Donald 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.
30min
February 12, 2017
2. Putin
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.
30min
February 19, 2017
3. Obamacare
Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.
30min
February 26, 2017
4. Dalai Lama
Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.
30min
March 5, 2017
5. American Health Care Act
The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.
30min
March 12, 2017
6. Federal Budget
Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.
30min
March 19, 2017
7. Marijuana
Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.
30min
April 2, 2017
8. Gerrymandering
Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.
35min
April 9, 2017
9. French Elections
The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.
30min
April 16, 2017
10. Ivanka & Jared
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.
35min
April 23, 2017
11. Net Neutrality II
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.
30min
May 7, 2017
12. Dialysis
For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.
30min
May 14, 2017
13. Stupid Watergate
John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
30min
May 21, 2017
14. Paris Agreement
Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.
30min
June 4, 2017
15. Brexit II
In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.
30min
June 11, 2017
16. Coal
We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it.
30min
June 18, 2017
17. Vaccines
The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.
30min
June 25, 2017
18. Sinclair Broadcast Group
Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.
30min
July 2, 2017
19. Alex Jones
Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.
30min
July 30, 2017
20. Border Patrol
Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.
30min
August 6, 2017
21. North Korea
As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.
30min
August 13, 2017
22. Nuclear Waste
Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.
30min
August 20, 2017
23. Joe Arpaio
Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.
30min
September 10, 2017
24. Corporate Consolidation
Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.
30min
September 24, 2017
25. Forensic Science
Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
30min
October 1, 2017
26. Confederacy
Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.
30min
October 8, 2017
27. Equifax
John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.
30min
October 15, 2017
28. Floods
John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull.
30min
October 29, 2017
29. Economic Development
State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return.
30min
November 5, 2017
30. The Trump Presidency
One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.