and performs "[[Teach Your Children]]" alongside them, dressed up as [[Neil Young]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=429
|ProdCode=4098
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Brendan I. Koerner]], [[Buzz Aldrin]]
|IntroPhrase="[[Frère Jacques]], Frère Jacques, Dormez-truth. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=July 31
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about job losses at [[Starbucks]]. He then talks about the [[United Nations]] trying to fight [[global warming]] and talks to [[Brendan I. Koerner]] about environmental issues. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.|Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.]]," Stephen talks about toxins in [[lobster]]s, "[[The Truman Show|Truman Show]] Delusion" and germs that are resistant to [[chlorine]]. He then interviews [[Buzz Aldrin]] about his experiences as an [[astronaut]].
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===August===
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|EpisodeNumber=430
|ProdCode=4099
|TheWord=We The <!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: [[Image:People Logo.png|50px]] -->
|Guest=[http://www.lucasconley.com Lucas Conley], [[The Apples in Stereo]]
|IntroPhrase="America, I wear the pants in this relationship...(Stephen looks down)...most of the time. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 4
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]] taking a five-week recess. In "The Wørd," he talks about a commercial made by the [[John McCain]] campaign attacking the "celebrity" status of [[Barack Obama]]. Stephen then talks about [[Ryan Seacrest]] being bitten by a [[shark]]. He then talks to [http://www.lucasconley.com Lucas Conley] about [[brand]]ing. Finally, [[The Apples in Stereo]] perform "Can You Feel It?"
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=431
|ProdCode=4100
|TheWord=Divided We Win
|Guest=[[David Carr (journalist)|David Carr]]
|IntroPhrase="The way to a man's heart is through his stomach; just make sure to stab with an upward motion. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 5
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about a [[Starbucks]] promotion. He then talks about the popularity of [[Barack Obama]] slightly falling and his plans to save on gas by inflating [[tire]]s. Stephen then talks about how [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] can win votes with [[wedge issue]]s. He then issues another apology in relation to [[Canton, Kansas]], by saying he was in another mix-up, this time with [[Canton, South Dakota]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[David Carr (journalist)|David Carr]] about his drug addiction and his work with ''[[The New York Times]]''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=432
|ProdCode=4101
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Jason Bond]], [[Kevin Costner]]
|IntroPhrase="You know what they say, 'If it ain't broke, let me at it.' This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 6
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking again about [[Barack Obama]]'s gas-saving tips. He then interviews [[Jason Bond]] about the spider Bond named after him, the ''[[Aptostichus stephencolberti]]''. In "Colbert Platinum," Stephen talks about personal shoppers buying cheaper products, a black [[watermelon]] being sold at auction for $6,100 and introduces a new "Colbert Diamond Class" for a [[Qatar]] oil [[sheikh]] who had his car flown to [[London, England|London]] for an oil change. Finally, he interviews [[Kevin Costner]] about his film ''[[Swing Vote (2008 film)|Swing Vote]]''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=433
|ProdCode=4102
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[http://www.newsweek.com/id/32226 Devin Gordon], [[Thomas Frank]]
|IntroPhrase="Take everything I say with a grain of salt because my new sponsor...is salt. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 7
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the conviction of [[Salim Hamdan]]. In "Stephen Colbert's Sport Report," he then talks about the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] and interviews [http://www.newsweek.com/id/32226 Devin Gordon] about them. In "Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger," he wags his finger at his corner [[Delicatessen|deli]] owner and [[Denzel Washington]], and tips his hat to a man who called [[9-1-1|911]] after the sauce was left off his [[Subway (restaurant)|Subway]] sandwich. Finally, he interviews [[Thomas Frank]] about his view that [[conservatism]] is harming the government.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=434
|ProdCode=4103
|TheWord=Catharsis
|Guest=[[Jorge Ramos]]
|IntroPhrase="In case of fire, remain in your seats until I am out of the building. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 11
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about [[Jorge Ramos]] and speaks to [[List of The Colbert Report characters#Recurring characters|Esteban Colberto]], who is a big fan of Ramos'. In "The Wørd," Stephen talks about supporters of [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton]] wanting more power at the [[2008 Democratic National Convention|Democratic National Convention]]. In "Nailed 'Em," Stephen talks about a man who lost his job after failing a drug test, despite the fact that he took [[Medical cannabis|medical marijuana]]. Finally, he interviews Ramos about his work on [[Univision]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=435
