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157 this season · 2902 totals2012e01 Sen. Bernie Sanders 2012-01-04 04:30
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Senator Bernie Sanders calls on Americans to support his proposed Saving American Democracy Amendment and help overturn the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision.
s2012e02 John Heilemann 2012-01-05 04:30
John Heilemann
Journalist John Heilemann examines Rick Santorum's rise in the Iowa caucus and the potential direction of his campaign.
s2012e03 Steve Case 2012-01-06 04:30
Steve Case
AOL co-founder Steve Case believes that a generational shift away from ownership and toward community sharing is taking place.
s2012e04 Melissa Harris-Perry 2012-01-10 04:30
Melissa Harris-Perry
Author Melissa Harris-Perry deconstructs stereotypes of African-American women and considers the consequences of a white-male-centered perspective on the American story.
s2012e05 Bill Moyers 2012-01-11 04:30
Bill Moyers
Bill Moyers believes that capitalism is out of control and there can be no people's democracy as long as corporations are considered people.
s2012e06 George Stephanopoulos 2012-01-12 04:30
George Stephanopoulos
George Stephanopoulos considers the likelihood of Mitt Romney winning the GOP nomination and of Hillary Clinton becoming Barack Obama's vice presidential running mate.
s2012e07 Mike Allen 2012-01-13 04:30
Mike Allen
Politico's Mike Allen analyzes Stephen's prospects in South Carolina, should he choose to make an even more historic announcement.
s2012e08 Rev. Scott Douglas 2012-01-17 04:30
Rev. Scott Douglas
Activist Scott Douglas advocates the overturn of Alabama's HB 56 anti-immigrant law and calls for a single, fair immigration law across the U.S.
s2012e09 Jennifer Granholm 2012-01-18 04:30
Jennifer Granholm
Jennifer Granholm explains the fundamental differences between the Obama administration's intervention in the auto industry and Mitt Romney's work at Bain Capital.
s2012e10 David Frum 2012-01-19 04:30
David Frum
Columnist David Frum calls for an economically inclusive, environmentally responsible and socially modern Republican party.
s2012e11 Carrie Rebora Barratt 2012-01-20 04:30
Carrie Rebora Barratt
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Carrie Rebora Barratt provides an analysis of Emanuel Leutze's masterpiece "Washington Crossing the Delaware."
s2012e12 Bruce Bueno De Mesquita 2012-01-24 04:30
Bruce Bueno De Mesquita
Bruce Bueno de Mesquita explains how he uses game theory to make geo-political predictions and formulate car-buying strategies.
s2012e13 Andrew Sullivan 2012-01-25 04:30
Andrew Sullivan
The Daily Beast's Andrew Sullivan analyzes the picture that GOP candidates have painted of Barack Obama and extolls the president's numerous achievements.
s2012e14 Terry Gross 2012-01-26 04:30
Terry Gross
NPR host Terry Gross talks about her 25-year career in public radio and offers the inside scoop on her interviews with Grover Norquist and Bill O'Reilly.
s2012e15 Drew Barrymore 2012-01-27 04:30
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore recalls working with Steven Spielberg as a little girl and thinks about recording a whale CD to promote her movie "Big Miracle."
s2012e16 Laurence Tribe 2012-01-31 04:30
Laurence Tribe
Harvard Law School professor Laurence Tribe discusses the function of the Constitution and reveals his favorite amendment.
s2012e17 Bjork 2012-02-01 04:30
Bjork
Bjork shows off her "Biophilia" album iPad app and explains what inspired her interactive multimedia collection.
s2012e18 Ameena Matthews 2012-02-02 04:30
Ameena Matthews
CeaseFire's Ameena Matthews explores how her tough inner-city upbringing informs her work as a peacemaker among Chicago's gangs.
s2012e19 Christiane Amanpour 2012-02-03 04:30
Christiane Amanpour
CNN's Christiane Amanpour examines the likelihood of America and Israel going to war with Iran and weighs in on Iran's nuclear program.
