Season 11 (2006)

George Packer
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January 4, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of The Assassins' Gate : America in Iraq, George Packer!

Pierce Brosnan
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January 5, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor, Pierce Brosnan! Also, Jason Jones with "Spear Pressure."

James Risen
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January 9, 2006

TONIGHT: NY Times reporter and author of State of War, James Risen!

Albert Brooks
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January 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Star of Finding Comedy in the Muslim World, actor and filmmaker, Albert Brooks!

Peter Bergen
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January 11, 2006

TONIGHT: CNN's terrorism analyst, Peter Bergen!

Edward Lazarus
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January 12, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court, Edward Lazarus!

Eugene Jarecki
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January 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Documentary film maker, Eugene Jarecki! Also, Rob Corddry with "This Week in God."

L. Paul Bremer
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January 17, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope and former Head of Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, L. Paul Bremer!

James Woolsey
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January 18, 2006

TONIGHT: Former CIA Director, James Woolsey!

Josh Lucas
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January 19, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Glory Road, Josh Lucas! Also, Nate Corddry with an American Resolution.

Fred Barnes
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January 23, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Rebel-in-Chief: How George W. Bush Is Redefining the Conservative Movement and Transforming America, Fred Barnes!

Reza Aslan
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January 24, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam, Reza Aslan!

Anthony Hopkins
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January 25, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of The World's Fastest Indian, Anthony Hopkins! Plus "New Year's Resolution" with Ed Helms!

Bernard-Henri Levy
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January 26, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville, Bernard-Henri Levy!

Randy Jackson
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January 30, 2006

TONIGHT: Judge on American Idol, Randy Jackson!

Charles Barkley
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January 31, 2006

TONIGHT: Retired NBA Star, Charles Barkley!

Michael Beschloss
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February 1, 2006

TONIGHT: Author and historian, Michael Beschloss!

Robert O'Harrow, Jr.
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February 2, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of No Place to Hide: Behind the Scenes of Our Emerging Surveillance Society, Robert O'Harrow, Jr.! Plus, "New Yea...Read more

Torie Clarke
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February 7, 2006

TONIGHT: Former Assistant Defense Secretary for Public Affairs, Torie Clarke! Plus, Rob Corddry with "This Week In God!"

Harrison Ford
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February 8, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Firewall, Harrison Ford! Also, the first installment of "Klassic Kolbert."

Will Arnett
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February 9, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Arrested Development, Will Arnett!

Mike Mullane
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February 13, 2006

TONIGHT: Astronaut, Mike Mullane!

Peter Tertzakian
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February 14, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy Dependent World, Peter Tertzakian!

Julianne Moore
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February 15, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Freedomland, Julianne Moore! Plus, "Trendspotting" with Demetri Martin.

Ed Harris
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February 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Winter Passing, Ed Harris! Plus, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

Sarah Vowell
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February 21, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Assassination Vacation, Sarah Vowell! Also, Nate and Rob Corddry with "Brother vs. Brother."

Matthew Fox
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February 22, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lost, Matthew Fox!

Roger Ebert
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February 23, 2006

TONIGHT: Movie critic, Roger Ebert! Also, Lewis Black with "Back in Black."

Eugene Linden
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March 7, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations, Eugene Linden!

Neil Young
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March 8, 2006

TONIGHT: Musician and composer, Neil Young!

Bruce Bartlett
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March 9, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy, Bruce Bartlett!

Eric Burns
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March 13, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Infamous Scribblers: The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism, Eric Burns!

Bart Ehrman
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March 14, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, Bart Ehrman! Plus "This Week in God" with Rob Corddry.

Natalie Portman
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March 15, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress and star of V for Vendetta, Natalie Portman!

Vin Diesel
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March 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Find Me Guilty, Vin Diesel!

Clive Owen
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March 20, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Inside Man, Clive Owen!

General Georges Sada
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March 21, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Saddam's Secrets: How an Iraqi General Defied And Survived Saddam Hussein, General Georges Sada! Also, "Trends...Read more

Senator Russ Feingold
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March 22, 2006

TONIGHT: Wisconsin Senator, Russ Feingold!

Michael Mandelbaum
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March 23, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of The Case For Goliath: How America Acts As The World's Government in the Twenty-first Century, Michael Mandelbaum

Michael Gordon
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March 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of Cobra II : The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq, Michael Gordon!

Fareed Zakaria
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March 28, 2006

TONIGHT: Newsweek International editor, Fareed Zakaria!

Queen Latifah
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March 29, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Ice Age: The Meltdown, Queen Latifah!

Sharon Stone
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March 30, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress and star of Basic Instinct 2, Sharon Stone!

