Episodes
E1 • Brexit
Brexit; plus, Trump's border wall "national emergency"; and New Zealand's ongoing map crisis.
30m • 2019Brexit; plus, Trump's border wall "national emergency"; and New Zealand's ongoing map crisis.
E2 • Psychics
TV psychics can make a lot of money; plus, North Carolina election fraud hearings.
30m • 2019TV psychics can make a lot of money; plus, North Carolina election fraud hearings.
E3 • Automation
Automation is taking many jobs in America today; plus, Michael Cohen testimony; Jared Kushner.
30m • 2019Automation is taking many jobs in America today; plus, Michael Cohen testimony; Jared Kushner.
E4 • Robocalls
Robocalls; plus, the Brazilian president's tweet; Trump signs bibles and welcomes Tim ''Apple.''
30m • 2019Robocalls; plus, the Brazilian president's tweet; Trump signs bibles and welcomes Tim ''Apple.''
E5 • Public Shaming
Public shaming, good and bad, includes an interview with Monica Lewinsky; plus, a Brexit update.
37m • 2019Public shaming, good and bad, includes an interview with Monica Lewinsky; plus, a Brexit update.
E6 • WWE
WWE and its often-villainous owner Vince McMahon; plus, fallout from the Mueller Report, and more.
30m • 2019WWE and its often-villainous owner Vince McMahon; plus, fallout from the Mueller Report, and more.
E7 • Mobile Homes
Investment companies are making mobile homes less affordable; Trump's picks for the Federal Reserve.
29m • 2019Investment companies are making mobile homes less affordable; Trump's picks for the Federal Reserve.
E8 • Opioids II
The opioid epidemic, revelations about the role of large companies; Brexit; Assange is arrested.
29m • 2019The opioid epidemic, revelations about the role of large companies; Brexit; Assange is arrested.
E9 • Mueller Report
The Mueller Report; plus, Chiitan, the rogue Japanese mascot.
30m • 2019The Mueller Report; plus, Chiitan, the rogue Japanese mascot.
E10 • Lethal Injection
Lethal injection and the death penalty; and more.
29m • 2019Lethal injection and the death penalty; and more.
E11 • Green New Deal
John Oliver discusses the Green New Deal and climate change; and more.
29m • 2019John Oliver discusses the Green New Deal and climate change; and more.
E12 • Death Investigations
America's system for conducting death investigations is a mess; and more.
30m • 2019America's system for conducting death investigations is a mess; and more.
E13 • Medical Device Design
The medical device industry has a troubling lack of regulation; and more.
29m • 2019The medical device industry has a troubling lack of regulation; and more.
E14 • ERA
Only one more state is needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment; and more.
30m • 2019Only one more state is needed to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment; and more.
E15 • Impeachment
The pros and cons of impeaching Trump; plus, scandal-ridden GOP; and more.
30m • 2019The pros and cons of impeaching Trump; plus, scandal-ridden GOP; and more.
E16 • Everest
Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular; and more.
29m • 2019Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular; and more.
E17 • Warehouses
It's easy to buy things online, and even easier not to think about how they get to you; and more.
29m • 2019It's easy to buy things online, and even easier not to think about how they get to you; and more.
E18 • Boris Johnson
How Britain's new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded; and more.
33m • 2019How Britain's new prime minister, Boris Johnson, has succeeded; and more.
E19 • Prison Labor
How prisoners make and spend money, and how companies profit; and more.
29m • 2019How prisoners make and spend money, and how companies profit; and more.
E20 • Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov
President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov; and more.
26m • 2019President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov; and more.
E21 • Bias in Medicine
The roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment; and more.
30m • 2019The roles that gender and racial bias can play in medical treatment; and more.
E22 • Filibuster
Legislation and the filibuster; plus, Trump's weather map flub; and more.
30m • 2019Legislation and the filibuster; plus, Trump's weather map flub; and more.
E23 • Legal Immigration
Legal immigration; plus, corruption in Russian elections; and more.
30m • 2019Legal immigration; plus, corruption in Russian elections; and more.
E24 • Compounding Pharmacies
Why compounding pharmacies that create medication for patients can cause big problems; and more.
30m • 2019Why compounding pharmacies that create medication for patients can cause big problems; and more.
