Season 6

01 Erick Erickson Episode 14th January 2010 Stephen tries out for the U.S. curling team, and Erick Erickson opposes the RNC's purity test. 02 Riley Crane Episode 25th January 2010 The military responds to the underwear bomber, and Riley Crane wins a contest to find 10 balloons. 03 Capt. Charles Moore Episode 36th January 2010 The Senate and House debate health care, and Charles Moore discovers a floating patch of garbage. 04 James Fowler Episode 47th January 2010 America executes fewer prisoners, and James Fowler talks about the power of social networks. 05 Mon, Jan 11, 2010 Episode 511th January 2010 Eugene Jarecki speaks out against large banks, and Morgan Freeman says untrustworthy things. 06 Raj Patel Episode 612th January 2010 Obama won't admit we're in the middle of a war, and Raj Patel talks about "The Value of Nothing." 07 Wed, Jan 13, 2010 Episode 713th January 2010 Stephen examines the "Avatar" controversy and talks to John Heilemann about "Game Change." 08 Thu, Jan 14, 2010 Episode 814th January 2010 Americans walk away from their mortgages, and Stephen talks to Kathleen Sebelius. 09 Emily Pilloton Episode 918th January 2010 Stephen wants to dig for coal, and Emily Pilloton uses industrial design to help the world's needy. 10 Stephen Bosworth Episode 1019th January 2010 Stephen attempts to make an Olympic team, and Stephen Bosworth talks about North Korea. 11 Dick Ebersol Episode 1120th January 2010 Stephen races speedskater Shani Davis and overcomes adversity to interview Dick Ebersol. 12 John Farmer Episode 1221st January 2010 Stephen reviews Obama's first year in office, examines airport terrorism and discusses national security with John Farmer, dean of Rutgers-Newark Law School. 13 Kati Marton Episode 1325th January 2010 An unlikely candidate emerges for a New York Senate seat, and Kati Marton discusses communist Hungary. 14 Mika Brzezinski Episode 1426th January 2010 Paul Begala urges Democrats to fight back, and Mika Brzezinski balances work with parenting. 15 Arthur Benjamin Episode 1527th January 2010 Stephen demands an iPad and hopes Arthur Benjamin tells him what comes after 14. 16 David Gergen Episode 1628th January 2010 Stephen praises Bob McDonnell's speech, and David Gergen examines the State of the Union address. 17 Nicole Detling Miller, Jessica Smith, Harold Ford Jr. Episode 171st February 2010 Stephen wins a Grammy, and Harold Ford Jr. defends his new support for gay marriage. 18 Eliot Spitzer Episode 182nd February 2010 Stephen pays tribute to J.D. Salinger, and Eliot Spitzer is happy to see Obama tough on Wall Street. 19 Peter Cove, John Durant Episode 193rd February 2010 Stephen has advice for getting America back to work, and John Durant wants us to live like cavemen. 20 Henry Louis Gates Episode 204th February 2010 A former CIA agent makes startling revelations, and Henry Louis Gates, Jr. analyzes Stephen's DNA. 21 Jonathan Safran Foer Episode 218th February 2010 Sarah Palin writes notes on her hand, and Jonathan Safran Foer urges Americans to eat less meat. 22 George Stephanopoulos Episode 229th February 2010 Chris Dodd wants to take away corporate free speech, and George Stephanopoulos drinks a Heineken. 23 Claire Danes Episode 2310th February 2010 Stephen profiles Chicago's 5th district, and Claire Danes discusses her role as Temple Grandin. 24 Al Michaels, David Ross Episode 2411th February 2010 Al Michaels considers an Al Qaeda bobsled team, and Stephen unveils his Vancouver poster to David Ross. 25 Shaun White Episode 2522nd February 2010 Stephen offends Ujjal Dosanjh and invites Shaun White for a Canadian beer. 26 Lindsey Vonn, Bob Costas Episode 2623rd February 2010 Lindsey Vonn discusses her Austrian cheese remedy, and Bob Costas doesn't care who wins. 27 Scott Hamilton, Jeret Peterson, Ryan St. Onge Episode 2724th February 2010 Scott Hamilton discusses figure skating, while Ryan St. Onge and Jeret Peterson face an intervention. 28 Shani Davis, Seth Wescott Episode 2825th February 2010 Shani Davis thanks the Colbert Nation for his medals, and Seth Wescott refuses to wear tight clothing. 