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Season 10, Episode 2. February 26th, 2023. John Oliver details why James O'Keefe was ousted as the head of Project Veritas, then gives an overview on the promises and perils of AI, and finally confirms what we already knew to be true: that he some...

Season 10, Episode 1. February 19th, 2023. Season 10 premiere. John Oliver details the continued fallout from a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Then, he explores the world of psychedelic assisted therapy: Its history, its potential, and ...

Season 9, Episode 30. November 20th, 2022. John Oliver details the downturn Twitter has taken since it was bought by Elon Musk, then explores the alleged human rights violations at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and explains why we need to make come...

John Oliver discusses how the Department of Justice has changed since Trump took office for his second term, how the DOJ seems to be acting on his behalf instead of on behalf of the people, and why we need barbers who use scissors instead of their...

John Oliver discusses how the Department of Justice has changed since Trump took office for his second term, how the popular gas station chain Buc-ee’s hasn’t stopped suing small businesses, and why Alvin and the Chipmunks might want to consider f...

Season 9, Episode 29. November 13th, 2022. John Oliver rounds up reactions to the 2022 midterm election results, then examines how the British monarchy is facing a critical point of transition in the wake of Queen Elizabeth's death, and explains w...

Season 9, Episode 28. November 6th, 2022. Two days before the 2022 midterm elections, John Oliver devotes an entire episode to the threat of election subversion -- a strategy to negate legitimate election results. He covers the many 2020 election ...

Season 9, Episode 27. October 30th, 2022. John Oliver introduces us to the U.K.'s new PM Rishi Sunak, pushes back on the common claim that bail reform will endanger communities, and explains why you can't be both British and happy. Subscribe to ...

Season 9, Episode 26. October 16th, 2022. John Oliver covers the ongoing war in Ukraine, counters the misinformation behind a new wave of anti-trans legislation, and explains why he can't stop thinking about one very bizarre rom-com involving a br...

Season 9, Episode 25. October 9th, 2022. John Oliver catches us up on the continued protests in Iran after the killing of Mahsa Amini, then examines the harms created by crime coverage in the American news media, and sends us home with some sage a...

Season 9, Episode 24. October 2nd, 2022. John Oliver details the backlash to tax breaks for the rich rolled out by U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss, then takes a look at how European and American museums have acquired some of their cultural artifacts...

Season 9, Episode 23. September 25th, 2022. John Oliver discusses the media spectacle Ron DeSantis incited by sending migrants to Martha's Vineyard, and why he always looks like he's wearing a suit under his suit. Then, in the wake of Hurricane Fi...

John Oliver discusses the tools police are using to keep track of civilians – whether or not they’re suspected of a crime – and some creative ideas about how to use wigs. Subscribe to the #lastweektonight YouTube channel for more almost news as i...

John Oliver discusses how the cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. still isn’t under control, what new tools the police are using to surveil citizens regardless of whether they’re suspected of a crime, and why all baseball games should involve a squirr...

Season 9, Episode 22. September 11th, 2022. John Oliver discusses the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and how Liz Truss is underwhelming the people of the U.K. as Boris Johnson's successor. Then, Oliver focuses on the television show "Law & Order," h...

Season 9, Episode 21. August 21st, 2022. John Oliver gives a rundown on Alaska's Republican candidates in the impending midterm elections. Then he discusses the growing market of carbon offsets, the companies utilizing them, the risk they pose to ...

Season 9, Episode 20. August 14th, 2022. John Oliver examines the humanitarian and economic crises unfolding in Afghanistan since the U.S. withdrew from the country in 2021: What the people of Afghanistan have endured under Taliban rule, what the ...

Season 9, Episode 19. August 7th, 2022. John Oliver discusses Alex Jones' multi-million dollar loss in his Sandy Hook lawsuit, then turns to the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. -- what it is, who's affected, and the government response on testing, ...

Season 9, Episode 18. July 31st, 2022. In the wake of Boris Johnson stepping down, John Oliver takes a look at two of the awkward candidates for prime minister in the U.K., then discusses access to mental health care in the U.S. and the hurdles pa...

Season 9, Episode 17. July 22nd, 2022. John Oliver explores a problem plaguing the U.S.: Inflation. The causes behind it, who is being impacted, and what can be done to fix it. Then, he turns his focus to a very important update about bananas and ...

Season 9, Episode 16. June 26th, 2022. In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, John Oliver takes a look at the consequences many across the country will face. Then, he examines the water crisis in the Western U.S., and why...

John Oliver discusses how the Trump family’s cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they’ve created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and what it all has to do with Fartcoin. Subscribe to t...

John Oliver discusses how the Trump family’s cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they’ve created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and how one might respond to a gas station chain being o...

Season 9, Episode 15. June 19th, 2022. John Oliver discusses key revelations in the January 6th hearings, takes a look at some state-level candidates for secretary of state, then considers how we can help fix the crisis of unaffordable rent around...

Season 9, Episode 14. June 12th, 2022. John Oliver continues to break down key campaigns leading up to the 2022 midterm elections, including one candidate with an alarming nod to Ted Kaczynski, then discusses two bills before Congress that could h...

