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Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

لاست ويك تونايت ويذ جون أوليفر

E22 • Afghanistan

حلقة 22 • افغانستان

2021
31m
PG15
The end of America’s war with Afghanistan, and the humanitarian crisis being left behind; plus, why two attorneys are locked in a legal battle, and how they could come to a resolution outside of court.
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The Next Pandemic

E1 • The Next Pandemic

The host takes on Trump's second impeachment, the Republicans' vote to acquit, and issues a warning to Democrats; the next pandemic.

30m2021

The host takes on Trump's second impeachment, the Republicans' vote to acquit, and issues a warning to Democrats; the next pandemic.

Meatpacking

E2 • Meatpacking

The crisis in Texas, including an examination of the reason behind the failure of that state's power grid and reaction to the disaster from Texas officials, state and federal.

30m2021

The crisis in Texas, including an examination of the reason behind the failure of that state's power grid and reaction to the disaster from Texas officials, state and federal.

Raids

E3 • Raids

How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals.

33m2021

How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals.

Unemployment

E4 • Unemployment

The many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits; plus, Fox News freaks out over Dr. Seuss; Texas lifts its mask mandate; Neil Cavuto really loves Adele.

31m2021

The many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits; plus, Fox News freaks out over Dr. Seuss; Texas lifts its mask mandate; Neil Cavuto really loves Adele.

Tucker

E5 • Tucker

Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he’s admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.

34m2021

Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he’s admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.

Plastics

E6 • Plastics

How plastics are harming the planet, and why recycling isn’t the solution you think it is; plus, the Atlanta mass shootings and hate crimes against Asian-Americans.

32m2021

How plastics are harming the planet, and why recycling isn’t the solution you think it is; plus, the Atlanta mass shootings and hate crimes against Asian-Americans.

The National Debt

E7 • The National Debt

How national debt works and why it might be more helpful than you think; plus, Giuliani freaks over Lil Nas X; Amazon’s anti-union tactics; Peeps and Pepsi form an unholy alliance.

31m2021

How national debt works and why it might be more helpful than you think; plus, Giuliani freaks over Lil Nas X; Amazon’s anti-union tactics; Peeps and Pepsi form an unholy alliance.

Nursing Homes

E8 • Nursing Homes

Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.

31m2021

Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.

Bankruptcy

E9 • Bankruptcy

Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; plus, a look at police brutality in the U.S.

31m2021

Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; plus, a look at police brutality in the U.S.

Vaccine

E10 • Vaccine

Why some people don’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine; plus, when governments try to tweet; Dana Perino grew up on a ranch.

31m2021

Why some people don’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine; plus, when governments try to tweet; Dana Perino grew up on a ranch.

Hair

E11 • Hair

The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; plus, the race for governor in California, and GOP voter suppression.

30m2021

The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; plus, the race for governor in California, and GOP voter suppression.

Guns

E12 • Guns

John Oliver takes a look at why “stand your ground” laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don’t; plus, a look at the past week’s events in Israel.

31m2021

John Oliver takes a look at why “stand your ground” laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don’t; plus, a look at the past week’s events in Israel.

Sponsored Content

E13 • Sponsored Content

John Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is so important; plus, how some red states are trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and why the Venus Veil is so much more than a blanket. (It's not.)

31m2021

John Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is so important; plus, how some red states are trying to overturn Roe v. Wade and why the Venus Veil is so much more than a blanket. (It's not.)

Asian Americans

E14 • Asian Americans

Examining the diverse group of people who fall under the term “Asian American,” and the history of the model minority stereotype; plus, Jair Bolsonaro is jeopardising the national and global health.

33m2021

Examining the diverse group of people who fall under the term “Asian American,” and the history of the model minority stereotype; plus, Jair Bolsonaro is jeopardising the national and global health.

Prison Heat

E15 • Prison Heat

How the failure to air-condition prisons can cause health issues for incarcerated people; plus, a look at the NYC mayoral candidates.

31m2021

How the failure to air-condition prisons can cause health issues for incarcerated people; plus, a look at the NYC mayoral candidates.

PACE

E16 • PACE

How PACE, a programme meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes; plus, a look at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

31m2021

How PACE, a programme meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes; plus, a look at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Health Care Sharing Ministries

E17 • Health Care Sharing Ministries

The limitations of Health Care Sharing Ministries, a faith-based alternative to health insurance; plus, the ItalyGate conspiracy theory.

31m2021

The limitations of Health Care Sharing Ministries, a faith-based alternative to health insurance; plus, the ItalyGate conspiracy theory.

Housing Discrimination

E18 • Housing Discrimination

The long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it; plus, John is headed back to the studio and makes a new friend along the way.

38m2021

The long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it; plus, John is headed back to the studio and makes a new friend along the way.

Ambulances

E19 • Ambulances

How emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.

30m2021

How emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.

Sackler Family

E20 • Sackler Family

How the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis; plus, Russia’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics.

31m2021

How the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis; plus, Russia’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics.

Ransomware

E21 • Ransomware

Ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them; plus, the spread of the Delta variant.

31m2021

Ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them; plus, the spread of the Delta variant.

Afghanistan

E22 • Afghanistan

The end of America’s war with Afghanistan, and the humanitarian crisis being left behind; plus, why two attorneys are locked in a legal battle, and how they could come to a resolution outside of court.

31m2021

The end of America’s war with Afghanistan, and the humanitarian crisis being left behind; plus, why two attorneys are locked in a legal battle, and how they could come to a resolution outside of court.

Lukashenko

E23 • Lukashenko

The long-time leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko; plus, what a new abortion law in Texas means for Roe v. Wade.

29m2021

The long-time leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko; plus, what a new abortion law in Texas means for Roe v. Wade.

Voting Rights

E24 • Voting Rights

John Oliver discusses the current attacks on voting rights, who’s behind them, and what we can do about it.

41m2021

John Oliver discusses the current attacks on voting rights, who’s behind them, and what we can do about it.

PFAS

E25 • PFAS

John Oliver discusses per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues - and why their widespread use isn’t as magical as it may seem.

29m2021

John Oliver discusses per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances - a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues - and why their widespread use isn’t as magical as it may seem.

Misinformation

E26 • Misinformation

How misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T’s involvement with far-right One America News.

29m2021

How misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T’s involvement with far-right One America News.

Taiwan

E27 • Taiwan

John Oliver discusses Taiwan's history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would like their future to look like.

31m2021

John Oliver discusses Taiwan's history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would like their future to look like.

Homelessness

E28 • Homelessness

With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss the unhoused, what policy failures are making the problem worse, and how we can help.

31m2021

With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss the unhoused, what policy failures are making the problem worse, and how we can help.

Power Grid

E29 • Power Grid

John Oliver discusses the current state of the nation's power grid, why it needs fixing, and, of course, how fun balloons are.

30m2021

John Oliver discusses the current state of the nation's power grid, why it needs fixing, and, of course, how fun balloons are.

Union Busting

E30 • Union Busting

A discussion on the mechanics of union busting; the insurrection of January 6.

40m2021

A discussion on the mechanics of union busting; the insurrection of January 6.

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