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Season 18 · 158 episodes · Oct 1, 2012

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    Episode 1

    Arnold Schwarzenegger

    Oct 1, 2012

    The Obama and Romney camps aim low at the debates, the White House responds to violence in Libya, and Arnold Schwarzenegger discusses time travel and his book, "Total Recall".

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    Episode 2

    Liam Neeson

    Oct 2, 2012

    A Pennsylvania judge rules against the state's voter ID law, John Oliver asks Herman Cain to save America from foreign debt, and Liam Neeson talks kicking ass in "Taken 2".

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    Episode 3

    Rand Paul

    Oct 3, 2012

    An explosive Obama video resurfaces, Stephen Colbert plays the part of Bill O'Reilly, and Rand Paul shares libertarian anecdotes from his book, "Government Bullies".

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    Episode 4

    Bill O'Reilly

    Oct 4, 2012

    Mitt Romney's lies win the first debate, Barack Obama breaks Chris Matthews, Al Gore ponders elevation sickness, and Bill O'Reilly discusses "Killing Kennedy".

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    Episode 5

    Pete Townshend

    Oct 8, 2012

    Slightly lower unemployment numbers spark conservative conspiracy theories, Sesame Street comes under fire, and Pete Townshend discusses his memoir, "Who I Am".

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    Episode 6

    Ben Affleck

    Oct 9, 2012

    Mitt Romney presents his vague deficit reduction plan, Jessica Williams interviews black Mormons in Utah, and Ben Affleck rescues hostages in "Argo".

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    Episode 7

    Magic Johnson

    Oct 10, 2012

    President Obama slams Mitt Romney over Big Bird comments, Jason Jones explains the polling of polls, and Magic Johnson reveals the secret to his rivalry with Larry Bird.

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    Episode 8

    Paul Thomas Anderson

    Oct 11, 2012

    Down-ticket congressional races intensify, John Oliver reports on a fast-growing sector of the US economy, and Paul Thomas Anderson talks writing and directing "The Master".

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    Episode 9

    J. K. Rowling

    Oct 15, 2012

    Joe Biden debates Paul Ryan, Martha Raddatz draws praise as debate moderator, and author J.K. Rowling discusses writing a novel without magic or Harry Potter.

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    Episode 10

    Eugene Jarecki

    Oct 16, 2012

    Paul Ryan visits a homeless shelter in Ohio, Herman Cain touches on American exceptionalism, and Eugene Jarecki discusses the war on drugs and "The House I Live In".

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    Episode 11

    Nate Silver

    Oct 17, 2012

    Barack Obama shows up for the second presidential debate, John Oliver recruits a focus group, and Nate Silver shares his book, "The Signal and the Noise".

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    Episode 12

    Barack Obama

    Oct 18, 2012

    Samantha Bee explains why women voters are turned off by the debates, and President Obama weighs in on the election, Libya and Joe Biden's swimwear.

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    Episode 13

    D.L. Hughley

    Oct 22, 2012

    The conservative media exploits an Obama sound bite, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee follow the President's last campaign, and DL Hughley explains "The Endangered List".

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    Episode 14

    Gerard Butler

    Oct 23, 2012

    Mitt Romney and Barack Obama debate foreign policy, John Oliver and Aasif Mandvi share closing election arguments, and Gerard Butler talks surfing in "Chasing Mavericks".

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    Episode 15

    Dakota Meyer

    Oct 24, 2012

    Donald Trump challenges President Obama, military veterans fight the civilian economy, and war hero Dakota Meyer describes a dark day in Afghanistan.

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    Episode 16

    Nancy Pelosi

    Oct 25, 2012

    Both parties pick winners and losers, an Indiana Senate candidate stirs up controversy, and Nancy Pelosi shares her take on the 2012 presidential election.

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    Episode 17

    Jon Ronson

    Oct 31, 2012

    Hurricane Sandy reveals government competence, John Oliver and Jason Jones run eighth grade political campaigns, and Jon Ronson shares examples of investigative satire.

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    Episode 18

    Bob Woodruff

    Nov 1, 2012

    Ohio suffers a storm of political ads, Jason Jones and John Oliver raise student council election funds, and Bob Woodruff promotes the "Stand Up For Heroes" fundraiser.

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    Episode 19

    Martha Raddatz

    Nov 5, 2012

    The presidential campaigns wind down, John Oliver and Jason Jones coach young politicians, and Martha Raddatz shares the secret to her debate moderating authority.