|ProdCode=4104
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Joey Cheek]], [[Jane Mayer]]
|IntroPhrase="If life gives you lemons, save the receipt. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 12
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by repeating his request to speak at the [[2008 Democratic National Convention|Democratic National Convention]], and talks about the extra-marital affair committed by [[John Edwards]]. He then talks about the [[2008 Summer Olympics]] and talks to Olympic athlete [[Joey Cheek]] about his work in [[Darfur]]. Stephen then apologizes to [[Canton, South Dakota]] for insulting them, and then insults [[Canton, Texas]]. Finally, he interviews [[Jane Mayer]] about [[torture]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=436
|ProdCode=4105
|TheWord=Blame [[Monica Goodling]]
|Guest=[http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92034965 Dick Meyer]
|IntroPhrase="Tonight's Colbert penny pincher: if you're out of [[milk]], add water to [[yoghurt]]. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 13
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by breaking the world record for the number of episodes of ''The Colbert Report''. He then discusses [[John McCain]] allegedly plagiarizing [[Wikipedia]]. He then blames [[Monica Goodling]] for most of the world's problems. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Formidable Opponent|Formidable Opponent]]," Stephen debates himself on the merits of offshore [[Petroleum|oil]] drilling. Finally, Stephen interviews [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92034965 Dick Meyer] about his book, ''Why We Hate Us''.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=437
|ProdCode=4106
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Bing West]]
|IntroPhrase="If I had a quarter for every time I said I had a nickel, I'd have five times as much theoretical money. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 14
|ShortSummary=Stephen discusses his appearance in an answer on ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' and [[Alex Trebek]]'s mispronounciation of "''Report''." The [[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#ThreatDown|ThreatDown]]: 5. [[Russia]]! 4. Corrections! 3. Inflatable Turds! 2. [[Limousine]] Shortages! 1. [[iPhone]]s! He then shows a "[[filmstrip]]" about the [[1952 Summer Olympics]] and [[Finland]]. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Bing West]] about the [[Iraq War]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=438
|ProdCode=4107
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Will Shortz]], [[Bob Barr]], [[Scott McClellan]]
|IntroPhrase="To the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]] in the [[Denver, Colorado|Mile High City]]: Remember, if you drink liquor at that altitude, you might become interesting. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 26
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by pretending to broadcast live from the [[2008 Democratic National Convention|Democratic National Convention]], and talks about [[Michelle Obama]]'s speech. He then talks about the 88th anniversary of the [[Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution|Nineteenth Amendment]] and [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton's]] speech, and complains about anniversaries they are neglecting, including the birthday of [[Will Shortz]], who makes a guest appearance. Stephen then talks about the Democrats making their convention environmentally-friendly. He then interviews [[Bob Barr]] about his run for [[President of the United States|President]] for the [[Libertarian Party (United States)|Libertarian Party]]. He then interviews [[Scott McClellan]] about his book ''[[What Happened]]''. Finally, Stephen tries to call the [[White House]] and talk to [[George W. Bush|President Bush]], but fails.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=439
|ProdCode=4108
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Mike Huckabee]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrats]], I'm getting a little nervous here, you haven't invited me to speak at your convention yet. Joke's over guys! This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 27
|ShortSummary=Stephen continues to pretend that he is reporting live from [[Denver, Colorado|Denver]]. He then claims that it wasn't [[Family of Barack Obama#Malia Ann and Sasha Obama|Sasha Obama]] saying goodnight to [[Barack Obama]] at the [[2008 Democratic National Convention|Democratic National Convention]], referring to an incident at the [[2008 Summer Olympics|Olympics]]. Stephen talks about [[Hillary Rodham Clinton|Hillary Clinton's]] speech at the convention. He then looks at the life of a [[Repossession|repo man]]. Stephen then interviews [[Mike Huckabee]] about the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential election]]. He ends by mourning the passing of [[Stephanie Tubbs Jones]] and plays part of her [[Better Know a District]] interview.
