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John Oliver discusses the United States Agency for International Development, why the Trump Administration has gutted it, who is being impacted, and how the Cha Cha Slide can help us get...
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John Oliver discusses ICE’s repeated atrocities over the past months and explores the massive entity overseeing it all: the Department of Homeland Security. How it started, who runs it...
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John Oliver discusses ABC’s move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, what it means for free speech in the United States, and which...
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John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s war on higher education, the history of right-wing attacks on what universities research and teach, and how a weird little tree frog might – might! –...
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John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” what will happen if it’s passed, and what it has in common with Apple’s Terms and Conditions.
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John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration, the conditions in the facility people are being sent to abroad, and why even Henry Winkler could be in danger...
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John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, why the past week could have lasting repercussions, and why your grandma might be looking to start an OnlyFans.
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John Oliver discusses why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics right now, the nuances around competition and safety, and where the conversation could be headed.
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John Oliver discusses ICE detention facilities, who’s in them, who runs them, and how immigration has become another for-profit business.
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John Oliver discusses the first four weeks of Donald Trump’s second term as president, the strategy behind some of the choices his administration has made and why it is indeed fuck time...
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A quick message ahead of Tuesday’s election.
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John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, what we can expect after election night, and the greatest “I voted” sticker...
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John Oliver discusses the wave of people claiming there’s a wave of “migrant crime,” where the term came from, and what we can do next.
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John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the US.
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John Oliver discusses a week that saw the Republican National Convention, a horrific series of shootings in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and a strike in professional sports -- three stories that...
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With the Green New Deal sparking a national conversation about all the ways to combat climate change, John Oliver looks at a few potential solutions.
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John Oliver discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh, the sexual assault allegations against him, his Supreme Court nomination, and what that could all mean for the...
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Too easy? Definitely. But understanding how Alex Jones uses his "info warrior" persona to sell products offers a great lesson in media literacy.
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Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president's media diet...
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John Oliver examines the legal and moral issues surrounding the military prison at Guantánamo Bay.
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John Oliver discusses the systems in place to investigate and hold police officers accountable for misconduct.
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Charter schools are privately run, publicly funded, and irregularly regulated. John Oliver explores why they aren't at all like pizzerias.
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Auto lenders can steer vulnerable people into crushing debt. Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban help John Oliver show exactly how.
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The newspaper industry is suffering. That's bad news for journalists - both real and fictional.
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John Oliver covers the Democratic convention and the unconventional state of our democracy.
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If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don’t, it can ruin your life.
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The United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union, and it looks like it may not be an especially smooth transition.
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Doping scandals have cast a shadow over the Olympic Games. Until we eliminate drugs from sports, we should at least update our athlete promos.
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Britain could soon vote to leave the European Union. John Oliver enlists a barbershop quartet to propose a smarter option.
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Saving for retirement means navigating a potential minefield of high fees and bad advice. Billy Eichner and Kristin Chenoweth share some tips.
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Companies that purchase debt cheaply then collect it aggressively are shockingly easy to start. We can prove it!
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Primaries and caucuses are a surprisingly undemocratic part of the democratic process. John Oliver discusses our convoluted system for choosing presidential nominees.
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Emergency call centers are in desperate need of funding and new technology. Until we upgrade our 911 system, we should at least create more informative PSA's.
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John Oliver discusses how and why media outlets so often report untrue or incomplete information as science.
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Puerto Rico is suffering a massive debt crisis. Lin-Manuel Miranda joins John Oliver to call for relief.
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Lead poisoning is a national problem. If only lawmakers were as concerned as the puppets on Sesame Street.
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Credit reports play a surprisingly large role in our lives, but even more surprising is how often they contain critical mistakes. John Oliver helps credit agencies see why this is a problem.
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Lawmakers have to raise money to keep their jobs, but a surprising amount of their job now consists of raising money. John Oliver sits down with Congressman Steve Israel to discuss the...
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Donald Drumpf wants to build a wall on the U.S-Mexico border. Is his plan feasible?
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Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It's...complicated.
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Special districts spend more public money than all city governments combined. That's odd considering most of us don't know they exist.
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Our main story this week is about Donald Trump. We can't believe we're saying that either.
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With the academy awards coming up, Last Week Tonight asks: Hollywood whitewashing...how is this still a thing?
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Abortion is theoretically legal, but some states make it practically inaccessible.
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Every American deserves an equal vote. But in some states, access to voting is becoming less and less equal.