E25 • One Child Policy
The consequences of China's one-child policy; and more.
34m • 2019The consequences of China's one-child policy; and more.
E26 • Weather
Tension between the public and private worlds of predicting the weather; and more.
29m • 2019Tension between the public and private worlds of predicting the weather; and more.
E27 • Trump & Syria
The alarming decision to pull U.S. troops from the Turkey-Syria border; and more.
30m • 2019The alarming decision to pull U.S. troops from the Turkey-Syria border; and more.
E28 • Voting Machines
How voting machines work, how they don't and how to fix them; and more.
29m • 2019How voting machines work, how they don't and how to fix them; and more.
E29 • SLAPP Suits
How SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent; and more.
34m • 2019How SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent; and more.
E30 • The Census
Why the census matters; plus, the return of Chiijohn; and more.
35m • 2019Why the census matters; plus, the return of Chiijohn; and more.
E1 • Medicare For All
The pros and cons of Medicare for All: and more.
30m • 2020The pros and cons of Medicare for All: and more.
E2 • Modi
John Oliver talks about India's controversial Prime Minister; and more.
30m • 2020John Oliver talks about India's controversial Prime Minister; and more.
E3 • Coronavirus
What's being done to fight coronavirus as it spreads to the U.S.; and more.
30m • 2020What's being done to fight coronavirus as it spreads to the U.S.; and more.
E4 • Sheriffs
A look at how much power and little accountability, local sheriffs have; and more.
30m • 2020A look at how much power and little accountability, local sheriffs have; and more.
E5 • Coronavirus II
How the government is handling the coronavirus outbreak; and more.
22m • 2020How the government is handling the coronavirus outbreak; and more.
E6 • Coronavirus III
President Trump's inconsistent response to the coronavirus pandemic; and more.
31m • 2020President Trump's inconsistent response to the coronavirus pandemic; and more.
E7 • OAN
John Oliver takes a look One America News; and more.
29m • 2020John Oliver takes a look One America News; and more.
E8 • Coronavirus IV: Essential Workers
How Coronavirus is impacting the US workforce; and more.
29m • 2020How Coronavirus is impacting the US workforce; and more.
E9 • Coronavirus V: Misinformation
Main story: Various sources of misinformation about COVID-19; and more.
30m • 2020Main story: Various sources of misinformation about COVID-19; and more.
E10 • Coronavirus VI: Testing
How much coronavirus testing the US has done and why we need to do more; and more.
31m • 2020How much coronavirus testing the US has done and why we need to do more; and more.
E11 • USPS
Why the USPS faces financial catastrophe and what we can do to help; and more.
29m • 2020Why the USPS faces financial catastrophe and what we can do to help; and more.
E12 • Coronavirus VII: Sports
The disappearance of sports due to coronavirus; and more.
29m • 2020The disappearance of sports due to coronavirus; and more.
E13 • Voting By Mail
John Oliver discusses why voting by mail is necessary; and more.
30m • 2020John Oliver discusses why voting by mail is necessary; and more.
E14 • Police
John Oliver discusses how the histories of policing and white supremacy rare intertwined; and more.
34m • 2020John Oliver discusses how the histories of policing and white supremacy rare intertwined; and more.
E15 • Facial Recognition
The dangers of facial recognition technology; and more.
30m • 2020The dangers of facial recognition technology; and more.
E16 • Coronavirus VIII: Prisons & Jails
Why COVID-19 has spread so rapidly behind bars and what we can do to stop it; and more.
27m • 2020Why COVID-19 has spread so rapidly behind bars and what we can do to stop it; and more.
E17 • Coronavirus IX: Evictions
Evictions are on the rise due to coronavirus; and more.
30m • 2020Evictions are on the rise due to coronavirus; and more.
E18 • Coronavirus: Conspiracy Theories
Main story: The proliferation of conspiracy theories about coronavirus; and more.
30m • 2020Main story: The proliferation of conspiracy theories about coronavirus; and more.
E19 • China & Uighurs
The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; and more.
30m • 2020The Uighur people are facing human rights abuses in China; and more.
E20 • U.S. History
A look at how the history of race is taught in schools; and more.
37m • 2020A look at how the history of race is taught in schools; and more.
