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Charles Duhigg

January 22, 2014

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The Colbert Report - S10 - E51

NASA discovers a Martian doughnut, U.S. nuclear officers cheat on proficiency tests, the Westminster Dog Show allows mutts, and Charles Duhigg talks "The Power of Habit."

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The Colbert Report: Season 10 - 101 Episode s

10x1 - Vince Gilligan
September 30, 2013
Congress shuts down the government, Butterball appeases male cooks, and "Breaking Bad" creator Vince Gilligan discusses the final season.
10x2 - Daniel Radcliffe
October 1, 2013
The government shuts down, Americans flood the Affordable Care Act website, anti-Obamacare groups target youth, and Daniel Radcliffe describes his film, "Kill Your Darlings".
10x3 - Chris Matthews
October 2, 2013
Barack Obama meets with congressional leaders about the government "slim down", Bill O'Reilly talks divine inspiration, and Chris Matthews compares Obama and Reagan.
10x4 - David Finkel
October 3, 2013
Congressional leaders fail to compromise on the government shutdown, Stephen officiates a wedding, and David Finkel examines post-war trauma in "Thank You for Your Service".
10x5 - James Spithill
October 7, 2013
Republicans hold Obama responsible for the government shutdown, Emily Bazelon reviews McCutcheon v. F.E.C., and James Spithill shares some history of the America's Cup.
10x6 - Paul Giamatti
October 8, 2013
The debt ceiling looms, Eric Holder permits pro-pot laws, and Paul Giamatti talks "Parkland".
10x7 - Tom Hanks
October 9, 2013
Truckers organize "Ride for the Constitution", and Tom Hanks talks about Somali pirates.
10x8 - Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell
October 10, 2013
Hanksy dolls up Stephen's studio, and Reed Albergotti and Vanessa O'Connell discuss Lance Armstrong.
10x9 - The Reflektors
October 21, 2013
The government reopens, New Jersey allows gay marriage, and The Reflektors (a.k.a. Arcade Fire) perform "Normal People".
10x10 - A. Scott Berg
October 22, 2013
Stephen weighs in on lions and tigers, KFC invents the "Go Cup" and A. Scott Berg discusses his book, "Wilson".
10x11 - Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff
October 23, 2013
Stephen enrolls in Obamacare, and Judy Woodruff and Gwen Ifill discuss fact-based reporting.
10x12 - Stephen Fry
October 24, 2013
Girly hats could emasculate the Marines, and Stephen Fry discusses his role in "Twelfth Night".
10x13 - Orlando Bloom
October 28, 2013
Stuffed animals go sightseeing, and Orlando Bloom discusses his Broadway turn in "Romeo and Juliet".
10x14 - Billy Collins
October 29, 2013
Americans resort to harvesting their bodies, and Billy Collins talks about his book, "Aimless Love".
10x15 - Jack Andraka
October 30, 2013
Shepard Smith battles digital addiction, and Jack Andraka shares his passion for science.
10x16 - Zach Sims
October 31, 2013
The NSA spying scandal reaches the Vatican, and Codecademy's Zach Sims talks computer programming.
10x17 - David Folkenflik
November 4, 2013
Corporations find religion, and author David Folkenflik discusses "Murdoch's World".
10x18 - Julius Erving
November 5, 2013
A bong-shaped mascot upsets a Canadian town, and Julius Erving discusses "Dr. J: The Autobiography".
10x19 - Brian Lehrer
November 6, 2013
Toys "R" Us mocks nature, and the host of "The Brian Lehrer Show" discusses New York City politics.
10x20 - Daniel Lieberman
November 7, 2013
The Senate cracks down on sexual discrimination in the workplace, Stephen is nominated for a People's Choice Award, and author Daniel Lieberman discusses "The Story of the Human Body".
10x21 - Peter Baker
November 11, 2013
"60 Minutes" anchor Lara Logan apologizes for her flawed Benghazi story, and "Days of Fire" author Peter Baker discusses George W. Bush's rocky relationship with Dick Cheney.
10x22 - David Christian
November 12, 2013
HealthCare.gov glitches lead to low enrollment, France rejects a nuke deal with Iran, a luxury hotel offers poverty-themed vacations, and David Christian talks "Big History".
10x23 - Blind Boys of Alabama
