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The Colbert Report S10E34 — Alex Blumberg

The Colbert Report•Season 10•Episode 34

Alex Blumberg

Dec 10, 2013

Walmart becomes an elite institution, Virginia Postrel examines the value of television, Venezuela starts Christmas early, and Alex Blumberg discusses "The T-Shirt Project".

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Episode Summary

"Alex Blumberg" is episode 34 of The Colbert Report season 10. It aired on December 10, 2013.

Next: E35 · Elizabeth Gilbert Best of Season 10