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Episode 47

Elizabeth Banks

January 19, 2012

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The Daily Show - S17 - E47

Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife reveals his request for an open marriage, and Elizabeth Banks enjoys performing on high-rise ledges.

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The Daily Show: Season 17 - 97 Episode s

17x1 - Thomas Friedman
October 3, 2011
The U.S. military kills Anwar al-Awlaki, Herman Cain talks about Rick Perry's ranch, and Thomas Friedman discusses America's role in the global market.
17x2 - Michael Lewis
October 4, 2011
Chris Christie restates his position, Mitt Romney flip-flops, ESPN pulls Hank Williams Jr.'s song, and Michael Lewis discusses his travels as a financial disaster tourist.
17x3 - Hugh Jackman
October 5, 2011
Conservatives call Occupy Wall Street protesters anti-American, Florida votes to move its primary up, and Hugh Jackman boxes robots.
17x4 - Jason Sudeikis
October 6, 2011
Sarah Palin confirms she won't be running in 2012, Herman Cain shares his conspiracy theories, and Jason Sudeikis gives the inside scoop on "Saturday Night Live.
17x5 - Ellen Schultz
October 17, 2011
Wyatt Cenac and Samantha Bee examine Mitt Romney's faith, Occupy Wall Street grows, and Ellen Schultz explains how American companies have decimated retiree benefit plans.
17x6 - Calvin Trillin
October 18, 2011
Republicans identify America's American enemy, John Oliver tries to join Occupy Wall Street, and Calvin Trillin talks political humor.
17x7 - Al Sharpton
October 19, 2011
The Las Vegas GOP debate gets heated, Larry Wilmore considers Herman Cain's race card, and Al Sharpton discusses the impact of Occupy Wall Street.
17x8 - Richard Brookhiser
October 20, 2011
Libyans celebrate Muammar al-Gaddafi's death, John Oliver rebrands Libya, and Richard Brookhiser discusses James Madison's impact on American politics.
17x9 - Kevin Clash
October 24, 2011
Rick Perry goes birther, Republicans dislike Barack Obama's decision to end the Iraq War, and Kevin Clash talks about being Elmo.
17x10 - Walter Isaacson
October 25, 2011
Rick Perry and Herman Cain explain their jokes, Lewis Black examines the indoctrination of kids, and Walter Isaacson discusses his Steve Jobs biography.
17x11 - Lisa Randall
October 26, 2011
A Koch-funded study debunks Climategate, riot police raid Occupy Oakland, and Lisa Randall explores the implications of scientific research.
17x12 - Andrew Napolitano
October 27, 2011
Mitt Romney remains second in polls, Europe's financial crisis causes market volatility, and Andrew Napolitano thinks that the government is wrong.
17x13 - Mindy Kaling
October 31, 2011
Herman Cain denies sexual harassment allegations, Rick Perry loosens up, Wyatt Cenac reports on a dead bill, and Mindy Kaling discusses her parents' concerns.
17x14 - Condoleezza Rice
November 1, 2011
Fox News defends the rich, John Hodgman calls for a celebration of the 1%, and Condoleezza Rice discusses the Bush administration.
17x15 - Tom Brokaw
November 2, 2011
Herman Cain discusses his sexual harassment case, Jon and the Best F#@king News Team Ever debate conservative black superiority, and Tom Brokaw wants to rebuild America.
17x16 - Brad Paisley
November 3, 2011
Occupy Oakland protesters vandalize businesses, Aasif Mandvi reports on killer hot dogs, and Brad Paisley recalls his musical heroes.
17x17 - Clint Eastwood
November 7, 2011
Herman Cain blames the media, Sean Hannity accuses NPR of having a liberal political agenda, and Clint Eastwood discusses J. Edgar Hoover's life.
17x18 - Bill Clinton
November 8, 2011
John Corzine resigns as MF Global's CEO, and Bill Clinton discusses the U.S. economy and provides a detailed plan for its recovery in "Back to Work.
17x19 - Nancy Pelosi
November 9, 2011
Herman Cain blames Democrats for his scandal; Republicans take a hit in Ohio, Arizona and Mississippi; and Nancy Pelosi shares her thoughts on Congress.