E21 • Juries
Why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors; and more.
30m • 2020Why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors; and more.
E22 • Border Wall II
An update on Trump's border wall; and more.
29m • 2020An update on Trump's border wall; and more.
E23 • RNC 2020 & Kenosha
A look at the Republican National Convention; and more.
29m • 2020A look at the Republican National Convention; and more.
E24 • The Supreme Court
The future of the Supreme Court; and more.
28m • 2020The future of the Supreme Court; and more.
E25 • Election 2020
A look at efforts to destabilize the vote and how to ensure your ballot is counted; and more.
34m • 2020A look at efforts to destabilize the vote and how to ensure your ballot is counted; and more.
E26 • The World Health Organization
The crucial role of the World Health Organization; and more.
30m • 2020The crucial role of the World Health Organization; and more.
E27 • Asylum
How the Trump administration has handled asylum seekers; and more.
30m • 2020How the Trump administration has handled asylum seekers; and more.
E28 • Trump & The Coronavirus And William Barr
Oliver discusses President Trump's COVID-19 response and William Barr.
45m • 2020Oliver discusses President Trump's COVID-19 response and William Barr.
E29 • Election Results 2020
Oliver discusses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' historic win.
29m • 2020Oliver discusses Joe Biden and Kamala Harris' historic win.
E30 • Trump & Election Results
Oliver discusses Donald Trump's various attempts to overturn the results.
30m • 2020Oliver discusses Donald Trump's various attempts to overturn the results.
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.
30m • 2021The host takes on Trump's second impeachment, the Republicans' vote to acquit, and issues a warning to Democrats; the next pandemic.
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.
30m • 2021The 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.
E3 • Raids
How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals.
33m • 2021How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals.
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.
31m • 2021The 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.
E5 • Tucker
Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he’s admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.
34m • 2021Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he’s admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.
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.
32m • 2021How 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.
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.
31m • 2021How 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.
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.
31m • 2021Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.
E9 • Bankruptcy
Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; plus, a look at police brutality in the U.S.
31m • 2021Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; plus, a look at police brutality in the U.S.
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.
31m • 2021Why some people don’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine; plus, when governments try to tweet; Dana Perino grew up on a ranch.
E11 • Hair
The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; plus, the race for governor in California, and GOP voter suppression.
30m • 2021The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; plus, the race for governor in California, and GOP voter suppression.
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.
31m • 2021John 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.
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.)
31m • 2021John 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.)
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.
33m • 2021Examining 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.
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.
31m • 2021How the failure to air-condition prisons can cause health issues for incarcerated people; plus, a look at the NYC mayoral candidates.
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.
31m • 2021How 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.
E17 • Health Care Sharing Ministries
The limitations of Health Care Sharing Ministries, a faith-based alternative to health insurance; plus, the ItalyGate conspiracy theory.
31m • 2021The limitations of Health Care Sharing Ministries, a faith-based alternative to health insurance; plus, the ItalyGate conspiracy theory.
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.
38m • 2021The 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.
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.
30m • 2021How emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.
E20 • Sackler Family
How the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis; plus, Russia’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics.
31m • 2021How the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis; plus, Russia’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics.
E21 • Ransomware
Ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them; plus, the spread of the Delta variant.
31m • 2021Ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them; plus, the spread of the Delta variant.
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.
31m • 2021The 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.
E23 • Lukashenko
The long-time leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko; plus, what a new abortion law in Texas means for Roe v. Wade.
29m • 2021The long-time leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko; plus, what a new abortion law in Texas means for Roe v. Wade.
E24 • Voting Rights
John Oliver discusses the current attacks on voting rights, who’s behind them, and what we can do about it.
41m • 2021John Oliver discusses the current attacks on voting rights, who’s behind them, and what we can do about it.
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.
29m • 2021John 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.
E26 • Misinformation
How misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T’s involvement with far-right One America News.
29m • 2021How misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T’s involvement with far-right One America News.
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.
31m • 2021John 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.
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.
31m • 2021With 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.
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.
30m • 2021John Oliver discusses the current state of the nation's power grid, why it needs fixing, and, of course, how fun balloons are.
E30 • Union Busting
A discussion on the mechanics of union busting; the insurrection of January 6.
