
1. George Packer
Aired: Jan 4, 2006Acclaimed author George Packer shares his insights on his book, The Assassins...

2. Pierce Brosnan
Aired: Jan 5, 2006Pierce Brosnan makes a special appearance on tonight's episode, joined by a s...

3. James Risen
Aired: Jan 9, 2006Renowned New York Times reporter and author of "State of War" James Risen is ...

4. Albert Brooks
Aired: Jan 10, 2006Albert Brooks, acclaimed actor and filmmaker, is our special guest tonight.

5. Peter Bergen
Aired: Jan 11, 2006Renowned terrorism expert Peter Bergen from CNN joins the discussion in the n...

6. Edward Lazarus
Aired: Jan 12, 2006Tonight, we'll be discussing the Supreme Court with Edward Lazarus, author of...

7. Eugene Jarecki
Aired: Jan 16, 2006Eugene Jarecki, a documentary filmmaker, engages in a conversation with Rob C...

8. Paul Bremer
Aired: Jan 17, 2006L. Paul Bremer, author of "My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of...

9. James Woolsey
Aired: Jan 18, 2006A thrilling episode unfolds as the show welcomes James Woolsey, a renowned fo...

10. Josh Lucas
Aired: Jan 19, 2006Actor Josh Lucas, renowned for his role in Glory Road, makes a special appear...

11. Fred Barnes
Aired: Jan 23, 2006George W. Bush is redefining the conservative movement and transforming Ameri...

12. Reza Aslan
Aired: Jan 24, 2006Acclaimed author Reza Aslan explores the origins, evolution, and future of Is...

13. Anthony Hopkins
Aired: Jan 25, 2006Anthony Hopkins, renowned for his iconic role in The World's Fastest Indian, ...

14. Bernard-Henri Lévy
Aired: Jan 26, 2006Author Bernard-Henri Levy delves into America's social and political landscap...

15. Randy Jackson
Aired: Jan 30, 2006Tonight on American Idol, renowned judge Randy Jackson takes center stage.

16. Charles Barkley
Aired: Jan 31, 2006Legendary retired NBA player Charles Barkley makes a special appearance on th...

17. Michael Beschloss
Aired: Feb 1, 2006A renowned author and historian, Michael Beschloss, is the special guest on t...

18. Robert O'Harrow Jr
Aired: Feb 2, 2006On the next episode, investigative journalist Robert O'Harrow Jr. joins the s...

