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Priorities USA Episode #18108 The Obama administration believes in freedom of the press -- just not freedom of speech for people who might talk to the press. (04:29) Tags: Obama administration, accountability, morality, media, speeches, history, laws, crime, spying, Fox News, security, North Korea, WMDs, nuclear, founding fathers

Aired: 05/23/13

Viewed: 2,012

Full Episode AvailableMay 23, 2013 - Morgan Freeman

The Black Presidency Episode #18104 Larry Wilmore considers whether or not American democracy can survive with the same ethnicity dominating the White House over and over again for years on end. (03:58) Tags: Larry Wilmore, African American, ethnic, elections, men/women, Barack Obama, history, lookin' good, weight/obesity, William Taft, diversity, stereotypes

Aired: 05/16/13

Viewed: 14,967

Full Episode AvailableMay 16, 2013 - George Packer

Exclusive - George Packer Extended Interview Pt. 1 Episode #18104 In this exclusive, unedited interview, "The Unwinding" author George Packer investigates the systemic failure of American government and institutions. (07:11) Tags: exclusives, extended interviews, George Packer, uncensored, interviews, security, economy, history, government, Wall Street, celebrities, wealth, Washington DC, Joe Biden, lobbyists, America, books

Aired: 05/16/13

Viewed: 37,321

Full Episode AvailableMay 16, 2013 - George Packer

Nathan Lane Episode #18102 Tony Award-winning actor Nathan Lane discusses the sweatshop working conditions on the set of "The Nance." (06:34) Tags: interviews, Nathan Lane, theater, Broadway, music, theme songs, gay/homosexual, 20s, awards, Bette Midler, labor, history

Aired: 05/14/13

Viewed: 9,968

Full Episode AvailableMay 14, 2013 - Nathan Lane

Carey Mulligan Episode #18099 Carey Mulligan argues that "The Great Gatsby" remains as relevant today as it was in the 1920s. (06:40) Tags: interviews, 20s, Carey Mulligan, dancing, partying, history, technology, Half Baked, literary references, America, culture, Jay-Z, friends, music, books, movies

Aired: 05/08/13

Viewed: 14,740

Full Episode AvailableMay 8, 2013 - Carey Mulligan

Moment of Zen - Glenn Beck's History Lesson Episode #18097 Glenn Beck floats a piece of revisionist American history. (00:20) Tags: Moment of Zen, history, guns, weapons, laws, government, ethnic, African American, slavery

Aired: 05/06/13

Viewed: 11,745

Full Episode AvailableMay 6, 2013 - Christiane Amanpour

Kay Bailey Hutchison Episode #18095 Former Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison shares bits of Texas history and weighs in on the quality of her Senate replacement, Ted Cruz. (08:32) Tags: Kay Bailey Hutchison, interviews, Texas, Senate, men/women, government, history, Ted Cruz, slogans, Mexico, wars, military, super villains, polls, laws, Republicans, Democrats, guns, weapons, controversies, NRA, lobbyists, Barack Obama, debt, money, voting, retirement, books

Aired: 05/01/13

Viewed: 22,864

Full Episode AvailableMay 1, 2013 - Kay Bailey Hutchison

Jon Hamm Episode #18093 Jon Hamm discusses the sixth season of "Mad Men" and his pending marriage to Aasif Mandvi. (06:18) Tags: interviews, Jon Hamm, work/office, growing up, technology, kids, family, sports, travel, baseball, history, intelligence, prostitution, sex, morality, advertising, spying, Aasif Mandvi, TV, CIA, movies

Aired: 04/29/13

Viewed: 29,943

Full Episode AvailableApril 29, 2013 - Jon Hamm

Library Accomplished Episode #18092 Former President George W. Bush takes a break from his painting to help open the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. (02:50) Tags: George W. Bush, culture, museums, art, impressions, media, history, the moon, family, photos, space, Vali Nasr

Aired: 04/25/13

Viewed: 162,483

Full Episode AvailableApril 25, 2013 - Vali Nasr

Australia & Gun Control's Aftermath Episode #18092 John Oliver learns it's pointless for America to study the Australian gun control experience because the situations are just too similar. (06:30) Tags: John Oliver, on location, man on the street, Australia, guns, violence, weapons, laws, controversies, international affairs, death, lobbyists, dictators, founding fathers, government, history, police business, martial arts, conservative, democracy, accountability, mongering, rage, alcohol, new age, supernatural, Constitution, Second Amendment, costumes