40m • 2021A discussion on the mechanics of union busting; the insurrection of January 6.
E1 • Critical Race Theory
John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, and what it isn't; plus, the Canadian trucker protests.
35m • 2022John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, and what it isn't; plus, the Canadian trucker protests.
E2 • Sex Work
John Oliver explains why criminalising sex work hasn't helped the most vulnerable people involved; plus, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
40m • 2022John Oliver explains why criminalising sex work hasn't helped the most vulnerable people involved; plus, Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
E3 • Wrongful Convictions
John Oliver explains why it's so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there's compelling evidence to prove your innocence, and how we can correct the state's mistakes.
29m • 2022John Oliver explains why it's so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there's compelling evidence to prove your innocence, and how we can correct the state's mistakes.
E4 • Tickets
John Oliver explains why concert tickets are so expensive and who's making money off them; plus, Florida's "Don’t Say Gay" bill and Disney's campaign donations.
30m • 2022John Oliver explains why concert tickets are so expensive and who's making money off them; plus, Florida's "Don’t Say Gay" bill and Disney's campaign donations.
E5 • Harm Reduction
John Oliver discusses why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise. Plus, a disastrous royal tour; Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings; the Nenana Ice Classic.
40m • 2022John Oliver discusses why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise. Plus, a disastrous royal tour; Ketanji Brown Jackson hearings; the Nenana Ice Classic.
E6 • Trucks
John Oliver discusses how truck drivers get paid, and how companies exploit them to increase profits; plus, Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses how truck drivers get paid, and how companies exploit them to increase profits; plus, Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use.
E7 • Data Brokers
John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us and what they're doing with our information; plus, Russian TV lies about Ukraine; DirecTV drops OAN.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us and what they're doing with our information; plus, Russian TV lies about Ukraine; DirecTV drops OAN.
E8 • Police Interrogations
John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging; plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging; plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.
E9 • Environmental Racism
John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of colour, and pandas.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of colour, and pandas.
E10 • Abortion Ruling / Philippines Election
John Oliver discusses the leaked draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade; plus, the current presidential election in The Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is - albeit in a very limited and unflattering way - sort of like Ant-Man.
42m • 2022John Oliver discusses the leaked draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade; plus, the current presidential election in The Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is - albeit in a very limited and unflattering way - sort of like Ant-Man.
E11 • Electric Utilities
John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews; plus, an examination of Alabama's anti-trans law, and Eurovision 2022.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews; plus, an examination of Alabama's anti-trans law, and Eurovision 2022.
E12 • Subway
John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn't always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.
34m • 2022John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn't always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.
E13 • School Police
In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether.
35m • 2022In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether.
E14 • Tech Monopolies
John Oliver discusses tech monopolies, and how to address the hidden harm they can do.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses tech monopolies, and how to address the hidden harm they can do.
E15 • Rent
John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes.
34m • 2022John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes.
E16 • Water
John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west, how it’s already impacting the people who live there, and what God has to say about it.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west, how it’s already impacting the people who live there, and what God has to say about it.
E17 • Inflation
John Oliver discusses what causes inflation, what we've done about the current round of it, and, of course, makes the smartest investment of all time.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses what causes inflation, what we've done about the current round of it, and, of course, makes the smartest investment of all time.
E18 • Mental Health Care
John Oliver discusses the cracks in our broken mental health care system, some of the inadequate ways we’ve tried to fill them, and what it all has to do with the gallbladder.
34m • 2022John Oliver discusses the cracks in our broken mental health care system, some of the inadequate ways we’ve tried to fill them, and what it all has to do with the gallbladder.
E19 • Monkeypox
John Oliver discusses the recent monkeypox outbreak in the U.S., how we’ve fumbled our response to it, and some aspirations for this coming autumn.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses the recent monkeypox outbreak in the U.S., how we’ve fumbled our response to it, and some aspirations for this coming autumn.
E20 • Afghanistan
John Oliver discusses what's happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, how their ongoing crisis has even more to do with our decisions than you might think, and how to properly modify the verb "feel".
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses what's happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan, how their ongoing crisis has even more to do with our decisions than you might think, and how to properly modify the verb "feel".