Ricky Gervais
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April 3, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and podcast host of "The Ricky Gervais Show", Ricky Gervais! Also, Ed Helms with "This Week In God".

Studs Terkel
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April 4, 2006

TONIGHT: Broadcaster and author of "And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey", Studs Terkel! Also, Senator John M...Read more

Gen. Tony Zinni
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April 5, 2006

TONIGHT: Retired Marine General and author of "The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose", Gen. Tony Zinni!

Josh Hartnett
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April 6, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Lucky Number Slevin, Josh Hartnett! Also, Dan Bakkedahl learns about "Beach Ploys".

Jon Meacham
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April 17, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation, Jon Meacham! Also, Ed Helms travel...Read more

Ryan Nerz
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April 18, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Eat This Book: A Year of Gorging and Glory on the Competitive Eating Circuit, Ryan Nerz!

Dennis Quaid
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April 19, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of American Dreamz, Dennis Quaid!

Sen. Ted Kennedy
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April 20, 2006

TONIGHT: Senator from Massachusetts, Sen. Ted Kennedy! Also, Jason Jones with Not In Your Front Yard.

Efraim Halevy
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April 24, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!

Tom Selleck
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April 25, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad, Efraim Halevy!

Kimberley Strassel
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April 26, 2006

TONIGHT: Wall Street Journal editor, Kimberley Strassel!

Robin Williams
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April 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of R.V., Robin Williams!

Matthew Continetti
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May 1, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The K Street Gang: The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine, Matthew Continetti!

Madeleine Albright
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May 2, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs, Madeleine Albright!

Clark Kent Ervin
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May 3, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable To Attack, Clark Kent Ervin!

John Malkovich
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May 4, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor John Malkovich!

David Remnick
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May 8, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Reporting: Writings from the New Yorker, David Remnick!

Eric Shawn
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May 9, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of The U.N. Exposed: How the United Nations Sabotages America's Security and Fails the World, Eric Shawn!

Billy Connolly
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May 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Stand-up comedian Billy Connolly!

Francis Fukuyama
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May 11, 2006

TONIGHT: Author of America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy, Francis Fukuyama!

Howard Dean
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May 15, 2006

TONIGHT: The Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Howard Dean!

Denis Leary
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May 16, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of Rescue Me, Denis Leary!

Ramesh Ponnuru
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May 17, 2006

TONIGHT: A senior editor for National Review, Ramesh Ponnuru! Plus, Lewis Black: Back in Black.

Willie Nelson
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May 18, 2006

TONIGHT: Legendary country musician and performer of You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker, Willie Nelson!

Caroline Kennedy
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June 5, 2006

TONIGHT: Caroline Kennedy, founder of the Profiles In Courage Award.

Bill Bennett
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June 6, 2006

TONIGHT: Former Secretary of Education and author of America, Bill Bennett.

Bonnie Hunt
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June 7, 2006

TONIGHT: Actress Bonnie Hunt from the movie Cars. Plus, Lewis Black reports in Back in Black!

Lily Tomlin
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June 8, 2006

TONIGHT: Legendary comedian Lily Tomlin!

Thomas Friedman
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June 12, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century, Thomas L. Friedman!

Ken Mehlman
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June 13, 2006

TONIGHT: The chair of the Republican National Committee, Ken Mehlman!

Tim Russert
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June 14, 2006

TONIGHT: The Host of NBC's Meet the Press and the author of Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons, Tim Russert!

Louis C.K.
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June 15, 2006

TONIGHT: The star of the new series Lucky Louie, Louis C.K.!

Calvin Trillin
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June 19, 2006

TONIGHT: American journalist, humorist, and author of Messages from My Father!, Calvin Trillin!

Juliet Eilperin
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June 20, 2006

Tonight: Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin, author of Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives.

Anderson Cooper
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June 21, 2006

TONIGHT: Host of CNN's Anderson Cooper: 360, Anderson Cooper.

Adam Sandler
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June 22, 2006

Episode 79 of Season 11 premiered on June 22, 2006

Lance Armstrong
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June 26, 2006

Episode 80 of Season 11 premiered on June 26, 2006

Helen Thomas
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June 27, 2006

Episode 81 of Season 11 premiered on June 27, 2006

Al Gore
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June 28, 2006

Episode 82 of Season 11 premiered on June 28, 2006

Kevin Spacey
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June 29, 2006

Episode 83 of Season 11 premiered on June 29, 2006

Illario Pantano
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July 10, 2006

Tonight former U.S. Marine and co-author of <I>Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy</I>, Illario Pantano.

