Season 4

01 Andrew Sullivan, Richard Freeman Episode 17th January 2008 02 Chris Beam, Gary Rosen Episode 28th January 2008 03 Gov. Mike Huckabee, Matt Taibbi Episode 39th January 2008 04 Norman Ornstein, Muhammad Yunus Episode 410th January 2008 05 Neil Shubin Episode 514th January 2008 06 Peter Hopkins, Jared Cohen Episode 615th January 2008 07 Deborah Tannen Episode 716th January 2008 08 Lou Dobbs, David Levy Episode 817th January 2008 09 Allan Sloan, Eric Weiner Episode 921st January 2008 10 Malcolm Gladwell, Andrew Young Episode 1022nd January 2008 11 Stephen Colbert's Sport Report Episode 1123rd January 2008 12 Debra Dickerson, Charles Nesson Episode 1224th January 2008 13 Marjane Satrapi, Rick Warren Episode 1328th January 2008 14 Joe Quesada, Alex Ross Episode 1429th January 2008 15 Carl Hiaasen, Frans de Waal Episode 1530th January 2008 16 Tim Harford, Andrew Napolitano Episode 1631st January 2008 17 Tony Campolo, Jacob Weisberg Episode 174th February 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Slate editor in chief Jacob Weisberg, author of The Bush Tragedy. Also, Stephen talks with Tony Campolo, author of Red Letter Christians, about the Chrisitian right's influence on politics. 18 Angelo Falcon, Bob Dole Episode 185th February 2008 19 Richard Brookhiser, Tad Devine Episode 196th February 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Democratic strategist Tad Devine. Also Stephen talks with the senior editor of The National Review Richard Brookhiser about whether the Republicans will vote for John McCain. 20 Mark Moffett Episode 207th February 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes naturalist Mark Moffett, author of Face to Face with Frogs. Also, Presidental candiate and former Arkansas Governaor Mike Huckabee stops by to discuss, and play air hockey with Stephen, about which state he hopes to win next. 21 Aubrey de Grey, Philip Zimbardo Episode 2111th February 2008 Stephen begins with congratulating Barack Obama winning a 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 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. 22 Gov. Eliot Spitzer, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Lisa Randall Episode 2212th February 2008 Stephen begins with a discussion on 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 dimensions. 23 David Gracer, Richard Thompson Ford Episode 2313th February 2008 Stephen begins by talking about how he survived the writers strike. He brings his writers (including, strangely enough, Tiki Barber, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Kevin Bacon) onto the set and welcomes them back personally. He then interviews David Gracer about eating insects. 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 Democrats, and how he thinks the "race card" is being played too often. 24 John Feinstein, Leonard Nimoy Episode 2414th February 2008 Stephen begins with "Who's Riding my Coattails now?", putting 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, defending Brian McNamee collecting used medical waste by claiming that he does it also. He then interviews John Feinstein about the use of steroids in sport. In "People Destroying America", Stephen talks about Susan Pagan, who refused to give his daughter a free Happy Meal for getting good grades. He then interviews Leonard Nimoy about a book featuring nude photos of overweight women. 25 Henry Louis Gates Jr. Episode 2526th February 2008 Stephen starts by talking about a photo of Barack Obama in Muslim dress, claiming he is a terrorist. He says that the photo does not devide people, but unites people by making them think that Obama is a terrorist. In "The Wørd", Stephen agrees with Bill O'Reilly that a New York Times article about Vicki Iseman, but mainly because he claims the article was written poorly. In a special "Movies That Are Destroying America" entitled "Oscars That Are Destroying America", he attacks the fact that too many awards went to foreigners. Stephen then talks to Henry Louis Gates, Jr. about race and agrees to have a DNA test to see how black he is. 26 Tony Snow Episode 2627th February 2008 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! 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. 27 Richard Brookhiser, Ingrid Newkirk Episode 2728th February 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the president and co-founder of PETA, Ingrid Newkirk. Also, Stephen talks with the senior editor for The National Review magazine Richard Brookhiser about the influence the late William F. Buckley Jr had on conservatism and political talk shows 28 Lorin Maazel, Shashi Tharoor Episode 283rd March 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the former UN undersecretary general for communications and public information, and author of The Elephant, the Tiger, and the Cell Phone: The Emerging 21st Century Power, Shashi Tharoor. Also, Stephen talks with the conductor for the New York Philharmonic, Maestro Lorin Maazel about their recent concert in North Korea. 