29 Don Cheadle Episode 291st March 2010 Michael Buble sings two national anthems, and Don Cheadle considers doing heroin for Darfur. 30 David Brooks Episode 302nd March 2010 Kids may be the key to our economic future, and David Brooks discusses moderate conservatism. 31 Scheherazade Rehman, Garry Wills Episode 313rd March 2010 Scheherazade Rehman debates Greece's economy, and Garry Wills says the president has too much power. 32 Barry Schwartz Episode 324th March 2010 Iraqi candidates sway voters with gifts, and Barry Schwartz explains the downside of too many choices. 33 Tom Hanks Episode 338th March 2010 Ezra Klein details the reconciliation process, and Tom Hanks discusses his role as a history maker. 34 Annie Leonard Episode 349th March 2010 Pringles recalls its two best flavors, and Annie Leonard says Americans have too much stuff. 35 Sean Carroll Episode 3510th March 2010 Charlie Cook discusses health care reconciliation, and Sean Carroll talks about the mystery of time. 36 David Aaronovitch Episode 3611th March 2010 Scott Rasmussen interprets poll results, and David Aaronovitch discusses conspiracy theories. 37 Robert Baer Episode 3715th March 2010 Stephen questions the media's focus and asks Robert Baer if the squirrel is in the basket. 38 Rebecca Skloot Episode 3816th March 2010 Stephen examines the way Americans eat and talks to Rebecca Skloot about the ethics of science. 39 Nell Irvin Painter Episode 3917th March 2010 Doctors offer vasectomy deals for March Madness, and Stephen arm-wrestles Nell Irvin Painter. 40 Mary Matalin Episode 4018th March 2010 James Martin defends social justice, and Mary Matalin tries to avoid Republican talking points. 41 Claire McCaskill Episode 4129th March 2010 Stephen breeds the elderly in captivity, and Claire McCaskill sends a message to Rush Limbaugh. 42 Simon Johnson Episode 4230th March 2010 Scandal rocks the church even harder than Creed, and Simon Johnson thinks banks have too much power. 43 Craig Mullaney Episode 4331st March 2010 The federal government raids an anti-government militia, and Craig Mullaney discusses Afghanistan. 44 David Frum, Judith Shulevitz Episode 441st April 2010 David Frum gets fired from the Republican cult, and Judith Shulevitz discusses the Sabbath. 45 Dean Kamen Episode 455th April 2010 Fox cancels "24," and Dean Kamen talks about his new advanced prosthetic arm invention. 46 Reverend Al Sharpton Episode 466th April 2010 Scrabble changes its rules to allow proper names, and Al Sharpton fights for education reform. 47 David Simon Episode 477th April 2010 Jeff Goldblum blesses a cigarette, and David Simon talks about his new show, "Treme." 48 Neil DeGrasse Tyson Episode 488th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes astrophysicist and the director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil DeGrasse Tyson 49 Jeffrey Toobin, Julian Assange Episode 4912th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange. Also, Stephen talks with Jeffrey Toobin about the replacement of Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens. 50 Jon Mooallem Episode 5013th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes New York Times journalist Jon Mooallem. 51 David Shields Episode 5114th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the author of Reality Hunger: A Manifesto, David Shields. Also, Stephen talks with the host of This Week, Jake Tapper and Bill Adair from politicfact.com about fact checking the Sunday talk shows. 52 Aimee Mullins Episode 5215th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes athlete, actress and activist Aimee Mullins 53 Andrew Ross Sorkin, George Will Episode 5319th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes political pundit George Will. Also, Stephen talks with New York Times financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin 54 Jeffrey Katzenberg Episode 5420th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief executive of Dreamworks animation, Jeffrey Katzenberg. 