John Dean
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July 11, 2006

Tonight: Former Nixon legal counsel and author of <I>Conservatives Without Conscience</I>, John Dean.

Shawn Wayans
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July 12, 2006

Episode 86 of Season 11 premiered on July 12, 2006

Owen Wilson
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July 13, 2006

Tonight: Actor and one of the stars of <I>You, Me and Dupree</I>, Owen Wilson.

Gordon Chang
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July 17, 2006

Tonight: Gordon Chang, author of <I>Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World</I>.

M. Night Shyamalan
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July 18, 2006

Tonight: Director of the movie <I>Lady in the Water</I>, M. Night Shaymalan.

James Maguire
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July 19, 2006

Tonight: The author of <I>American Bee: The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds</I>, James Maguire.

Paul Giamatti
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July 20, 2006

Tonight: Actor and star of the movie <I>Lady in the Water</I>, Paul Giamatti.

Senator John McCain
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July 24, 2006

Episode 92 of Season 11 premiered on July 24, 2006

Ed Burns
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July 25, 2006

TONIGHT: actor, writer and director of <I>The Groomsman</I>, Ed Burns.

Sharon Weinberger
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July 26, 2006

TONIGHT: Defense reporter and author of <I>Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld</I>, Sharon W...Read more

Dr. Alon Ben-Meir
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July 27, 2006

TONIGHT: NYU Professor, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir.

Will Ferrell
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July 31, 2006

Episode 96 of Season 11 premiered on July 31, 2006

Vali Nasr
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August 1, 2006

TONIGHT: Professor of Middle East and South Asia politics and author of <I>The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape...Read more

Chris Paine
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August 2, 2006

TONIGHT: Writer and director of the documentary <I>Who Killed The Electric Car?</I>, Chris Paine.

Danny DeVito
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August 3, 2006

TONIGHT: Actor and star of <I>It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia</I>, Danny DeVito.

Brian Williams
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August 8, 2006

Episode 100 of Season 11 premiered on August 8, 2006

Craig Glenday
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August 9, 2006

Episode 101 of Season 11 premiered on August 9, 2006

Dale Earnhardt Jr.
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August 10, 2006

TONIGHT: Famous NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Thomas E. Ricks
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August 14, 2006

TONIGHT: The author of Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, Thomas E. Ricks.

Samuel L. Jackson
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August 15, 2006

TONIGHT: The star of the movie Snakes on a Plane, Samuel L. Jackson.

Thomas Kean
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August 16, 2006

Episode 105 of Season 11 premiered on August 16, 2006

Matt Dillon
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August 17, 2006

Episode 106 of Season 11 premiered on August 17, 2006

Reza Aslan
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August 21, 2006

Tonight, author and scholar of comparative religions, Reza Aslan.

William Cohen
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August 22, 2006

Tonight former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, author of <I>Dragon Fire</I>.

Frederick Lane
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August 23, 2006

Tonight Frederick Lane, author of <I>The Decency Wars: The Campaign to Cleanse American Culture</I>.

Martin Short
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August 24, 2006

Tonight actor and comedian Martin Short.

Maggie Gyllenhaal
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September 11, 2006

Tonight actress and star of <I>sherrybaby</I>, Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Gary Hart
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September 12, 2006

Tonight former U.S.

Ed Gillespie
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September 13, 2006

Tonight political advisor and author of <I>Winning Right: Campaign Politics and Conservative Policies</I>, Ed Gillespie.

Norm MacDonald
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September 14, 2006

Tonight comedian Norm MacDonald.

Bill Clinton
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September 18, 2006

Episode 115 of Season 11 premiered on September 18, 2006

Ben Affleck
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September 19, 2006

Tonight actor and star of <I>Hollywoodland</I> Ben Affleck.

Johnny Knoxville
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September 20, 2006

Tonight actor and star of <I>Jackass Number Two</I>, Johnny Knoxville.

CC Goldwater
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September 21, 2006

Tonight founder of Sweet Pea Films and producer of the documentary <I>Mr. Conservative: Goldwater On Goldwater</I>, CC Goldwater.

Pat Buchanan
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September 25, 2006

Tonight conservative pundit Pat Buchanan.

Pervez Musharraf
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September 26, 2006

Episode 120 of Season 11 premiered on September 26, 2006

Al Franken
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September 27, 2006

Tonight comedian Al Franken.

Jim McGreevey
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September 28, 2006

Tonight, former Governor of New Jersey and author of <I>The Confession</I>, Jim McGreevey.

Trent Lott
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October 2, 2006

Tonight Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, author of <I>Herding Cats: A Life in Politics</I>.

Dennis Miller
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October 3, 2006

Tonight comedian Dennis Miller.

