All episodes Season 2009 S2009E36 2009-03-12 30 min 2000s

The Colbert Report

Simon Johnson, Peter Singer

Season 2009, Episode 36 · Aired 2009-03-12

The Colbert Report — Simon Johnson, Peter Singer (S2009E36)

Synopsis

Simon Johnson explains why America's economy resembles an unstable, emerging market. Peter Singer urges Stephen to give money to poor people rather than enjoying it himself.

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 2009

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