55 Craig Robinson Episode 5521st April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes Oregon State University's basketball coach and author of A Game of Character: A Family Journey from Chicago's Southside to the Ivy League and Beyond, Craig Robinson. 56 Gorillaz Episode 5622nd April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes musical group Gorillaz. 57 Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings Episode 5726th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes singer Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. 58 Conn Iggulden Episode 5827th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the co-author of The Dangerous Book of Heroes, Conn Iggulden. 59 Gregg Easterbrook Episode 5928th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the contributing editor for the Atlantic Monthly and author of Sonic Boom: Globalization at Mach Speed, Gregg Easterbrook. 60 OK Go Episode 6029th April 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the band Ok Go. Also, Stephen talks with California's Lt. Governor Abel Moldonado about Proposition 14. 61 Elizabeth Warren Episode 613rd May 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes Harvard law professor Elizabeth Warren. Also, Stephen talks with the president of the Salt Institute Lori Roman and the executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest Michael Jacobson about salt intake regulation. 62 Michael J. Fox, Mark W. Moffett Episode 624th May 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes explorer, biologist and author of Adventures among Ants: A Global Safari with a Cast of Trillions, Mark Moffett. Also, Michael J. Fox interrupts the Word so that Stephen can sell his new book. 63 David Isay Episode 635th May 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the founder of StoryCorps and author of Mom: A Celebration of Mothers from StoryCorps, David Isay. 64 Stewart Brand Episode 646th May 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes environmentalist and author of Whole Earth Discipline: An Ecopragmatist Manifesto, Stewart Brand. Also, Stephen talks with The Atlantic Monthly columnist Andrew Sullivan about the British elections. 65 Gary Johnson Episode 6510th May 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the former Governor of New Mexico Gary Johnson, Also, Stephen talks with George Washington University's Scheherazade Rehman about the Greek bailout. 66 Hampton Sides Episode 6611th May 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes historian and author of Hellhound on His Trail: The Stalking of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the International Hunt for His Assassin, Hampton Sides. Also, Stephen talks with Slate's legal correspondent Dahlia Lithwick about Elena Kagen's Supreme Court nomination. 67 Deepak Chopra Episode 6712th May 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes self help guru and author of The Shadow Effect: Illuminating the Hidden Power of Your True Self, Deepak Chopra. 68 The Hold Steady Episode 6813th May 2010 Tonight Stephen welcomes the band The Hold Steady. 69 Ayaan Hirsi Ali Episode 691st June 2010 Manned spaceflight nears its end, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali lives under a constant death threat. 70 Lisa Miller Episode 702nd June 2010 Stephen shows shocking footage from Spain, and Lisa Miller spends seven minutes in Heaven. 71 Vampire Weekend Episode 713rd June 2010 Stephen visits the offices of Consumer Reports, and Vampire Weekend performs. 72 James Carville, Jonathan Alter Episode 727th June 2010 Stephen fundraises for a worthy cause, and Jonathan Alter discusses President Obama's first year. 73 Mark Frauenfelder Episode 738th June 2010 Stephen visits the Consumer Reports labs, and Mark Frauenfelder plays his cigar-box guitar. 74 Amb. Michael Oren, Sen. Sam Nunn Episode 749th June 2010 Michael Oren defends Israel's flotilla raid, and Sam Nunn warns of the nuclear terrorism threat. 75 Alan Bean Episode 7510th June 2010 Marc Fisher debates soccer with Mark Starr, and Alan Bean shows off his moon dust paintings. 76 Stephen Prothero Episode 7614th June 2010 Stephen recaps the Tony Awards, and Stephen Prothero is going to Hell in seven religions. 