Stephen congratulates John King and the rest of the media on getting Obama elected.
Matt Miller says the government must make sure we have basic securities like health care and pensions.
Benicio Del Toro talks about meeting Castro to prepare for "Che."
Lawrence Lessig says the outdated copyright laws have turned our kids into criminals.
Anthony Romero believes it will be a huge mistake if Barack Obama doesn't close Guantanamo immediately.
Niall Ferguson explains how money is a relationship between a creditor and a debtor.
Barack Obama may be over-marketed, and Alan Khazei wants Americans to volunteer.
A look back on President Bush's relationship with the media -- Stephen wonders if tonight's the night they finally do it and Shepard Fairey's "Hope" poster belongs to everyone.
Frank Rich says George W. Bush delivers a message of hope for mediocrity.
Tonight Stephen welcomes Washington Post columnist and author of The N Word: Who Can Say It, Who Shouldn't, and Why, Jabari Asim.
Elizabeth Alexander explains to Stephen the difference between a metaphor and a lie.
Tonight Stephen welcomes Newsweek editor and author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, Jon Meacham.
Obama changes Bush's policy on science, and Ed Young thinks married people should have more sex.
Documentary, "Man on Wire"
President and CEO, Center for American Progress
The government collapses in Iceland, and Stephen gets mad at Dan Zaccagnino.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. says Abraham Lincoln was always against slavery, but he wasn't a fan of black people.
Actor, "The Pink Panther 2"
Stephen salutes the Boy Scouts, and Jonah Lehrer discusses the neuroscience of decision-making.
Stephen welcomes musical guest TV On The Radio.
It's tough times for the Republican Party, and Stephen gives a shout out to a former employee.
New York Times article, "My Genomic Self"
Adam Gopnik claims that faith and fear no longer rule our lives because of Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin.
Tonight Stephen welcomes the chief scientific advisor for chemistry.com, anthropology professor and author of Why Him? Why Her?: Finding Real Love By Understanding Your Personality Type, Helen Fisher.
Cliff Sloan believes that Marbury v. Madison is significant because it established the rule of law.
Mayor John Fetterman believes Braddock, PA is a great place to spend some of the stimulus money.
Stephen wants to know how Kris Kristofferson can be a country musician and a liberal at the same time.
Late at night, who does David Byrne fear David Byrne is?
President Obama taxes the rich to pay for universal health care, and South Carolina may finally end gun prostitution.