Season 9, Episode 13. June 5th, 2022. John Oliver rounds up the many responses to a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, focusing on calls for more police officers in schools, and why they aren’t the answer to our school safety issues. Subscribe to t...

Season 9, Episode 12. May 22nd, 2022. John Oliver discusses key wins and losses in 2022 primary races, then takes a look at the biggest restaurant chain in the U.S.: Subway. Plus, an original Korean drama brought to you by us that we promise makes...

Season 9, Episode 11. May 15th, 2022. John Oliver covers an Alabama law banning puberty blockers and hormones for transgender youth, then discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, a...

Season 9, Episode 10. May 8th, 2022. John Oliver details the leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, the long history that led up to it and the serious implications it presents for the future, then discusses how misinfo...

Season 9, Episode 9. May 1st, 2022. John Oliver outlines the 2022 campaign platforms of Ron DeSantis, Greg Abbott and Alex Villanueva, then does a deep dive into environmental racism: How people of color are disproportionately exposed to pollution...

Season 9, Episode 8. April 17th, 2022. John Oliver discusses Dr. Oz's peculiar run for state senate in Pennsylvania, then dives into police interrogations: How investigators can get innocent people to admit to crimes they didn't commit, how we can...

Season 9, Episode 7. April 10th, 2022. John Oliver covers how Russian state TV is downplaying reports of civilian casualties in Ukraine, then turns to the data broker industry: How data brokers know a lot more about you than you might think, are d...

Season 9, Episode 6. April 3rd, 2022. John Oliver explains what caused tensions between famous tree-puncher Madison Cawthorn and Republican party leaders, then turns to the trucking industry, how labor conditions are impacting truck drivers, and w...

Season 9, Episode 5. March 27th, 2022. John Oliver discusses the royal family's attempt to convince Caribbean nations to stay with the monarchy, details how the U.S. is (and isn't) addressing opioid overdoses across the U.S., and sends one lucky p...

Season 9, Episode 4. March 13th, 2022. John Oliver details Ron DeSantis' so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill that would ban instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in some Florida schools, then explains how concert tickets have become ...

Season 9, Episode 3. March 6th, 2022. John Oliver covers how civilians in Ukraine are reacting to Russia's invasion with defiance and a sense of humor, then dives into wrongful convictions and the legal hurdles that prevent innocent people from be...

Season 9, Episode 2. February 27th, 2022. John Oliver discusses Russia's attempt to justify their invasion of Ukraine by running a long-term misinformation campaign, then explores the way we regulate sex work in the U.S., and why lightly refrigera...

Season 9, Episode 1. Feb. 20th, 2022. Season 9 premiere. John Oliver explains why truck drivers in Canada are protesting vaccine mandates, then turns to the controversy over Critical Race Theory: Why the moral panic around the obscure legal theory...

John Oliver notices how obsessed people are with a toy train set on a local news program in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and thinks their devoted audience deserves better., Subscribe to the #lastweektonight YouTube channel for more almost news a...

John Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom’s summer reading. Subscribe to the #las...

John Oliver discusses the unique and creative ways Donald Trump continues to waste money on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, how the redrawing of congressional maps is thumbing the scale of the 2026 midterm elections, and how he is proudly ma...

John Oliver discusses the U.K.'s law against using parliamentary footage for comedic purposes, why it should change, and a creative replacement we can use in the meantime., Subscribe to the #lastweektonight YouTube channel for more almost ne...

John Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they’re doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing “Cow Week.” Subscribe to the #lastweektonight YouT...

John Oliver discusses the potential impacts of Donald Trump’s negotiation tactics with Iran, how feral hogs became one of the most destructive invasive species in America, and which beer is so bad, even Scottish people refuse to drink it. OK fine,...

John Oliver gets involved in Russell Crowe's very real divorce auction in the hopes of helping out one of Alaska's last Blockbusters. Then Russell Crowe gets involved right back, but for a different charitable cause., Subscribe to the #last...

John Oliver discusses the upcoming elections in the UK, why the race for prime minister hinges on 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and which party leader looks like his first words were “British East India Company.” Subsc...

John Oliver discusses Trump’s repeated claims that a peace deal with Iran is just around the corner, how FIFA is responding to World Cup participants struggling to enter the U.S., why the U.K.’s elections hinge on the 76,000 voters who live in a s...

John Oliver made a wager when FIFA came under fire, now he has to put his Bud Light Lime where his mouth is., Subscribe to the #lastweektonight YouTube channel for more almost news as it almost happens: www.youtube.com/lastweektonight Or ...

John Oliver details the rich history of factually inaccurate (but tonally perfect) movie posters in Ghana, and reveals an unorthodox "for your consideration" campaign. Subscribe to the #lastweektonight YouTube channel for more almost news as it a...

John Oliver discusses New College of Florida – the small liberal arts school that has been taken over by Governor Ron DeSantis – and why we think their new mascot would really get Samantha from Sex and the City going. Subscribe to the #lastweekto...