The BEST episodes written by Jeff Mauer
#1 - Episode 45
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 21
Producers, sellers, and consumers waste tons of food. John Oliver discusses the shocking amount of food we don’t eat.
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 24
Sex education varies widely between school districts, leaving many teens without comprehensive information. We made a video that covers what some schools are too embarrassed to teach.
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 16
John Oliver explains why America’s bail system is better for the reality tv industry than it is for the justice system.
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 22
Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders.
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 20
Cities spend massive amounts of public money on privately-owned stadiums. Cities issue tax-exempt municipal bonds that — wait, don’t fall asleep!
#6 - Episode 47
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 23
Washington DC experiences taxation without representation. It's also missing from rhyming state songs. John Oliver and a group of singing children fix one of these problems.
#7 - Episode 42
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 18
Online harassment is a major problem, but it’s rarely prosecuted. If only we’d been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
#8 - Episode 43
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 2 - Episode 19
This week's gay rights victory was historic, but the transgender community still faces staggering challenges. John Oliver focuses on the “T” in “LGBT.”