November 13, 2013
Human Rights groups protest U.S. drone attacks, Richard Cohen faces backlash over race comments, and the Blind Boys of Alabama perform a song from "I'll Find a Way".
10x24 - Alexis Ohanian
November 14, 2013
Stephen calls for aid to the Philippines, The Today Show airs live prostate exams, and Alexis Ohanian discusses online democracy and his book, "Without Their Permission".
10x25 - Steve McQueen
November 18, 2013
The Colbert Nation helps the Philippines, conservatives gloat over Obamacare, Chip Wilson defends his yoga pants, and Steve McQueen talks "12 Years a Slave".
10x26 - Rick Santorum
November 19, 2013
Wal-Mart hosts a food drive for its own employees, Robert Reich argues for better income equality, and Rick Santorum discusses his movie, "The Christmas Candle".
10x27 - M.I.A.
November 20, 2013
Congressman Trey Radel pleads guilty to cocaine possession, Russia cracks down on "gay propaganda", and guest M.I.A. performs a song from her album "Matangi".
10x28 - J.J. Abrams
November 21, 2013
Senate Democrats go nuclear, Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin blocks same-sex benefits, Stephen invites himself to Thanksgiving dinner, and J.J. Abrams discusses his novel, "S".
10x29 - Daniel Goleman
December 2, 2013
HealthCare.gov relaunches, turkeys compete for Obama's pardon, Amazon embraces drones, a Christmas tree saves Christmas, and Daniel Goleman discusses his book, "Focus".
10x30 - Ed Stone
December 3, 2013
The pope might lead a secret life, the FDA targets trans fat, the McRib is scrutinized, a tech firm invents an office robot, and Ed Stone discusses the Voyager missions.
10x31 - Bryan Stevenson
December 4, 2013
Congress's productivity hits a record low, the rich get a floating tax shelter, Common Core threatens cursive, and Bryan Stevenson argues for an equitable justice system.
10x32 - Alan Mulally
December 5, 2013
Stephen weighs flight against invisibility, Colorado legalizes pot, the GOP learns how to talk to women, and Alan Mulally discusses the Ford Mustang's 50-year legacy.
10x33 - David Keith
December 9, 2013
Stephen honors Mandela, Bill O'Reilly & John Stossel discourage giving, "America Again" vies for a Grammy, and author David Keith discusses "A Case For Climate Engineering ".
10x34 - Alex Blumberg
December 10, 2013
Walmart becomes an elite institution, Virginia Postrel examines the value of television, Venezuela starts Christmas early, and Alex Blumberg discusses "The T-Shirt Project".
10x35 - Elizabeth Gilbert
December 11, 2013
Festivus comes to the Florida Capitol, Obama's handshake causes outrage, Mike Huckabee fights Obamacare with music, and Elizabeth Gilbert talks "The Signature of All Things ".
10x36 - George Packer
December 12, 2013
Congress agrees on a budget, a sleeping aid has terrifying side effects, Megyn Kelly argues that Santa is white, and author George Packer discusses "The Unwinding".
10x37 - Jonah Peretti
December 16, 2013
Google buys a robotics company, the NSA infiltrates online games, Stephen and Billy Crystal compete for a Grammy, and Jonah Peretti discusses BuzzFeed's journalism initiative.
10x38 - Garry Trudeau
December 17, 2013
Edward Snowden seeks political asylum in Brazil, China embraces pollution, Ted Cruz gets his own coloring book, and Garry Trudeau discusses his show, "Alpha House."
10x39 - Keanu Reeves
December 18, 2013
Customer satisfaction is worthless, Germany joins the debate over Santa's ethnicity, Keanu Reeves talks "47 Ronin", and Aaron Neville performs with members of MusiCorps. Christmas Carol: Aaron Neville and MusicCorps.
10x40 - Ben Stiller
December 19, 2013
Jamie Dimon flaunts his wealth with a decadent Christmas card, A&E suspends Phil Robertson for anti-gay remarks, and Ben Stiller talks "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty". Christmas Carol: The Blind Boys of Alabama.
10x41 - Ken Roth
January 6, 2014
America endures a polar vortex, the FDA targets antibiotics in livestock, recreational weed goes on sale in Colorado, and Ken Roth discusses Human Rights Watch.
10x42 - John Seigenthaler
January 7, 2014