29 William Donohue, Howard Dean, Jennifer 8. Lee Episode 294th March 2008 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 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. 30 Robert Reich, Gregory Rodriguez Episode 305th March 2008 Stephen begins by paying tribute to Brett Favre. He then becomes angry about Mike Huckabee losing the Republican primaries to John McCain. He then interviews Robert Reich about the Democrats. In "Difference Makers," Stephen interviews Jason Grunstra, a man who created a website which gives away free breast implants. He then interviews Gregory Rodriguez about race relations and Mexican immigration. Finally, he pays tribute to Gary Gygax. 31 John Legend Episode 316th March 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes musician John Legend. 32 George McGovern Episode 3210th March 2008 Stephen begins by talking about the Eliot Spitzer scandal. In "The Wørd," he talks about Hillary Clinton's claim that she is ahead in the Democratic primaries because she was won bigger states. Stephen then presents a special repor-t called, "The '72 Democrats: Alone Again Naturally" covering the history of the 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. 33 Geraldo Rivera Episode 3311th March 2008 Stephen talks about his hate for John McCain, which he is forced to set aside to support him as the Republican 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. He concludes the segments by showing clips of Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, and Mitt Romney saying negative things about McCain, then juxtaposing them with clips of most of these same people endorsing and talking proudly about McCain. Then in Colbert Platinum, he talks about fake Ferraris and the destruction of homes in Liechtenstein. Finally Stephen interviews Geraldo Rivera about his new book, HISPANIC (the "his" and "panic" portrayed as different words) about the fear generated by the right wing about illegal immigrants coming into the United States. Stephen ends the interview by playing the clip of Geraldo on The O'Reilly Factor when he said, "The two guys, Stewart and Colbert... they make a living showing clips of old ladies slipping on ice and people laughing. That's their life, that's their life. They exist in a small little place where they count for nothing." When Stephen asks Geraldo to clarify, Geraldo admits that he changed his mind about Stephen. 34 Howard Kurtz Episode 3412th March 2008 35 Hussein Ibish, Sudhir Venkatesh Episode 3513th March 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Columbia University professor and author of Gang Leader for a Day: A Rogue Sociologist Takes it to the Streets, Sudhir Venkatesh. 36 Samantha Power Episode 3617th March 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and author of Chasing the Flame: Sergio Vieira de Mello and the Fight to Save the World, Samantha Power. 37 Carole King Episode 3718th March 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary singer/songwriter Carole King. 38 Dee Dee Myers Episode 3819th March 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary and author of Why Women Should Rule the World, Dee Dee Myers. 39 Dean Kamen Episode 3920th March 2008 40 Eric Alterman, Michael Reynolds Episode 4031st March 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes professor of English and journalism and author of Why We're Liberals: A Political Handbook for Post-Bush America, Eric Alterman. 41 Van Jones Episode 411st April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, Van Jones. 42 R.E.M. Episode 422nd April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes classic American rock band R.E.M. to talk about their new album, "Accelerate". 43 Clay Shirky Episode 433rd April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes telecommunications professor and author of Here Comes Everybody: The Power of Organizing without Organizations, Clay Shirky. 44 Trevor Paglen, Jesse Ventura Episode 447th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes former pro wrestler and Governor of Minnesota and author of Don't Start the Revolution Without Me!, Jesse Ventura. Also, Stephen talks with Trevor Paglen about the supposed shoulder patches worn by black ops members. 45 Madeline Albright Episode 458th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes former Clinton Secretary of State and author of Memo to the President Elect: How We Can Restore America's Reputation and Leadership, Madeline Albright. 