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=440
|ProdCode=4109
|TheWord=Acid Flashback
|Guest=[[Rick Brookhiser]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey [[Barack Obama|Obama]]! You want to impress me with a speech on the 50-yard line of a [[American football|football]] field? Give it during the game! This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=August 28
|ShortSummary=Stephen still continues to pretend he is in [[Denver, Colorado|Denver]]. In "The Wørd," he discusses [[Barack Obama|Barack Obama's]] acceptance speech and his life in the [[1960s]]. Stephen then talks about the [[2008 Democratic National Convention|roll call vote]] to nominate Obama as the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]] nominee for [[President of the United States|President]], and mentions the problems with the vote from [[Guam]]. Finally, he talks to [[Rick Brookhiser]] about [[George Washington]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=441
|ProdCode=4110
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Terrell Davis]], [[John McWhorter]]
|IntroPhrase=''None'' (show begins with opening sequence)
|OriginalAirDate=August 29
|ShortSummary=Stephen continues to pretend he's in [[Denver, Colorado|Denver]]. He talks about [[John McCain]] choosing [[Sarah Palin]] as his [[Vice President of the United States|running mate]], and about [[Barack Obama]] accepting the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]]'s nomination for [[President of the United States|President]]. He then interviews [[Terrell Davis]] via satellite about his opinion of Obama's acceptance speech. In "[[Better Know a District#Better Know a Lobby|Better Know a Lobby]]," Stephen gets to know the [[atheist]] lobby. He then interviews [[John McWhorter]] about [[politics]]. Finally, Stephen stops his microwave oven, which had been running since the start of the [[2008 Democratic National Convention|Democratic National Convention]].
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===September===
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=442
|ProdCode=4111
|TheWord=That's The Ticket
|Guest=[[Laura Tyson]]
|IntroPhrase="[[Shave and a Haircut|Shave and a haircut]], nine bits. <i>(Explaining)</i> [[Inflation]]. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 2
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by pretending he is in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]] for the [[2008 Republican National Convention|Republican National Convention]]. Instead of personally reporting on [[Hurricane Gustav]], he uses an "older" version of himself on ''[[The Daily Show]]''. Stephen then reports on the convention, and the news that [[Sarah Palin|Sarah Palin's]] daughter is pregnant. In "The Wørd," he says that Palin is experienced enough to be [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]]. He then presents the final edition of "[[The Colbert Report#Greenscreen Challenges|Stephen Colbert's Make McCain Exciting Challenge!]]" Finally, he interviews [[Laura Tyson]] about [[Barack Obama|Barack Obama's]] views on the [[economy]].
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{{Colbert episode list
|EpisodeNumber=443
|ProdCode=4112
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Susan Eisenhower]], [[Doris Kearns Goodwin]]
|IntroPhrase="Those [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] speakers dished up a lot of red meat last night. They should have their [[Colon (anatomy)|colons]] checked. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=September 3
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by claiming he is reporting from [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]]. He then talks about the [[2008 Republican National Convention|Republican National Convention]]. Stephen then interviews [[Susan Eisenhower]] about her support for [[Barack Obama]]. He then shows a campaign commercial made by himself, claiming that the woman behind [[John McCain]] is John McCain. Stephen then interviews [[Doris Kearns Goodwin]] about [[Sarah Palin]].