77 Dr. Carl Safina Episode 7715th June 2010 Stephen has to stop hunting men and wants Carl Safina to change the color of his Blue Ocean Institute. 78 Devo Episode 7816th June 2010 Stephen gives a short, self-indulgent update on Twitter, and Devo performs. 79 David Mamet Episode 7917th June 2010 Stephen helps Bob Inglis win in South Carolina, and David Mamet discusses the dying theater. 80 Wes Moore Episode 8021st June 2010 Stephen interviews for an astronaut position, and Wes Moore discusses the imprisoned Wes Moore. 81 Gloria Steinem Episode 8122nd June 2010 Stephen starts his astronaut training, and Gloria Steinem discusses the benefits of men raising kids. 82 Tim Westergren Episode 8223rd June 2010 Stephen asks if Glenn Beck is a civil rights hero and talks to Tim Westergren about Pandora. 83 Michael Specter Episode 8324th June 2010 Stephen completes astronaut training, and Michael Specter discusses the dangers of denying science. 84 Michael Hastings, John Waters Episode 8428th June 2010 Michael Hastings discusses Rolling Stone article, and John Waters supports childhood rebellion. 85 Mayor Julian Castro Episode 8529th June 2010 BP puts a positive spin on the oil spill, and Stephen interviews Mayor Julian Castro. 86 Nicholas Carr Episode 8630th June 2010 Stephen plays one-on-one with Allan Houston, and Nicholas Carr criticizes the Internet. 87 Manny Howard Episode 871st July 2010 Texas Republicans want to criminalize homosexuality, and Manny Howard turns his backyard into a farm. 88 Paul Krugman, Dr. Michio Kaku Episode 885th July 2010 Stephen joins Cindy Cohn on the Internet and talks to Michio Kaku about invisibility cloaks. 89 Garret Keizer Episode 896th July 2010 Writer Garret Keizer talks about his new book: "The Unwanted Sound of Everything We Want: A Book About Noise" 90 Steve Carell Episode 907th July 2010 Actor and old friend Steve Carell faces off against Stephen Colbert 91 Arturo Rodriguez Episode 918th July 2010 Arturo Rodriguez, president of the United Farm Workers of America talks with Stephen about immigrant workers. 92 Hephzibah Anderson Episode 9226th July 2010 Stephen downloads the solution to stop media piracy, and Hephzibah Anderson talks about her year without sex. 93 Thomas S. Blanton, Kevin Kline Episode 9327th July 2010 Stephen questions the mission in Afghanistan and challenges Kevin Kline with Shakespeare. 94 Elon Musk Episode 9428th July 2010 President Obama blows off the Boy Scouts, and Elon Musk discusses the future of electric cars. 95 Andy Cohen Episode 9529th July 2010 Bill O'Reilly issues a rare apology, and Stephen pours Andy Cohen a cocktail. 96 Jimmy Cliff Episode 962nd August 2010 Stephen previews the 2012 Olympics in London, and Jimmy Cliff performs. 97 Laura Ingraham Episode 973rd August 2010 Stephen reads some of Barack Obama's private musings to Laura Ingraham. 98 Michael Posner Episode 984th August 2010 P.K. Winsome introduces Nielsen Mandela, and Michael Posner discusses international democracy. 99 Savion Glover Episode 995th August 2010 Californians can now legally marry their pot plant, and Savion Glover performs. 100 Dylan Ratigan Episode 10010th August 2010 Stephen names his Alpha Dog of the Week, and talks to Dylan Ratigan about Wall Street. 101 David Finkel Episode 10111th August 2010 Michelle Obama vacations in Spain, and David Finkel describes the Iraq War's effect on American troops. 102 Chuck Close Episode 10212th August 2010 Stephen checks in on the state of America's seniors and talks to Chuck Close about art. 103 Richard Clarke, John Fetterman Episode 10316th August 2010 Richard Clarke wants a smaller intelligence community, and John Fetterman revitalizes Braddock, PA. 104 Barry Levine Episode 10417th August 2010 Stephen examines the meat industry and asks Barry Levine about his National Enquirer file. 105 Thomas French Episode 10518th August 2010 Laura Schlessinger gets in trouble, and Thomas French explains what it takes to build a zoo. 106 Jon Krakauer Episode 10619th August 2010 Stephen finds out if there's still BP oil in the Gulf, and talks to Jon Krakauer about glory. 