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    Episode 20

    Democalypse 2012: Election Night - This Ends Now

    Nov 6, 2012

    Election night wraps up, the Best F#@king News Team Ever reports future election results, and Samantha Bee interviews undecided voters.

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    Episode 21

    Nate Silver

    Nov 7, 2012

    Barack Obama defeats Mitt Romney, Karl Rove refuses to admit defeat, Fox News plays the blame game, and Nate Silver explains his forecasting methodology.

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    Episode 22

    Katie Dellamaggiore & Pobo Efekoro

    Nov 8, 2012

    Colorado legalizes marijuana, John Oliver offers a unique interpretation of the election, and Katie Dellamaggiore and Pobo Efekoro talk "Brooklyn Castle".

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    Episode 23

    Mike Huckabee

    Nov 12, 2012

    New York cleans up after Hurricane Sandy, General Petraeus resigns as head of the CIA, and Mike Huckabee calls for a more inclusive GOP.

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    Episode 24

    Jason Sudeikis

    Nov 13, 2012

    White House petitioners threaten secession, the Petraeus scandal widens with a second implicated general, and Jason Sudeikis channels Joe Biden and Mitt Romney.

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    Episode 25

    Jon Meacham

    Nov 14, 2012

    The GOP does well among married women, the BBC confronts a decades-long child sex scandal, and Jon Meacham talks "Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power".

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    Episode 26

    Andrew Napolitano

    Nov 15, 2012

    Mitt Romney accuses President Obama of bribery, Al Madrigal investigates Arizona's legislative landscape, and Andrew Napolitano waxes Constitutional.

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    Episode 27

    David Nasaw

    Nov 26, 2012

    Israel and Hamas call a ceasefire, God works in mysterious ways, and David Nasaw discusses "The Patriarch: The Remarkable Life and Turbulent Times of Joseph P. Kennedy".

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    Episode 28

    Warren Buffett & Carol Loomis

    Nov 27, 2012

    Wal-Mart employees surrender their front row Black Friday seats, several parties receive blame for the Twinkie's death, and Warren Buffett and Carol Loomis talk tax fairness.

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    Episode 29

    Neil Young

    Nov 28, 2012

    John McCain and Lindsey Graham attack Susan Rice, Marcia Fudge attacks their attack, Jason Jones examines political consulting, and Neil Young brings vinyl sound to digital.

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    Episode 30

    Calvin Trillin

    Nov 29, 2012

    Mitt Romney joins President Obama for a private White House meeting, John Hodgman threatens to secede, and Calvin Trillin recounts the presidential race in verse.

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    Episode 31

    Denis Leary

    Dec 3, 2012

    Fox News continues fighting the war on Christmas, Congress debates the filibuster, and Denis Leary spreads holiday cheer in his book, "Merry F**kin' Christmas".

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    Episode 32

    R.A. Dickey

    Dec 4, 2012

    The left and right debate fiscal cliff resolutions, House Republicans pass on diversity, and Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey describes the brotherhood of the knuckleball.

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    Episode 33

    Alan Simpson

    Dec 5, 2012

    Senate Republicans oppose the UN's disability rights treaty, Al Madrigal investigates pot-smoking seniors, and Alan Simpson untangles the fiscal cliff.

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    Episode 34

    Chris Christie

    Dec 6, 2012

    Kate Middleton battles morning sickness, Samantha Bee predicts the royal child's future, and Chris Christie shares details of his hug with Bruce Springsteen.

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    Episode 35

    Bishop Gene Robinson

    Dec 10, 2012

    Sports commentator Bob Costas switches subjects, Mitch McConnell's plan backfires, and Gene Robinson talks being the first openly gay bishop in Christendom.

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    Episode 36

    Laura Linney

    Dec 11, 2012

    Michigan and Indiana wage economic warfare, Silvio Berlusconi serenades the Italian electorate, and Laura Linney discusses "Hyde Park on Hudson".

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    Episode 37

    Cory Booker

    Dec 12, 2012

    Atheists assault Christmas, North Korea's Kim Jong-un averts Armageddon, and Newark Mayor Cory Booker touts his city's economic resurgence.

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    Episode 38

    Kristen Stewart

    Dec 13, 2012

    California's Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act face legal hurdles, Wyatt Cenac completes one last investigation, and Kristen Stewart dances in "On the Road".

