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Stephen Colbert - Guests Ken Burns and Mandy Patinkin [View all]
Ken Burns Was Watching "Homeland" When He Realized Mandy Patinkin Should Be His Ben FranklinKen Burns and Mandy Patinkin join Stephen for a two-part conversation about the flawed genius of the man who is the subject of Ken's new PBS documentary series, "Ben Franklin." Stick around for more from Mandy and Ken!
Benjamin Franklin's Idea Of Commonwealth Has Abandoned Us - Ken Burns & Mandy Patinkin
Stephen's interview with Mandy Patinkin and Ken Burns continues with a discussion of Benjamin Franklin's later years, and the parallels between Revolution-era America and modern-day Ukraine. Watch Ken's documentary series, "Benjamin Franklin," when it premieres next Monday on PBS.
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