Aired: 04/25/13

Viewed: 101,796

Full Episode AvailableApril 25, 2013 - Vali Nasr

Exclusive - Bassem Youssef Extended Interview Pt. 2 Episode #18091 In this exclusive, unedited interview, Bassem Youssef explains why he refuses to tone down his show to placate the Egyptian authorities. (06:05) Tags: exclusives, extended interviews, Bassem Youssef, uncensored, interviews, democracy, religion, Christian, fundamentalism, right-wing, Islam, history, morality, government, dictators, conservative, Jewish, Republicans, Tea Party, Sarah Palin, sports, violence, doctors, safety, translations, nerd alert, technology

Aired: 04/24/13

Viewed: 73,831

Full Episode AvailableApril 24, 2013 - Bassem Youssef

Salman Rushdie Episode #18090 Salman Rushdie recalls the fierce, behind-the-scenes negotiations that brought "Midnight's Children" to the big screen after 30 years. (06:31) Tags: interviews, Salman Rushdie, India, history, international affairs, Hollywood, Bollywood, Great Britain, wealth, money, movies, books

Aired: 04/23/13

Viewed: 14,082

Christina Hendricks Episode #18089 Christina Hendricks considers a "Mad Men" spinoff where her character rides around in a van and solves mysteries through her womanly wiles. (06:06) Tags: interviews, Christina Hendricks, sexism, discrimination, men/women, history, 70s, work/office, feminism, smoking, health, lookin' good, advertising, accountability, growing up, TV

Aired: 04/22/13

Viewed: 38,765

Zero Dark Hurty Episode #18087 A bipartisan task force on post-9/11 interrogation techniques concludes that the United States actively engaged in torture. (04:30) Tags: torture, morality, war on terror, wars, George W. Bush, Bush administration, terrorism, Dick Cheney, controversies, history, cell phones, intelligence, government, military, safety, security, George Takei, appearances, prison, World War II, impressions

Aired: 04/17/13

Viewed: 58,428

Guess Who's Coming to Howard Episode #18085 Brave and crazy Kentucky Senator Rand Paul plunges headfirst into a prestigious university symposium filled with high achieving students. (04:11) Tags: Rand Paul, African American, elections, voting, ethnic, speeches, college, history, the South, Richard Nixon, racism, discrimination, civil rights, slavery, Howard University, Republicans, Democrats, Ronald Reagan, Rick Perry, Edie Falco

Aired: 04/11/13

Viewed: 142,209

Guess Who's Coming to Howard - Larry Wilmore on Rand Paul Episode #18085 Larry Wilmore remains unconvinced by Republican Rand Paul's African American recruitment pitch. (03:41) Tags: Larry Wilmore, Republicans, Rand Paul, voting, elections, African American, racism, discrimination, ethnic, Howard University, history, lookin' good, dating, food, taxes

Aired: 04/11/13

Viewed: 68,880

Queer Aye for the Straight Guys Episode #18082 Democrats rush to support gay marriage with the breakneck speed of passengers disembarking a s**t-encrusted cruise ship. (03:31) Tags: gay/homosexual, same-sex marriage, marriage, Congress, evolution, controversies, flip-flopper, government, Internet, Facebook, technology, Democrats, Republicans, Charles Darwin, religion, history, health, injuries, family, animals

Aired: 04/08/13

Viewed: 31,013

Exclusive - David Stockman Extended Interview Pt. 2 Episode #18082 In this exclusive, unedited interview, author David Stockman describes the historical conditions that led to modern economic boom-and-bust cycles. (08:41) Tags: exclusives, extended interviews, David Stockman, uncensored, interviews, economy, business, debt, money, government, international affairs, wealth, aging, Richard Nixon, recession, history, gambling, capitalism, Great Depression, Ronald Reagan, World War I, stimulus package, labor, taxes, China, technology, laws, books

Aired: 04/08/13

Viewed: 37,689

The Red Tape Diaries - A Modernized Department of Veterans Affairs Episode #18081 Technological advances at the Department of Veterans Affairs bring the organization into the 21st month of the 1970s. (07:09) Tags: Veterans, military, health, money, government, accountability, troops, technology, Internet, cell phones, history, cats & cats, iPhone, Apple

Aired: 04/04/13

Viewed: 47,502

humblr. Episode #18079 Pope Francis does away with his predecessor's festooned papal style. (03:23) Tags: Pope Francis, popes, religion, Catholic, Christian, Rome, poverty, fashion, money, photos, Pope Benedict XVI, wealth, history, impressions, holidays, Easter

Aired: 04/02/13

Viewed: 45,198

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