s2012e20 Bill McKibben 2012-02-14 04:30
Bill McKibben
Activist Bill McKibben talks about the proposed Keystone XL oil pipeline and calls on Colbert Nation to sign his petition opposing its construction.
s2012e21 William Broad 2012-02-15 04:30
William Broad
The New York Times' William Broad explores the sexual benefits of yoga as well as its potential health risks.
s2012e22 Ann Patchett 2012-02-21 04:30
Ann Patchett
Novelist Ann Patchett discusses the importance of brick-and-mortar bookstores and explains what prompted her to open Parnassus Books in Nashville.
s2012e23 Robert Kagan 2012-02-22 04:30
Robert Kagan
Author Robert Kagan talks about advising Mitt Romney on foreign policy and explores America's use of military force in international affairs.
s2012e24 Rep. Nancy Pelosi 2012-02-23 04:30
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi believes that super PACs threaten American democracy and that Citizens United should be overturned.
s2012e25 Placido Domingo 2012-02-24 04:30
Placido Domingo
Spanish tenor Placido Domingo talks about his world-famous production of "Tosca" and explains why women find tenors so captivating.
s2012e26 Peggielene Bartels 2012-02-28 04:30
Peggielene Bartels
Peggielene Bartels describes the Ghanaian libation ritual and discusses her achievements as the king of Otuam.
s2012e27 Ross Eisenbrey 2012-02-29 04:30
Ross Eisenbrey
Ross Eisenbrey believes that everyone -- from interns to college athletes --should be paid for working for someone else's financial benefit.
s2012e28 William Shatner 2012-03-01 04:30
William Shatner
William Shatner discusses love, life, horses and his Broadway show "Shatner's World."
s2012e29 Claire Danes 2012-03-02 04:30
Claire Danes
Claire Danes talks about her role as a bipolar CIA agent in her TV show "Homeland."
s2012e30 Audra McDonald 2012-03-06 04:30
Audra McDonald
Audra McDonald gives some historical background on "Porgy and Bess" and explains why it's not a musical about Stephen.
s2012e31 Jonathan Safran Foer 2012-03-07 04:30
Jonathan Safran Foer
Jonathan Safran Foer discusses his book "The New American Haggadah" and explains the Jewish Passover tradition of retelling stories.
s2012e32 Willem Dafoe 2012-03-08 04:30
Willem Dafoe
Willem Dafoe explains his transformation into a nine-foot Martian for the movie "John Carter."
s2012e33 Don Fleming, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris 2012-03-09 04:30
Don Fleming, Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris
Stephen prank calls Eric Bolling, is inspired by Herman Cain's avant-garde ad, and talks folk music with Elvis Costello, Emmylou Harris and Don Fleming.
s2012e34 Katherine Boo 2012-03-13 03:30
Katherine Boo
Journalist Katherine Boo talks about what her experience in Mumbai, India, has taught her about poverty in the United States.
s2012e35 Andrew Bird 2012-03-14 03:30
Andrew Bird
Andrew Bird explains the inspiration for "Eyeoneye" and learns of sad associations with his "The Mysterious Production of Eggs" album.
s2012e36 Mark McKinnon 2012-03-15 03:30
Mark McKinnon
Veteran political strategist Mark McKinnon's No Labels movement has a 12-step program to reform Congress.
s2012e37 Dexter Filkins 2012-03-16 03:30
Dexter Filkins
Combat journalist Dexter Filkins discusses the disconnect between preconceived notions about other countries and the realities on the ground.
s2012e38 Dr. David Page 2012-03-27 03:30
Dr. David Page
Dr. David Page, director of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, defends the Y chromosome in the face of enumerable challenges and insults to its character.
s2012e39 Charles Murray 2012-03-28 03:30
Charles Murray
Charles Murray talks about his book, "Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960 to 2010," and suggests a way to address the growing division between the classes.