17x20 - Adam Sandler
November 10, 2011
Rick Perry draws a blank at the CNBC debate, The Best F#@king News Team Ever revels in Perry's brain fart, and Adam Sandler dishes on his family life.
17x21 - Leymah Gbowee
November 14, 2011
Aasif Mandvi explains why facts are GOP candidates' enemy, Jason Jones takes a look at ugly people, and Leymah Gbowee discusses the Liberian peace movement.
17x22 - Mark Kelly
November 15, 2011
Herman Cain struggles with foreign policy; Jerry Sandusky takes a phone interview; and Mark Kelly talks about his wife, Gabrielle Giffords.
17x23 - Diane Keaton
November 16, 2011
The congressional super committee faces a looming deadline, Samantha Bee explores Occupy Wall Street's class division, and Diane Keaton recalls growing up in California.
17x24 - Martin Scorsese
November 17, 2011
Newt Gingrich emerges as the GOP front-runner, Sarah Vowell defends the glory of Evacuation Day, and Martin Scorsese talks movies.
17x25 - Merrill Markoe
November 28, 2011
Police pepper spray U.C. Davis students, conservatives criticize Barack Obama for leaving God out of his Thanksgiving speech, and Merrill Markoe explores comedy.
17x26 - Betty White
November 29, 2011
Herman Cain denies accusations of an extramarital affair, Barney Frank announces his retirement, and Betty White adores animals.
17x27 - Bono
November 30, 2011
Aasif Mandvi reports on Egypt's election, a fire alarm blares over Brian Williams' broadcast, and Bono believes that America is close to ending the AIDS epidemic.
17x28 - Bob Costas
December 1, 2011
Bloomberg reveals the U.S. government bailouts totaled .7 trillion, Mitt Romney loses his cool, and Bob Costas reviews his Jerry Sandusky interview.
17x29 - Ben Lowy
December 5, 2011
Herman Cain suspends his campaign, John Oliver takes a closer look at California's political process, and Ben Lowy talks war photography.
17x30 - Jonah Hill
December 6, 2011
Conservatives object to the secularization of Christmas, Republicans fear Donald Trump's debate moderating, and Jonah Hill admits to taking handsome pills.
17x31 - Ralph Fiennes
December 7, 2011
The Senate passes a bill that jeopardizes Americans' civil rights, the CIA loses a stealth drone in Iran, and Ralph Fiennes enjoys Shakespeare.
17x32 - Ed Gillespie
December 8, 2011
Bill O'Reilly takes a shot at Jon, GOP Candidates express their love for Israel, and Ed Gillespie examines the effects of Dodd-Frank.
17x33 - Anne Burrell
December 12, 2011
John Oliver looks into Mitt Romney's costly bet, PolitiFact gives Jon a "pants on fire" rating, and Anne Burell cooks like a rock star.
17x34 - Lawrence Lessig
December 13, 2011
The Florida Family Association opposes TLC's portrayal of Muslims, Newt Gingrich concocts a poverty-fighting plan, and Lawrence Lessig wants to end Congressional corruption.
17x35 - Melody Barnes
December 14, 2011
Mitt Romney makes a ballsy move against Newt Gingrich, Fox News uncovers a Muppet controversy, and Melody Barnes talks domestic policy.
17x36 - Matt Damon
December 15, 2011
GOP leaders share some compelling reasons for Republican voters not to choose Newt Gingrich as their political party's standard-bearer. Wyatt Cenac discovers that there is no euphemism for masturbation that accurately describes what Congress is doing to the post office. Matt Damon sports a buzz cut and compares his head shape with Jon's.
17x37 - Charles Barkley
January 3, 2012
Republican candidates criticize Ron Paul's position on Iran, Rick Santorum surges in the polls, and Charles Barkley weighs in on 2012's NBA teams.
17x38 - Elizabeth Dowling Taylor
January 4, 2012
Mitt Romney tops the Iowa caucus, Michele Bachmann drops out of the presidential race, and Elizabeth Dowling Taylor explores the life of White House slave Paul Jennings.
17x39 - Craig Shirley
January 5, 2012
The GOP censures Barack Obama's recess appointment, Jason Jones helps a Republican outcast, and Craig Shirley provides an intimate look at the attack on Pearl Harbor.
17x40 - George Lucas
January 9, 2012
