Episode
The Daily Show: Melody Barnes
Overview
Mitt Romney makes a ballsy move against Newt Gingrich, Fox News uncovers a Muppet controversy, and Melody Barnes talks domestic policy.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 35
- Air date
- 2011-12-14
Episode context
Melody Barnes is Episode 35 in Season 17 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2011-12-14.
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Episode 34: Lawrence Lessig
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