19. Torie Clarke
Aired: Feb 7, 2006The next episode of the show will feature a special guest appearance by Torie...

20. Harrison Ford
Aired: Feb 8, 2006Tonight, a Hollywood legend joins us as our special guest.

21. Will Arnett
Aired: Feb 9, 2006Tonight, the show welcomes Will Arnett, a talented actor famous for his hilar...

22. Mike Mullane
Aired: Feb 13, 2006Astronaut Mike Mullane shares his extraordinary experiences as a space traveler.

23. Peter Tertzakian
Aired: Feb 14, 2006Joining us tonight is Peter Tertzakian, author of "A Thousand Barrels a Secon...

24. Julianne Moore
Aired: Feb 15, 2006Tonight's episode welcomes Academy Award-winning actress Julianne Moore, know...

25. Ed Harris
Aired: Feb 16, 2006Actor Ed Harris, renowned for his Winter Passing role, makes a special appear...

26. Sarah Vowell
Aired: Feb 21, 2006Sarah Vowell, author of Assassination Vacation, makes a special appearance on...

27. Matthew Fox
Aired: Feb 22, 2006Matthew Fox, the renowned actor from the popular TV series Lost, appears as a...

28. Roger Ebert
Aired: Feb 23, 2006Renowned movie critic Roger Ebert makes a special guest appearance in the nex...

29. Eugene Linden
Aired: Mar 7, 2006Eugene Linden, a celebrated author, appears on the show to share insights fro...

30. Neil Young
Aired: Mar 8, 2006Legendary musician and composer Neil Young shines in the spotlight.

31. Bruce Bartlett
Aired: Mar 9, 2006Tonight's episode features an exclusive interview with Bruce Bartlett, author...

32. Eric Burns
Aired: Mar 13, 2006The next episode delves into the founding fathers' tumultuous relationship wi...

33. Bart Ehrman
Aired: Mar 14, 2006A discussion with Bart Ehrman, author of "Misquoting Jesus", is featured in t...

34. Natalie Portman
Aired: Mar 15, 2006Tonight, Academy Award-winning actress Natalie Portman, known for her powerfu...

35. Vin Diesel
Aired: Mar 16, 2006Acclaimed actor Vin Diesel, known for his role in Find Me Guilty, is the spec...

36. Clive Owen
Aired: Mar 20, 2006Tonight, acclaimed actor Clive Owen, famous for his standout performance in I...

37. Georges Sada
Aired: Mar 21, 2006Exclusive interview with General Georges Sada, author of "Saddam's Secrets", ...

38. Russ Feingold
Aired: Mar 22, 2006Tonight, we present a one-on-one conversation with Senator Russ Feingold, a p...

39. Michael Mandelbaum
Aired: Mar 23, 2006Michael Mandelbaum explores the concept of America's global leadership in his...

40. Michael Gordon
Aired: Mar 27, 2006Michael Gordon, author of Cobra II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occu...

41. Fareed Zakaria
Aired: Mar 28, 2006Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International, is the guest on the next ep...

42. Queen Latifah
Aired: Mar 29, 2006Queen Latifah, known for her roles in Ice Age: The Meltdown, makes a special ...

43. Sharon Stone
Aired: Mar 30, 2006Tonight, the show welcomes Sharon Stone, renowned for her captivating perform...

44. Ricky Gervais
Aired: Apr 3, 2006Ricky Gervais, renowned actor and podcast host, appears as a guest on the sho...

45. Studs Terkel
Aired: Apr 4, 2006A renowned broadcaster and author, Studs Terkel, joins the show to share his ...

46. Tony Zinni
Aired: Apr 5, 2006Retired Marine General Tony Zinni, author of "The Battle for Peace: A Frontli...

47. Josh Hartnett
Aired: Apr 6, 2006Josh Hartnett, known for his role in Lucky Number Slevin, makes a special app...

48. Jon Meacham
Aired: Apr 17, 2006Historian Jon Meacham delves into the country's founding principles and value...

49. Ryan Nerz
Aired: Apr 18, 2006Ryan Nerz, author of "Eat This Book", explores the world of competitive eatin...

50. Dennis Quaid
Aired: Apr 19, 2006Dennis Quaid, the acclaimed actor and star of American Dreamz, makes a specia...

51. Ted Kennedy
Aired: Apr 20, 2006Exclusive interview with Senator Ted Kennedy from Massachusetts, followed by ...

52. Efraim Halevy
Aired: Apr 24, 2006Efraim Halevy, author of Man in the Shadows, joins us to share his expertise ...

53. Tom Selleck
Aired: Apr 25, 2006Efraim Halevy, a renowned author and former Mossad leader, shares his insight...

54. Kimberley Strassel
Aired: Apr 26, 2006Join us tonight as renowned Wall Street Journal editor Kimberly Strassel shar...

55. Robin Williams
Aired: Apr 27, 2006Robin Williams, the talented actor and star of R.V., makes a special appearan...

56. Matthew Continetti
Aired: May 1, 2006The next episode delves into the tumultuous history of the Republican Machine...

57. Madeleine Albright
Aired: May 2, 2006Madeleine Albright, author of The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on Ame...