GOP presidential candidates debate twice in New Hampshire, Mitt Romney's competitors resent his wealth, and George Lucas commemorates the Tuskegee Airmen.
17x41 - Andrew Napolitano
January 10, 2012
The New Hampshire primary results trickle in, Iran begins enriching uranium, and Andrew Napolitano weighs in on the GOP presidential candidates.
17x42 - Jim DeMint
January 11, 2012
Mitt Romney wins the New Hampshire primary, The Best F#@king News Team reports from South Carolina, and Jim DeMint considers America's economic and political problems.
17x43 - Dolly Parton
January 12, 2012
Newt Gingrich tackles an array of minority issues, John Oliver elevates America's public discourse, and Dolly Parton dukes it out with Queen Latifah.
17x44 - Jodi Kantor
January 16, 2012
Jon takes over the Colbert Super PAC, China's Foxconn comes under attack for its poor working conditions, and Jodi Kantor talks about the Obamas.
17x45 - Liam Neeson
January 17, 2012
Newt Gingrich wins the South Carolina debate, Stephen Colbert reveals his wishes for the Colbert Super PAC, and Liam Neeson enjoys small-town Canada.
17x46 - Joe Nocera
January 18, 2012
Wikipedia's blackout puts the spotlight on SOPA, Mitt Romney reveals his tax rate, and Joe Nocera shares his thoughts on Wall Street.
17x47 - Elizabeth Banks
January 19, 2012
Rick Perry drops out of the GOP race, Newt Gingrich's ex-wife reveals his request for an open marriage, and Elizabeth Banks enjoys performing on high-rise ledges.
17x48 - Kathleen Sebelius
January 23, 2012
Newt Gingrich takes South Carolina, Al Madrigal gets to know Mitt Romney's most fervent enthusiast, and Kathleen Sebelius talks about health care reform.
17x49 - Elizabeth Warren
January 24, 2012
Mitt Romney defends his tax returns, Newt Gingrich one-ups Mitt Romney at the Florida GOP debate, and Elizabeth Warren urges America to invest in its future.
17x50 - Paula Broadwell
January 25, 2012
Barack Obama gives his State of the Union address, Mitch Daniels counters it with a Republican rebuttal, and Paula Broadwell examines General David Patraeus' career.
17x51 - Tilda Swinton
January 26, 2012
The Supreme Court deliberates over televised profanity, Newt Gingrich tackles the moon, and Tilda Swinton discusses her acting career.
17x52 - Lou Dobbs
January 30, 2012
Mitt Romney pummels Newt Gingrich in Florida, Jason Jones finds out how Floridian women feel about Newt Gingrich, and Lou Dobbs gets excited about political controversies.
17x53 - Jonathan Macey
January 31, 2012
Newt Gingrich panders to Florida's Hispanic voters, Mitt Romney spins his work at Bain Capital into an asset, and Jonathan Macey talks about private equity firms.
17x54 - Brad Pitt
February 1, 2012
Mitt Romney wins the Florida primary, John Oliver and Jason Jones consider both sides of the wealth gap, and Brad Pitt roots for baseball's underdogs.
17x55 - David Agus
February 2, 2012
Donald Trump endorses Mitt Romney, Aasif Mandvi investigates Florida's welfare drug testing law, and David Agus rethinks America's attitude toward illness.
17x56 - Ali Soufan
February 13, 2012
CNN stuns Whitney Houston fans, Catholics confuse health care reform with war, and Ali Soufan considers the complexities of ethnic nationalism in the Middle East.
17x57 - Ricky Gervais
February 14, 2012
Rick Santorum worries about women joining men in combat , Liz Trotta makes incendiary remarks about rape in the military, and Ricky Gervais analyzes panda repopulation.
17x58 - Louise Slaughter
February 15, 2012
House Republicans oppose the STOCK Act's intelligence provisions, Wyatt Cenac investigates whale slavery, and Louise Slaughter strives to end congressional insider trading.
17x59 - Arne Duncan
February 16, 2012
Barack Obama takes heat for his Hollywood fundraiser; Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum fight for Michigan; and Arne Duncan works to improve America's educational system.
17x60 - Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian
February 20, 2012
