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Has the United States Shifted into Oligarchy?

nightintern · 10/26/10 07:00PM

In a recent discussion about the middle class, author Jacob Hacker explained to Charlie Rose that policy changes over the last half-century—and not technological advances, as many would claim—are responsible for the United States' income disparity. Watch inside.

Jon Stewart Taunts NPR, Fox News Over Juan Williams Debacle

Matt Cherette · 10/25/10 10:18PM

Tonight, The Daily Show returned with the first of a week of shows from Washington, DC. Immediately, Jon Stewart took both NPR—for its boring spinelessness—and Fox News—for its revenge-hungry personalities—to task over the Juan Williams fiasco. Video inside.

Glenn Beck's Multiple Personalities Manifest Themselves

nightintern · 10/18/10 04:37PM

Have you ever wondered if there is anyone else in Glenn Beck's studio? Could his feminine alter-ego have eaten his camera crew? Those questions have often crossed our minds. Inside, some video evidence of Beck's crazy from today's show.