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|Guest=[http://palinforvp.blogspot.com/ Adam Brickley], [[Ron Paul]]
|IntroPhrase="Warning: I may contain more than a trace amount of nut. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=September 4
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by pretending he is in the [[Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport|Atlanta airport]]. He then talks about the [[2008 Republican National Convention|Republican National Convention]]. Stephen then interviews [http://palinforvp.blogspot.com/ Adam Brickley] about his role in getting [[Sarah Palin]] chosen as the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] candidate for [[Vice President of the United States|Vice President]]. In a special "[[2008 Republican National Convention|RNC Edition]]" of "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger|Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger]]," he tips his hat to [[Fred Thompson]] and [[Cindy McCain]] and wags his finger to some sign makers who made a sign stating "Raisin McCain" rather than "Raising McCain." Stephen then interviews [[Ron Paul]] about [[politics]].
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|ProdCode=4114
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|Guest=[[David Paterson]]
|IntroPhrase="Well, we made it through another [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential election]]. What? Two more months? This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=September 5
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about his coverage of the [[2008 Republican National Convention|Republican National Convention]], saying that he is now back in [[Saint Paul, Minnesota|Saint Paul]]. He then talks about [[John McCain]] accepting the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]]'s nomination for [[President of the United States|President]], which he did in front of a "Green Screen," resulting in Stephen creating another "[[The Colbert Report#Greenscreen Challenges|Green Screen Challenge]]." He then presents a "[[Better Know a District]] Update," in which he reports that [[Lynn Westmoreland]] called [[Barack Obama|Barack]] and [[Michelle Obama]] "uppity." He then interviews [[David Paterson]] about his role as [[List of Governors of New York|Governor of New York]].
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|ProdCode=4115
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|Guest=[[Peter J. Gomes|Rev. Peter J. Gomes]]
|IntroPhrase="By the power vested in me, I now pronounce us 'host' and 'audience.' You may kiss the screen. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 15
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by saying that people should not worry about the current economic crisis, even though he is losing money himself. In "The Wørd," he talks about [[John McCain]] and [[Sarah Palin]] hesitating to allow [[journalists]] to ask them questions. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Colbert Platinum|Colbert Platinum]]," he talks about a gold statue of [[Kate Moss]], [[Mswati III of Swaziland|King Mswati III of Swaziland]] selecting a bride out of "Tens of thousands of bare-breasted virgins," and [[wrapping paper]] made out of [[money]]. He then interviews the [[Peter J. Gomes|Rev. Peter J. Gomes]] about his views on [[religion]].
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|ProdCode=4116
|TheWord=<i>None</i>
|Guest=[http://www.citizen.org/cmep/about/articles.cfm?ID=643 Tyson Slocum], [[Rick Reilly]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey, [[TiVo]] owners! Look for a secret message when you watch the commercials in their entirety. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 16
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]], including his own problems. He therefore gets some advice from his financial advisor Gorlock. Stephen then interviews [http://www.citizen.org/cmep/about/articles.cfm?ID=643 Tyson Slocum] about plans to expand [[offshore drilling]] in order to help solve the economic crisis, and current scandals at the [[United States Department of the Interior]]. The "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#ThreatDown|ThreatDown]]:" 5: [[Russia]]! 4: [[Bobcat|Bobcats]]! 3: [[Large Hadron Collider|Scientists]]! 2: [[Robot|Rat-Bots]]! 1: [[Iceberg|Icebergs]]! Stephen then interviews [[Rick Reilly]] about the charity [http://www.nothingbutnets.net Nothing but Nets].
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|ProdCode=4117
|TheWord=Powerless
|Guest=[[Robert Lutz]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey, [[Liquid Paper]]! Your bottle should say you don't work on computer screens. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 17
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]] and [[John McCain|John McCain's]] reaction. In response to McCain refusing to come on his show, Stephen starts rumors about him. In "The Wørd," he claims that [[George W. Bush|President Bush]] has failed to capture [[Osama bin Laden]] because he doesn't have [[superpower|superpowers]]. Stephen then profiles a man who went to the [[bathroom]] during "[[God Bless America]]." He then interviews [[Robert Lutz]] about a new [[General Motors|GM]] [[electric car]], the [[Chevrolet Volt]]. Finally, he announces that his song, "Charlene (I'm Right Behind You)," is on <i>[[Rock Band 2]]</i>.
