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On Topic - Division of Power - The Press
The White House press corps works in an office Donald Trump would have designed if he kept journalists as pets.
On Topic - Division of Power - The President
The Executive Branch comes with privileges, powers, and occasionally, shiny take-home collectibles.
On Topic - Division of Power - Congress
When a party stands together in Congress, there is nothing it can't prevent from getting done.
On Topic - Division of Power - Interest Groups
Lobbyists are people too.
On Topic - Division of Power - The Supreme Court
The Daily Show goes judicial with coverage of the highest court in the land.
Monday
May 21, 2012
On Topic - Division of Power - The Press
From the White House briefing room and offices buried deep beneath it, the Fourth Estate holds our elected leaders in check. (05:11)
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Monday
May 21, 2012
On Topic - Division of Power - The President
The Executive Branch is afforded executive privilege, which is a special right of privacy used by presidents when they don't want you to hear about something bad they did. (03:31)
Views: 39,753
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Monday
May 21, 2012
On Topic - Division of Power - Congress
Jon and the correspondents explain why some people view Congress as an ineffectual, shortsighted, ignorant, fetid pool of corruption and stupidity. (03:59)
Views: 84,245
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Monday
May 21, 2012
On Topic - Division of Power - Interest Groups
Lobbyists help Congressmen write legislation. They also provide them with transportation, meals, physical therapy, cocaine and strippers. (03:48)
Views: 103,362
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Monday
May 21, 2012
On Topic - Division of Power - The Supreme Court
Having champagne rooms named after you, pubic hair pranks and ice cream bribes are just a few of the perks of being a Supreme Court Justice. (04:52)
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.
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