The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 52

The Colbert Report Season 5 Episode 52 Ken Quinn, Sheriff Joe Arpaio

  • April 20, 2009

As the show begins, Stephen Colbert welcomes his viewers and introduces his guests for the evening. The first guest is Ken Quinn, the President of the World Food Prize Foundation. Colbert and Quinn discuss the importance of food security and the work that the World Food Prize Foundation is doing to address hunger worldwide. They also touch on the ongoing issue of food waste and the need for sustainable agricultural practices. Quinn shares his vision for the future of food security and how the organization is working to achieve it.

Next, Colbert welcomes Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the controversial former Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. The conversation quickly turns heated as Colbert questions Arpaio's controversial methods of law enforcement, including racial profiling and mistreatment of prisoners. Arpaio defends his actions, claiming that he was simply upholding the law and protecting his community. The conversation becomes increasingly tense as Colbert challenges Arpaio on his track record and his controversial stance on immigration.

As usual, the show is filled with hilarious moments and witty banter as Colbert keeps the tone light while still tackling serious issues. The conversation between Colbert and Quinn is informative and insightful, and it's clear that they share a passion for the issue of food security. The conversation with Arpaio is tense and uncomfortable at times, but it's a necessary discussion to have in the current political climate. Overall, it's another great episode of The Colbert Report and a testament to Colbert's ability to tackle tough issues with humor and grace.

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Description
  • First Aired
    April 20, 2009
  • Language
    English