58. Clark Kent Ervin
Aired: May 3, 2006Acclaimed author Clark Kent Ervin, known for his book "Open Target: Where Ame...

59. John Malkovich
Aired: May 4, 2006John Malkovich, a highly acclaimed actor, joins the show, boasting a diverse ...

60. David Remnick
Aired: May 8, 2006David Remnick, author of "Reporting: Writings from the New Yorker", shares hi...

61. Eric Shawn
Aired: May 9, 2006Eric Shawn, author of The U.N. Exposed, shares insights on the United Nations...

62. Billy Connolly
Aired: May 10, 2006Billy Connolly brings his signature humor and wit to the stage for a hilariou...

63. Francis Fukuyama
Aired: May 11, 2006Tonight, renowned author Francis Fukuyama joins the show to discuss his thoug...

64. Howard Dean
Aired: May 15, 2006Exclusive interview with Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Com...

65. Denis Leary
Aired: May 16, 2006Tonight, Denis Leary, a renowned actor and star of the hit TV series Rescue M...

66. Ramesh Ponnuru
Aired: May 17, 2006A senior editor from National Review makes a special appearance on the show, ...

67. Willie Nelson
Aired: May 18, 2006Country music legend Willie Nelson shines in a special episode, paying tribut...

68. Caroline Kennedy
Aired: Jun 5, 2006Caroline Kennedy, founder of the Profiles in Courage Award, makes a special a...

69. Bill Bennett
Aired: Jun 6, 2006Bill Bennett, former Secretary of Education and author of "America," will be ...

70. Bonnie Hunt
Aired: Jun 7, 2006Tonight's episode features a special guest appearance by Bonnie Hunt, known f...

71. Lily Tomlin
Aired: Jun 8, 2006The next episode of the show will be a memorable one, as the talented comedia...

72. Thomas Friedman
Aired: Jun 12, 2006Renowned author Thomas L. Friedman discusses his groundbreaking book, "The Wo...

73. Ken Mehlman
Aired: Jun 13, 2006Exclusive insights from Ken Mehlman, chair of the Republican National Committ...

74. Tim Russert
Aired: Jun 14, 2006Tim Russert, renowned host of NBC's Meet the Press and author of Wisdom of Ou...

75. Louis C.K.
Aired: Jun 15, 2006Louis C.K. stars in a new comedy series, playing the lead role of Lucky Louie.

76. Calvin Trillin
Aired: Jun 19, 2006Renowned American journalist, humorist, and author Calvin Trillin, known for ...

77. Juliet Eilperin
Aired: Jun 20, 2006A celebrated journalist and author of "Fight Club Politics" appears as a gues...

78. Anderson Cooper
Aired: Jun 21, 2006Anderson Cooper, host of CNN's Anderson Cooper: 360, makes a special appearan...

79. Adam Sandler
Aired: Jun 22, 2006
80. Lance Armstrong
Aired: Jun 26, 2006
81. Helen Thomas
Aired: Jun 27, 2006
82. Al Gore
Aired: Jun 28, 2006
83. Kevin Spacey
Aired: Jun 29, 2006
84. Ilario Pantano
Aired: Jul 10, 2006In the next episode, a decorated former U.S. Marine and co-author of the accl...

85. John Dean
Aired: Jul 11, 2006A special guest, John Dean, a prominent figure in politics and ethics, will j...

86. Shawn Wayans
Aired: Jul 12, 2006
87. Owen Wilson
Aired: Jul 13, 2006Tonight, the hilarious Owen Wilson joins the show, fresh from his success in ...

88. Gordon Chang
Aired: Jul 17, 2006Gordon Chang, author of Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World, dis...

89. M. Night Shyamalan
Aired: Jul 18, 2006M. Night Shyamalan, renowned filmmaker behind the thought-provoking Lady in t...

90. James Maguire
Aired: Jul 19, 2006Tonight, James Maguire, author of "American Bee: The National Spelling Bee an...

91. Paul Giamatti
Aired: Jul 20, 2006Paul Giamatti, a versatile actor known for his roles in film and television, ...

92. John McCain
Aired: Jul 24, 2006
93. Ed Burns
Aired: Jul 25, 2006Actor, writer, and director Ed Burns shares his insights on the latest episode.