s2012e40 Mark Ruffalo 2012-03-29 03:30
Mark Ruffalo
Actor Mark Ruffalo became an anti-fracking, clean water activist after seeing the technologies' detrimental impact on communities in Pennsylvania.
s2012e41 Peter Beinart 2012-03-30 03:30
Peter Beinart
Peter Beinart discusses his book "The Crisis of Zionism" and what he sees as a divide between the democratic Israel and the Israel of the West Bank.
s2012e42 Gov. Gary Johnson 2012-04-03 03:30
Gov. Gary Johnson
Libertarian presidential candidate Governor Gary Johnson believes in fiscal conservatism and social tolerance.
s2012e43 Gov. Nikki Haley 2012-04-04 03:30
Gov. Nikki Haley
Governor Nikki Haley talks about the good people of South Carolina who elected a 38-year-old, Indian-American female for governor.
s2012e44 Robert Ballard 2012-04-05 03:30
Robert Ballard
National Geographic explorer-in-residence Robert Ballard talks about "Save the Titanic," his documentary promoting its preservation and protection against tourism.
s2012e45 Anne Rice 2012-04-06 03:30
Anne Rice
Novelist Anne Rice discusses her book "The Wolf Gift," and whether or not she fears an eternity of being poked in the hiney with a hot pitchfork.
s2012e46 Bob Lutz 2012-04-10 03:30
Bob Lutz
Auto executive Bob Lutz discusses the soul of the American car industry, Mitt Romney and the award-winning Chevy Volt.
s2012e47 Richard Hersh 2012-04-11 03:30
Richard Hersh
Higher education consultant Richard Hersh believes in challenging college students to develop their highest intellectual and emotional capabilities.
s2012e48 Michelle Obama 2012-04-12 03:30
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama discusses her national initiative for helping military families, Joining Forces, and the importance of lowering veterans' unemployment rates.
s2012e49 James Cameron 2012-04-13 03:30
James Cameron
James Cameron discusses the "Titanic 3D" release and the submarine he helped engineer to dive straight to the bottom of the Marianas Trench.
s2012e50 Bonnie Raitt 2012-04-17 03:30
Bonnie Raitt
Award-winning American singer Bonnie Raitt talks about environmental activism and her popular track "Angel from Montgomery."
s2012e51 Jonah Lehrer 2012-04-18 03:30
Jonah Lehrer
Jonah Lehrer examines dangerous creativity myths and the history of innovation.
s2012e52 Arianna Huffington 2012-04-19 03:30
Arianna Huffington
Arianna Huffington discusses the Huffington Post's Pulitzer Prize and how it differs from Stephen's Peabody Award.
s2012e53 Tavis Smiley & Cornel West 2012-04-20 03:30
Tavis Smiley & Cornel West
Tavis Smiley and Cornel West talk about their book on American poverty, "The Rich and the Rest of Us."
s2012e54 Don McLeroy 2012-04-24 03:30
Don McLeroy
Former Texas Board of Education Chairman Don McLeroy discusses the documentary "The Revisionaries," science in textbooks and religious conservatism.
s2012e55 Magnus Carlsen 2012-04-25 03:30
Magnus Carlsen
The world's third youngest Chess Grand Master Magnus Carlsen discusses game strategy and stardom.
s2012e56 Michael Sandel 2012-04-26 03:30
Michael Sandel
Harvard University's Michael Sandel illustrates the ethical and moral concerns regarding the growing role of money and market values in society.
s2012e57 Jack White 2012-04-27 03:30
Jack White
Jack White introduces his first solo album, "Blunderbuss," and recalls making a record with Stephen.
s2012e58 Diane Keaton 2012-05-01 03:30
Diane Keaton
Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton skirts Stephen's questions and misinterprets a backstage hug.
s2012e59 Carne Ross 2012-05-02 03:30
Carne Ross
Carne Ross discusses his book "The Leaderless Revolution: How Ordinary People Will Take Power and Change Politics in the 21st Century."
s2012e60 Jonathan Haidt 2012-05-03 03:30
Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt discusses his book "The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion."
