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February 18, 2018
America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is complicated.
October 15, 2017
John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and finds the company’s efforts to mitigate the damage are still coming up short.
October 1, 2017
Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
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.
February 18, 2018
America's reputation is being damaged by its own president. John Oliver, several dinosaurs, and the NYC Gay Men's Chorus remind the world that our country is complicated.
October 15, 2017
John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and finds the company’s efforts to mitigate the damage are still coming up short.
October 1, 2017
Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
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.
“A shining beacon in the eternal shriek that was our daily existence.”
Special Guest Stars
Sometimes John needs a little help to get his point across.
Oliver invites Jack “definitely a doctor” McBrayer on to one-up Alex Jones.
There’s nothing like the soothing sound of the accordion to ensure diplomacy.
The British satirical political candidate has a message for his underlings.
Don’t knock it until “Laura F**king Linney” has had a go.
Clips That Stand the Test of Time
A rapidly-changing news cycle is no match for these essential in-depth reports.
July 30, 2017
YouTube personality Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories. He also likes to promote his own products. Oliver and a “doctor” test his marketing strategy.
July 2, 2017
The largest owner of local TV stations in the country often injects conservative political views into local news. Oliver shares why this is alarming, "snowflake."
May 21, 2017
Like Watergate. But stupid. Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
June 4, 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.
May 7, 2017
Equal access to online information is under threat again. Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.
July 30, 2017
YouTube personality Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories. He also likes to promote his own products. Oliver and a “doctor” test his marketing strategy.
July 2, 2017
The largest owner of local TV stations in the country often injects conservative political views into local news. Oliver shares why this is alarming, "snowflake."
May 21, 2017
Like Watergate. But stupid. Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
June 4, 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.
May 7, 2017
Equal access to online information is under threat again. Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.
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