107 Leslie Kean Episode 10723rd August 2010 President Obama must prove he's not Muslim, and Leslie Kean calls for an investigation of UFOs. 108 Jeffrey Goldberg Episode 10824th August 2010 Stephen examines Internet privacy and talks to Jeffrey Goldberg about conflict in the Middle East. 109 Andrew Hacker, Heidi Cullen Episode 10925th August 2010 Andrew Hacker dismisses for-profit colleges, and Heidi Cullen warns of extreme weather 110 Richard Engel Episode 11026th August 2010 Glenn Beck re-founds America, and Richard Engel talks about the end of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 111 Anthony Romero Episode 1117th September 2010 The Tea Party wins midterm primaries, and Anthony Romero celebrates the ACLU's anniversary. 112 Vice President Joe Biden, Gen. Raymond Odierno Episode 1128th September 2010 Stephen kicks off his salute to the troops tonight with appearances by the Vice President of the United States and the general who shaved his head. 113 Sen. Jim Webb, Joshua Bleill, Lt. Col. Brent Cummings, John Legend Episode 1139th September 2010 David Petraeus honors the Colbert Nation, while Brent Cummings and Josh Bleill talk about their tours. 114 Lisa Birnbach Episode 11413th September 2010 Lisa Birnbach released "The Official Preppy Handbook" in 1980. Who'd have thought that 30 years later, we'd still have preppies but not books. 115 Sean Wilentz Episode 11514th September 2010 Stephen solves the Ground Zero mosque crisis and listens to Sean Wilentz mumble about Bob Dylan. 116 Saul Griffith Episode 11615th September 2010 The Tea Party wins the Republican primaries, and Saul Griffith tries to solve global warming. 117 Lawrence O'Donnell Episode 11716th September 2010 Stephen announces his March to Keep Fear Alive and talks to Lawrence O'Donnell about Tea Partiers. 118 Pavement Episode 11820th September 2010 A 106-year-old woman shares her secret to long life, and Pavement reunites after 11 years. 119 Eric Schmidt Episode 11921st September 2010 Craigslist shuts down its adult services, and Google CEO Eric Schmidt searches for himself. 120 Guillermo Del Toro Episode 12022nd September 2010 President Obama gives a back-to-school speech, and Guillermo del Toro meets Stephen del Matador. 121 Oscar Goodman Episode 12123rd September 2010 Stephen concludes his migrant farm worker training and talks to Oscar Goodman about Las Vegas. 122 Ken Burns Episode 12227th September 2010 The GOP blocks the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," and Ken Burns talks about "The Tenth Inning." 123 Paul Begala, Ross Douthat Episode 12328th September 2010 Democratic voters suffer from apathy, and Stephen doubts if Ross Douthat is that conservative. 124 Steve Rattner Episode 12429th September 2010 The koala population suffers from Chlamydia, and Steven Rattner discusses the auto industry bailout. 125 Aaron Sorkin Episode 12530th September 2010 Stephen questions poll reliability and talks to Aaron Sorkin in the hall while people hand them stuff. 126 Eugene Robinson Episode 1264th October 2010 The Tea Party reaches out to kids, and Eugene Robinson discusses the four groups of black America. 127 Leon Botstein Episode 1275th October 2010 Stephen looks at the Mexican drug war, and Leon Botstein wants to eliminate two years of school 128 Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy Episode 1286th October 2010 The government tries to take control of America's food, and Mavis Staples and Jeff Tweedy perform. 129 Davis Guggenheim Episode 1297th October 2010 Joseph Califano debates Gary Johnson over Prop 19, and Davis Guggenheim addresses failing schools. 130 Robert Reich Episode 13011th October 2010 Muslims might take over the food supply, and Robert Reich talks about the future of the U.S. economy. 131 Brendan Steinhauser Episode 13112th October 2010 Schools find a new way to raise money, and M. Night Shyamalan isn't really here. 132 Austan Goolsbee Episode 13213th October 2010 Stephen questions whether it's fair to tax the rich, and Austan Goolsbee gives Obama economic advice. 