February 12, 2017 • 30m
Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some...Read more
February 19, 2017 • 30m
Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.
February 26, 2017 • 30m
Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.
March 5, 2017 • 30m
Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss C...Read more
March 12, 2017 • 30m
The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy return...Read more
March 19, 2017 • 30m
Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubl...Read more
April 2, 2017 • 30m
Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.
April 9, 2017 • 35m
Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with q...Read more
April 16, 2017 • 30m
The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistr...Read more
April 23, 2017 • 30m
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small a...Read more
May 7, 2017 • 30m
Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their d...Read more
May 14, 2017 • 30m
For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical cl...Read more
May 21, 2017 • 30m
John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
June 4, 2017 • 30m
Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happen...Read more
June 11, 2017 • 30m
In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic ...Read more
June 18, 2017 • 30m
We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a gia...Read more
June 25, 2017 • 30m
The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why...Read more
July 2, 2017 • 30m
Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inj...Read more
July 30, 2017 • 30m
Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and ...Read more
August 6, 2017 • 30m
Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads ...Read more
August 13, 2017 • 30m
As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to per...Read more
August 20, 2017 • 30m
Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United Stat...Read more
September 10, 2017 • 30m
Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling recor...Read more
September 24, 2017 • 30m
Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to...Read more
October 1, 2017 • 30m
Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
October 8, 2017 • 30m
Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of sou...Read more
October 15, 2017 • 30m
John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.
October 29, 2017 • 30m
John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should n...Read more
November 5, 2017 • 30m
State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explai...Read more
November 12, 2017 • 30m
One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach...Read more