94. Sharon Weinberger
Aired: Jul 26, 2006A defense reporter and author of "Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pe...

95. Alon Ben-Meir
Aired: Jul 27, 2006A renowned professor from New York University, Dr. Alon Ben-Meir, will be a g...

96. Will Ferrell
Aired: Jul 31, 2006
97. Vali Nasr
Aired: Aug 1, 2006In the next episode, a distinguished expert on Middle East and South Asia pol...

98. Chris Paine
Aired: Aug 2, 2006Tonight, Chris Paine, the writer and director of the documentary "Who Killed ...

99. Danny DeVito
Aired: Aug 3, 2006Danny DeVito, star of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia", makes a special ap...

100. Brian Williams
Aired: Aug 8, 2006
101. Craig Glenday
Aired: Aug 9, 2006
102. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Aired: Aug 10, 2006NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. joins the show to recount his thrilling raci...

103. Thomas Ricks
Aired: Aug 14, 2006Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas E. Ricks explores his critically acclaim...

104. Samuel L. Jackson
Aired: Aug 15, 2006Iconic actor Samuel L. Jackson, best known for his thrilling role in the film...

105. Thomas Kean
Aired: Aug 16, 2006
106. Matt Dillon
Aired: Aug 17, 2006
107. Reza Aslan
Aired: Aug 21, 2006Renowned author and scholar of comparative religions Reza Aslan shares his ex...

108. William Cohen
Aired: Aug 22, 2006William Cohen, former Secretary of Defense and author of "Dragon Fire", makes...

109. Frederick Lane
Aired: Aug 23, 2006Frederick Lane, author of "The Decency Wars: The Campaign to Cleanse American...

110. Martin Short
Aired: Aug 24, 2006Martin Short brings his unique blend of wit and physical comedy to the show, ...

111. Maggie Gyllenhaal
Aired: Sep 11, 2006Maggie Gyllenhaal shines as the main attraction in the upcoming episode, show...

112. Gary Hart
Aired: Sep 12, 2006A shocking revelation from a former U.S. government agent sets off a chain re...

113. Ed Gillespie
Aired: Sep 13, 2006A renowned political strategist and author, Ed Gillespie, shares his expertis...

114. Norm MacDonald
Aired: Sep 14, 2006Norm MacDonald brings his unique blend of sarcasm and clever wordplay to the ...

115. Bill Clinton
Aired: Sep 18, 2006
116. Ben Affleck
Aired: Sep 19, 2006Ben Affleck, star of Hollywoodland, makes a special guest appearance in the u...

117. Johnny Knoxville
Aired: Sep 20, 2006Johnny Knoxville, the star of Jackass Number Two, is set to make a guest appe...

118. CC Goldwater
Aired: Sep 21, 2006CC Goldwater, founder of Sweet Pea Films and producer of the documentary "Mr....

119. Pat Buchanan
Aired: Sep 25, 2006The next episode of the TV show will explore a thought-provoking conversation...

120. Pervez Musharraf
Aired: Sep 26, 2006
121. Al Franken
Aired: Sep 27, 2006Comedian Al Franken is set to appear as the guest on the next episode.

122. Jim McGreevey
Aired: Sep 28, 2006The next episode of the series will feature a special guest appearance by Jim...

123. Trent Lott
Aired: Oct 2, 2006In the upcoming episode, a prominent Mississippi Senator will be joining the ...

124. Dennis Miller
Aired: Oct 3, 2006In the next episode, a legendary comedian, Dennis Miller, brings his signatur...

125. Ian Bremmer
Aired: Oct 4, 2006In the next episode, Ian Bremmer, President of the Eurasia Group and renowned...

126. David Rakoff
Aired: Oct 5, 2006
127. James Baker
Aired: Oct 9, 2006The next episode's guest is a distinguished diplomat and author, having held ...

