Tonight, we welcome George Packer, author of *The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq*.

Tonight's program features actor Pierce Brosnan. We also present "Spear Pressure" with Jason Jones.

Tonight, we welcome James Risen, New York Times reporter and author of *State of War*.

Tonight, we welcome Albert Brooks, the acclaimed actor and filmmaker behind *Finding Comedy in the Muslim World*.

Tonight, Peter Bergen, CNN's leading terrorism analyst.

Tonight, we welcome Edward Lazarus, author of *Closed Chambers: The Rise, Fall, and Future of the Modern Supreme Court*.

Tonight's program features documentary filmmaker Eugene Jarecki, followed by Rob Corddry with "This Week in God."

Tonight, L. Paul Bremer, author of *My Year in Iraq: The Struggle to Build a Future of Hope* and former Head of the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq, will be speaking.

Tonight, James Woolsey, former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.

Tonight welcomes actor Josh Lucas, known for his role in *Glory Road*. We also have Nate Corddry, who will be performing an American Resolution.

Tonight, we welcome Fred Barnes, author of *Rebel-in-Chief: How George W. Bush Is Redefining the Conservative Movement and Transforming America*.

Tonight, we welcome Reza Aslan, author of *No god but God: The Origins, Evolution, and Future of Islam*.

Tonight welcomes Anthony Hopkins, the acclaimed actor from *The World's Fastest Indian*. We also have "New Year's Resolution" featuring Ed Helms.

Tonight, we welcome Bernard-Henri Lévy, author of *American Vertigo: Traveling America in the Footsteps of Tocqueville*.

Tonight, we welcome back Randy Jackson to the judging panel of American Idol.

Tonight, we welcome retired NBA icon Charles Barkley.

Tonight, we welcome author and historian Michael Beschloss.

Tonight, we welcome Robert O'Harrow, Jr., author of *No Place to Hide: Behind the Scenes of Our Emerging Surveillance Society*. Following that, Dan Bakkedahl will share "New Year's Resolution."

Tonight welcomes Torie Clarke, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs. Following that, Rob Corddry presents "This Week In God."

Tonight welcomes actor Harrison Ford, known for his role in *Firewall*. We also present the inaugural episode of "Klassic Kolbert."

Tonight, we welcome actor Will Arnett, best known for his role in *Arrested Development*.

Tonight, we speak with astronaut Mike Mullane.

Tonight, we welcome Peter Tertzakian, author of *A Thousand Barrels a Second: The Coming Oil Break Point and the Challenges Facing an Energy-Dependent World*.

Tonight, we welcome actress Julianne Moore, star of *Freedomland*. Following that, Demetri Martin presents "Trendspotting."

Tonight features actor Ed Harris, renowned for his work in *Winter Passing*. Following him, Lewis Black presents his performance, "Back in Black."

Tonight's program features Sarah Vowell, author of *Assassination Vacation*. Following that, Nate and Rob Corddry will be joining us to discuss "Brother vs. Brother."

Tonight, we welcome actor Matthew Fox, renowned for his role in *Lost*.

Tonight's program features film critic Roger Ebert, followed by Lewis Black performing his stand-up routine, "Back in Black."

Tonight, we welcome Eugene Linden, author of *The Winds of Change: Climate, Weather, and the Destruction of Civilizations*.

Tonight, the acclaimed musician and composer, Neil Young.

Tonight, we welcome Bruce Bartlett, the author of *Impostor: How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy*.

Tonight, we welcome Eric Burns, author of *Infamous Scribblers: The Founding Fathers and the Rowdy Beginnings of American Journalism*.

Tonight features Bart Ehrman, author of *Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why*. Following that, join Rob Corddry for "This Week in God."

Tonight, please welcome actress Natalie Portman, celebrated for her role in *V for Vendetta*.

Tonight, please welcome actor Vin Diesel!

Tonight, please welcome Clive Owen, star of *Inside Man*.

Tonight features General Georges Sada, author of *Saddam's Secrets: How an Iraqi General Defied and Survived Saddam Hussein*. Following that, Demetri Martin presents his "Trendspotting."

This evening: Senator Russ Feingold of Wisconsin.

Tonight, Michael Mandelbaum, author of *The Case for Goliath: How America Acts as the World’s Government in the Twenty-first Century*, will be speaking.

Tonight, we welcome Michael Gordon, author of *Cobra II: The Inside Story of the Invasion and Occupation of Iraq*.

Tonight, we welcome Fareed Zakaria, editor of Newsweek International.

Tonight, please welcome actress and star of *Ice Age: The Meltdown*, Queen Latifah!

Tonight, please welcome the acclaimed actress and star of *Basic Instinct 2*, Sharon Stone.

Tonight welcomes Ricky Gervais, the actor and host of "The Ricky Gervais Show." Joining him will be Ed Helms, discussing "This Week In God."