46 Jeff Gore Episode 469th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Citizens for Retiring the Penny, Jeff Gore. 47 Robin Wright Episode 4710th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist (specializing in the Middle East) and author of Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East, Robin Wright. 48 John Legend, Mayor Michael Nutter, Chris Matthews Episode 4814th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the host of Hardball, Chris Matthews. 49 Michelle Obama, The Roots Episode 4915th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Grammy Award winning musical group The Roots. 50 Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleaders, Gov. Ed Rendell Episode 5016th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania's Governor, Ed Rendell. 51 Hillary Clinton, Patrick Murphy, John Edwards, Barack Obama Episode 5117th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Pennsylvania Congressman Rep. Patrick Murphy. 52 Fr. James Martin, Sen. Bernie Sanders Episode 5221st April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Vermont Congressman Rep. Bernie Sanders. 53 Susan Jacoby Episode 5322nd April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Age of American Unreason, Susan Jacoby. 54 Mitch Albom Episode 5423rd April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes radio host and author of For One More Day, Mitch Albom. 55 Maria Shriver Episode 5524th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist, California's First Lady and author of Just Who Will You Be?: Big Question, Little Book. Answers Within, Maria Shriver. 56 Feist Episode 5628th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes musician Feist. 57 Anne Lamott Episode 5729th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes political activist and author of Grace (Eventually): Thoughts on Faith, Anne Lamott. 58 Donna Brazile, Noah Feldman Episode 5830th April 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes law professor at Harvard University and author of The Fall and Rise of the Islamic State, Noah Feldman. 59 James Kunstler Episode 591st May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of World Made by Hand, James Kunstler. 60 Carl Hiaasen Episode 605th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport, Carl Hiaasen. 61 Nathan Gunn Episode 616th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes opera singer Nathan Gunn. 62 Hasan Elahi, George Johnson Episode 627th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes science writer and author of The Ten Most Beautiful Experiments, George Johnson. 63 Arianna Huffington Episode 638th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the editor in chief of the Huffington Post and author of Right Is Wrong: How the Lunatic Fringe Hijacked America, Shredded the Constitution, and Made Us All Less Safe, Arianna Huffington. 64 Dr. Mehmet Oz Episode 6412th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of You: Staying Young: The Owner's Manual for Extending Your Warranty, Dr. Mehmet Oz. 65 Jennifer Hooper McCarty Episode 6513th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of What Really Sank the Titanic: New Forensic Discoveries, Jennifer McCarty. 66 Laura Dern, Grover Norquist Episode 6614th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the president of Americans for Tax Reform and author of Leave Us Alone: Getting the Government's Hands Off Our Money, Our Guns, Our Lives, Grover Norquist. 67 Andrei Cherny Episode 6715th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Candy Bombers: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift and America's Finest Hour, Andrei Cherny. 68 Tony Perkins, Brian Greene Episode 6827th May 2008 69 Sen. Claire McCaskill Episode 6928th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill. 70 Tad Devine, David Sirota Episode 7029th May 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Uprising: An Unauthorized Tour of the Populist Revolt Scaring Wall Street and Washington, David Sirota. 71 Jon Paskowitz Episode 712nd June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-producer of the movie Surf Wise, Jon Paskowitz. 72 George Will Episode 723rd June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of One Man's America: The Pleasures and Provocations of Our Singular Nation, George Will. 73 Rep. Bob Barr, Salman Rushdie Episode 734th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Oklahoma Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate, Bob Barr. 74 Pat Buchanan Episode 745th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes conservative political commentator and author of Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War": How Britain Lost Its Empire and the West Lost the World, Pat Buchanan 75 Phil Weiss Episode 759th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes New York columnist Phil Weiss. 