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|ProdCode=4118
|TheWord=<i>None</i>
|Guest=[[Maria Bartiromo]]
|IntroPhrase="I know the [[Table setting|knife is supposed to go next to the spoon]], but where does the gun go? This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 18
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts talking about the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]], but then talks about being nominated for an [[Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program|Emmy Award]]. In "Smokin' Pole: The Fight for Arctic Riches," Stephen talks about [[Prime Minister of Canada|Canadian Prime Minister]] [[Stephen Harper|Stephen Harper's]] views on [[Territorial claims in the Arctic|Arctic sovereignty]], [[Russia|Russian]] [[bomber]] planes resuming missions, and [[United States|American]] scientists mapping the Arctic [[seabed]]. He then talks about his [[DNA]] being shot into space and interviews [[Richard Garriott]] via telephone about the news. Stephen then interviews [[Maria Bartiromo]] about the economic crisis.
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|ProdCode=4119
|TheWord=OhMyGodSocietyIsCollapsing AndWeWillSoonBeDevouring EachOtherInTheStreetsLike DogsAndACrippledOne- EyedBoyWillBeKingIfWe Don'tFixThisByNextWeek!
|Guest=[[Jackson Browne]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey, [[Equinox|autumnal equinox]]! If the nights are getting longer, why is my show still only a half-hour? This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 23
|ShortSummary=Stephen talks about his show winning an [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program|Emmy Award]] for writing, but losing an [[Primetime Emmy Award for Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program|Emmy Award]] to [[Don Rickles]], and discovers one of his writers, Peter Gross, was at Rickles' show. In "The Wørd," he talks about the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]]. Stephen then punishes Gross by making him write insults to himself. He then talks about the [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican Party]] using songs without permission. Stephen then interviews [[Jackson Browne]], who is suing [[John McCain]] for using his song, "[[Running on Empty (song)|Running on Empty]]." Browne then performs his song, "Going Down to Cuba."
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|ProdCode=4120
|TheWord=<i>None</i>
|Guest=[[Joseph Nocera|Joe Nocera]], [[Cornel West]]
|IntroPhrase="This message will self-destruct, but only if you have one of those new exploding [[Television|TV's]]. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 24
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts with the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]] and the news that [[John McCain]] is suspending his [[United States presidential election, 2008|campaign]] to help solve the crisis. He responds by suspending his show, then suspends the suspension and returns. He then interviews [[Joseph Nocera|Joe Nocera]] about the crisis. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Alpha Dog of the Week|Alpha Dog of the Week]]," Stephen praises [[Bill Bennett]] for attacking some "intellectuals" views of [[Sarah Palin]]. He then interviews [[Cornel West]] about his book ''Hope on a Tightrope''.
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|ProdCode=4121
|TheWord=<i>None</i>
|Guest=[[Kim Gandy]], [[Nicholas G. Carr|Nick Carr]]
|IntroPhrase="Early to bed, early to rise makes a man miss my show. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 25
|ShortSummary=Stephen starts by talking about [[John McCain]] wanting to postpone the first [[United States presidential election debates, 2008|presidential debate]]. In "Stephen Settles the Debate," he decides who is better: [[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] or [[Theodore Roosevelt|Teddy Roosevelt]]. Stephen then talks about [[Sarah Palin]] and interviews [[National Organization for Women]] president [[Kim Gandy]] about Palin. Finally, he interviews [[Nicholas G. Carr|Nick Carr]], who believes that the [[internet]] makes people concentrate less.
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|ProdCode=4122
|TheWord=Ye Of Little Faith
|Guest=[[Paul Begala]]
|IntroPhrase="Nation, I will always make eye contact with you. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 29
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the first [[United States presidential election debates, 2008|presidential debate]]. In "The Wørd," he talks about [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]]. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.|Cheating Death with Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, D.F.A.]]," Stephen talks about [[bacteria|germs]] and [[heart]] health. Finally, he interviews [[Paul Begala]] about the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential election]].
