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Season 17
Episode 90

Robert Reich

April 18, 2012

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The Daily Show - S17 - E90

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.

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The Daily Show: Season 17 - 101 Episode s

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.
17x98 - Tom Coburn
May 2, 2012
Newt Gingrich calls it quits, Romney advisor Richard Grenell resigns under pressure from conservative groups, and Senator Tom Coburn warns of the country's "Debt Bomb.
17x99 - Peter Bergen
May 3, 2012
Osama bin Laden's documents reveal a brand-conscious terrorist, Chinese dissident Chen Guangcheng asks Hillary Clinton for aid, and Peter Bergen discusses "Man Hunt.
17x100 - Admiral General Aladeen
May 7, 2012
Elections in Europe spell bad news for incumbents, Al Madrigal gauges young voters' enthusiasm for Obama, and Admiral General Aladeen assures Jon that his family is safe.
17x101 - Ivo Daalder
May 8, 2012
Joe Biden's support for gay marriage is not new policy, Mitt Romney takes credit for the auto bailout, and Ivo Daalder explains the seating arrangements at NATO summits.
17x102 - John R. Hall
May 9, 2012
President Obama voices his support for same-sex marriage, Kristen Schaal shares her voting history, and John Hall critiques Jon's Queen Elizabeth II impression.
17x103 - Robert Caro
May 10, 2012
Fox News evolves on the issue of same-sex marriage, Jason Jones reports from George Clooney's fundraiser, and Robert Caro discusses Lyndon Johnson's passage to power.
17x104 - Michelle Obama
May 29, 2012
Jon recalls a conversation with Roger Ailes, examines the good and bad kinds of socialism, and talks to Michelle Obama about the importance of gardening.
17x105 - Dan Rather
May 30, 2012
Mitt Romney wins Texas, Donald Trump is an on-again, off-again birther, Jessica Williams investigates a Minnesota prom, and Dan Rather is "Rather Outspoken.
17x106 - Jim Parsons
May 31, 2012
Mayor Michael Bloomberg seeks a ban on oversized sugary drinks, Wyatt Cenac reports on Russia's blocking intervention in Syria, and Jim Parsons stars in "Harvey.
17x107 - Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein
June 4, 2012
John Oliver reports from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, the Obama administration plays "Polish That Turd," and Norman Ornstein and Thomas Mann discuss government dysfunction.
17x108 - Gary Johnson
June 5, 2012
The Wisconsin recall election proceeds, Al Madrigal reports on Latino unemployment in television, and Libertarian Gary Johnson discusses an alternative political path.
17x109 - Michael Fassbender
June 6, 2012
Samantha Bee reports on Wisconsin's anger in the midst of Scott Walker's recall election, drones come in many forms, and Michael Fassbender reveals "Prometheus" plot points.
17x110 - Edward Conard
June 7, 2012
The media debates fairness, Governor Cuomo proposes marijuana legislation, and Edward Conard talks innovation and risk and his book, "Unintended Consequences.
17x111 - Boris Johnson
June 11, 2012
President Obama gets caught in a gaffe, Larry Wilmore discusses the lack of diversity in a Romney ad, and Boris Johnson gives a mayoral opinion on the large soda ban.
17x112 - Colin Powell
June 12, 2012
Governor Rick Scott continues his voter purge in Florida, prisoners at Gitmo enjoy some taxpayer-funded amenities, and Colin Powell discusses his book, "It Worked For Me.
17x113 - Maggie Gyllenhaal
June 13, 2012
Barack Obama and Mitt Romney scramble to raise cash, the White House receives criticism for suspicious leaks, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses the invention of vibrators.
17x114 - Catherine Zeta-Jones
June 14, 2012
JPMorgan Chase's CEO Jamie Dimon testifies in Washington, Aasif Mandvi uncovers a conspiracy in Idaho, and Catherine Zeta-Jones talks "Rock of Ages" and "Spartacus.
17x115 - Parmy Olson
June 18, 2012
Greece votes to stay within the EU, Samantha Bee debates whether or not to attend a ,000-a-plate Obama fundraiser, and journalist Parmy Olson sheds light on Anonymous.
17x116 - Denis Leary
June 19, 2012
Democrats try to build a strong liberal coalition, President Obama uses his executive authority to prevent excessive deportation, and Denis Leary fills in for Marco Rubio.
17x117 - Steve Carell
June 20, 2012
Attorney General Eric Holder faces criticism from the House Oversight Committee, Obama and Romney face hecklers on the trail, and Steve Carell promotes all of his new books.
17x118 - Bassem Youssef
June 21, 2012
President Obama claims executive privilege on "fast and furious" documents, and Egyptian satirist Bassem Youssef fulfills a dream by appearing on The Daily Show.
17x119 - Marco Rubio
June 25, 2012
The Supreme Court rules on the Arizona immigration law, Mitt Romney hosts a retreat for big donors in Utah, and Marco Rubio shares lessons from his two years in the Senate.
17x120 - Seth MacFarlane
June 26, 2012
President Obama's role in Operation Fast and Furious inspires conservative talk of dictatorship, and Seth MacFarlane explains how he recruited Mark Wahlberg to star in "Ted.
17x121 - Andrew Garfield
June 27, 2012
Governor Cuomo's proposed decriminalization of marijuana fails, Jessica Williams sends health care news from the Supreme Court, and Andrew Garfield is Spider-Man.
17x122 - Tenacious D
June 28, 2012
The Supreme Court rules Obamacare constitutional, John Oliver poses questions to fictional president Herman Cain, and Tenacious D performs songs off "Rize of the Fenix.
17x123 - Louis C.K.
July 16, 2012
Mitt Romney retires retroactively, John Oliver reports from New Jersey on the Viacom-DirecTV dispute, and Louis C.K. clarifies his controversial Twitter comments.
17x124 - Victor Cruz
July 17, 2012
Egyptians hurl tomatoes in protest, the Obamas pose for the Kiss Cam, John Oliver tells America to keep it down, Al Madrigal goes to Mexico, and Victor Cruz talks football.
17x125 - Sigourney Weaver
July 18, 2012
Banks tamper with the Libor rate, Mitt Romney resists pressure to reveal his tax returns, and Sigourney Weaver talks American dynasties and "Political Animals.
17x126 - E.J. Dionne
July 19, 2012
An investigation reveals HSBC laundered money for Mexican drug cartels, Michele Bachmann floats a conspiracy theory, and E.J. Dionne talks "Our Divided Political Heart.
17x127 - Fareed Zakaria
July 23, 2012
The Colorado tragedy sparks non-gun debate, the Boy Scouts and Chick-fil-A reaffirm exclusionary policies toward gays, and Fareed Zakaria discusses "The Post-American World.
17x128 - Matthew McConaughey
July 24, 2012
London faces Olympics-related difficulties, Lewis Black takes issue with the deliberate distortions of the campaigns, and Matthew McConaughey discusses "Killer Joe.
17x129 - Joseph Stiglitz
July 25, 2012
President Obama encounters pronoun trouble, John Oliver interviews Herman Cain about his imaginary energy policy, and Joseph Stiglitz discusses "The Price of Inequality.
17x130 - Zach Galifianakas & Will Ferrell
July 26, 2012
North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un gets married, Samantha Bee reports on nuns at odds with the Vatican, and Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis take a break from "The Campaign.
17x131 - Rashida Jones
July 30, 2012
Mitt Romney sees disconcerting signs at the London Olympics, cities look to ban Chick-fil-A for its gay marriage stance, and Rashida Jones talks "Celeste and Jesse Forever.
17x132 - Dambisa Moyo
July 31, 2012
Mitt Romney makes an impression overseas, Dick Cheney and John McCain disagree on Sarah Palin's vice-presidential qualities, and economist Dambisa Moyo examines China.
17x133 - Fred Guterl
August 1, 2012
President Obama donates to the Obama campaign, Mitt Romney runs as a generic Republican candidate, Harry Reid is terrible, and Fred Guterl talks human extinction.
17x134 - Jessica Biel
August 2, 2012
Chik-fil-A Appreciation Day threatens America's chicken supply, the news struggles to not spoil the Olympics, and Jessica Biel discusses cars of the future in "Total Recall.
17x135 - Tim Gunn
August 6, 2012
The White House is criticized for security leaks, Jason Jones studies super spy Thomas Drake, the Mars rover lands, and Tim Gunn remembers ten seasons of "Project Runway.
17x136 - Saima Wahab
August 7, 2012
Chik-fil-A and Taco Bell face social media challenges, Italy doesn't love Mitt Romney, and Saima Wahab discusses her journey from Afghanistan to Portland, Oregon.
17x137 - Chris Rock
August 8, 2012
Voter I.D. laws target the poor, minorities and elderly, Al Madrigal investigates an Olympic penis controversy, and Chris Rock discusses "2 Days in New York.
17x138 - Joanna Brooks
August 9, 2012
President Obama and Mitt Romney exchange bad puns, Jason Jones covers the 2012 Red Neck Blank, and Joanna Brooks talks growing up Mormon in The Book of Mormon Girl.
17x139 - Robert Pattinson
August 13, 2012
Mitt Romney makes Paul Ryan the Republican vice presidential nominee, and "Cosmopolis" and "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson enjoys a pint of Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
17x140 - Misty May-Treanor
August 14, 2012
Mitt Romney campaigns with vice-presidential candidate Paul Ryan, John Hodgman shares his love of "Twilight," and Misty May-Treanor reflects on her Olympic legend.