s2012e61 Lena Dunham 2012-05-04 03:30
Lena Dunham
Lena Dunham discusses "Girls," her popular HBO show about young women navigating work, love and friendship in New York City.
s2012e62 Andy Cohen 2012-05-08 03:30
Andy Cohen
Bravo executive and talk show host Andy Cohen discusses his book "Most Talkative: Stories from the Front Lines of Pop Culture."
s2012e63 Michelle Alexander 2012-05-09 03:30
Michelle Alexander
Civil rights lawyer Michelle Alexander discusses her book "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness."
s2012e64 Anna Wintour 2012-05-10 03:30
Anna Wintour
Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour discusses The Met's Costume Institute exhibit "Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations."
s2012e65 Dr. Francis Collins 2012-05-11 03:30
Dr. Francis Collins
Dr. Francis Collins talks about America's weight problem, evolution and the holistic way to confront obesity.
s2012e66 Charlize Theron 2012-05-30 03:30
Charlize Theron
Actress Charlize Theron discusses fairy tales, beauty, and Stephen's prizewinning switch from handsome man to hot woman.
s2012e67 Alan Alda 2012-05-31 03:30
Alan Alda
Actor Alan Alda discusses good business models, the World Science Festival and his international Flame Challenge.
s2012e68 Jack Hitt 2012-06-01 03:30
Jack Hitt
Author Jack Hitt explores America's self-made history, job creators and the cyclical nature of amateurism.
s2012e69 Rep. John Lewis 2012-06-05 03:30
Rep. John Lewis
Congressman John Lewis recalls the 1965 Selma-to-Montgomery March, America's segregation and his mentor Martin Luther King, Jr.
s2012e70 Jill Biden 2012-06-06 03:30
Jill Biden
Second Lady Jill Biden describes her passion for teaching, the resilience of military families, and her "Vice team" leadership.
s2012e71 Neil Patrick Harris 2012-06-07 03:30
Neil Patrick Harris
Actor Neil Patrick Harris discusses hosting the Tony Awards, performing on Broadway and playing a convincing straight guy on "How I Met Your Mother."
s2012e72 Regina Spektor 2012-06-08 03:30
Regina Spektor
Singer-songwriter Regina Spektor explains her appreciation for her childhood immigration experience and her love of Russian culture.
s2012e73 Martin Sheen 2012-06-12 03:30
Martin Sheen
Actor Martin Sheen discusses "The Amazing Spider-Man," lefty-liberalism and his given Latino name.
s2012e74 Will Allen 2012-06-13 03:30
Will Allen
MacArthur Genius Fellow Will Allen discusses urban farming and his book, "The Good Food Revolution: Growing Healthy Food, People, and Communities."
s2012e75 Gregg Allman 2012-06-14 03:30
Gregg Allman
Gregg Allman of the Allman Brothers Band talks about fame, military school and the band's first flight on his Boeing 720, in his memoir, "My Cross to Bear."
s2012e76 Steve Coll 2012-06-15 03:30
Steve Coll
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Steve Coll talks about ExxonMobil's corporate model, management and international reputation.
s2012e77 Paul Krugman 2012-06-19 03:30
Paul Krugman
Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman discusses America's recessions and depressions, the effect of affluence on politics, and Europe's big economic mistake.
s2012e78 Olivia Wilde 2012-06-20 03:30
Olivia Wilde
Actress Olivia Wilde talks about campaigning for Barack Obama, competing in dressage, and joining Stephen on Maxim's Hot 100 list.
s2012e79 Daniel Klaidman 2012-06-21 03:30
Daniel Klaidman
Newsweek correspondent Daniel Klaidman discusses his book "Kill or Capture: The War on Terror and the Soul of the Obama Presidency."
s2012e80 Lawrence Krauss 2012-06-22 03:30
Lawrence Krauss
Cosmologist Lawrence Krauss discusses his book "A Universe from Nothing: Why There Is Something Rather than Nothing."
