Stephen Colbert and Politics: Can You Name the 22 Fun Facts You May Not Know Or Remember?
Summary
This episode of C-SPAN’s Extreme Mortman presents 22 fun facts about Stephen Colbert’s political connections. It covers his infamous 2006 White House Correspondents’ Dinner speech, satirical presidential campaigns, and congressional testimony. The host also details Colbert’s interactions with politicians like Nancy Pelosi and Marjorie Taylor Greene. Finally, it highlights his sister Elizabeth Colbert Busch’s 2013 congressional run against Mark Sanford.
Topics discussed
Intro and overview of 22 fun facts about Stephen Colbert
The 2006 White House Correspondents' Dinner speech
Rich Little's impression and the joke Colbert cut
Colbert at White House state dinners for France
Colbert in the White House press room and satirical campaign
Colbert's 2007 presidential campaign in South Carolina
Colbert's 2012 exploratory committee and Obama's reaction
Colbert testifying before Congress on immigration
Reactions from Nancy Pelosi and Eleanor Holmes Norton
Negative reactions from Marjorie Taylor Greene and Pat Roberts
The Rally to Restore Sanity and Ozzy Osbourne
Mentions by Obama, Hillary Clinton, and Tim Walz
Elizabeth Colbert Busch's congressional campaign against Mark Sanford
Bonus clip: Colbert in Monroe and Rich Little's closing song
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