The Colbert Report Season 7 Episode 90 Jose Antonio Vargas
- July 14, 2011
Jose Antonio Vargas, an award-winning journalist and immigration rights activist, is the featured guest on this episode of The Colbert Report. Vargas has become a prominent voice in the national conversation on immigration reform, having revealed his own undocumented status in a New York Times Magazine essay in 2011.
Colbert and Vargas discuss his experience as an undocumented immigrant growing up in the United States, as well as his work as a journalist covering issues related to immigration. Vargas also discusses his recent documentary, "Documented," which chronicles his own journey as an undocumented American and the struggles faced by millions of others in similar circumstances.
Throughout the interview, Colbert and Vargas engage in a lively discussion of the complex issues surrounding immigration in the United States, including the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants in accessing education, employment, and other basic human rights. They also examine the political and social factors that have contributed to the current climate of anti-immigrant sentiment in the United States, as well as potential solutions for moving forward.
In addition to the interview with Vargas, this episode of The Colbert Report also features a segment on the controversy surrounding the Washington Redskins football team name, as well as Colbert's trademark satirical commentary on the news of the day. Fans of the show will not be disappointed by the sharp wit and incisive analysis that have made The Colbert Report one of the most popular and influential political satire programs on television today.