s2012e81 Frank Deford 2012-06-26 03:30
Frank Deford
Frank Deford talks about his long sports writing career, his face-off with the Harlem Globetrotters, and the establishment of Title IX.
s2012e82 Richard Ford 2012-06-27 03:30
Richard Ford
Award-winning American novelist Richard Ford shares his inspiration for "Canada," aversion to criticism, and logic behind storing manuscripts in the freezer.
s2012e83 Melinda Gates 2012-06-28 03:30
Melinda Gates
Philanthropist Melinda Gates discusses foreign aid, her philosophy on contraception, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's global family planning summit.
s2012e84 Aaron Sorkin 2012-06-29 03:30
Aaron Sorkin
Academy Award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin talks about the golden age of news, "The West Wing" and what makes America the greatest country.
s2012e85 Anne-Marie Slaughter 2012-07-17 03:30
Anne-Marie Slaughter
Princeton University professor Anne-Marie Slaughter stresses that women need better job choices, ones that equally accommodate a family and full career.
s2012e86 Nas 2012-07-18 03:30
Nas
Nas shares his passion for rapping, thoughts on retirement, and the inspiration behind his 10th album cover.
s2012e87 Mayor Annise D. Parker 2012-07-19 03:30
Mayor Annise D. Parker
Mayor Annise Parker highlights Houston's largest industries and talks about being the first openly gay mayor of a major American city.
s2012e88 Lisa Jackson 2012-07-20 03:30
Lisa Jackson
Lisa Jackson details the EPA's founding under Richard Nixon, the importance of healthy communities, and the effects of mercury on children's IQ.
s2012e89 Vikram Gandhi 2012-07-24 03:30
Vikram Gandhi
Documentary filmmaker Vikram Gandhi discusses his fake spiritual movement, Mirror philosophy and leader Kumare's second coming.
s2012e90 James Fallows 2012-07-25 03:30
James Fallows
Award-winning journalist James Fallows examines the growth of China's aircraft business and what it means for U.S. aerospace exports.
s2012e91 Dan Gross 2012-07-26 03:30
Dan Gross
The Brady Campaign's President, Dan Gross, talks about the Colorado shooting tragedy, everyday gun violence, and the prospect of Second Amendment regulations.
s2012e92 Amb. Peter Westmacott 2012-07-27 03:30
Amb. Peter Westmacott
Senior British diplomat Peter Westmacott talks about London's Olympic planning, royal etiquette and England's shared values with America.
s2012e93 Joan Rivers 2012-07-31 03:30
Joan Rivers
Legendary comedian Joan Rivers explains why she hates the Olympics, babies, young people, old people and herself.
s2012e94 Jeff Koons 2012-08-01 03:30
Jeff Koons
American artist Jeff Koons explains his famous sculpture, "Blue Balloon Dog," the museumgoer's experience, and the importance of bringing art to underserved children.
s2012e95 John Grunsfeld 2012-08-02 03:30
John Grunsfeld
NASA physicist John Grunsfeld maps out Curiosity's landing course and considers whether or not there's life on Mars.
s2012e96 Chris Hayes 2012-08-03 03:30
Chris Hayes
The host of MSNBC's "Up with Chris Hayes" explains America's housing bubble, elitism and the difference between educational opportunities and outcomes.
s2012e97 Pete Seeger 2012-08-07 03:30
Pete Seeger
Legendary folk artist Pete Seeger talks about his former Communist Party affiliation, his socialist musician father and the rights to his songs.
s2012e98 Mark Shriver 2012-08-08 03:30
Mark Shriver
The VP of Save the Children's U.S. Programs, Mark Shriver, talks about his father's civic contributions, the War on Poverty, and the importance of investing in kids.
s2012e99 Liza Mundy 2012-08-09 03:30
Liza Mundy
Journalist Liza Mundy shares her book, "The Richer Sex: How the New Majority of Female Breadwinners is Transforming Sex, Love and Family."
s2012e100 Woody Harrelson 2012-08-10 03:30
Woody Harrelson
Actor Woody Harrelson talks about his long-lost friend Frankie Hyman and the inspiration for their Off-Broadway show, "Bullet for Adolf"
s2012e101 Fun. 2012-08-14 03:30
Fun.