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    Episode 39

    Anne Hathaway

    Jan 7, 2013

    America temporarily avoids the Fiscal Cliff, House Republicans vote against a Hurricane Sandy relief package, and Anne Hathaway divulges the ending to "Les Miserables".

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    Episode 40

    Gen. Stanley McChrystal

    Jan 8, 2013

    America debates gun control, Wayne LaPierre calls for a lunatic database, and retired General Stanley McChrystal discusses his memoir, "My Share of the Task".

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    Episode 41

    Jeff Bridges

    Jan 9, 2013

    Former AIG CEO Hank Greenberg sues America, Al Madrigal reports on Detroit's Canadian problem, and Jeff Bridges talks "The Dude and the Zen Master".

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    Episode 42

    Josh Brolin

    Jan 10, 2013

    The government considers minting a trillion dollar coin, Al Gore sells Current TV to Al Jazeera, and Josh Brolin discusses his handsome role in "Gangster Squad".

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    Episode 43

    Roger Waters

    Jan 14, 2013

    Paul Krugman teaches brand awareness, Jessica Williams parses President Obama's personal diversity, John Oliver investigates investigations, and Roger Waters battles the flu.

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    Episode 44

    Bob Schieffer

    Jan 15, 2013

    Lance Armstrong opens up to Oprah, Clarence Thomas speaks for the first time in seven years, and Bob Schieffer prepares for his 13th presidential inauguration.

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    Episode 45

    Jessica Chastain

    Jan 16, 2013

    The White House and the NRA debate gun control measures, House Republicans vote against Hurricane Sandy relief, and Jessica Chastain talks "Zero Dark Thirty".

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    Episode 46

    Lena Dunham

    Jan 17, 2013

    President Obama addresses gun control, the White House rebuffs a petition to build a Death Star, and Lena Dunham is a Golden Globes newbie.

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    Episode 47

    Sonia Sotomayor

    Jan 21, 2013

    President Obama is sworn in for a second term, the Best F#@king News Team Ever experiments with inauguration hairstyles, and Sonia Sotomayor talks "My Beloved World".

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    Episode 48

    Jennifer Lopez

    Jan 22, 2013

    President Obama is sworn in for his second presidential term, Beyonce "sings" the National Anthem, and Jennifer Lopez discusses her new action film, "Parker".

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    Episode 49

    Missy Cummings

    Jan 23, 2013

    Paul Ryan reviews President Obama's inaugural speech, Israel is no friend to Benjamin Netanyahu, and Missy Cummings shares the many applications of drones.

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    Episode 50

    Christopher Walken

    Jan 24, 2013

    House Republicans press Hillary Clinton on Benghazi intelligence, China's smog problem helps America's self-esteem, and Christopher Walken talks "Stand Up Guys".

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    Episode 51

    Bob Costas

    Jan 28, 2013

    Women gain access to front-line combat, North Korea promises to "settle accounts" with the United States, and Bob Costas discusses the American cultures of guns and football.

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    Episode 52

    Melissa McCarthy

    Jan 29, 2013

    Would-be right-wing homesteaders envision a perfect society, homosexuality comes to the Boy Scouts and the NFL, and Melissa McCarthy blames Jason Bateman for "Identity Thief".

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    Episode 53

    Al Gore

    Jan 30, 2013

    Republicans reach out to Latino voters, and Al Gore talks climate, democracy, and his book, "The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change".

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    Episode 54

    Jason Bateman

    Jan 31, 2013

    The Senate investigates a range of gun control measures, President Obama makes a controversial skeet-shooting remark, and Jason Bateman discusses "Identity Thief".

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    Episode 55

    Michelle Rhee

    Feb 4, 2013

    The Super Bowl suffers a power failure, Chinese hackers infiltrate the New York Times, and education reformer Michelle Rhee discusses her book, "Radical".

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    Episode 56

    Ray Kelly

    Feb 5, 2013

    Republicans explore alternative methods of voter outreach, Facebook frustrates Germany, and Ray Kelly talks gun control and large sodas.

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    Episode 57

    Ed Whitacre

    Feb 6, 2013

    The Obama administration is questioned over its legal basis for drone strikes, the British government addresses gay marriage, and Ed Whitacre discusses GM's revival.

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    Episode 58

    Neil Barofsky

    Feb 7, 2013

    The White House opens up about drones, the United States Postal Service changes its work schedule, and Neil Barofsky talks banks and bailouts.