E21 • Carbon Offsets
John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are, what they claim to do, how they might be making climate change even worse, and, of course, how Oscar Isaac is getting hotter.
35m • 2022John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are, what they claim to do, how they might be making climate change even worse, and, of course, how Oscar Isaac is getting hotter.
E22 • Law & Order
John Oliver discusses the wildly popular television franchise, what it’s been teaching us about law enforcement, and some tricks for how to get to sleep in two minutes flat.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses the wildly popular television franchise, what it’s been teaching us about law enforcement, and some tricks for how to get to sleep in two minutes flat.
E23 • Bolsonaro
John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, how he’s run Brazil as president, how far he might go to maintain power after the upcoming election, and, of course, nunchucks.
32m • 2022John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, how he’s run Brazil as president, how far he might go to maintain power after the upcoming election, and, of course, nunchucks.
E24 • Museums
John Oliver discusses some of the world's most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge.
40m • 2022John Oliver discusses some of the world's most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge.
E25 • Crime Reporting
John Oliver discusses the outlets that cover crime, the incentives that drive them, the flawed sources they rely upon, and an alternative name for Miss Piggy.
35m • 2022John Oliver discusses the outlets that cover crime, the incentives that drive them, the flawed sources they rely upon, and an alternative name for Miss Piggy.
E26 • Transgender Rights II
John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what's at stake, and the filthiest of the "Peanuts" characters.
34m • 2022John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, what's at stake, and the filthiest of the "Peanuts" characters.
E27 • Bail Reform
With midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many republican attack ads: bail reform.
35m • 2022With midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many republican attack ads: bail reform.
E28 • Election Subversion
With midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses what happens after the votes are in, how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results, and which Teletubby would taste best.
35m • 2022With midterm elections approaching, John Oliver discusses what happens after the votes are in, how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results, and which Teletubby would taste best.
E29 • The Monarchy
John Oliver discusses the future of the British monarchy, what they have and have not acknowledged about their past, and how Winston Churchill preferred to go down waterslides.
34m • 2022John Oliver discusses the future of the British monarchy, what they have and have not acknowledged about their past, and how Winston Churchill preferred to go down waterslides.
E1 • Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky's relationship to rainbows.
35m • 2023John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky's relationship to rainbows.
E2 • Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.
39m • 2023Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.
E3 • Ron DeSantis
John Oliver discusses Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the dangers of "woke math".
34m • 2023John Oliver discusses Florida governor Ron DeSantis, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the dangers of "woke math".
E4 • TANF
John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal programme designed to help families with little to no income - who's currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre.
34m • 2023John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal programme designed to help families with little to no income - who's currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre.
E5 • Timeshares
John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it's so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
35m • 2023John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it's so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
E6 • Solitary Confinement
John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
35m • 2023John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
E7 • Homeowners Associations
John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is "tree-shaped".
34m • 2023John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is "tree-shaped".
E8 • Farmworkers
John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we've failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant's body hair.
35m • 2023John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we've failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant's body hair.
E9 • Cryptocurrencies II
John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off "crime vibes".
34m • 2023John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off "crime vibes".
E10 • Biden And The Border
John Oliver discusses the things Biden has promised to fix about the southern border, what he has and hasn't done, and the magnificent pile of gators.
37m • 2023John Oliver discusses the things Biden has promised to fix about the southern border, what he has and hasn't done, and the magnificent pile of gators.
E11 • Prison Health Care
John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons and jails, who provides it, why it’s so bad, and what Red Bull’s slogan should be.
39m • 2023John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons and jails, who provides it, why it’s so bad, and what Red Bull’s slogan should be.
E12 • Homeschooling
John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
40m • 2023John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
E13 • Food Safety
John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.
35m • 2023John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.
E14 • McKinsey
John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
34m • 2023John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
E15 • Chocolate
John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
36m • 2023John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
E16 • Abortion Rights
John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
39m • 2023John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
E17 • Israel-Hamas War
John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
39m • 2023John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
E18 • Dollar Stores
John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
39m • 2023John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
E19 • Organ & Body Donations
John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.
38m • 2023John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.
E20 • Freight Trains
John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they’ve put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child.
38m • 2023John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they’ve put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child.