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

17x81 - Thomas C. Goldstein

17x82 - Jack L. Goldsmith

17x83 - Anthony Bourdain

17x84 - Tim Weiner

17x85 - Elon Musk

17x86 - Ricky Gervais

17x87 - Esperanza Spalding

17x88 - Jane Goodall

17x89 - Julia Louis-Dreyfus

17x90 - Robert Reich

17x91 - Judy Smith

17x92 - Ben Rattray

17x93 - Madeleine Albright

17x94 - Jason Segel

17x95 - Robert Draper

17x96 - Zach Wahls

17x97 - David Barton

17x98 - Tom Coburn

17x99 - Peter Bergen

17x100 - Admiral General Aladeen

17x101 - Ivo Daalder

17x102 - John R. Hall

17x103 - Robert Caro

17x104 - Michelle Obama

17x105 - Dan Rather

17x106 - Jim Parsons

17x107 - Thomas Mann & Norman Ornstein

17x108 - Gary Johnson

17x109 - Michael Fassbender

17x110 - Edward Conard

17x111 - Boris Johnson

17x112 - Colin Powell

17x113 - Maggie Gyllenhaal

17x114 - Catherine Zeta-Jones

17x115 - Parmy Olson

17x116 - Denis Leary

17x117 - Steve Carell

17x118 - Bassem Youssef

17x119 - Marco Rubio