76 Alan Rabinowitz Episode 7610th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes wildlife scientist and author of Life in the Valley of Death: The Fight to Save Tigers in a Land of Guns, Gold, and Greed, Alan Rabinowitz. 77 David Hajdu Episode 7711th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Ten-Cent Plague: The Great Comic-Book Scare and How It Changed America, David Hajdu. 78 Winona LaDuke, Dixon Despommier Episode 7812th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes professor of environmental health sciences at Columbia University, Dixon Despommier. 79 Kenneth Miller Episode 7916th June 2008 Tonight Stephen talks with biologist and author of Only a Theory: Evolution and the Battle for America's Soul, Kenneth Miller. 80 Neal Katyal, Jonathan Zittrain Episode 8017th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-founder of the Berkman Center for Internet Security and author of The Future of the Internet--And How to Stop It, Jonathan Zittrain. 81 Uma Mysorekar, Junot Díaz / Lexicon Artist Episode 8118th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz. 82 Bishop N.T. Wright Episode 8219th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Bible scholar and author of Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church, Bishop N.T. Wright. 83 Barbara Ehrenreich Episode 8323rd June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes political satirist and author of This Land Is Their Land: Reports from a Divided Nation, Barbara Ehrenriech. 84 Jason Bond, Will Smith Episode 8424th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes rapper, actor and star of Hancock, Will Smith. 85 Paul Goldberger, Neil deGrasse Tyson Episode 8525th June 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson. Also, Stephen talks with architecture critic and author of Up from Zero: Politics, Architecture, and the Rebuilding of New York, Paul Goldberger. 86 Rep. Robert Wexler Episode 8626th June 2008 87 Lama Surya Das, Daniel C. Esty Episode 8714th July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the head of Yale's Center for Business the Environment, Dan Esty. Also Stephen talks with Lama Surya Das about whether Barack Obama should become a Tibetan Buddhist. 88 Julia E. Sweig, Jason Riley Episode 8815th July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of Let Them In: The Case for Open Borders, Jason Riley. Also, Stephen talks with Julia Sweig, author of Friendly Fire about the rise of Venezuela and other South American nations rise out of poverty. 89 Rush Episode 8916th July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes rock group Rush. They perform Tom Sawyer 90 Elizabeth Edwards Episode 9017th July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the wife of former Presidential candidate John Edwards and author of Saving Graces: Finding Solace and Strength from Friends and Strangers, Elizabeth Edwards. 91 Sen. Jim Webb Episode 9121st July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Virginia Senator and author of A Time to Fight: Reclaiming a Fair and Just America, Senator Jim Webb. 92 Lucas Conley Episode 9222nd July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley. 93 Nas Episode 9323rd July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes rapper Nas who is representing www.colorofchange.org and their petition to FOX to stop racist bias in news. 94 Laurie Goodstein, Garrett Reisman Episode 9424th July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes astronaut Garrett Reisman. 95 Toby Keith Episode 9528th July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes country music superstar Toby Keith and star of Beer for My Horses, plus Keith performs the song of the same name. 96 Eric Roston Episode 9629th July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Eric Roston, author of The Carbon Age: How Life's Core Element Has Become Civilization's Greatest Threat. 97 Crosby, Stills & Nash Episode 9730th July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes legendary musical act Crosby, Stills Nash. 98 Buzz Aldrin Episode 9831st July 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes former NASA astronaut Buzz Aldrin. 99 Lucas Conley, The Apples in Stereo Episode 994th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of OBD: Obsessive Branding Disorder: The Illusion of Business and the Business of Illusion, Lucas Conley. 