E21 • Elon Musk
John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.
39m • 2023John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.
E1 • Supreme Court
John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John’s life
38m • 2024John Oliver discusses the Supreme Court, the ethically questionable gifts some of the justices receive, and an offer for Clarence Thomas that could ruin John’s life
E2 • Internet Scams
John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it’s easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses a popular internet scam, why it’s easier to fall for it than you might think, and, of course, boner alerts.
E3 • Boeing
John Oliver discusses how Boeing went from being a company known for quality craftsmanship to one synonymous with crashes, mishaps and "quality escape." Whatever that means.
40m • 2024John Oliver discusses how Boeing went from being a company known for quality craftsmanship to one synonymous with crashes, mishaps and "quality escape." Whatever that means.
E4 • Medical Boards
John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris’s awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for Governor, and which reality show would benefit from becoming a government psyop.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses how state medical boards fail to protect patients, Kamala Harris’s awkward call for a ceasefire in Gaza, the North Carolina Republican running for Governor, and which reality show would benefit from becoming a government psyop.
E5 • Student Loans
John Oliver discusses the state of student loans, the House vote to ban TikTok, why House Republicans refused to attend their work retreat, and, of course, Left Shark.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the state of student loans, the House vote to ban TikTok, why House Republicans refused to attend their work retreat, and, of course, Left Shark.
E6 • Food Delivery Apps
John Oliver discusses the downsides of food delivery apps, Donald Trump’s latest attempt to pay off his legal debts, and why one southern California police department got in trouble with Lego.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the downsides of food delivery apps, Donald Trump’s latest attempt to pay off his legal debts, and why one southern California police department got in trouble with Lego.
E7 • Executions
John Oliver discusses new information about the methods used to carry out the death penalty, plus this week's earthquake in New Jersey, and John's new celebrity crush. It's not who you think. Whoever you're thinking of, you're wrong.
40m • 2024John Oliver discusses new information about the methods used to carry out the death penalty, plus this week's earthquake in New Jersey, and John's new celebrity crush. It's not who you think. Whoever you're thinking of, you're wrong.
E8 • Medicaid
John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding", and what would happen if fruits and vegetables could talk.
38m • 2024John Oliver discusses why millions of people have been kicked off of Medicaid, why Medicaid access was difficult even before the current "unwinding", and what would happen if fruits and vegetables could talk.
E9 • UFOs
John Oliver explains why we need honest inquiry into UFO sightings, covers the week's protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and recaps Adeel Mangi's confirmation hearing.
39m • 2024John Oliver explains why we need honest inquiry into UFO sightings, covers the week's protests in the US over the war in Gaza, and recaps Adeel Mangi's confirmation hearing.
E10 • Public Libraries
John Oliver explains why public libraries are under attack, and where those challenges are coming from.
39m • 2024John Oliver explains why public libraries are under attack, and where those challenges are coming from.
E11 • Opioid Settlements
John Oliver discusses how state and local governments in the US are spending opioid settlements, a new deportation plan in the UK, and, of course, his favorite contestant at Eurovision.
38m • 2024John Oliver discusses how state and local governments in the US are spending opioid settlements, a new deportation plan in the UK, and, of course, his favorite contestant at Eurovision.
E12 • Corn
John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., and whether or not he really knows what Pearl Harbor is.
37m • 2024John Oliver discusses the financial and environmental impact of corn in the U.S., and whether or not he really knows what Pearl Harbor is.
E13 • Indian Elections
John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump’s guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the ongoing elections in India, Trump’s guilty verdict, and the decline of Red Lobster.
E14 • Deep-Sea Mining
John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France’s preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, France’s preparation for the Olympics, and an update on Red Lobster.
E15 • Trump's Second Term
John Oliver discusses the plans for Donald Trump's second term, an interesting campaign choice from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan, and the bakery that has very successfully turned John into a cake bear
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the plans for Donald Trump's second term, an interesting campaign choice from a conservative congressional candidate in Michigan, and the bakery that has very successfully turned John into a cake bear
E16 • UK Elections
John Oliver discusses the UK elections and the future of the Tories, why pride flags are causing controversy in the US, and a new law about the ten commandments in Louisiana. Also some stuff about Ur-Nammu that we all know already.