Tonight welcomes Studs Terkel, broadcaster and author of "And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey." We also speak with Senator John McCain, who will be defending his recent remarks delivered to students at Liberty Universit…

Tonight, we welcome General Tony Zinni, retired Marine and author of "The Battle for Peace: A Frontline Vision of America's Power and Purpose."

Tonight welcomes actor Josh Hartnett, known for his work in *Lucky Number Slevin*. We also have Dan Bakkedahl, who will be exploring the intriguing world of "Beach Ploys."

Tonight features Jon Meacham, author of *American Gospel: God, the Founding Fathers, and the Making of a Nation*. We also journey with Ed Helms as he ventures to Alaska to explore the remarkable concentration of bald eagles within a single …

Tonight, we welcome Ryan Nerz, the author of *Eat This Book: A Year of Gorging and Glory on the Competitive Eating Circuit*.

Tonight, please welcome actor Dennis Quaid, star of *American Dreamz*.

Tonight's program features Senator Ted Kennedy of Massachusetts, followed by Jason Jones and his segment, "Not In Your Front Yard."

Tonight, we welcome Efraim Halevy, the author of *Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad*.

Tonight, we welcome Efraim Halevy, the author of *Man in the Shadows: Inside the Middle East Crisis with a Man Who Led the Mossad*.

Tonight, we welcome Kimberley Strassel, editor of the Wall Street Journal.

Tonight: Robin Williams, the acclaimed actor and star of *Good Will Hunting*.

Tonight, we welcome Matthew Continetti, the author of *The K Street Gang: The Rise and Fall of the Republican Machine*.

This evening, we welcome Madeleine Albright, author of *The Mighty and the Almighty: Reflections on America, God, and World Affairs*.

Tonight, we welcome Clark Kent Ervin, author of *Open Target: Where America Is Vulnerable to Attack*.

This evening: Actor John Malkovich will be performing.

Tonight, we welcome David Remnick, the author of *Reporting: Writings from the New Yorker*.

Tonight, we welcome Eric Shawn, author of *The U.N. Exposed: How the United Nations Sabotages America's Security and Fails the World*.

Tonight: The incomparable Billy Connolly.

This evening, we welcome Francis Fukuyama, author of *America at the Crossroads: Democracy, Power, and the Neoconservative Legacy*.

Tonight: Howard Dean, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee.

Tonight, we welcome actor Denis Leary, renowned for his work in *Rescue Me*.

Tonight features Ramesh Ponnuru, a senior editor for National Review. Following that, Lewis Black returns with his latest performance, "Back in Black."

Tonight, the iconic country artist Willie Nelson will perform, showcasing his acclaimed rendition of "You Don't Know Me: The Songs of Cindy Walker."

Tonight: Caroline Kennedy, the driving force behind the Profiles in Courage Award.

Tonight, we welcome Bill Bennett, former Secretary of Education and author of *America*.

Tonight features actress Bonnie Hunt, known for her role in *Cars*. Also, Lewis Black delivers his commentary in *Back in Black*!

Tonight: The incomparable Lily Tomlin.

Tonight, we welcome Thomas L. Friedman, the author of *The World Is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-first Century*.

Tonight, we welcome Ken Mehlman, the chair of the Republican National Committee.

Tonight, we welcome Tim Russert, host of NBC's *Meet the Press* and author of *Wisdom of Our Fathers: Lessons and Letters from Daughters and Sons*.

Tonight, the acclaimed comedian Louis C.K. takes center stage in the premiere of his new series, *Lucky Louie*.

This evening: Calvin Trillin, the American journalist and humorist renowned for his work, including *Messages from My Father*!

Tonight, Washington Post reporter Juliet Eilperin, author of *Fight Club Politics: How Partisanship is Poisoning the House of Representatives.*

Tonight, Anderson Cooper hosts CNN's *Anderson Cooper 360*.

Tonight, Illario Pantano, a former U.S. Marine and co-author of *Warlord: No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy*.

This evening features John Dean, former counsel to President Nixon and author of *Conservatives Without Conscience*.

Tonight features actor Owen Wilson, known for his roles in films such as *You, Me and Dupree*.

Tonight, Gordon Chang, author of *Nuclear Showdown: North Korea Takes On The World*.

Tonight's guest is M. Night Shyamalan, director of the film *Lady in the Water*.

Tonight, we welcome James Maguire, author of *American Bee: The National Spelling Bee and the Culture of Word Nerds*.

Tonight's guest is actor Paul Giamatti, known for his role in *Lady in the Water*.

Tonight, we welcome Ed Burns, the actor, writer, and director behind *The Groomsman*.

Tonight’s program features Sharon Weinberger, defense reporter and author of *Imaginary Weapons: A Journey Through the Pentagon's Scientific Underworld*. Following that, Lewis Black will perform his stand-up routine, "Back in Black."