The band fun. talks about undergarments, Super Bowl ads and their run-in with a Swedish death metal group.
s2012e102 Grizzly Bear 2012-08-15 03:30
Grizzly Bear
Indie rock group Grizzly Bear compare their music to a disorienting lifeboat and sings a round with Stephen.
s2012e103 The U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, Santigold 2012-08-16 03:30
The U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics team, Santigold
Former music executive Santigold sheds light on her herky-jerky choreography and says she would have signed herself back in the '90s.
s2012e104 The Flaming Lips 2012-08-17 03:30
The Flaming Lips
The Flaming Lips' lead singer, Wayne Coyne, discusses his 13-year stint at Long John Silver's, stolen music equipment and his "fwends" Kesha and Yoko Ono.
s2012e105 Andrew Sullivan 2012-08-29 03:30
Andrew Sullivan
Newsweek columnist Andrew Sullivan calls for increased bipartisanship and defends his support for Barack Obama in terms of civil rights and tackling national debt.
s2012e106 Jennifer Burns 2012-08-30 03:30
Jennifer Burns
Stanford University Professor Jennifer Burns discusses Ayn Rand's influence on right-wing politics, her creation of objectivism, and her denunciation of Ronald Reagan.
s2012e107 Jon Huntsman 2012-08-31 03:30
Jon Huntsman
Governor Jon Huntsman skips the Republican National Convention to talk about campaign finance, Republican policies and the presidential election.
s2012e108 James Carville 2012-09-01 03:30
James Carville
Political consultant James Carville discusses the middle class, the Democratic National Convention and Barack Obama's chances of reelection.
s2012e109 Reihan Salam 2012-09-05 03:30
Reihan Salam
CNN contributor Reihan Salam examines Paul Ryan's GOP convention speech and suggests that Republicans did their best to work with President Obama.
s2012e110 Michael Grunwald 2012-09-06 03:30
Michael Grunwald
Award-winning journalist Michael Grunwald defends the Obama administration's 2009 Recovery Act, but says only six percent of Americans believe it worked.
s2012e111 Bill Richardson 2012-09-07 03:30
Bill Richardson
Former U.S. Ambassador Bill Richardson shares how Barack Obama can appeal to Hispanic voters beyond immigration issues.
s2012e112 Ed Rendell 2012-09-08 03:30
Ed Rendell
Governor Ed Rendell talks about his book, "A Nation of Wusses: How America's Leaders Lost the Guts to Make Us Great."
s2012e113 Drew Faust 2012-09-18 03:30
Drew Faust
Harvard University President Drew Faust describes the sociopolitical impacts of the Civil War, including the triumph of the human spirit.
s2012e114 Jeffrey Toobin 2012-09-19 03:30
Jeffrey Toobin
CNN's senior legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin discusses the Obamacare Supreme Court decision, Super PACs and Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
s2012e115 Itzhak Perlman 2012-09-20 03:30
Itzhak Perlman
Acclaimed violinist Itzhak Perlman shares his early fascination with classical music and questions the Colbert Bump.
s2012e116 Errol Morris 2012-09-21 03:30
Errol Morris
Award-winning documentarian Errol Morris discusses the Jeffrey MacDonald murder case, the modern court system and his interview machine, the Interrotron.
s2012e117 Claressa Shields 2012-09-26 03:30
Claressa Shields
American boxer Claressa Shields talks about the London Olympics, weight classes and Stephen's punchable head.
s2012e118 Jim Holt 2012-09-27 03:30
Jim Holt
Philosopher Jim Holt tries to solve the mystery of the universe without involving God or scientific laws.
s2012e119 Vince Gilligan 2012-09-28 03:30
Vince Gilligan
"Breaking Bad" executive producer Vince Gilligan talks about meth street names and human nature.