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Daily fantasy sports sites claim they are not gambling enterprises, but they seem awfully...gamblish. If only their ads were more truthful.
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Former offenders face enormous obstacles once they leave prison. John Oliver sits down with Bilal Chatman, an ex-prisoner, to discuss the challenges of reentering society.
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The election in 2016 decides our new president, but the one this year could determine whether many Americans will have healthcare.
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Canada is about to have a major election. John Oliver enlists Mike Myers, a beaver, and a moose to give voters some advice.
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North Dakota is known for being polite, but perhaps they've been a little too hospitable to oil companies. John explines the complex world or the oil lobby in North Dakota.
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John Oliver explains how our national system of treating mental health works, or more often than not, how it doesn't.
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Millions of migrants seeking asylum in Europe face hostility, racism, and red tape. John Oliver does one admittedly tiny thing for one of them.
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The Miranda warning includes the right to a public defender. It doesn't include the fact that public defenders are highly overworked and grossly underpaid. Connect with Last Week Tonight...
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This year's gay marriage ruling was a milestone, but LGBT discrimination is still surprisingly legal. John Oliver explains why we need a federal anti-discrimination law.
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U.S. tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience. Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption will not be able to accept donations...
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Sex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are too embarrassed to teach.
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Washington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and a group of singing children fix one of these problems.
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Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders. Connect with Last Week Tonight...
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Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that - wait, don't fall asleep!
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Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don't eat. Connect with Last Week Tonight online...
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This week's gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliver focuses on the "T" in "LGBT."
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Online harassment is a major problem, but it's rarely prosecuted. If only we'd been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
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The US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in. Connect with Last Week Tonight online...
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John Oliver explains why America's bail system is better for the reality tv industry than it is for the justice system.
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After the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA.
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John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!
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Many American companies do not offer paid leave after the birth of a child, which means they probably shouldn't run sappy Mother's Day ads.
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American students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school funding, the achievement gap, how often kids are expected to throw up.
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Trendy clothes are cheaper than ever. That sounds great for the people who buy them, but it's horrible for the people who make them.
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For inventors, patents are an essential protection against theft. But when patent trolls abuse the system by stockpiling patents and threatening lawsuits, businesses are forced to shell...
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Nobody likes the IRS. But recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its very important job. Don't take our word for it. Ask Michael Bolton.
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There are very few government checks on what America's sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balance...
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The NCAA doesn't pay athletes because they consider them amateurs. The NCAA considers them amateurs because they don't get paid. Connect with Last Week Tonight online...
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A set of Supreme Court decisions made over 100 years ago has left U.S. territories without meaningful representation. That's weird, right?
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America's crumbling infrastructure: It's not a sexy problem, but it is a scary one.
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The vast majority of US judges are elected, forcing many judges to pander to the electorate and accept campaign money in order to keep their jobs. This seems slightly troubling...
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Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the US, smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their...
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Pharmaceutical companies spend billions of dollars marketing drugs to doctors. We have a few issues with that.
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Sugar. It's in everything! Is it good for us? Well, the sugar industry thinks so.
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Ayn Rand, author of "Atlas Shrugged" and "The Fountainhead" is still kind of a thing. How?
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John Oliver explores America's wage gap between men and women and proposes a possible solution. Note: Solution proposed is 100% sarcastic.
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In the wake of the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO, John Oliver explores the racial inequality in treatment by police as well as the increasing militarization of America's...
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Payday loans put a staggering amount of Americans in debt. They prey on the elderly and military service members. They're awful, and nearly impossible to regulate. We've recruited Sarah...
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The line between editorial content and advertising in news media is blurrier and blurrier. That's not bullshit. It's repurposed bovine waste.
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"If humanity is going to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon, let's at least make sure it's intentional."
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America's prisons are broken. Just ask John Oliver and several puppets.
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John Oliver discusses America's growing wealth gap and why it may be a problem in the future.
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John Oliver has for the second consecutive week issued a hilarious, brutal, and elucidatory rant about a galling but sometimes tedious issue. On last week’s episode of Oliver’s new HBO...
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Cable companies are trying to create an unequal playing field for internet speeds, but they're doing it so boringly that most news outlets aren't covering it. John Oliver explains the...
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So-called "balanced" climate change coverage usually means a skeptic is put up against a climate expert. Watch HBO funny man John Oliver explain why this set up is so absurd (warning: he...
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