Congress debates birth control coverage, Aasif Mandvi investigates Time Warner's Knicks blackout, and Alan Huffman and Michael Rejebian uncover candidate scandals.
17x61 - Russ Feingold
February 21, 2012
Chris Christie vetoes New Jersey's same-sex marriage bill, Virginia encroaches on women's reproductive rights, and Russ Feingold discusses campaign finance reform.
17x62 - Bruce Bartlett
February 22, 2012
Republicans build a frightening case against Barack Obama, health officials debate publishing controversial bird flu research, and Bruce Bartlett calls for tax reform.
17x63 - Paul Rudd
February 23, 2012
Rick Santorum takes heat for his frankness, Newt Gingrich considers himself cheerful, and Paul Rudd indulges his sweet tooth.
17x64 - Neil deGrasse Tyson
February 27, 2012
Rick Santorum gets queasy over John F. Kennedy's religious tolerance speech, the Pope joins the Twitterverse, and Neil deGrasse Tyson advocates U.S. space exploration.
17x65 - Stephen Merchant
February 28, 2012
Rick Santorum calls on Michigan Democrats for support, Samantha Bee gets to the bottom of Grover Norquist's anti-tax pledge, and Stephen Merchant discusses his lofty stature.
17x66 - Masha Gessen
February 29, 2012
Mitt Romney takes Michigan, conservative pundits mourn the state of the GOP field, and Masha Gessen discusses the rise and anticipated fall of Vladimir Putin.
17x67 - M. Cathleen Kaveny
March 1, 2012
The U.S. Senate debates the Blunt amendment, Barbara Boxer breaks down Jon's jokes on the Senate floor, and Cathleen Kaveny explores Catholic moral theology.
17x68 - Shaun Donovan
March 5, 2012
Rush Limbaugh makes incendiary remarks about Sandra Fluke, John Oliver meets Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour, and Secretary Shaun Donovan tackles homelessness.
17x69 - Julianne Moore
March 6, 2012
Host Jon Stewart interviews Julianne Moore and discusses the day's news and important topics.
17x70 - Cecile Richards
March 7, 2012
Mitt Romney wins Ohio on Super Tuesday, CNN reveals holodeck technology, the White House press corps tries to gin up a fight, and Cecile Richards discusses Planned Parenthood.
17x71 - Trita Parsi
March 8, 2012
Jon Stewart exposes Sean Hannity's seedy past, Jessica Williams investigates Socialism in America, and National Iranian American Council President Trita Parsi discusses U.S.-Iranian relations.
17x72 - Grover Norquist
March 12, 2012
Al Madrigal and Jessica Williams report on the Kony 2012 activist youth movement, Mitt Romney applies a Southern strategy in Alabama, and Grover Norquist talks tax reform.
17x73 - Will Ferrell
March 13, 2012
Fox News compares Rush Limbaugh to Bill Maher, Kristen Schaal finds humor in Republican policies on women's health, and Will Ferrell learns Spanish for "Casa de mi Padre.
17x74 - Rachel Weisz
March 14, 2012
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum pick up wins in the Southern primaries and CNN has a hard time making it exciting, South by Southwest creates "homeless hotspots," and Rachel Weisz reveals that her movie "Deep Blue Sea" has no LL Cool J-eating sharks.
17x75 - No Guest
March 15, 2012
Bashar al Assad's hacked emails reveal some interesting music choices, Jon tries to help Mt. Vernon, New Hampshire with some new names for a local pond, and John Oliver investigates why America cut all funding to UNESCO.
17x76 - Shaquille O'Neal
March 26, 2012
Dick Cheney gets a new heart, Florida's "stand your ground" law leads to the shooting of Trayvon Martin, and NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal talks about getting his Ph.D.
17x77 - Maria Goodavage
March 27, 2012
MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell gets jilted; Rick Santorum and Mitt Romney deal with "gotcha" media; Sam Bee visits Park Slope, Brooklyn; and Maria Goodavage talks military dogs.
17x78 - Ahmed Rashid
March 28, 2012
Jon struggles with "pink slime" being a part of his cheeseburger, Russian accents continue to be evil, and Ahmed Rashid explains how America's military presence affects Afghanistan's economy.
