Jeremy Paxman

May 14, 2007
Season 12 - Episode 65: Jeremy Paxman

Season 12 - Episode 65: Jeremy Paxman

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Overview

Tonight, BBC news reporter and author of the new book, On Royalty: A Very Polite Inquiry into Some Strangely Related Families, Jeremy Paxman. The show begins with a clip of Bush "The Decider" taking matters into his own hands and conducting an orchestra during the 400th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown. The fired U.S. attorney's scandal continues as Alberto Gonzalez testifies about what he doesn't remember before the House Judiciary Committee in a segment called "House A.G.". Senior Legal Correspondent Rob Riggle talks with Jon about how White House officials can never comment before, during, and after investigations into wrongdoing in a segment called "Speak No Evil". Finally, Samantha Bee in "This Week In God" talks about the history of Mormons as it relates to current presidential candidate Mitt Romney & about a hispanic man in Florida who founded a church based on the claim that he is the Antichrist.

Episode Information

TV Show

The Daily Show

Season

Season 12

Episode Number

65

Air Date

May 14, 2007

Guest Stars

Jeremy Paxman

Jeremy Paxman

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