Tonight features Dr. Alon Ben-Meir, a professor at New York University.

Tonight, Professor Vali Nasr, a leading scholar of Middle East and South Asian politics and author of *The Shia Revival: How Conflicts within Islam Will Shape the Future*.

Tonight, we welcome Chris Paine, the writer and director of the documentary *Who Killed the Electric Car?*

Tonight, we welcome actor Danny DeVito, renowned for his work on *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia*.

Tonight features renowned NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.

Tonight, we welcome Thomas E. Ricks, author of *Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq*.

Tonight, we welcome Samuel L. Jackson, the force behind the unforgettable "Snakes on a Plane."

Tonight, Reza Aslan, author and scholar of comparative religions.

Tonight, former Secretary of Defense William Cohen, author of *Dragon Fire*.

Tonight, Frederick Lane, author of *The Decency Wars: The Campaign to Cleanse American Culture*.

Tonight, actor and comedian Martin Short.

Tonight, actress Maggie Gyllenhaal, known for her work in *Sherrybaby*.

Tonight, the former U.S.

This evening, Ed Gillespie, political advisor and author of *Winning Right: Campaign Politics and Conservative Policies*.

The evening features comedian Norm MacDonald.

Tonight, actor and Hollywood icon Ben Affleck.

Tonight features actor and prominent figure from *Jackass: Number Two*, Johnny Knoxville.

Tonight, CC Goldwater, founder of Sweet Pea Films and producer of the documentary *Mr. Conservative: Goldwater On Goldwater*.

This evening, conservative commentator Pat Buchanan.

This evening features comedian Al Franken.

This evening welcomes Jim McGreevey, former Governor of New Jersey and author of *The Confession*.

Tonight, Mississippi Senator Trent Lott, author of *Herding Cats: A Life in Politics*.

The evening features comedian Dennis Miller.

Tonight, Ian Bremmer, President of the Eurasia Group and author of *The J Curve: A New Way to Understand Why Nations Rise and Fall*.

Tonight, the former Secretary of State and author of *Work Hard, Study...* addressed a gathering of distinguished guests.

Tonight, the comedian and star of *Freak Show*, David Cross.

Tonight's host of CNN's *Lou Dobbs Tonight* is Lou Dobbs.

Tonight, David Mark, author of *Going Dirty: The Art of Negative Campaigning*.

Tonight, New York Times columnist Frank Rich, author of *The Greatest Story Ever Sold: The Decline and Fall of Truth from 9/11 to Katrina*.

Tonight, actress Amy Sedaris, author of *I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence*.

Tonight, former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft.

Tonight, NBA superstar LeBron James.

Tonight, John Mueller, a policy analyst for Ohio State University and the author of *Overblown: How Politicians and the Terrorism Industry Inflate National Security Threats and Why We Believe Them*.

Tonight's program features John Oliver speaking with individuals who experienced courtship in the year 2004. Additionally, Demitri Martin offers a report on the social scene surrounding the Ohio State University clubs.

Tonight's guest is comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, known to many for his role in *Borat*.

Joining The Colbert Report, Dan Rather made a visit.

Tonight, Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean.

Tonight, actor Dustin Hoffman, who also starred with the film's director in *Stranger Than Fiction*.

Tonight, the writer, actress, and star of *30 Rock*, Tina Fey.

This evening features John Edwards, former Senator from North Carolina and author of *Home: Blueprints of Our Lives*.

Tonight, Ted Koppel, former anchor of Nightline.

Tonight, Professor of Economics and founder of the Grameen Bank, Muhammad Yunus.

Tonight, Representative Rahm Emanuel (D-IL), chair of the Congressional Campaign Committee for the 2006 elections, will be speaking.

The evening’s featured guest is musician Tom Waits.

The evening’s guests are Jack Black and Kyle Gass, the duo known as Tenacious D. Black and Gass also appear in the new film, *Tenacious D: The Pick of Destiny*.

Tonight, actor and Broadway star Nathan Lane.

Tonight, Eve Herold will be speaking. She is the director of public policy research at the Genetics Policy Institute and the author of *Stem Cell War: Inside Stories from the Frontlines*.

This evening features Ed Viesturs, mountain climber and author of *No Shortcut to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks*.

Tonight's guest is Fareed Zakaria, editor at Newsweek International.

Tonight features actor and star of *Extras*, Ricky Gervais.

Tonight, we welcome Rajiv Chandraeskaran, assistant managing editor of the Washington Post and author of *Imperial Life in the Emerald City: Inside Iraq’s Green Zone*.

Tonight, Iowa Governor and the 2008 Presidential hopeful, Tom Vilsack.

Tonight features actor Ben Stiller, known to many for his role in *Night at the Museum*.