17x79 - Rachel Maddow
March 29, 2012
Supporters and opponents before the Supreme Court to discuss The Affordable Care Act, Spike Lee endangers the lives of the sweetest people in the world, and Rachel Maddow explains how Americans can connect with the military.
17x80 - Mohamed Nasheed
April 2, 2012
Mitt Romney endorsements lack enthusiasm, the Tucson school board bans Mexican-American studies, and former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed talks climate and democracy.
17x81 - Thomas C. Goldstein
April 3, 2012
Sarah Palin infiltrates "Today Show," John Oliver asks Palin fans about her brave co-hosting, and SCOTUSblog publisher Tom Goldstein discusses his Supreme Court case.
17x82 - Jack L. Goldsmith
April 4, 2012
Rick Santorum believes it's campaign half-time, Larry Wilmore finds the racist culprit in the Trayvon Martin case, and Jack Goldsmith discusses executive power, post-9/11.
17x83 - Anthony Bourdain
April 5, 2012
The GSA's Vegas conference is an epic boondoggle, Bill O'Reilly won't pay for shrimp, Obama wants from Jon, and "No Reservations" star Anthony Bourdain talks travel.
17x84 - Tim Weiner
April 9, 2012
Passover goes toe-to-toe with Easter, NBC faces backlash for its editing of George Zimmerman's 911 call, and Tim Weiner discusses his book, "Enemies: A History of the FBI.
17x85 - Elon Musk
April 10, 2012
CNN brands its news segments, Google eyeglasses augment reality, Facebook buys Instagram, and Elon Musk discusses the future of human space exploration.
17x86 - Ricky Gervais
April 11, 2012
The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from the Gingrich, Romney and Obama camps; Al Madrigal investigates "personhood" in Oklahoma; and Ricky Gervais talks Karl Pilkington.
17x87 - Esperanza Spalding
April 12, 2012
George Zimmerman is charged with murder; The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports from Sanford, FL; Egypt prepares for elections, and Esperanza Spalding performs.
17x88 - Jane Goodall
April 16, 2012
The Secret Service is embroiled in a prostitution scandal, the media addresses Hilary Rosen and the "war on women," and Jane Goodall talks Disney's new film, "Chimpanzee.
17x89 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus
April 17, 2012
Geraldo Rivera taunts the Taliban, Senate Republicans filibuster the "Buffett Rule," Jason Jones examines the women's voting bloc, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus discusses "Veep.
17x90 - Robert Reich
April 18, 2012
The GSA's Jeff Neely pleads the Fifth, Jon compares the comedic styles of Mitt Romney and President Obama, and economist Robert Reich is "Beyond Outrage.
17x91 - Judy Smith
April 19, 2012
Conservative pundits pivot on Mitt Romney, North Korea is out of the axis of evil, and "Good Self, Bad Self" author Judy Smith discusses high-profile crisis management.
17x92 - Ben Rattray
April 23, 2012
Mitt Romney looks for a running mate, John Oliver sits down with Herman Cain, the Obama and Romney campaigns debate canine issues, and Ben Rattray talks social media.
17x93 - Madeleine Albright
April 24, 2012
The Secret Service prostitution scandal widens, The Best F#@king News Team Ever fights voter apathy, and Madeleine Albright shares personal history.
17x94 - Jason Segel
April 25, 2012
Wealthy citizens want to mine asteroids, Neil deGrasse Tyson plays "Bulls**t or No Bulls**t, Mitt Romney recalibrates his campaign, and Jason Segel works with humans.
17x95 - Robert Draper
April 26, 2012
Rupert Murdoch faces new accusations, the Democrats have issues in North Carolina, and Robert Draper offers a glimpse into the House of Representatives.
17x96 - Zach Wahls
April 30, 2012
Republicans and Democrats debate discretionary social spending, Mike & Ike stage a gay divorce, and Zach Wahls shares lessons learned from his two moms.
17x97 - David Barton
May 1, 2012
The anniversary of Osama bin Laden's death sparks controversy, Lewis Black rants about artisanal bagels, and David Barton argues for a new understanding of Thomas Jefferson.

