Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

John Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is so important; plus, how some red states are trying to overturn Roe v. Wade.

John Oliver discusses 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.

Main story: Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he's admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.

This week an all new episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

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.

How the failure to air-condition prisons can cause health issues for incarcerated people; plus, a look at the NYC mayoral candidates.

A look at how misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities; plus, AT&T's involvement with far-right One America News.

This week an all new episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

John Oliver breaks down the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S., the damage it’s done, and, crucially, what we can do about it; plus, John is headed back to the studio and makes a new friend along the way.

Main story: What could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn’t kiss pigs; plus, fallout from Trump's second impeachment trial.

John Oliver discusses the current attacks on voting rights, who’s behind them, and what we can do about it. Plus, how thousands of migrants were treated at the U.S. border last week, and why the Biden Administration needs to take a firmer stance on immigration reform; and a look at the federal duck stamp contest.

John Oliver discusses the state of the nation’s power grid; plus, how world leaders aren’t living up to their promises on climate action.

Taiwan’s history of being governed by other countries, and its relationship with China; plus, why some cops are refusing vaccinations.

The limitations of Health Care Sharing Ministries, a faith-based alternative to health insurance; plus, the ItalyGate conspiracy theory.

Main story: Working conditions in the meatpacking industry; plus, the Texas power crisis in the wake of severe winter weather.

John Oliver explains how emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.

How the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis; plus, Russia’s participation in the Tokyo Olympics.

The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; plus, the race for governor in California, and GOP voter suppression.

John Oliver examines why ''stand your ground'' laws were created. Plus, a look at the past week’s events in Israel.

John Oliver discusses the end of America’s war with Afghanistan, and the humanitarian crisis being left behind; plus, why two attorneys are locked in a legal battle, and how they could come to a resolution outside of court.

This week an all new episodes of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Examining the diverse group of people who fall under the term ''Asian American,'' and the history of the model minority stereotype. Plus, Jair Bolsonaro is jeopardizing the national and global health.

John Oliver discusses the longtime leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko; plus, what a new abortion law in Texas means for Roe v. Wade.

John Oliver discusses the mechanics of union busting, and why the companies who do it face so few consequences; plus, John checks in on the insurrection—the story that kicked the year off wrong.

This week an all new episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver examines the way we discuss the unhoused; plus, a look at Biden’s spending plan.

John Oliver discusses ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them; plus, the spread of the Delta variant.

Main story: How plastics are harming the planet, and why recycling isn’t the solution you think it is; plus, the Atlanta mass shootings and hate crimes against Asian-Americans.

Main story: How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals.

How PACE, a program meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed; plus, John talks Tokyo Olympics.