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Calvin Trillin Episode #17006 Calvin Trillin recalls predicting the underwear bomber in 2006 and talks about earning a living by making fun of politicians. (06:01) Tags: Calvin Trillin, interviews, books, poetry, dreams, lookin' good, terrorism, Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab, Mitt Romney, Al Gore, Barack Obama, Steve Forbes, Indecision, Indecision 2012, elections, fashion, kids, toys & games, mental health

Aired: 10/18/11

Viewed: 43,162

Common Episode #16116 Common discusses his memoir, "One Day It'll All Make Sense," and the media firestorm surrounding his invitation to perform at the White House. (06:52) Tags: Common, interviews, books, hip hop, poetry, music, controversies, White House, media, fashion, Fox News, Sarah Palin, ethnic, parents, family, growing up, men/women, mongering

Aired: 09/14/11

Viewed: 64,022

Common Performs at the White House Episode #16064 Common's performance angers those who huff the heady mix of character assassination and manufactured outrage, known as Foxygen. (02:41) Tags: White House, Common, Fox News, poetry, fashion, hip hop, music, music videos, songs, controversies, media, explosions, movies, intro, Kristen Wiig

Aired: 05/12/11

Viewed: 111,227

Tone Def Poetry Jam Episode #16063 A White House invitation to Grammy-winning vegetarian Common sparks controversy at Fox News. (04:40) Tags: Common, Sean Hannity, White House, Fox News, Internet, poetry, hip hop, controversies, media, pundits, slogans, music, violence, intro, Albert Brooks

Aired: 05/11/11

Viewed: 375,809

Tone Def Poetry Jam - Lyrics Controversy Episode #16063 The only way to express the ridiculousness of Fox News is through a musical iteration of the spoken word. (06:18) Tags: Common, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, White House, Fox News, Johnny Cash, George W. Bush, Bush impression, poetry, hip hop, citizenship, controversies, media, pundits, music, songs, violence, performances

Aired: 05/11/11

Viewed: 455,194

James Franco Episode #16014 James Franco walked to poetry class after learning he had received an Oscar nomination for best actor. (06:52) Tags: James Franco, interviews, movies, celebrities, Academy Awards, Yale University, college, education, poetry, dancing

Aired: 01/25/11

Viewed: 169,577

Jon Loses Super Bowl Bet Episode #15021 Instead of betting on the Super Bowl with his heart, Jon went with Maya Angelou's prediction. (01:38) Tags: intro, Jenny Sanford, sports, football, Super Bowl, New Orleans Saints, gambling, Maya Angelou, poetry

Aired: 02/08/10

Viewed: 81,869

Health Care: Bigger, Longer and Uncut Episode #14142 Jason Jones repeats House Republicans' objections to the bloated Frankenstein of a heath care bill. (05:57) Tags: Jason Jones, health, laws, House of Representatives, on location, Republicans, Democrats, monsters, Frankenstein, Amish, poetry, insurance, Mark Foley, religion

Aired: 11/05/09

Viewed: 62,364

Class of '43 Episode #14111 Dick Cheney works on his memoir, Karl Rove writes beat poetry, and Alberto Gonzales loses touch with President Bush. (05:59) Tags: Bush administration, Internet, friends, Dick Cheney, George W. Bush, Karl Rove, scandals, poetry, Alberto Gonzales, Bush impression, impressions, video games, trials/hearings, books

Aired: 08/13/09

Viewed: 89,572

Reform Madness - White Minority Episode #14109 Larry Wilmore urges white people to deal with the fact that America is getting darker. (04:20) Tags: Larry Wilmore, health, laws, racism, Barack Obama, town hall, mongering, OctoMom, Nadya Suleman, ethnic, Statue of Liberty, immigration, poetry

Aired: 08/11/09

Viewed: 158,975

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