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    Episode 59

    George Stephanopoulos

    Feb 11, 2013

    Pope Benedict XVI steps down, Harvard fails to produce the best cheaters, and George Stephanopoulos talks State of the Union addresses past and future.

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    Episode 60

    Mike Piazza

    Feb 12, 2013

    North Korea goes miniature, Lewis Black looks to the real gun control experts, and Mike Piazza talks baseball, steroids, and his book, "Long Shot".

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    Episode 61

    Fawzia Koofi

    Feb 13, 2013

    President Obama updates America on the State of the Union, Marco Rubio takes a water break, and Fawzia Koofi discusses her book, "The Favored Daughter".

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    Episode 62

    Susan E. Rice

    Feb 14, 2013

    CNN owns the cruise ship story, John Oliver meets with the secretary general of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, and Susan Rice shares her side of the Benghazi story.

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    Episode 63

    Alison Brie

    Feb 19, 2013

    Great Britain questions the quality of its fast food, a meteor explosion over Russia fails to resonate, and Alison Brie talks "Community," "Mad Men," and Springsteen.

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    Episode 64

    Helaine Olen

    Feb 20, 2013

    Republicans revenge themselves on Chuck Hagel, Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment, and Helaine Olen discusses her book, "Pound Foolish".

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    Episode 65

    Steven Brill

    Feb 21, 2013

    The White House vows greater transparency, Jessica Williams joins up with Texas secessionists, and Steven Brill discusses his health care industry investigation.

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    Episode 66

    Donnie Wahlberg

    Feb 25, 2013

    Mississippi's Dick Molpus is vindicated, Samantha Bee prepares for post-sequester America, and Donnie Wahlberg straddles the police communities of Boston and New York.

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    Episode 67

    Lori Silverbush & Kristi Jacobson

    Feb 26, 2013

    Dov Hikind addresses the blackface controversy, Robert Gibbs acknowledges the drone program, and Lori Silverbush and Kristi Jacobson discuss hunger and "A Place at the Table".

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    Episode 68

    R.J. Cutler

    Feb 27, 2013

    Wall Street enjoys a boom, Italy wanders into a religious and political power vacuum, and R.J. Cutler describes "The World According to Dick Cheney".

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    Episode 69

    Rachel Maddow

    Feb 28, 2013

    Bob Woodward runs afoul of the White House, Jason Jones battles maple syrup addiction, and Rachel Maddow decodes the Supreme Court.

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    Episode 70

    Paul Rudd

    Mar 4, 2013

    Congress punishes itself by not punishing itself, Dennis Rodman reaches out to Kim Jong-un, and Paul Rudd discusses his life on the Supreme Court.

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    Episode 71

    Sandra Day O'Connor

    Mar 5, 2013

    The Supreme Court reconsiders the Voting Rights Act, and Sandra Day O'Connor discusses her life on the bench and her book, "Out of Order".

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    Episode 72

    Neil DeGrasse Tyson

    Mar 6, 2013

    Rand Paul filibusters for real, Al Madrigal questions Puerto Rico's desire for statehood, and Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the Russian meteor event.

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    Episode 73

    Tom Coughlin

    Mar 7, 2013

    Biological imperatives end Rand Paul's filibuster, potential papal successors gather in Rome, and Tom Coughlin discusses his book, "Earn the Right to Win".

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    Episode 74

    Peter Dinklage

    Mar 25, 2013

    Barack Obama brokers Middle Eastern peace, Al Madrigal investigates a lesser-known form of gun violence, and "Game of Thrones"' Peter Dinklage coins a phrase.

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    Episode 75

    Michael Moss

    Mar 26, 2013

    Republicans reboot, Larry Wilmore offers the GOP minority outreach advice, and "Salt Sugar Fat" author Michael Moss shares processed food industry secrets.

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    Episode 76

    Eva Mendes

    Mar 27, 2013

    Government doesn't work for returning veterans, the Supreme Court weighs in on same-sex marriage, and Eva Mendes talks "The Place Beyond the Pines".

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    Episode 77

    Denise Kiernan

    Mar 28, 2013

    The Supreme Court hears gay marriage arguments, Rupert Murdoch looks to expand his reach in LA, and Denise Kiernan investigates the women of the Manhattan Project.

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    Episode 78

    Mary Roach

    Apr 1, 2013

    Egypt suffers democratic growing pains, John Oliver investigates violence against guns, and Mary Roach demystifies the digestive process.