Donald Trump takes on global warming, Pope Francis criticizes wealth disparity, scientists look for time travelers online, and John Seigenthaler discusses Al Jazeera America.
10x43 - Ishmael Beah
January 8, 2014
Scandal engulfs Chris Christie, the media explains the concept of cold weather, and Ishmael Beah talks being a child soldier and his book, "Radiance of Tomorrow".
10x44 - Jeff Skoll
January 9, 2014
Chris Christie's bridge scandal deepens, Robert Gates's "Duty" has harsh words for Obama, and Jeff Skoll discusses his film company, Participant Media.
10x45 - David Fanning
January 13, 2014
A chemical spill threatens West Virginia's water supply, Obama's Iraq policy comes under fire, a company provides retroactive advertising, and David Fanning talks Frontline.
10x46 - Deborah Solomon
January 14, 2014
A-Rod is suspended for drug use, Pat Buchanan supports Russia's anti-gay laws, Billie Jean King is a U.S. Olympic delegate, and Deborah Solomon talks "American Mirror".
10x47 - Gabriel Sherman
January 15, 2014
America gets its own commercial, college athletes struggle with literacy, a sex scandal rocks France, and Gabriel Sherman talks "The Loudest Voice in the Room".
10x48 - Naquasia LeGrand
January 16, 2014
The NSA infects personal computers, a jewelry company sells diamond pacifiers, Carol Burnett gets sarcastic, and Naquasia LeGrand talks "Fast Food Forward."
10x49 - Scott Stossel
January 20, 2014
Peyton Manning chants for Omaha, a drug shortage threatens the death penalty, Pope Francis encourages breastfeeding in church, and Scott Stossel talks "My Age of Anxiety."
10x50 - Michael Chabon & Mariel Hemingway
January 21, 2014
cOlbert's Book Club begins with a primer on Ernest Hemingway, Michael Chabon talks "A Farewell to Arms," and Mariel Hemingway discusses her grandfather's romantic side.
10x51 - Charles Duhigg
January 22, 2014
NASA discovers a Martian doughnut, U.S. nuclear officers cheat on proficiency tests, the Westminster Dog Show allows mutts, and Charles Duhigg talks "The Power of Habit."
10x52 - Patricia Churchland
January 23, 2014
Riots break out in the Ukraine, Tim Wu weighs in on net neutrality, China bootlegs The Report, and Patricia Churchland discusses "Touching a Nerve."
10x53 - Nate Silver
January 27, 2014
The NFL prohibits mention of the Super Bowl, Richard Sherman unleashes a post-game rant, the Grammys embrace gay marriage, and FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver discusses sports.
10x54 - Justin Tuck
January 28, 2014
The NFL cracks down on extra points, Stephen trains to be a quarterback, spotted owls fight for survival, and Justin Tuck describes the thrill of football.
10x55 - Cris Carter
January 29, 2014
Stephen trains for Super Bowl greatness, the Puppy Bowl gets a new player, Joe Biden distracts at the State of the Union, and Cris Carter discusses football and "Going Deep."
10x56 - Drew Brees
January 30, 2014
The NFL rethinks their marijuana policy, football might cause brain damage, the mayors of Denver and Seattle root for their home team, and Drew Brees talks "Playoff Face Off."
10x57 - Jennifer Senior
February 3, 2014
Coca-Cola's Super Bowl ad sparks outrage, cheerleaders sue the Oakland Raiders, J.K. Rowling regrets pairing Hermione and Ron, and Jennifer Senior talks "All Joy and No Fun."
10x58 - Pussy Riot
February 4, 2014
Black History Month coincides with Children's Dental Health Month, Chris Christie's bridge scandal worsens, and Pussy Riot discusses human rights and the Putin regime.
10x59 - Lake Street Dive
February 5, 2014
Critics argue that Obamacare will destroy jobs, Mort Zuckerman weighs in on Tom Perkins' Nazi analogy, and Lake Street Dive performs a song from "Bad Self Portraits."
10x60 - Paul Krugman
February 6, 2014
Obama faces pressure to approve the Keystone Pipeline, Olympic journalists share Sochi horror stories, TSA agents gawk at body scan images, and Paul Krugman talks Obamacare.
10x61 - Patrick Kennedy
February 10, 2014
The Sochi Olympics open with a technical glitch, Buddy Cole investigates Russia's anti-gay laws, the Taliban captures a spy dog, and Patrick Kennedy discusses Project SAM.
10x62 - Charlie Crist
February 11, 2014