100 David Carr Episode 1005th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times columnist and author of The Night of the Gun: A Reporter Investigates the Darkest Story of his Life--His Own, David Carr. 101 Jason Bond, Kevin Costner Episode 1016th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes actor/director and star of Swing Vote, Kevin Costner. 102 Devin Gordon, Thomas Frank Episode 1027th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes contributing editor for Harper's and author of The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule, Thomas Frank. 103 Jorge Ramos Episode 10311th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the anchor for Univision News and author of The Gift of Time: Letters from a Father, Jorge Ramos. 104 Joey Cheek, Jane Mayer Episode 10412th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes journalist and author of The Dark Side: The Inside Story of How The War on Terror Turned into a War on American Ideals, Jane Mayer. 105 Dick Meyer Episode 10513th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes social critic and author of Why We Hate Us: American Discontent in the New Millennium, Dick Meyer. 106 Bing West Episode 10614th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes combat journalist and author of The Strongest Tribe: War, Politics, and the Endgame in Iraq, Bing West. 107 Rep. Bob Barr, Scott McClellan Episode 10726th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes former White House Press Secretary Scott McClellan, author of What Happened: Inside the Bush White House and Washington's Culture of Deception, Scott McClellan. Also, Stephen talks with former Georgia Representative and Libertarian Presidential candidate Bob Barr about the Libertarian party's "green" efforts. 108 Gov. Mike Huckabee Episode 10827th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes former Arkansas Governor and Republican Presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee. 109 Richard Brookhiser Episode 10928th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes biographer, historian and author of George Washington on Leadership, Richard Brookhiser. 110 John McWhorter Episode 11029th August 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes political commentator and author of All about the Beat: Why Hip-Hop Can't Save Black America, John McWhorter. 111 Laura D'Andrea Tyson Episode 1112nd September 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the former director of the National Economic Council, Laura Tyson. 112 Doris Kearns Goodwin Episode 1123rd September 2008 113 Adam Brickley, Ron Paul Episode 1134th September 2008 114 Gov. David Paterson Episode 1145th September 2008 115 Peter J. Gomes Episode 11515th September 2008 116 Tyson Slocum, Rick Reilly Episode 11616th September 2008 117 Robert Lutz Episode 11717th September 2008 118 Maria Bartiromo Episode 11818th September 2008 119 Jackson Browne Episode 11923rd September 2008 120 Joe Nocera, Cornel West Episode 12024th September 2008 121 Nick Carr Episode 12125th September 2008 122 Paul Begala Episode 12229th September 2008 123 James Taylor Episode 12330th September 2008 124 Dave Levin Episode 1241st October 2008 125 Stephen Greenblatt, Naomi Klein Episode 1252nd October 2008 126 Jim Cramer Episode 1266th October 2008 127 Nate Silver Episode 1277th October 2008 128 Joe Scarborough Episode 1288th October 2008 129 David Gergen, Oliver Stone Episode 1299th October 2008 130 Bethany McLean, Kathleen Parker Episode 13013th October 2008 Stephen offers his investment advice, and Kathleen Parker doesn't think Sarah Palin is ready. 131 Joseph Stiglitz Episode 13114th October 2008 132 Shai Agassi Episode 13215th October 2008 133 Brent Glass, Robert Greenwald Episode 13316th October 2008 Stephen starts by talking about the final presidential debate, praising John McCain, but attacking his references to Joe the Plumber. Stephen then talks about the third anniversary of The Colbert Report and that his portrait has now been accepted by Brent Glass as part of the National Museum of American History. He then interviews Robert Greenwald about his series of anti-McCain commercials on YouTube. Stephen then unveils a new portrait of himself, which features him holding his Emmy. 134 Fareed Zakaria, Wynton Marsalis Episode 13420th October 2008 Stephen begins by talking about Colin Powell endorsing Barack Obama for president. He then interviews Fareed Zakaria about the economic crisis. Stephen presents a new "lower cost" segment based on "Colbert Platinum", "Colbert Aluminum." He talks about Paris, rich people opening various bank accounts in order to protect themselves, and stealth wealth. Finally, Stephen talks to Wynton Marsalis about jazz and together they perform "The Star-Spangled Banner." 