Episode
The Daily Show: Charles Barkley
Overview
Republican candidates criticize Ron Paul's position on Iran, Rick Santorum surges in the polls, and Charles Barkley weighs in on 2012's NBA teams.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 37
- Air date
- 2012-01-03
Episode context
Charles Barkley is Episode 37 in Season 17 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2012-01-03.
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