Ian Bremmer
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October 4, 2006

Tonight the President of the Eurasia Group and author of <I>The J Curve: A New Way To Understand Why Nations Rise And Fall</I>, Ian Bremmer.

David Rakoff
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October 5, 2006

Episode 126 of Season 11 premiered on October 5, 2006

James Baker
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October 9, 2006

Tonight former Secretary of State and author of <I>Work Hard, Study...

David Cross
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October 10, 2006

Tonight comedian and star of <I>Freak Show</I>, David Cross.

Lou Dobbs
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October 11, 2006

Tonight the host of CNN's <I>Lou Dobbs Tonight</I>, Lou Dobbs.

David Mark
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October 12, 2006

Tonight David Mark, author of <I>Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning</I>.

Frank Rich
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October 16, 2006

Tonight <I>New York Times</I> columnist Frank Rich, author of <I>The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina</I>.

Amy Sedaris
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October 17, 2006

Tonight actress Amy Sedaris, author of <I>I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence</I>.

John Ashcroft
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October 18, 2006

Tonight fromer U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.

Kirsten Dunst
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October 19, 2006

Episode 134 of Season 11 premiered on October 19, 2006

LeBron James
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October 30, 2006

Tonight NBA superstar LeBron James.

John Meuller
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October 31, 2006

Tonight Ohio State policy analyst and author of <I>Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Securty ...Read more

Midwest Midterm Midtacular
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November 1, 2006

Tonight John Oliver talks to people who were wooed in 2004. Also Demitri Martin reports on the clubs at Ohio State.

Sacha Baron Cohen
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November 2, 2006

Tonight comedian and star of <I>Borat</I>, Sacha Baron Cohen.

Jerry Seinfeld
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November 6, 2006

Episode 139 of Season 11 premiered on November 6, 2006

Indesion 2006 Election Night
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November 7, 2006

Combined with The Colbert Report, Dan Rather stops by.

Howard Dean
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November 8, 2006

Tonight chairman of the Democratic National Committe, Howard Dean.

Dustin Hoffman
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November 9, 2006

Tonight actor and co-star of <I>Stranger Than Fiction</I>, Dustin Hoffman.

Tina Fey
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November 13, 2006

Tonight writer, actress and star of <I>30 Rock</I>, Tina Fey.

John Edwards
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November 14, 2006

Tonight former Senator from North Carolina and author of <I>Home: Blueprints of Our Lives</I>, John Edwards.

Ted Koppel
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November 15, 2006

Tonight former anchor of <I>Nightline</I>, Ted Koppel.

Muhammad Yumus
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November 16, 2006

Tonight professor of economics and founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yumus.

Rahm Emanuel
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November 27, 2006

TONIGHT: Rep. Rahm Emanuel, D, Rep-ILL, chair of the Congressional Campaign Committee for 2006 elections.

Tom Waits
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November 28, 2006

Tonight's Guest: Musician Tom Waits.

George Clooney
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November 29, 2006

Episode 149 of Season 11 premiered on November 29, 2006

Tenacious D
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November 30, 2006

Tonight's guests: Jack Black and Kyle Gass, collectively known as Tenacious D.Black and Gass star in the new film Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny.

Nathan Lane
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December 4, 2006

Tonight actor and Broadway star Nathan Lane.

Sen. John Danforth
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December 5, 2006

Episode 152 of Season 11 premiered on December 5, 2006

Eve Herold
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December 6, 2006

Tonight the director of public policy research at the Genetics Policy Institute and author of <I>Stem Cell War: Inside Stories fro...Read more

Ed Viesturs
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December 7, 2006

Tonight mountain climber and author of <I>No Shortcut to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Hightest Peaks</I>, Ed Viesturs.

Sen. Lincoln Chafee
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December 11, 2006

Episode 155 of Season 11 premiered on December 11, 2006

Fareed Zakaria
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December 12, 2006

Tonight the editor for <I>Newsweek International</I>, Fareed Zakaria.

Ricky Gervais
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December 13, 2006

Tonight actor and star of <I>Extras</I>, Ricky Gervais.

Rajiv Chandraeskaran
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December 14, 2006

Tonight the assistant managing editor for the <I>Washington Post</I> and author of <I>Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Ir...Read more

Gov. Tom Vilsack
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December 18, 2006

Tonight Iowa Governor and 2008 Presidential candidate, Tom Vilsack.

Bill Kristol
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December 19, 2006

Episode 160 of Season 11 premiered on December 19, 2006

Ben Stiller
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December 20, 2006

Tonight actor and star of <I>Night at the Museum</I>, Ben Stiller.