135 Michael Farris Episode 13521st October 2008 Stephen begins by talking about Stephen Jr., his adopted eagle son, who was spotted in Oregon. He claims that Stephen Jr. has been supporting John McCain in the state. In "The Wørd," Stephen discusses Acorn and voter fraud, with some votes containing the names of cartoon characters. He claims that cartoon characters should not be allowed to vote. Stephen then examines of God concerning the election, after claims of a battle between God, Allah, Buddah and Hindu (despite the fact Buddah and Hindu are not gods). He plays some reponses from his Atone-Phone. Stephen then interviews Michael Farris about the Patrick Henry College. 136 David Frum Episode 13622nd October 2008 137 Jonathan Alter Episode 13723rd October 2008 138 Yo-Yo Ma Episode 13827th October 2008 Grammy Award winning cellist Yo-Yo Ma, (Songs of Joy and Peace). 139 Brian Moore, Sherman Alexie Episode 13928th October 2008 Stephen welcomes Sherman Alexie, author of "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." 140 David Simon Episode 14029th October 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes Baltimore Sun reporter David Simon. 141 Wilco Episode 14130th October 2008 142 Charlie Cook, Andrew Sullivan Episode 1423rd November 2008 Andrew Sullivan says conservatives should support Obama. 143 Indecision 2008: America's Choice Episode 1434th November 2008 Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart report live from Indecision World Headquarters where Comedy Central has rounded up the best researchers and consultants (that it can afford) to provide shallow analysis, obscure factoids, random guesses and pointless sound. 144 Ambassador Andrew Young Episode 1445th November 2008 Stephen sits down with civil rights pioneer Andrew Young. 145 Rachel Maddow Episode 1456th November 2008 146 Dan Savage, Kevin Johnson Episode 14611th November 2008 147 Bob Woodward Episode 14712th November 2008 148 Stephen Moore Episode 14813th November 2008 149 Malcom Gladwell Episode 14917th November 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Outliers: The Story of Success, Malcolm Gladwell. Also, Stephen talks with the host of Meet the Press, Tom Brokaw about the important cabinet positions to be filled by Barack Obama. 150 Paul Simon Episode 15018th November 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes singer/songwriter Paul Simon. 151 Michael Lewis Episode 15119th November 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Panic: The Story of Modern Financial Insanity, Michael Lewis. 152 Cory Booker, Thomas L. Friedman Episode 15220th November 2008 Tonight Stephen welcomes economist and author of Hot, Flat, and Crowded: Why We Need a Green Revolution--and How It Can Renew America, Thomas Friedman. 153 Khaled Hosseini, Roland Fryer Episode 1531st December 2008 Stephen checks in on the war in Afghanistan, and Roland Fryer sees if cash incentives inspire students. 154 Jeffrey Goldberg Episode 1542nd December 2008 Plaxico Burress could go to jail, and Jeffrey Goldberg says airline security is insufficient. 155 Barbara Walters Episode 1553rd December 2008 The media reacts to Obama's cabinet picks, and Barbara Walters promotes her TV special. 156 Sen. Bob Graham, Nicholas Wade Episode 1564th December 2008 A new report predicts a biological attack, and Nicholas Wade wants to recreate a woolly mammoth. 157 Geoffrey Canada Episode 1578th December 2008 Stephen briefly mentions Barbra Streisand kissing President Bush. He then talks about a potential government bailout of the Big Three U.S. automakers. Stephen then discusses Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen unknowingly hanging up on President-elect Obama. Finally, he interviews Geoffrey Canada about his work with the Harlem Children's Zone. 158 Kevin Bacon, Charlie Kaufman Episode 1589th December 2008 Stephen briefly mentions the arrest and indictment of Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. A discussion on Frost/Nixon, he interviews Kevin Bacon about the film. As a prelude to Thursday's new episode of Tek Jansen, Stephen shows the previous installment. Finally, he interviews Charlie Kaufman about his new film, Synecdoche, New York. 159 Richard Haass Episode 15910th December 2008 Richard Haass believes this century has the potential for America to cooperate with other countries to make the world safer. 160 Michael Phelps Episode 16011th December 2008 Stephen talks about Atheists trying to take the Christ out of Christmas. Michael Phelps will compete in the 2010 Winter Olympics after Stephen teaches him how to ice dance.