Stephen launches a fundraiser for the U.S. speedskating team, Buddy Cole helps athletes appear straight, Michael Sam comes out, and Charlie Crist discusses "The Party's Over."
10x63 - Godfrey Reggio
February 12, 2014
Stephen attends the White House State Dinner, Bill O'Reilly gloats over his Obama interview, Shepard Smith recites the White House menu, and Godfrey Reggio talks "Visitors."
10x64 - Brian Greene
February 18, 2014
Stephen welcomes Jimmy Fallon to The Tonight Show, Piers Morgan offends the trans community, Janet Mock explores gender identity, and Brian Greene discusses World Science U.
10x65 - Alexander Payne
February 19, 2014
U.S. ice dancers nab a gold medal, Buddy Cole investigates gay propaganda in Sochi, Al Qaeda members accidentally kill themselves, and Alexander Payne talks "Nebraska."
10x66 - Stanley McChrystal
February 20, 2014
Bill O'Reilly accuses Stephen of mockery, Bode Miller discusses his Olympic win, Buddy Cole goes undercover in Sochi, and Stanley McChrystal talks "My Share of the Task."
10x67 - Darlene Love
February 24, 2014
A Dutch Olympics coach slams the U.S. speedskating team, protesters oust the Ukrainian president, and Darlene Love talks "20 Feet From Stardom."
10x68 - St. Vincent
February 25, 2014
Huffington Post asks parents if their kid is Hitler, critics fume over military budget cuts, a lobby fights for paper, and St. Vincent performs "Digital Witness."
10x69 - Meryl Davis & Charlie White
February 26, 2014
Michelle Obama tackles child obesity, a Gumby thief terrorizes a small town, critics target Hillary Clinton's age, and Meryl Davis & Charlie White bask in Olympic glory.
10x70 - Jeff Goldblum
February 27, 2014
Jan Brewer vetoes anti-gay legislation, a study suggests that race is subjective, the KKK embraces sci-fi technology, and Jeff Goldblum discusses "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
10x71 - Caitlin Flanagan
March 3, 2014
Slavery makes history at the Oscars, an anti-Obamacare ad spreads falsehoods, Barbie poses for Sports Illustrated, and Caitlin Flanagan talks "The Dark Power of Fraternities."
10x72 - Jaron Lanier
March 4, 2014
Stephen gives a primer on Crimea, Republicans blame Obama for the Ukraine crisis, Steve King defends Arizona's anti-gay bill, and Jaron Lanier talks "Who Owns the Future?"
10x73 - Beau Willimon
March 5, 2014
Bill O'Reilly cites the "downside" of woman presidents, Chevron delivers pizza, Headline News targets the social media generation, and Beau Willimon talks "House of Cards."
10x74 - Theaster Gates
March 6, 2014
Massachusetts allows upskirt photography, teens pursue the "thigh gap," Warner Music holds "Happy Birthday" hostage, and Theaster Gates uses art to revitalize urban spaces.
10x75 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
March 10, 2014
Atheists protest a cross displayed at the 9/11 memorial, a Kentucky church group hosts a gun giveaway, and Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses his Fox series, "Cosmos."
10x76 - Ronan Farrow
March 11, 2014
The pope gets his own magazine, the Huffington Post investigates anal sex, the government sues Sprint over wiretapping fees, and Ronan Farrow discusses "Ronan Farrow Daily."
10x77 - Maria Shriver
March 12, 2014
Obama appears on "Between Two Ferns," Liz Wahl discusses her resignation from Russia Today, the NSA hires an advice columnist, and Maria Shriver talks "Paycheck to Paycheck."
10x78 - Simon Schama
March 13, 2014
Recreational marijuana sales skyrocket in Colorado, Obama expands overtime pay for millions of Americans, and Simon Schama talks "The Story of the Jews."
10x79 - Bryan Cranston
March 24, 2014
G.K. Butterfield gives a primer on North Carolina, cable news pundits embrace wild theories about Malaysia's missing plane, and Bryan Cranston discusses LBJ and "All the Way."
10x80 - Jimmy Carter
March 25, 2014
Former president Jimmy Carter visits The Report to discuss his lifelong passion for human rights and his book "A Call to Action."
10x81 - Errol Morris
March 26, 2014
Secret Service agents go on a bender, a Belgian baby gets a soccer contract, the Washington Redskins reach out to Native Americans, and Errol Morris talks "The Known Unknown."