128. David Cross
Aired: Oct 10, 2006David Cross, star of Freak Show, joins the show as a special guest on the nex...

129. Lou Dobbs
Aired: Oct 11, 2006In the next episode, Lou Dobbs, the renowned host of CNN's flagship program, ...

130. David Mark
Aired: Oct 12, 2006David Mark, author of "Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning", joins t...

131. Frank Rich
Aired: Oct 16, 2006A prominent New York Times columnist and author of "The Greatest Story Ever S...

132. Amy Sedaris
Aired: Oct 17, 2006Amy Sedaris, author of "I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence", makes a...

133. John Ashcroft
Aired: Oct 18, 2006John Ashcroft, the former U.S. Attorney General, is set to appear as a guest ...

134. Kirsten Dunst
Aired: Oct 19, 2006
135. LeBron James
Aired: Oct 30, 2006NBA legend LeBron James guest stars in the next episode, sharing his remarkab...

136. John Mueller
Aired: Oct 31, 2006Ohio State policy analyst and author John Mueller will explore his book "Over...

137. Midwest Midterm Midtacular
Aired: Nov 1, 2006The next episode features John Oliver interviewing people who were influenced...

138. Borat Sagdiyev
Aired: Nov 2, 2006Comedian and actor Sacha Baron Cohen, best known for his iconic character Bor...

139. Jerry Seinfeld
Aired: Nov 6, 2006
140. Indecision 2006: Election Night - Midterm Midtacular
Aired: Nov 7, 2006Dan Rather brings his journalistic expertise to The Daily Show, teaming up wi...

141. Howard Dean
Aired: Nov 8, 2006Exclusive Interview with Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Com...

142. Dustin Hoffman
Aired: Nov 9, 2006Academy Award-winning actor Dustin Hoffman will be the special guest on the n...

143. Tina Fey
Aired: Nov 13, 2006The next episode will feature a hilarious and insightful conversation with no...

144. John Edwards
Aired: Nov 14, 2006John Edwards, a former Senator from North Carolina and author of "Home: Bluep...

145. Ted Koppel
Aired: Nov 15, 2006Ted Koppel, the respected former anchor of Nightline, guest stars in the upco...

146. Muhammed Yunus
Aired: Nov 16, 2006Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus discusses his pioneering work in microfinance, ...

147. Rahm Emanuel
Aired: Nov 27, 2006Representative Rahm Emanuel, a Democrat from Illinois, chairs the Congression...

148. Tom Waits
Aired: Nov 28, 2006Tom Waits, a legendary musician, infuses the show with his distinctive fusion...

149. George Clooney
Aired: Nov 29, 2006
150. Tenacious D
Aired: Nov 30, 2006Jack Black and Kyle Gass from Tenacious D appear on the show to discuss their...

151. Nathan Lane
Aired: Dec 4, 2006Next episode, we're thrilled to welcome the highly acclaimed actor Nathan Lan...

152. John Danforth
Aired: Dec 5, 2006
153. Eve Herold
Aired: Dec 6, 2006The next episode will feature Eve Herold, director of public policy research ...

154. Ed Viesturs
Aired: Dec 7, 2006A legendary mountaineer shares his expertise on the show.

155. Lincoln Chafee
Aired: Dec 11, 2006
156. Fareed Zakaria
Aired: Dec 12, 2006Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International, will take the helm as guest...

157. Ricky Gervais
Aired: Dec 13, 2006Ricky Gervais, renowned actor and star of the hit TV series Extras, is set to...

158. Rajiv Chandrasekaran
Aired: Dec 14, 2006Exclusive interview with Rajiv Chandrasekaran, Assistant Managing Editor of t...

159. Tom Vilsack
Aired: Dec 18, 2006Tom Vilsack, a seasoned politician with a distinguished background, joins the...

160. Bill Kristol
Aired: Dec 19, 2006
161. Ben Stiller
Aired: Dec 20, 2006Ben Stiller, a renowned actor, will be a special guest in the upcoming episode.