s2012e120 Ben Folds Five 2012-10-02 03:30
Ben Folds Five
Alternative rock trio Ben Folds Five says that their band name was supposed to be comical, but even their manager didn't think it wasn't funny.
s2012e121 Jorge Ramos 2012-10-03 03:30
Jorge Ramos
Mexican journalist Jorge Ramos discusses the presidential election, self-deportation and the civic contributions of undocumented immigrants.
s2012e122 Kenny Rogers 2012-10-04 03:30
Kenny Rogers
Country music legend Kenny Rogers discusses his jazz beginnings and trusts that his song "The Gambler" is a metaphor for something.
s2012e123 Dr. George Church 2012-10-05 03:30
Dr. George Church
Molecular geneticist George Church shares his book, "Regenesis: How Synthetic Biology Will Reinvent Nature and Ourselves."
s2012e124 Mark Kelly 2012-10-09 03:30
Mark Kelly
Former astronaut Mark Kelly recalls the Endeavour's final mission, Stephen's shuttle landing and the story behind "Mousetronaut."
s2012e125 Morrissey 2012-10-10 03:30
Morrissey
The former lead singer of "The Smiths" talks about the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, radical vegetarianism and his song "Meat Is Murder."
s2012e126 Naomi Wolf 2012-10-11 03:30
Naomi Wolf
Naomi Wolf explores low sexual desire among women, vaginal anatomy and America's outdated cultural script on sex.
s2012e127 Chrystia Freeland 2012-10-12 03:30
Chrystia Freeland
In her book "Plutocrats," Chrystia Freeland argues that today's global economy allows the super rich to disregard the American middle class.
s2012e128 Evan Thomas 2012-10-16 03:30
Evan Thomas
Journalist Evan Thomas describes President Eisenhower's moderate Republicanism, bluffs with nuclear weapons and relationship with the CIA.
s2012e129 Cory Booker 2012-10-17 03:30
Cory Booker
Newark Mayor Cory Booker reviews Barack Obama's debate performance, Democratic support for faith-based programs and his online activism project, #waywire.
s2012e130 Tyler Perry 2012-10-18 03:30
Tyler Perry
Tyler Perry talks about African-American actors in Hollywood, the upcoming election and his latest film, "Alex Cross."
s2012e131 The Killers 2012-10-19 03:30
The Killers
The alternative rock band chats about Mitt Romney's iPod and clears up a confusing song line for Stephen.
s2012e132 Donald Sadoway 2012-10-23 03:30
Donald Sadoway
MIT Professor Donald Sadoway plans to minimize the world's oil dependence with the first liquid metal battery.
s2012e133 John Grisham 2012-10-24 03:30
John Grisham
John Grisham talks about his rivalry with Stephen King, his days as a starving lawyer, and his latest book, "The Racketeer."
s2012e134 Anthony Everitt 2012-10-25 03:30
Anthony Everitt
Historian Anthony Everitt talks about Rome's initial lack of culture, brutal empire conquests and his favorite ruler, Julius Caesar.
s2012e135 Gov. Mitch Daniels 2012-10-26 03:30
Gov. Mitch Daniels
Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels shares his book, "Keeping the Republic: Saving America by Trusting Americans," and endorses Stephen's book, "America Again."
s2012e136 Lilly Ledbetter 2012-11-01 03:30
Lilly Ledbetter
Lilly Ledbetter discusses her book, "Grace and Grit: My Fight for Equal Pay and Fairness at Goodyear and Beyond."
s2012e137 David Byrne & St. Vincent 2012-11-02 03:30
David Byrne & St. Vincent
New York rockers David Byrne and St. Vincent discuss Hurricane Sandy, brass ensembles and their collaborative album, "Love This Giant."
s2012e138 Nate Silver 2012-11-06 04:30
Nate Silver
New York Times blogger Nate Silver shares his book, "The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail -- but Some Don't."