38m • 2024John Oliver discusses the UK elections and the future of the Tories, why pride flags are causing controversy in the US, and a new law about the ten commandments in Louisiana. Also some stuff about Ur-Nammu that we all know already.
E17 • Migrant Crime
John Oliver discusses the wave of conservatives claiming there is a wave of “migrant crime,” covers highlights from the RNC, and encourages us all to make suggestions for next year’s World Games.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the wave of conservatives claiming there is a wave of “migrant crime,” covers highlights from the RNC, and encourages us all to make suggestions for next year’s World Games.
E18 • The West Bank
John Oliver discusses how The West Bank settlements came to be, a rumor about J.D. Vance that we cannot prove is false, and whether or not Jake Tapper is Brat.
44m • 2024John Oliver discusses how The West Bank settlements came to be, a rumor about J.D. Vance that we cannot prove is false, and whether or not Jake Tapper is Brat.
E19 • RFK Jr.
John Oliver discusses RFK Jr.'s potential to sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversies at the Olympics, and Donald Trump's recent puzzling comments about Kamala Harris.
38m • 2024John Oliver discusses RFK Jr.'s potential to sway the 2024 U.S. presidential election, controversies at the Olympics, and Donald Trump's recent puzzling comments about Kamala Harris.
E20 • Hawaii
John Oliver discusses how Hawaii has long been run for the benefit of everyone but Hawaiians, whether or not J.D. Vance is ok, and the Trump campaign’s weak attacks on Tim Walz and Kamala Harris.
40m • 2024John Oliver discusses how Hawaii has long been run for the benefit of everyone but Hawaiians, whether or not J.D. Vance is ok, and the Trump campaign’s weak attacks on Tim Walz and Kamala Harris.
E21 • Hospice Care
John Oliver discusses hospice scams, the Trump campaign's attempt to appear "not weird," and the Republican primary candidates who are making the party seem stranger and stranger.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses hospice scams, the Trump campaign's attempt to appear "not weird," and the Republican primary candidates who are making the party seem stranger and stranger.
E22 • School Lunch Programs
John Oliver discusses the national school lunch program in the US, why J.D. Vance can’t stop being weird on the campaign trail, and how to properly order a donut.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the national school lunch program in the US, why J.D. Vance can’t stop being weird on the campaign trail, and how to properly order a donut.
E23 • Disability Benefits
John Oliver discusses the obstacles in the way of Americans receiving disability benefits, last week's US presidential debate, and the misinformation being spread about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
40m • 2024John Oliver discusses the obstacles in the way of Americans receiving disability benefits, last week's US presidential debate, and the misinformation being spread about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.
E24 • Federal Courts
John Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City's mayor was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it's unforgivable that NYC's Rat Czar is not a rat in a top hat.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the impact Donald Trump had on the federal courts, how New York City's mayor was indicted for allegedly taking bribes from foreign sources, and why it's unforgivable that NYC's Rat Czar is not a rat in a top hat.
E25 • Traffic Stops
John Oliver discusses the power given to cops during traffic stops and some simple ways we can start to change that, and J.D. Vance's week surrounding the vice presidential debate.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses the power given to cops during traffic stops and some simple ways we can start to change that, and J.D. Vance's week surrounding the vice presidential debate.
E26 • Election Subversion
John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and why Waffle House is both a light in the storm and symbol of absolute chaos.
38m • 2024John Oliver discusses the attempts made by Donald Trump and his supporters to undermine the upcoming election, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, and why Waffle House is both a light in the storm and symbol of absolute chaos.
E27 • Mass Deportations
John Oliver hosts this comedy series that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and more.
39m • 2024John Oliver hosts this comedy series that takes a satirical look at the week in news, politics and more.
E28 • Trump's Businesses
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's business ventures, what has changed about them since his presidential term, and the havoc they could wreak if he's reelected.
39m • 2024John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's business ventures, what has changed about them since his presidential term, and the havoc they could wreak if he's reelected.
E29 • 2024 Election Results
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's reelection, what happens next, and why the whole thing is – arguably – Katy Perry's fault.
36m • 2024John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's reelection, what happens next, and why the whole thing is – arguably – Katy Perry's fault.
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