Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — Season 1

John discussed the Indian election, the Pom Wonderful case, and held a conversation with former National Security Advisor Keith Alexander.

John addressed recent concerns surrounding capital punishment, the presidency of François Hollande, and the escalating human rights issues in Brunei.

John discussed the Eurovision Song Contest, the complex relationship between Ukraine and Russia, and interviewed Bill Nye on the subject of climate change.

John addresses the ongoing product recall at General Motors, discusses the European Union Court of Justice’s decision regarding the "Right to be Forgotten," and provides an update on the Indian election, drawing on insights from Fareed Zaka…

John addressed a range of contemporary issues, beginning with the ascendance of far-right political movements across Europe. He then turned to the recent Ukrainian election, followed by a discussion of the situation in Afghanistan. He also…

John spoke with enthusiasm about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, the FIFA World Cup of 2014, and the situation surrounding Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.

John addresses the topic of American immigration and conducts an interview with Professor Stephen Hawking.

John discussed a range of topics, touching upon the situation in Iraq, the burgeoning trend of tourism to Antarctica, and the controversy surrounding Dr. Oz’s promotion of a purported “miracle drug.”

John Oliver examines recent decisions from the Supreme Court, and engages with activist Pepe Julian Onziema regarding the evolving situation of gay rights in Uganda.

John discusses the widening chasm of income inequality in contemporary America, the intimate correspondence of Warren G. Harding, and President Obama’s immersive “Day In The Life” tour.

John addressed a range of pressing issues: the unfolding crisis in Gaza, the troubling state of American penal institutions, and the pervasive problem of gambling addiction within Singapore.

John addressed a range of pressing global concerns, beginning with accounts of human rights abuses prevalent throughout the Middle East. He then turned to the critical issue of nuclear disarmament, followed by a report on Russia’s latest sc…

John addressed a range of weighty topics: Uganda’s stringent legislation concerning homosexuality, the Central Intelligence Agency’s latest findings on the application of torture, recent developments at the New York Port Authority, Argentin…

John discussed the renewed deployment of American forces in Iraq, citing a widespread security compromise as the reason for a complete password reset. He also spoke with considerable frustration about the predatory practices prevalent withi…

The events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, ignited a national conversation about race, policing, and the escalating militarization of law enforcement. This episode serves as a stark illustration of deep-seat…

John addresses the topics of ISIS and the burden of student loan debt. The musical group A Great Big World offers a special performance.

John addressed the National Football League’s handling of Ray Rice’s contract, the global reaction to ISIS’s actions, Scotland’s impending secession from the United Kingdom, and the troubling exploitation of hashtags by corporations.

John reviews the outcome of the recent Scottish referendum, held the week prior, and offers his perspective on the illogical nature of the United States' embargo against Cuba. The central topic of the broadcast centers on the Miss Americ…

John addressed the topic of American military drones alongside the budgetary difficulties facing the state of Kansas. He also noted the visit of India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, to New York City, where the Prime Minister engaged in cu…

A troubling undercurrent runs through the American legal system: the practice of civil asset forfeiture, a method by which law enforcement agencies profit from the seizures of property, regardless of criminal conviction. The mechanics of th…

Those who served as translators for the U.S. military in Afghanistan and Iraq face grave peril in their own countries, yet bureaucratic obstacles prevent many from finding safety. John Oliver speaks with FNU Mohammad, one translator who man…

John Oliver recently addressed a surprising presence – a Russian submarine – off the coast of Sweden, alongside discussions of the Ebola outbreak in New York City, the pervasive issue of added sugar in our diets, the complexities surroundin…

The attention surrounding midterm elections often fixates on the least consequential corners of Congress, while a crucial and often peculiar electoral event receives scant scrutiny. State legislators, responsible for a significant volume of…

State lotteries often promote themselves as beneficial to education and the public good. However, this claim warrants careful scrutiny. (It is worth noting that the reality is far from positive.) Furthermore, there exists a remarkable ca…