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|ProdCode=4123
|TheWord=<i>None</i>
|Guest=[[James Taylor]]
|IntroPhrase="The days of [[atonement]] are upon us. I apologize for being perfect. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=September 30
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the failure of a bailout bill in the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House]] to help with the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]]. He then talks about the lift of the ban on [[offshore drilling]] and shows a commercial from a company called "Prescott Oil." In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger|Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger]]," Stephen wags his finger at <i>[[The New York Times]]</i> and tips his hat to [[Bette Midler]] and [[Wall Street]] "jagoffs." Finally, he interviews [[James Taylor]], who performs the song "(I'm A) Road Runner."
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|TheWord=Future Perfect
|Guest=[[KIPP: the Knowledge Is Power Program|Dave Levin]]
|IntroPhrase="[[Cogito ergo sum|I think, therefore you are]]. This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=October 1
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]], by saying that out of the companies in the [[S&P 500]], only one saw an increase in its [[stock]] value on [[Monday]]: [[Campbell Soup Company|Campbell's Soup]]. In "The Wørd," he claims it is a good idea to report on [[news]] before it has happened. Stephen then talks about increasing [[voter turnout]] and says it is better for young people to abstain from voting. Finally, he interviews [[KIPP: the Knowledge Is Power Program|Dave Levin]] about [[KIPP: the Knowledge Is Power Program|KIPP]].
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|ProdCode=4125
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Stephen Greenblatt]], [[Naomi Klein]]
|IntroPhrase="It's snowing on [[Mars]] so the following schools are closed: Microbe Academy, Bleep Blorp Elementary and St. Teresa's Blessed Crater. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=October 2
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the [[United States presidential election debates, 2008|vice presidential debate]], even though he hadn't seen it. In case [[Sarah Palin]] made a mistake during the debate, he decided to take the heat off her by shooting a member of his audience. Stephen then talks about the personal stories of [[John McCain]] and [[Barack Obama]], claiming their stories have [[William Shakespeare|Shakespearean]] qualities, and interviews Shakespearean scholar [[Stephen Greenblatt]]. In "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#Formidable Opponent|Formidable Opponent]]," Stephen debates himself about the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]]. Finally, he interviews [[Naomi Klein]] about [[politics]].
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|ProdCode=4126
|TheWord=Maverick Without A Cause
|Guest=[[Jim Cramer]]
|IntroPhrase="Hey, <i>[[I Am America (And So Can You!)]]</i> [[2009]] desk [[calendar]]! How dare you be in bookstores everywhere! This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=October 6
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about [[O. J. Simpson]] being found guilty of kidnapping and armed robbery. He plans to bust him out by going to jail himself, so he shots the audience member he shot in the previous show again. In "The Wørd," Stephen talks about [[Sarah Palin]] not talking about the cause of [[climate change]], and claims that causes are America's greatest enemy. He then presents a special financial edition of "Un-American News". Stephen then interviews [[Jim Cramer]] about the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]].
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|ProdCode=4127
|TheWord=''None''
|Guest=[[Nate Silver]]
|IntroPhrase="The bad news: the [[Dow Jones Industrial Average|Dow]] dropped 500 points today. The good news: I didn't know there were 500 left. This is ''The Colbert Report''."
|OriginalAirDate=October 7
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the second [[United States presidential election debates, 2008|presidential debate]] which was a town hall forum. He supports the idea of town hall forums and hold his own. The "[[Recurring segments on The Colbert Report#ThreatDown|ThreatDown]]:" 4. [[Dish Network|The Obama Channel]]! 3. [[Bull|Bulls]]! 2. [[Bear|Bears]]! 1. [[Zombie|Zombies]]! He then talks about the [[nationalization]] of American banks and the believe that this is a path to [[communism]], and claims that libraries are communist because everything in them is free. Finally, Stephen interviews [[Nate Silver]], who predicts election results the same way he predicts [[baseball]] games.