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    Episode 79

    Jonathan Sperber

    Apr 2, 2013

    Kim Jong-un fails to take the hint, Pope Francis I makes his mark, and author Jonathan Sperber delves into the personal life of Karl Marx.

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    Episode 80

    Sheryl Sandberg

    Apr 3, 2013

    Congress anonymously supports genetically modified food, Republicans look to re-rebrand, and Sheryl Sandberg offers suggestions to close the gender gap.

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    Episode 81

    Danny Boyle

    Apr 4, 2013

    Rutgers University fires its basketball coach, CNN evolves goats and the news, the Department of Veterans Affairs needs help, and Danny Boyle talks "Trance" and the Queen.

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    Episode 82

    David Stockman

    Apr 8, 2013

    President Obama's budget proposal satisfies no one, Jessica Williams talks pubic lice with John Waters, and David Stockman predicts another economic crash.

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    Episode 83

    Jimmy Carter

    Apr 9, 2013

    Virginia's "Cooch" revives the state's anti-sodomy laws, a Tennessee lawmaker takes on the young and poor, and Jimmy Carter celebrates his defeat of the guinea worm.

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    Episode 84

    Ken Burns

    Apr 10, 2013

    Senate Republicans thwart the UN's assault on the Second Amendment, China tunes in, and Ken Burns seeks justice in "The Central Park Five".

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    Episode 85

    Edie Falco

    Apr 11, 2013

    "Crazy" Rand Paul visits Howard University, Aasif Mandvi delves into the complicated financial world of student athletics, and Edie Falco talks theater and "Nurse Jackie".

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    Episode 86

    Tom Cruise

    Apr 16, 2013

    The Senate proposes a long and arduous "path to citizenship," Lewis Black takes on poverty in America, and an ageless Tom Cruise talks "Oblivion".

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    Episode 87

    Ricky Gervais

    Apr 17, 2013

    CNN goes down speculation road, the United States is accused of torture, and Ricky Gervais brings back his character from "The Office".

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    Episode 88

    Mark Mazzetti

    Apr 18, 2013

    The Senate fails once again, John Oliver proves that gun control actually does work, and Mark Mazzetti sheds light on the CIA's secret wars.

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    Episode 89

    Christina Hendricks

    Apr 22, 2013

    The Czech Republic ambassador clears the air, CNN covers every moment of the Boston manhunt, and Christina Hendricks considers possible "Mad Men" spinoffs.

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    Episode 90

    Salman Rushdie

    Apr 23, 2013

    The STOCK Act gets the Congressional treatment, John Oliver continues his Australian gun control investigation, and writer Salman Rushdie transitions to filmmaking.

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    Episode 91

    Bassem Youssef

    Apr 24, 2013

    Fox News questions the Constitution, John Hodgman finds an investment alternative to gold, and Bassem Youssef considers the humorlessness of government.

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    Episode 92

    Vali Nasr

    Apr 25, 2013

    The George W. Bush Presidential Library opens for business, John Oliver concludes his investigation of Australian gun control, and Vali Nasr analyzes American foreign policy.

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    Episode 93

    Jon Hamm

    Apr 29, 2013

    Congress feels the sequester pinch, the Elvis impersonator accused of mailing ricin to government officials is found innocent, and Jon Hamm talks "Mad Men"'s sixth season.

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    Episode 94

    Robert Downey Jr

    Apr 30, 2013

    Syria questions America's resolve and line-drawing ability, longtime NBA center Jason Collins comes out as gay, and Robert Downey Jr. dons his "Iron Man 3" promotional suit.

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    Episode 95

    Kay Bailey Hutchison

    May 1, 2013

    Guantanamo goes on hunger strike, Ted Cruz rankles everybody, and Kay Bailey Hutchison identifies Texas' independent roots.

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    Episode 96

    Eric Greitens

    May 2, 2013

    Paper joins the axis of evil, the Best F#@king News Team Ever tracks down a fugitive document, and Eric Greitens lays out his plan to help returning veterans.

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    Episode 97

    Christiane Amanpour

    May 6, 2013

    The NRA does its best CPAC impression, and Christiane Amanpour bets on CNN's resurgence.

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    Episode 98

    Mindy Kaling

    May 7, 2013

    Chris Christie goes under the knife, Jessica Williams learns the real meaning of Cinco de Mayo, and Mindy Kaling divulges her Met Ball 2013 punk credentials.

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    Episode 99

    Carey Mulligan

    May 8, 2013

    Benghazi-gate continues apace, CNN pulls a fast one, and Carey Mulligan immerses herself in the flapper culture of "The Great Gatsby".

