The Colbert Report Season 1 Episode 13 Eliot Spitzer
- November 7, 2005
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6.3 (23)
The Colbert Report season 1 episode 13 features former governor of New York, Eliot Spitzer, as the evening's guest. Host Stephen Colbert begins the show with his usual satirical monologue, poking fun at current events and political news. He also introduces a bit called "The Wørd," where he uses a made-up term to discuss a political issue.
After the monologue, Colbert sits down with Spitzer for an interview. Spitzer, who was still in office at the time of the interview, discusses his efforts to clean up Wall Street, regulate the financial industry, and fight corruption in politics. Colbert, never one to shy away from a good argument, challenges Spitzer on some of his policies and decisions as governor. The two engage in a back-and-forth that is both lively and informative.
The next segment of the show is called "ThreatDown," in which Colbert counts down the top five things that threaten America. The list includes topics such as global warming, pirates, and the "war on Christmas." Each item on the list is accompanied by a humorous skit that pokes fun at the issue.
In the final segment of the show, Colbert plays a game called "Better Know a District," in which he interviews a member of Congress from a specific district. In this episode, the guest is Charlie Rangel from New York's 15th Congressional District. Colbert asks Rangel about his district, his political beliefs, and his personal life. The interview is lighthearted and entertaining, with both Colbert and Rangel trading quips and jokes throughout.
Overall, The Colbert Report season 1 episode 13 is a typical example of the show's irreverent and satirical tone. The segments are well-constructed and engaging, and the interviews with Spitzer and Rangel are both informative and entertaining. Fans of political humor and satire will enjoy this episode, as well as the rest of the series.