10x82 - Darren Aronofsky
March 27, 2014
Russia seizes Ukraine's dolphin army, morning news shows pander to millennials, Hawaii's cops lose the right to have sex with prostitutes, and Darren Aronofsky talks "Noah."
10x83 - Biz Stone
March 31, 2014
Apple announces ethnically-diverse emoticons, Stephen responds to the #CancelColbert Twitter fiasco, and Biz Storm discusses his Jelly app and "Things a Little Bird Told Me."
10x84 - John Malkovich
April 1, 2014
Obamacare enrollment hits a major milestone, college athletes seek union rights, and John Malkovich chats about his movie "Cesar Chavez."
10x85 - Dan Harris
April 2, 2014
A U.N. report warns of devastating climate change, Tennessee seeks new death penalty drugs, aging tech workers resort to plastic surgery, and Dan Harris talks "10% Happier."
10x86 - Mark Mazzetti
April 3, 2014
Experts claim to have found the Holy Grail, Emily Bazelon weighs in on money in politics, Bill O'Reilly embraces inequality, and Mark Mazzetti talks "The Way of the Knife."
10x87 - Edward Frenkel
April 7, 2014
Jeb Bush defends illegal immigrants, Alaska outlaws drone-assisted hunting, a GOP candidate speaks at a cockfighting rally, and Edward Frenkel talks "Love and Math."
10x88 - Jane Goodall
April 8, 2014
A Senate report reveals that the CIA made false claims about enhanced interrogation, Common Core math tests create mass confusion, and Jane Goodall talks "Seeds of Hope.
10x89 - Sheryl Sandberg
April 9, 2014
An Internet bug causes panic, Andrew Sullivan weighs in on Brendan Eich's resignation from Mozilla, Obama pushes for equal pay, and Sheryl Sandberg talks "Lean In."
10x90 - Sting
April 10, 2014
David Letterman announces his retirement, Botox helps treat depression, Bill O'Reilly fights the grievance-industrial complex, and Sting performs "The Last Ship."
10x91 - Ken Burns
April 21, 2014
An Al Qaeda video tips off U.S. forces, critics advance conspiracy theories about Hillary Clinton, a church embraces mixed martial arts, and Ken Burns talks "The Address."
10x92 - George Will
April 22, 2014
The U.S. Postal Service honors gay activist Harvey Milk, Stephen examines California's 29th district, and George Will talks "A Nice Little Place on the North Side."
10x93 - John Calipari
April 23, 2014
Canada's middle class surges, college athletes get unlimited snacks, a senator defends cockfighting, America faces a lime shortage, and John Calipari talks "Players First."
10x94 - George Saunders
April 24, 2014
The Supreme Court upholds a ban on affirmative action, a cattle rancher battles the federal government, and author George Saunders discusses "Congratulations, by the Way."
10x95 - Michael McFaul
April 28, 2014
Pope Francis grants sainthood to his predecessors, Dr. Paul Offit makes the case for vaccination, and Michael McFaul expands on Russia's complex relationship with the U.S.
10x96 - Robert Rodriguez
April 29, 2014
Donald Sterling lands in hot water over his racist remarks, Congress names a mountain after Reagan, Obama pushes for prisoner clemency, and Robert Rodriguez talks El Rey.
10x97 - Audra McDonald
April 30, 2014
Syria's president runs for reelection, Clay Aiken discusses his bid for Congress, a lesbian trio gets married, and Audra McDonald talks "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill."
10x98 - Saul Williams
May 1, 2014
Jesse Watters mocks America's youth, CNN waits endlessly for news on Flight 370, and poet Saul Williams talks about his role in Broadway's "Holla If Ya Hear Me."
10x99 - Edward O. Wilson
May 5, 2014
Stephen examines Virginia's 3rd District, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar weighs in on racism in America, and renowned biologist Edward O. Wilson talks "A Window on Eternity."
10x100 - Bette Midler
May 6, 2014
Rand Paul courts Rupert Murdoch at the Kentucky Derby, Georgia allows guns in public, Satanists build a statue in Oklahoma, and Bette Midler discusses "A View From a Broad."
10x101 - David Remnick
May 7, 2014
A vibrating pill fights constipation, scientists discover the world's first female penis, violence escalates in Ukraine, and The New Yorker's David Remnick talks "The 40s."