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    Episode 100

    David Sedaris

    May 9, 2013

    The Jodi Arias trial ends, Aasif Mandvi steers wayward youth away from dead end college degrees, and David Sedaris talks "Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls".

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    Episode 101

    J.J. Abrams

    May 13, 2013

    The IRS apologizes for targeting conservative political groups, the government does something right, and J.J. Abrams notes the differences between "Star Trek" and "Star Wars".

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    Episode 102

    Nathan Lane

    May 14, 2013

    President Obama takes a question about the IRS, Jessica Williams counsels a wayward conservative, and Nathan Lane shares his personal theme song.

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    Episode 103

    Olympia Snowe

    May 15, 2013

    The Obama administration is hit by Hurricane Scandy, Donald Rumsfeld and Dick Cheney call for more government accountability, and Olympia Snowe considers bipartisanship.

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    Episode 104

    George Packer

    May 16, 2013

    The 2016 presidential election heats up, Disney neglects its parenting duties, and George Packer surveys three decades of American life in his book, "The Unwinding".

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    Episode 105

    Ellen Page

    May 20, 2013

    The Obama administration deploys some guy to do damage control, China flushes away all traces of a mysterious ooze, and Ellen Page sings Canada's praises.

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    Episode 106

    Phil Jackson

    May 21, 2013

    Toronto's mayor learns that crack is whack, Al Madrigal tracks down former MSNBC pundit Dylan Ratigan, and Phil Jackson talks basketball and managing big egos.

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    Episode 107

    Bill O'Reilly

    May 22, 2013

    The IRS proves short on answers, Apple answers for its tax dodge, Peggy Noonan ranks presidential scandals, and Bill O'Reilly considers the Obama administration's troubles.

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    Episode 108

    Morgan Freeman

    May 23, 2013

    The Obama administration prosecutes dangerous potheads and journalists, Jason Jones measures conservative reactions to IRS profiling, and Morgan Freeman waxes scientific.

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    Episode 109

    Maxim Pozdorovkin & Mike Lerner

    Jun 3, 2013

    The IRS gets a taste of its own medicine, John McCain visits Syrian rebels, and Mike Lerner and Maxim Pozdorovkin explain the meaning of Pussy Riot.

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    Episode 110

    Brian Williams

    Jun 4, 2013

    China wins the Iraq War, health officials warn of a global MERS epidemic, and Brian Williams weighs in on press freedoms.

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    Episode 111

    Jon Favreau

    Jun 5, 2013

    Chris Christie calls for a special election, Jessica Williams observes Tennessee's signature health care initiative, and Jon Favreau looks back on his White House days.

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    Episode 112

    No Guests

    Jun 6, 2013

    New York City residents react to Citi Bike, Jon announces his trip to Iran, and John Oliver seizes power.

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    Episode 113

    Seth Rogen

    Jun 10, 2013

    Details of the government's domestic surveillance practices emerge, the Best F#@king News Team Ever congratulates John Oliver, and Seth Rogen talks "This Is the End".

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    Episode 114

    Armando Iannucci

    Jun 11, 2013

    Republican senators respond to the NSA surveillance controversy, Al Madrigal exposes undercover whistleblowers, and Armando Iannucci talks American politics and "Veep".

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    Episode 115

    Mavis Staples

    Jun 12, 2013

    The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".

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    Episode 116

    Fareed Zakaria

    Jun 13, 2013

    The "Summer of the Whistleblower" continues, Lewis Black scrutinizes cutting-edge technologies, and Mavis Staples performs songs from her album, "One True Vine".

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    Episode 117

    Linda Cardellini

    Jun 17, 2013

    Sarah Palin quits quitting, Iran votes for Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's replacement, Sam Bee reports on a bullied majority, and Linda Cardellini talks "Mad Men".

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    Episode 118

    Jim Gaffigan

    Jun 18, 2013

    The Senate nearly accomplishes something, Mick Foley issues an immigration reform challenge, and Jim Gaffigan reflects on fatherhood.

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    Episode 119

    Dawn Porter

    Jun 19, 2013

    President Obama doesn't feel the love in Germany, the Supreme Court rules on human gene patenting, and Dawn Porter reflects on underappreciated public defenders.

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    Episode 120

    Tom Brokaw

    Jun 20, 2013

    Paula Deen finds herself embroiled in controversy, old-timey gangster stories dominate the news, and Tom Brokaw discusses technological innovations in news.

