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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Episode 30 : The Trump Presidency
November. 12,2017
One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.
Episode 29 : Economic Development
November. 05,2017
State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return.
Episode 28 : Floods
October. 29,2017
John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull.
Episode 27 : Equifax
October. 15,2017
John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.
Episode 26 : Confederacy
October. 08,2017
Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.
Episode 25 : Forensic Science
October. 01,2017
Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
Episode 24 : Corporate Consolidation
September. 24,2017
Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.
Episode 23 : Joe Arpaio
September. 10,2017
Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.
Episode 22 : Nuclear Waste
August. 20,2017
Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.
Episode 21 : North Korea
August. 13,2017
As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.
Episode 20 : Border Patrol
August. 06,2017
Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.
Episode 19 : Alex Jones
July. 30,2017
Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.
Episode 18 : Sinclair Broadcast Group
July. 02,2017
Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.
Episode 17 : Vaccines
June. 25,2017
The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.
Episode 16 : Coal
June. 18,2017
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 giant squirrel look into it.
Episode 15 : Brexit II
June. 11,2017
In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.
Episode 14 : Paris Agreement
June. 04,2017
Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.
Episode 13 : Stupid Watergate
May. 21,2017
John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
Episode 12 : Dialysis
May. 14,2017
For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.
Episode 11 : Net Neutrality II
May. 07,2017
Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.
Episode 10 : Ivanka & Jared
April. 23,2017
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.
Episode 9 : French Elections
April. 16,2017
The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.
Episode 8 : Gerrymandering
April. 09,2017
Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.
Episode 7 : Marijuana
April. 02,2017
Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.
Episode 6 : Federal Budget
March. 19,2017
Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.
Episode 5 : American Health Care Act
March. 12,2017
The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.
Episode 4 : Dalai Lama
March. 05,2017
Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.
Episode 3 : Obamacare
February. 26,2017
Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.
Episode 2 : Putin
February. 19,2017
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.
Episode 1 : Trump vs. Truth
February. 12,2017
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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