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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
2 SeasonS | 21 Episodes | TV-MA
A satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the U.S. and around the globe, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver features Oliver’s hilarious and expertly honed perspective on today’s pressing political, social, and cultural issues, plus lesser-reported topics that inform and entertain. Shot in New York, Season 12 will continue to feature the show’s weekly topical insights, signature deep dives, and distinctive comedy pieces.
Executive producers, John Oliver, Tim Carvell, Liz Stanton, Jon Thoday, and James Taylor; director, Paul Pennolino.
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February 16, 2025: Trump 2.0
John Oliver discusses the first four weeks of Donald Trump’s second term as president, the strategy behind some of the choices his administration has made, and why it is indeed f**k time. You heard us: It’s f**k time.
February 23, 2025: Facebook
John Oliver discusses Facebook’s controversial new plans for content moderation and DOGE’s continued firing of government workers, including some of America’s best dorks: park rangers.
March 2, 2025: Tipping
John Oliver discusses the right-wing personalities who are now in charge of the FBI, the White House’s disastrous meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why tipping is more complicated and fraught than you might realize.
March 9, 2025: ICE Detention Facilities
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s address to Congress, why Republicans have been having a rough time at town halls, the reality of ICE detention facilities, and one very special establishment in Maine.
March 16, 2025: Sports Betting
John Oliver discusses the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, the continued firing of federal workers, the world of sports betting, and what John likes to read in his spare time. You’ll see.
March 30, 2025: Tasers
John Oliver discusses whether Tasers are as safe and effective as the company that makes them claims, the broader effect Tasers have had on policing, and why you shouldn’t test Tasers out on any of your family members.
April 6, 2025: Trans Athletes
John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s sweeping new set of tariffs and why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics.
April 13, 2025: Trump & Tariffs
John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest.
April 27, 2025: Health Agency Cuts
John Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.'s leadership, the many ways those cuts will impact all of us, and some sad news about a beloved cereal mascot.
May 4, 2025: Deportations
John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration.
May 11, 2025: Alliance Defending Freedom
John Oliver takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, a five-star book review of a one-star book.
May 18, 2025: Trump and the Press
John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump is becoming an increasing threat to the press, reveals which Minor League Baseball team we've chosen for a rebrand, and explores what it means to "serve kant"!
June 1, 2025: Air Traffic Controllers
John Oliver discusses the working conditions of air traffic controllers, why those conditions are impacting us all, and – for those under 30 – what a "floppy disk" is.
June 8, 2025: Med Spas
John Oliver discusses the feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Mike Lindell's trial, the lack of regulation at med spas, and a fun new way to spell "scumbag."
June 15, 2025: Child Incarceration
John Oliver discusses the past week's protests against ICE's escalating deportation strategies, how the U.S. is incarcerating kids at a rate that may exceed other nations, and what it looks like to be teargassed in a chill way.
June 22, 2025: AI Content
John Oliver discusses the U.S.'s involvement in the war between Israel and Iran, the recent influx of AI-generated online content, and the unexpected downsides of hiking near the Hollywood sign. (Note: This episode was taped Saturday, June 21.)
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