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    Episode 121

    Maggie Gyllenhaal

    Jun 24, 2013

    Jason Jones learns about the Canadian financial services industry, Edward Snowden eludes the media and the authorities, and Maggie Gyllenhaal discusses "White House Down".

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    Episode 122

    Ahmir 'Questlove' Thompson

    Jun 25, 2013

    The Supreme Court takes on the Voting Rights Act, George Zimmerman's lawyer starts the trial with a joke, and Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson links hip hop and "The Cosby Show".

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    Episode 123

    Josh Fox

    Jun 26, 2013

    The Best F#@king News Team Ever responds to the Supreme Court's DOMA decision, Kristen Schaal cheers Wendy Davis, and Josh Fox discusses his film, "Gasland Part II".

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    Episode 124

    Tom Goldstein

    Jun 27, 2013

    Jon Stewart says hello, Justice Scalia objects to the DOMA ruling, Edward Snowden turns up in a Moscow airport, and Tom Goldstein explains the Supreme Court's decisions.

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    Episode 125

    Aaron Sorkin

    Jul 15, 2013

    The George Zimmerman murder trial concludes, Al Madrigal questions Latinos about other Latinos, and Aaron Sorkin talks CNN and "The Newsroom".

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    Episode 126

    Helen Mirren

    Jul 16, 2013

    The Senate avoids destroying itself, Kate Middleton's unborn child keeps his or her fans waiting, and Helen Mirren explains why she enjoys touching celebrities.

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    Episode 127

    Reza Aslan

    Jul 17, 2013

    Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner poll well in NYC, Lewis Black responds to Rick Perry's job offer, and Reza Aslan considers the historical Jesus in his book, "Zealot".

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    Episode 128

    Sarah Vowell

    Jul 18, 2013

    Egyptians mark the end of democracy, CNN rocks the news, and Sarah Vowell sits in for her friend, the late David Rakoff.

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    Episode 129

    Louis C.K.

    Jul 22, 2013

    A royal son is born, Edward Snowden considers moving out of the Moscow airport, Detroit goes bankrupt, and Louis C.K. talks Woody Allen and "Blue Jasmine".

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    Episode 130

    Richard Haass

    Jul 23, 2013

    The Best F#@king News Team Ever reports on the royal birth, and foreign policy expert Richard Haass reflects on the importance of domestic stability.

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    Episode 131

    Shailene Woodley

    Jul 24, 2013

    Anthony Weiner becomes Carlos Danger, Larry Wilmore begins a conversation on race, and Shailene Woodley discusses "The Spectacular".

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    Episode 132

    Bob Bradley

    Jul 25, 2013

    Goldman Sachs gets into the aluminum game, Aasif Mandvi tries convincing someone to run for Congress, and Bob Bradley talks Egyptian soccer and the World Cup.

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    Episode 133

    Mark Leibovich

    Jul 29, 2013

    Edward Snowden receives a literary care package, Congress agrees on something, Anthony Weiner gets more bad news, and Mark Leibovich surveys the Washington landscape.

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    Episode 134

    Tim Gunn

    Jul 30, 2013

    Judge Johnny judges Halliburton, Lance Armstrong and Joe Biden, Pope Francis changes the Catholic tone toward homosexuality, and Tim Gunn talks "Project Runway".

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    Episode 135

    Hank Azaria

    Jul 31, 2013

    Congress continues being unpopular, Jason Jones travels to Kentucky, Anthony Weiner 9/11s his d**k pics, and Hank Azaria discusses "Lovelace".

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    Episode 136

    Colin Quinn

    Aug 1, 2013

    America's fast food workers demand better pay, Hillary Clinton's lunch ignites 2016 election buzz, and Colin Quinn teaches Constitutional history.

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    Episode 137

    Neal Thompson

    Aug 5, 2013

    The 2016 Republican presidential field expands, politics engulfs sports and the royal baby, and Neal Thompson recounts the life of Robert Ripley in "A Curious Man".

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    Episode 138

    Liam Hemsworth

    Aug 6, 2013

    Tax reform terrifies politicians who want tax reform, Jessica Williams and Samantha Bee debate the race question, and Liam Hemsworth talks sports and white-collar crime.

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    Episode 139

    Lake Bell

    Aug 7, 2013

    President Obama breaks his date with Vladimir Putin, David Cameron takes away England's porn, "Shark Week" is engulfed in shark-troversy, and Lake Bell talks filmmaking.