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S1: Season 1
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S3: Season 3
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S4: Season 4
159 Episode s
S5: Season 5
166 Episode s
S6: Season 6
158 Episode s
S7: Season 7
160 Episode s
S8: Season 8
161 Episode s
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161 Episode s
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159 Episode s
S11: Season 11
161 Episode s
S12: Season 12
138 Episode s
S13: Season 13
160 Episode s
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161 Episode s
S15: Season 15
161 Episode s
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124 Episode s
S17: Season 17
157 Episode s
S18: Season 18
158 Episode s
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159 Episode s
S20: Season 20
142 Episode s
S21: Season 21
161 Episode s
S22: Season 22
163 Episode s
S23: Season 23
157 Episode s
S24: Season 24
158 Episode s
S25: Season 25
160 Episode s
S26: Season 26
116 Episode s
S27: Season 27
140 Episode s
S28: Season 28
138 Episode s
S29: Season 29
2 Episode s
S29: Season 29
135 Episode s
S30: Season 30
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17x1 - Thomas Friedman

17x2 - Michael Lewis

17x3 - Hugh Jackman

17x4 - Jason Sudeikis

17x5 - Ellen Schultz

17x6 - Calvin Trillin

17x7 - Al Sharpton

17x8 - Richard Brookhiser

17x9 - Kevin Clash

17x10 - Walter Isaacson

17x11 - Lisa Randall

17x12 - Andrew Napolitano

17x13 - Mindy Kaling

17x14 - Condoleezza Rice

17x15 - Tom Brokaw

17x16 - Brad Paisley

17x17 - Clint Eastwood

17x18 - Bill Clinton

17x19 - Nancy Pelosi

17x20 - Adam Sandler

17x21 - Leymah Gbowee

17x22 - Mark Kelly

17x23 - Diane Keaton

17x24 - Martin Scorsese

17x25 - Merrill Markoe

17x26 - Betty White

17x27 - Bono

17x28 - Bob Costas

17x29 - Ben Lowy

17x30 - Jonah Hill

17x31 - Ralph Fiennes

17x32 - Ed Gillespie

17x33 - Anne Burrell

17x34 - Lawrence Lessig

17x35 - Melody Barnes

17x36 - Matt Damon

17x37 - Charles Barkley

17x38 - Elizabeth Dowling Taylor

17x39 - Craig Shirley

17x40 - George Lucas

17x41 - Andrew Napolitano

17x42 - Jim DeMint

17x43 - Dolly Parton

17x44 - Jodi Kantor

17x45 - Liam Neeson

17x46 - Joe Nocera

17x47 - Elizabeth Banks

17x48 - Kathleen Sebelius

17x49 - Elizabeth Warren

17x50 - Paula Broadwell

17x51 - Tilda Swinton

17x52 - Lou Dobbs

17x53 - Jonathan Macey

17x54 - Brad Pitt

17x55 - David Agus

17x56 - Ali Soufan

17x57 - Ricky Gervais

17x58 - Louise Slaughter

17x59 - Arne Duncan

17x60 - Alan Huffman & Michael Rejebian

17x61 - Russ Feingold

17x62 - Bruce Bartlett

17x63 - Paul Rudd

17x64 - Neil deGrasse Tyson

17x65 - Stephen Merchant

17x66 - Masha Gessen

17x67 - M. Cathleen Kaveny

17x68 - Shaun Donovan

17x69 - Julianne Moore

17x70 - Cecile Richards

17x71 - Trita Parsi

17x72 - Grover Norquist

17x73 - Will Ferrell

17x74 - Rachel Weisz

17x75 - No Guest

17x76 - Shaquille O'Neal

17x77 - Maria Goodavage

17x78 - Ahmed Rashid

17x79 - Rachel Maddow

17x80 - Mohamed Nasheed