s2012e139 Andrew Sullivan 2012-11-07 04:30
Andrew Sullivan
Editor Andrew Sullivan believes that Europe will follow Barack Obama's national employment strategies and hopes for a civil war within the Republican Party.
s2012e140 Doris Kearns Goodwin 2012-11-08 04:30
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Pulitzer Prize winner Doris Kearns Goodwin tells one of Abraham Lincoln's dirty stories and quotes some of history's presidential losers.
s2012e141 Rachel Maddow 2012-11-09 04:30
Rachel Maddow
The MSNBC host talks about conservative election coverage and shares her book, "Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power."
s2012e142 Ken Burns 2012-11-13 04:30
Ken Burns
The famous filmmaker talks about the Dust Bowl's devastation and the 1989 Central Park jogger case involving five innocent teens.
s2012e143 Newt Gingrich 2012-11-14 04:30
Newt Gingrich
The former presidential candidate explores historical fiction, George Washington's leadership and America's future moon base.
s2012e144 Tony Kushner 2012-11-15 04:30
Tony Kushner
Pulitzer Prize winner Tony Kushner describes how "Lincoln" is a bit like a state basketball tournament movie.
s2012e145 Chris Stringer 2012-11-16 04:30
Chris Stringer
Paleoanthropologist Chris Stringer shares his book, "Lone Survivors: How We Came to Be the Only Humans on Earth."
s2012e146 Jake Tapper 2012-11-27 04:30
Jake Tapper
Senior White House correspondent Jake Tapper explores the fiscal cliff, the war in Afghanistan, and the Taliban's assault on Combat Outpost Keating.
s2012e147 Dolly Parton 2012-11-28 04:30
Dolly Parton
The legendary singer-songwriter discusses her Tennessee hometown of Sevierville and her nonprofit literacy foundation, Imagination Library.
s2012e148 Frank Oz 2012-11-29 04:30
Frank Oz
Frank Oz discusses his famous performances as Yoda, Fozzie Bear, and more, and explains why he prefers "Little Shop of Horrors: The Director's Cut" over the original.
s2012e149 Sean Carroll 2012-11-30 04:30
Sean Carroll
Cosmologist Sean Carroll discusses his book, "The Particle at the End of the Universe: How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World."
s2012e150 Ian McKellen 2012-12-04 04:30
Ian McKellen
An annoying Tolkien super fan knows more about Sir Ian McKellen's character in "The Hobbit" than he does.
s2012e151 Martin Freeman 2012-12-05 04:30
Martin Freeman
Actor Martin Freeman congratulates Stephen on his Tolkien quiz victory and shares his best Bilbo Baggins moment.
s2012e152 Andy Serkis 2012-12-06 04:30
Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis explains the difference between motion and performance capture and does his "impersonation" of Gollum.
s2012e153 Peter Jackson 2012-12-07 04:30
Peter Jackson
Director Peter Jackson describes New Zealand as the ideal directorial environment for "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey."
s2012e154 Diana Krall, Elvis Costello 2012-12-11 04:30
Diana Krall, Elvis Costello
Grammy winner Diana Krall talks about 1920s jazz and her provocative album cover.
s2012e155 Malcolm Gladwell, Audra McDonald 2012-12-12 04:30
Malcolm Gladwell, Audra McDonald
Aspirational pup owner Malcolm Gladwell discusses his work on behalf of dogs, the narcissism behind dog breeding, and "The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs."
s2012e156 Mandy Patinkin, Michael Stipe 2012-12-13 04:30
Mandy Patinkin, Michael Stipe
Emmy winner Mandy Patinkin describes his character on "Homeland" and shares a comprehensive perspective on terrorism.
s2012e157 Sister Simone Campbell, Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Sean Lennon 2012-12-14 04:30
Sister Simone Campbell, Jeff Tweedy, Mavis Staples, Sean Lennon
Sister Simone Campbell discusses her "Nuns on the Bus" tour and explains how Paul Ryan's budget battle fails Jesus and the Constitution.