All episodes Season 2008 S2008E120 2008-09-24 30 min 2000s

The Colbert Report

Joe Nocera, Cornel West

Season 2008, Episode 120 · Aired 2008-09-24

The Colbert Report — Joe Nocera, Cornel West (S2008E120)

Synopsis

New York Times Business Columnist Joe Nocera explains the $700 billion bailout will save the economy because it has to. Cornel West believes we're at a moment where we need courage, compassion and hope.

In the series

This episode is part of The Colbert Report (2005–2014) on Comedy Central.

Truthiness as national vocabulary — right-wing blowhard as performance art.

Key cast

Also in season 2008

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