The BEST episodes directed by Paul Pennolino
#1 - Episode 92
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 4 - Episode 3
John Oliver Talks Health Care: Last Week Tonight explores why Congressional Republicans’ proposed Obamacare replacement works like a thong.
#2 - February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 9 - Episode 1
John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, and what it isn’t; plus, the Canadian trucker protests.
#3 - October 10, 2021: Misinformation
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 26
Main story: how misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T’s involvement with far-right One America News.
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#4 - October 3, 2021: PFAS
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 25
Main story: PFAS—a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues—and why their widespread use isn’t as magical as it may seem.
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#5 - November 7, 2021: The Power Grid
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 29
Main story: the state of the nation’s power grid; plus, how world leaders aren’t living up to their promises on climate action.
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#6 - May 2, 2021: Vaccine Misinformation
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 10
Main story: Why some people don’t want to get the COVID-19 vaccine; plus, when governments try to tweet; Dana Perino grew up on a ranch.
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#7 - February 21, 2021: Meatpacking
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 2
Main story: Working conditions in the meatpacking industry; plus, the Texas power crisis in the wake of severe winter weather.
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#8 - October 24, 2021: Taiwan
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 27
Main story: Taiwan’s history of being governed by other countries, and its relationship with China; plus, why some cops are refusing vaccinations.
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#9 - October 31, 2021: Homelessness
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 28
Main story: With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver examines the way we discuss the unhoused; plus, a look at Biden’s spending plan.
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#10 - April 11, 2021: Long Term Care
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 8
Main story: Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.
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#11 - April 18, 2021: Bankruptcy
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 8 - Episode 9
Main story: Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; plus, a look at police brutality in the U.S.
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