Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is an American late-night talk and news satire television program. L.W.T draws its comedy and satire from recent news stories, political figures, media organizations, pop culture and often aspects of the show itself.
There are very few government checks on what America’s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balance between privacy and security, and dick-pics.
Watch Now:AmazonDonald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.
Watch Now:AmazonMain story: How SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent (including an update on Bob Murray’s lawsuit); plus, Trump “caught” the swamp; Lindsey Graham’s desperate defense of Trump; Roger Stone’s trial begins.
Watch Now:AmazonDid you know police can just take your stuff if they suspect it's involved in a crime? They can! It’s a shady process called “civil asset forfeiture,” and it would make for a weird episode of Law and Order.
Watch Now:AmazonMain story: As nationwide protests over the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor are met with police brutality, John discusses how the histories of policing and white supremacy are intertwined, the roadblocks to fixing things, and some potential paths forward.
Watch Now:AmazonOur main story was about Donald Trump. We can't believe we're saying that either.
Watch Now:AmazonJohn talks about California Chrome and the Belmont Stakes, FIFA and the 2014 World Cup, and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Translators who have aided the U.S. Military in Afghanistan and Iraq are in great danger in their home countries, but red tape is making it impossible for many of them to leave. John Oliver interviews Mohammad, one translator who made it out. Cameras aren’t allowed in the Supreme Court, so most coverage of our most important cases looks like garbage. We fixed that problem with real animals and fake paws.
Watch Now:AmazonJohn talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's "Miracle Drug".
Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com and clicking “express” to file your comment.
Watch Now:AmazonThanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the US, smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas. We've noticed that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue still exists but can’t quite figure out why.
Watch Now:AmazonDonald Trump will be the next president of the United States. How did we get to this point? And what do we do now?
Watch Now:AmazonU.S. tax law allows television preachers to get away with almost anything. We know this from personal experience.
John Oliver Takes On Debt Buyers: Companies that purchase debt on the cheap will aggressively collect on it. 'Last Week Tonight’ took a hands-on approach to addressing this issue.
Watch Now:AmazonThe US Senate Torture Report revealed horrifying details of America's interrogation program. Helen Mirren will fill you in.
Watch Now:AmazonMain story: A look at the growing number of authoritarian leaders around the world, including our president. Plus, the fate of Russell Crowe’s jockstrap; a Brexit update; Trump’s reaction to California’s wildfires.
Watch Now:AmazonMain story: Alex Jones; plus, Trump Transgender military ban; Sen. McCain’s dramatic Obamacare repeal vote; amusing press coverage of Anthony Scaramucci’s expletive-filled interview.
Watch Now:AmazonMain story: The Trump Presidency; plus, a look back on the year’s segments.
Watch Now:AmazonAfter the arrests of numerous top officials, John Oliver decided to give an update on the state of FIFA.
Watch Now:AmazonProducers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat.
John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change.
Main story: Trump’s spurious attempts to overturn the US presidential election results; plus, Jon Voight disgraces himself; FaceTime with Adam Driver; 2020 goes out with a bang.
John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication.
Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.
Watch Now:AmazonMain story: U.K. elections and Brexit with special appearance by Lord Buckethead; plus, “Stupid Watergate” update: James Comey edition; And Now: There Is No Group More Easily Amazed Than the Audience of ’America’s Got Talent.’
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