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    Episode 140

    Kirsten Gillibrand

    Aug 8, 2013

    The SEC holds big banks accountable in small ways, Obama speaks out on sexual assault in the military, and Kirsten Gillibrand criticizes how the military handles such cases.

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    Episode 141

    Rand Paul

    Aug 12, 2013

    Chris Matthews makes 2016 election predictions, Australia's federal candidates slip up, Dr. Sanjay Gupta turns pro-pot, and Senator Rand Paul talks health care.

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    Episode 142

    Joshua Oppenheimer

    Aug 13, 2013

    A judge goes after NYC's stop-and-frisk policies, Jessica Williams demands stop-and-frisk on Wall Street, and Joshua Oppenheimer describes his film, "The Act of Killing".

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    Episode 143

    Regis Philbin

    Aug 14, 2013

    Amazon's Jeff Bezos takes over The Washington Post, Elon Musk dreams up a supersonic transport capsule, and Regis Philbin describes his sports talk show, "Crowd Goes Wild".

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    Episode 144

    Simon Pegg

    Aug 15, 2013

    Protestors oppose Russia's gay propaganda ban, Anthony Weiner insults BuzzFeed, former correspondents bid farewell to John Oliver, and Simon Pegg talks "The World's End".

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    Episode 145

    Andrew Harper

    Sep 3, 2013

    Jon returns from the Middle East, Syria crosses America's red line, and Andrew Harper explains the reality for Syrian refugees in Jordan.

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    Episode 146

    Mario Livio

    Sep 4, 2013

    John McCain shows his poker face, Samantha Bee searches for common ground with Russia, and Mario Livio shares some of science's greatest blunders.

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    Episode 147

    Michael C. Hall

    Sep 5, 2013

    The New York City Democratic mayoral candidates debate the issues, Anthony Weiner fights back, and Michael C. Hall discusses the final season of "Dexter."

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    Episode 148

    Sheri Fink

    Sep 9, 2013

    Americans debate intervention in Syria, Bashar al-Assad launches a campaign to charm the west, Republican mayoral candidates clash, and Sheri Fink prepares for disaster.

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    Episode 149

    Bill Dedman

    Sep 10, 2013

    John Kerry offers inadvertent hope for peace in Syria, a drug boat burns off the coast of Italy, and Bill Dedman sheds light on a reclusive heiress.

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    Episode 150

    Bob Odenkirk & David Cross

    Sep 11, 2013

    Bill de Blasio wins the New York City Democratic primary, members of Congress address Egypt's people, and David Cross and Bob Odenkirk talk "Hollywood Said No!"

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    Episode 151

    Billy Crystal

    Sep 12, 2013

    Vladimir Putin assumes the role of peacemaker, Aasif Mandvi reports on the plight of biotech companies, and Billy Crystal recounts a bygone era in comedy.

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    Episode 152

    Robert Reich

    Sep 16, 2013

    Lindsey Graham declares war on not going to war in Syria, Pope Francis takes aim at Catholic dogma, and Robert Reich predicts a return to progressivism.

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    Episode 153

    Jake Gyllenhaal

    Sep 17, 2013

    CNN learns the wrong lessons from Boston, the Best F#@king News Team Ever speculatively reports a Godzilla attack, and Jake Gyllenhaal talks "Prisoners."

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    Episode 154

    Hugh Jackman

    Sep 18, 2013

    Washington D.C. gun laws prove ineffective, Al Madrigal tests the limits of southern hospitality, and Hugh Jackman embraces the darkness in "Prisoners."

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    Episode 155

    Chelsea Clinton

    Sep 19, 2013

    Businesses circumvent Obamacare, Aasif Mandvi celebrates India's Miss America victory, and Chelsea Clinton shares details of her work at the Clinton Foundation.

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    Episode 156

    Richard Dawkins

    Sep 24, 2013

    Republicans rally against Obamacare, Jessica Williams reports on the future of international shipping, and Richard Dawkins compares science and religion.

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    Episode 157

    Atoms for Peace

    Sep 25, 2013

    Ted Cruz takes a stand against the Affordable Care Act, and Thom Yorke and Flea perform songs from their joint project, Atoms for Peace.

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    Episode 158

    Robin Williams

    Sep 26, 2013

    President Hassan Rouhani of Iran hits New York, Pope Francis and Republicans disagree on scriptural matters, and Robin Williams talks "The Crazy Ones."