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|ProdCode=4128
|TheWord=<i>None</i>
|Guest=[[Joe Scarborough]]
|IntroPhrase="If it's called the <i>[[USA Today]]</i>, why's all the news from yesterday? Busted! This is <i>The Colbert Report</i>."
|OriginalAirDate=October 8
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins with an apology for the way he dressed during his town hall debate in the previous episode. He then talks about the second [[United States presidential election debates, 2008|presidential debate]], including a poll on [[Fox News]] that stated over 80% of their viewers believed [[John McCain]] won the debate. For [[Yom Kippur]], Stephen brings out his "Atone Phone" and is called by [[Gilbert Gottfried]], who apologizes for being jealous of Stephen's success. Finally, he interviews [[Joe Scarborough]] about the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential election]].
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|ProdCode=4129
|TheWord=<i>None</i>
|Guest=[[David Gergen]], [[Oliver Stone]]
|IntroPhrase="The names in this broadcast have been changed to protect the innocent. This is <i>The Molbert Report</i>."<!--spelled incorrectly on purpose-->
|OriginalAirDate=October 9
|ShortSummary=Stephen begins by talking about the [[Economic crisis of 2008|economic crisis]], and claims that the newspapers may run out of photos of dismayed [[stockbroker|stockbrokers]]. He then moves onto the [[United States presidential election, 2008|presidential election]] and reports of [[Barack Obama]] having a past association with a terrorist. Stephen says that because Barack and [[Michelle Obama]] have been on his show, Obama is associated with all the bad things that Stephen has done, so he shoots the audience member a third time. He then talks to [[David Gergen]] about his view that personal attacks will not win the election. In "Who's Not Honoring Me Now?", he attacks the [[MacArthur Foundation]] for not been given a [[genius grant]], for not being allowed to enter the [[Rock and Roll Hall of Fame]], and [[Nepal]] for not making him a [[Kumari]] (living goddess). He then interviews [[Oliver Stone]] about his movie ''[[W. (film)|W.]]''
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==Notes==
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==See also==
* ''[[The Colbert Report]]''
* [[List of The Daily Show guests]]

== External links ==
* [http://www.comedycentral.com/shows/the_colbert_report/videos/most_recent/index.jhtml Most Recent Videos of The Colbert Report]
* [http://www.wikiality.com/Main_Page Wikiality, The Truthiness Encyclopedia]

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This list of episodes of The Colbert Report details information on past and upcoming 2008 episodes of The Colbert Report, a popular Comedy Central show hosted by Stephen Colbert, and produced by Colbert, Jon Stewart, and Ben Karlin. Colbert plays the role of a populist blowhard journalist character, similar to his character on The Daily Show. In The Colbert Report, the former correspondent becomes the host of his own parody of media pundit programs, such as The O'Reilly Factor and Hannity and Colmes.

There are a number of noteworthy recurring elements in most episodes of The Colbert Report. Most episodes feature "The Wørd" of the day, which serves as a theme for a monologue early in the episode, each has a studio guest later in the episode, and each begins with a brief summary of what the episode will contain, followed by an introductory phrase and then by the theme music. This introductory phrase very often inserts the word truth into a common phrase, such as "Apply truth liberally to the inflamed area," and "this is The Colbert Report" follows, though there are exceptions.

Due to the writers strike, the show went on hiatus on November 5, 2007. The show returned on January 7, 2008, without writers.[1] The writers started again on February 13, 2008. On May 6, 2008, The Colbert Report debuted in the United Kingdom on FX.[2]

Season 4 (2008)

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Notes

  1. ^ "Stewart, Colbert Returning to the Air". Associated Press. 2007-12-20. Retrieved 2007-12-20. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. ^ Wilkes, Neil (2008-04-07). "FXUK picks up "The Colbert Report"". Digital Spy. Retrieved 2008-04-09.

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External links

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