The Colbert Report: All seasons

S0: Specials
10 Episode s
S1: Season 1
32 Episode s
S2: Season 2
161 Episode s
S3: Season 3
138 Episode s
S4: Season 4
160 Episode s
S5: Season 5
161 Episode s
S6: Season 6
161 Episode s
S7: Season 7
124 Episode s
S8: Season 8
155 Episode s
S9: Season 9
155 Episode s
S10: Season 10
160 Episode s
S11: Season 11
40 Episode s

10x1 - Vince Gilligan

10x2 - Daniel Radcliffe

10x3 - Chris Matthews

10x4 - David Finkel

10x5 - James Spithill

10x6 - Paul Giamatti

10x7 - Tom Hanks

10x8 - Reed Albergotti & Vanessa O'Connell

10x9 - The Reflektors

10x10 - A. Scott Berg

10x11 - Gwen Ifill & Judy Woodruff

10x12 - Stephen Fry

10x13 - Orlando Bloom

10x14 - Billy Collins

10x15 - Jack Andraka

10x16 - Zach Sims

10x17 - David Folkenflik

10x18 - Julius Erving

10x19 - Brian Lehrer

10x20 - Daniel Lieberman

10x21 - Peter Baker

10x22 - David Christian

10x23 - Blind Boys of Alabama

10x24 - Alexis Ohanian

10x25 - Steve McQueen

10x26 - Rick Santorum

10x27 - M.I.A.

10x28 - J.J. Abrams

10x29 - Daniel Goleman

10x30 - Ed Stone

10x31 - Bryan Stevenson

10x32 - Alan Mulally

10x33 - David Keith

10x34 - Alex Blumberg

10x35 - Elizabeth Gilbert

10x36 - George Packer

10x37 - Jonah Peretti

10x38 - Garry Trudeau

10x39 - Keanu Reeves

10x40 - Ben Stiller

10x41 - Ken Roth

10x42 - John Seigenthaler

10x43 - Ishmael Beah

10x44 - Jeff Skoll

10x45 - David Fanning

10x46 - Deborah Solomon

10x47 - Gabriel Sherman

10x48 - Naquasia LeGrand

10x49 - Scott Stossel

10x50 - Michael Chabon & Mariel Hemingway

10x51 - Charles Duhigg

10x52 - Patricia Churchland

10x53 - Nate Silver

10x54 - Justin Tuck

10x55 - Cris Carter

10x56 - Drew Brees

10x57 - Jennifer Senior

10x58 - Pussy Riot

10x59 - Lake Street Dive

10x60 - Paul Krugman

10x61 - Patrick Kennedy

10x62 - Charlie Crist

10x63 - Godfrey Reggio

10x64 - Brian Greene

10x65 - Alexander Payne

10x66 - Stanley McChrystal

10x67 - Darlene Love

10x68 - St. Vincent

10x69 - Meryl Davis & Charlie White

10x70 - Jeff Goldblum

10x71 - Caitlin Flanagan

10x72 - Jaron Lanier

10x73 - Beau Willimon

10x74 - Theaster Gates

10x75 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

10x76 - Ronan Farrow

10x77 - Maria Shriver

10x78 - Simon Schama

10x79 - Bryan Cranston

10x80 - Jimmy Carter