Last Week Tonight with John Oliver | Season 8 | Episode 26

October 10, 2021: Misinformation

TV-MA | 29 MIN

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

Season 8
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John Oliver discusses the end of America’s war with Afghanistan; plus, how two steely attorneys could end their heated dispute.

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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.

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

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