133 Bill Bryson Episode 13314th October 2010 Stephen gives away free bus tickets to D.C., and Bill Bryson talks about sex in the Middle Ages. 134 Nicholas Negroponte Episode 13425th October 2010 Stephen celebrates his fifth anniversary, and Nicholas Negroponte gives laptops to poor children. 135 Garry Wills Episode 13526th October 2010 Stephen prepares for the apocalypse, and Garry Wills writes a book about himself. 136 Rep. Tom Perriello, Apolo Anton Ohno Episode 13627th October 2010 Stephen looks at the Democrats' chances in the midterms and gives Apolo Ohno a regret. 137 Maira Kalman Episode 13728th October 2010 The McRib returns on election day, and Maira Kalman falls in love with Abraham Lincoln. 138 Jonathan Alter Episode 1381st November 2010 Christine O'Donnell prays, and Jonathan Alter says Obama's allergy to gimmickry has hurt him. 139 Katrina vanden Heuvel, David Frum Episode 1392nd November 2010 Stephen covers the change sweeping through America with a live broadcast. 140 Doris Kearns Goodwin Episode 1403rd November 2010 Californians decide on Prop 19, and Doris Kearns Goodwin puts the midterm election into perspective. 141 Elvis Costello Episode 1414th November 2010 A popular children's TV character is outed, and Elvis Costello threatens to cut off Stephen's thumbs. 142 Reza Aslan Episode 1428th November 2010 Rand Paul wants to protect the rich, and Reza Aslan wants to bring down democracy through art. 143 Cee-Lo Green Episode 1439th November 2010 Stephen promises to lob softball questions at George W. Bush, and Cee Lo Green performs. 144 Martha Stewart Episode 14410th November 2010 Michelle Obama shakes hands with a conservative Muslim, and Stephen cooks for Martha Stewart. 145 Quincy Jones Episode 14511th November 2010 Wall Street hands out record bonuses, Nintendo goes to court, and Quincy Jones wants a Latin Grammy. 146 David Stern Episode 14615th November 2010 Jeffrey Goldberg opposes full-body scanners, and David Stern misses short shorts. 147 John Legend Episode 14716th November 2010 Stephen looks at the new trend in alcoholic energy drinks, and John Legend performs "Shine." 148 Ian Frazier Episode 14817th November 2010 Stephen wonders if America can trim its national debt, and Ian Frazier talks about Siberia. 149 Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta Episode 14918th November 2010 Joseph Gobbles shoots Jay the Intern, and Salvatore Giunta credits the bravery of American troops. 150 Dan Savage Episode 15029th November 2010 The advice columnist and Colbert Report national spokes-gay returns to talk about his new anti-suicide initiative for gay teenagers. 151 Tom Vilsack Episode 15130th November 2010 James Rubin discusses the WikiLeaks document dump, and Tom Vilsack brings a cheddar cheese head. 152 Michelle Rhee Episode 1521st December 2010 The former education commissioner talks about her efforts to reform the Washington D.C. school system. 153 David Stockman Episode 1532nd December 2010 154 Garry Trudeau Episode 1546th December 2010 Obama tries to win over Republicans, and Garry Trudeau looks back on 40 years of "Doonesbury." 155 Julie Nixon Eisenhower & David Eisenhower Episode 1557th December 2010 Obama extends the Bush tax cuts, and David and Julie Eisenhower recall growing up in the White House. 156 Steve Martin Episode 1568th December 2010 Stephen tests Steve Martin's art knowledge and tries to sell him last year's portrait. 157 Julie Taymor Episode 1579th December 2010 William Wegman arts up Stephen's portrait, and Julie Taymor talks about "The Tempest." 158 Patti Smith Episode 15813th December 2010 Stephen wants to feed the economy that Jamie Lee Curtis yogurt and asks Patti Smith about her memoir. 159 David Boies, Stephen Sondheim Episode 15914th December 2010 Stephen wins the Golden Tweet Award and takes issue with some of Stephen Sondheim's lyrics. 160 Omar Wasow, Laird Hamilton Episode 16015th December 2010 America is at cyberwar, and Laird Hamilton shoots the curl of Stephen's rage. 161 Amy Sedaris, Paul Simon Episode 16116th December 2010 Jesus may be a liberal Democrat, Amy Sedaris makes a tie snake, and Paul Simon performs.