Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Season 8 | Episode 22

August 22, 2021: Afghanistan

TV-MA | 33 MIN

John Oliver discusses 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.

Season 8
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Season 8 Episodes

22.August 22, 2021: Afghanistan

John Oliver discusses the end of America’s war with Afghanistan; plus, how two steely attorneys could end their heated dispute.

23.September 12, 2021: Lukashenko

John Oliver discusses the longtime leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko; plus, what a new abortion law in Texas means for Roe v. Wade.

24.September 26, 2021: Voting Rights

A look at the current attacks on voting rights; plus, how migrants were treated at the border last week; the federal duck stamp contest.

25.October 3, 2021: PFAS

John Oliver discusses PFAS—a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues—and why their use isn’t as magical as it may seem.

26.October 10, 2021: Misinformation

A look at how misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T's involvement with far-right One America News.

27.October 24, 2021: Taiwan

Taiwan’s history of being governed by other countries, and its relationship with China; plus, why some cops are refusing vaccinations.

28.October 31, 2021: Homelessness

With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver examines the way we discuss the unhoused; plus, a look at Biden’s spending plan.

29.November 7, 2021: The Power Grid

John Oliver discusses the state of the nation’s power grid; plus, how world leaders aren’t living up to their promises on climate action.

30.November 14, 2021: Union Busting

John Oliver discusses union busting, and why companies who do it face so few consequences; plus, an update on the insurrection.