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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014 – ...)

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — Season 3

30 episodes · Feb 14, 2016

1. Voting
Feb 14, 2016 · 30m · 7.8

John reflected on Antonin Scalia’s devotion to the strict interpretation of legal texts, the recent food safety concerns surrounding Chipotle restaurants, the principle of applying voter identification laws to their own creators, and the ec…

2. Abortion Laws
Feb 21, 2016 · 30m · 7.6

John addressed the South Carolina Republican primary, the vacancy on the Supreme Court, and the issue of abortion – a practice legally permitted throughout the United States, though rendered nearly impossible in certain states. He also ques…

3. Donald Trump
Feb 28, 2016 · 30m · 7.6

John discussed the Egyptian president and the nation's economic struggles, the closure of Guantanamo Bay, and the political actions of Donald Trump.

4. Special Districts
Mar 6, 2016 · 30m · 7.7

The collective expenditure of special districts surpasses that of all municipal governments together, a curious fact given the widespread public unawareness of their existence.

5. Encryption
Mar 13, 2016 · 29m · 7.8

Robust encryption presents a significant challenge to law enforcement agencies. Whether the benefits of maintaining such protections outweigh the associated risks is a question of considerable complexity.

6. Border Wall
Mar 20, 2016 · 30m · 7.5

Donald Trump proposes constructing a wall along the United States-Mexico border. The question remains: is this undertaking practical?

7. Congressional Fundraising
Apr 3, 2016 · 30m · 7.7

The constant need to fund campaigns has become a defining aspect of modern political life, demanding that lawmakers dedicate an increasing portion of their time to fundraising. In a new segment, John Oliver speaks with Congressman Steve Isr…

8. Credit Reports
Apr 10, 2016 · 30m · 7.3

Credit reports exert a surprisingly powerful influence on modern life, yet are frequently marred by significant errors. John Oliver sheds light on why these inaccuracies pose a considerable issue for the institutions that compile them.

9. Lead
Apr 17, 2016 · 30m · 7.6

The pervasive issue of lead poisoning demands national attention. One can scarcely help but wish that our elected officials displayed even a fraction of the urgency shown by those beloved characters on Sesame Street.

10. Puerto Rico
Apr 24, 2016 · 30m · 7.8

Puerto Rico faces a crippling debt crisis. In a recent appearance, Lin-Manuel Miranda joined John Oliver to advocate for much-needed relief.

11. Scientific Studies
May 8, 2016 · 30m · 8.2

John Oliver observes that while media outlets frequently disseminate new discoveries from scientific studies, the veracity of these reports remains a significant question.

12. 911
May 15, 2016 · 30m · 7.4

John Oliver spoke recently about the reliability of 911. He highlighted a sobering truth: when you dial for help, there are no assurances. Emergency call centers are facing critical shortages of both funding and modern technology, making th…

13. Primaries and Caucuses
May 22, 2016 · 30m · 7.9

Last week, *Last Week Tonight* addressed the complexities of the U.S. primary and caucus system. John Oliver pointed out that the process by which Americans choose their presidential nominees is remarkably intricate. He cautioned, however, …

14. Debt Buyers
Jun 5, 2016 · 35m · 7.5

John Oliver examined the practices of debt buyers: companies that acquire outstanding debts for minimal cost and then pursue aggressive collection tactics. On his program, ‘Last Week Tonight,’ he adopted a direct approach to exposing this p…

15. Retirement Plans
Jun 12, 2016 · 32m · 7.7

Saving for retirement often feels like traversing a treacherous landscape of hidden costs and questionable guidance. Fortunately, *Last Week Tonight* offers a clear path through the complexities.

16. Brexit
Jun 19, 2016 · 30m · 8.0

John Oliver's segment on Brexit acknowledges a possible ingrained British inclination to disparage Europe, yet *Last Week Tonight* meticulously details the reasons why severing ties with the European Union represents a profound error.

17. Doping
Jun 26, 2016 · 30m · 7.9

John reflects on the repercussions following the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union, juxtaposing this political upheaval with the looming presence of doping scandals in the lead-up to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeir…

18. Republican National Convention
Jul 24, 2016 · 30m · 8.0

John reflected on the deeply unsettling Republican National Convention in Cleveland, a gathering where rhetoric often blurred the line between emotion and verifiable truth. He also addressed Hillary Clinton’s choice of a running mate, the s…

19. Democratic National Convention
Jul 31, 2016 · 30m · 8.4

John reports from Philadelphia on the contentious Democratic National Convention, amidst coverage of the military coup in Turkey and its unfolding consequences. He also examines the issue of voter identification laws, focusing on their disp…

20. Journalism
Aug 7, 2016 · 30m · 8.3

John Oliver offers a sobering assessment of the current state of the news industry, alongside his commentary on the broadcast coverage of the Rio Olympics' Opening Ceremony.

21. Auto Lending
Aug 14, 2016 · 30m · 7.9

The practices of auto lenders often ensnare those most susceptible to financial hardship, leading them into crippling debt. In a revealing segment, Keegan-Michael Key and Bob Balaban assist John Oliver in exposing the mechanics of this trou…

22. Charter Schools
Aug 21, 2016 · 35m · 8.0

Operating under a curious arrangement of private management and public funding, charter schools exist within a framework of often inconsistent oversight. John Oliver offers a pointed examination of the ways in which these schools diverge si…

23. Scandals
Sep 25, 2016 · 30m · 7.9

In a reflective exploration of the past, *Last Week Tonight* examines the controversies that marked the campaigns of Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.

24. Police Accountability
Oct 2, 2016 · 30m · 7.8

John Oliver examines the mechanisms designed to investigate police misconduct and ensure accountability for officers.

25. Guantánamo
Oct 9, 2016 · 30m · 7.7

John Oliver delves into the complex legal and ethical dilemmas posed by the military prison at Guantánamo Bay.

26. Third Parties
Oct 16, 2016 · 30m · 7.7

Aspiring candidates outside the two major parties now seek genuine consideration, and John Oliver approaches them with a thoughtful seriousness, viewing them as plausible figures for the presidency.

27. Opioids
Oct 23, 2016 · 35m · 7.6

On his program, John Oliver examines the scope and origins of the country's widespread opioid crisis.

28. School Segregation
Oct 30, 2016 · 30m · 7.8

A growing disparity in race and socioeconomic status is fracturing the landscape of public education. John Oliver has recently addressed this concerning development, highlighting the troubling trend of increasing school resegregation.

29. Multilevel Marketing
Nov 6, 2016 · 40m · 7.8

The claims of legitimacy made by multilevel marketing companies are often overshadowed by a troubling structural similarity to pyramids. This inherent design presents a significant issue.

30. President-Elect Trump
Nov 13, 2016 · 30m · 8.2

The presidential campaign has proven a turbulent journey. "Last Week Tonight" concludes the election coverage and its third season with a powerful final installment.