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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Episode 21 : December 17, 2023: Elon Musk
December. 17,2023
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.
Episode 20 : December 10, 2023: Freight Trains
December. 10,2023
John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything.
Episode 19 : December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations
December. 03,2023
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.
Episode 18 : November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores
November. 19,2023
John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
Episode 17 : November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
November. 12,2023
John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
Episode 16 : November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
November. 05,2023
John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
Episode 15 : October 29, 2023: Chocolate
October. 29,2023
John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
Episode 14 : October 22, 2023: McKinsey
October. 22,2023
John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
Episode 13 : October 15, 2023: Food Safety
October. 15,2023
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.
Episode 12 : October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
October. 08,2023
John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
Episode 11 : October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care
October. 01,2023
John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.
Episode 10 : April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border
April. 30,2023
A look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.
Episode 9 : April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II
April. 23,2023
John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”
Episode 8 : April 16, 2023: Farmworkers
April. 16,2023
John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.
Episode 7 : April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations
April. 09,2023
John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”
Episode 6 : April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement
April. 02,2023
John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
Episode 5 : March 19, 2023: Timeshares
March. 19,2023
John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
Episode 4 : March 12, 2023: TANF
March. 12,2023
John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal program 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. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.
Episode 3 : March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis
March. 05,2023
John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.
Episode 2 : February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence
February. 26,2023
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.
Episode 1 : February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
February. 19,2023
John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.
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