From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 4. March 7th, 2021. John Oliver details the many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits – often by design – and why the entire system needs an overhaul. Texas and Mississippi begin to roll back COVID restrictions, and conservative media outlets focus on Dr. Seuss books instead…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 30. November 14th, 2021. Season finale. John Oliver discusses the mechanics of union busting, why the companies who do it face so few consequences, and what it really means when your manager wants to talk to you about “your attendance.” Several instigators are sentenced in the January 6th…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 25. October 3rd, 2021. 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. The Senate holds a hearing on Instagram and Facebook’s impact on teenagers’ mental health, and…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 26. October 10th, 2021. John Oliver discusses how misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities, how little some platforms have done to stop it, and, most importantly, how to have a very good morning. Idaho’s lieutenant governor makes sweeping changes while the governor is out of state, and John…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 29. November 7th, 2021. John Oliver explains why the the nation’s power grid needs fixing, how an unlikely candidate won a state senate seat in New Jersey, and whether or not Joe Biden fell asleep at the COP26 climate summit. Connect with Last Week Tonight online… Subscribe to…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 24. September 26th, 2021. John Oliver discusses the current attacks on voting rights, a contest involving ducks and stamps, and U.S. Border Patrol’s abuse of Haitian immigrants. Connect with Last Week Tonight online… Subscribe to the Last Week Tonight YouTube channel for more almost news as it almost…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 8. April 11th, 2021. John Oliver explains the industry behind nursing homes and assisted living facilities, and why long-term care needs fixing. Matt Gaetz continues to face scrutiny, and thousands of refugees struggle to enter the U.S. due to Biden’s slow response to policies left over from the…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 9. April 18th, 2021. John Oliver details why people file for bankruptcy, how needlessly difficult the process can be, and the ways we can better serve people struggling with debt. Daunte Wright is killed at the hands of police, and in an attempt to provide a piece of…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 3. February 28th, 2021. John Oliver explains how raids became a favored tool of police, the lack of meaningful guardrails on their use, and what we should do about it. Plus, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and his administration come under fire for underreporting covid deaths in nursing…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 2. February 21st, 2021. John Oliver explains how the pandemic brought to light some of the longstanding issues surrounding working conditions in meatpacking facilities, why greater oversight is needed, and how we can go about getting it. And, Texas faces a humanitarian crisis as they lose power and…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 21. August 15th, 2021. John Oliver discusses ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them. And, controversy arises over schools issuing mask mandates. Connect with Last Week Tonight online… Subscribe to the Last Week Tonight YouTube channel for more almost news as…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 1. February 14th, 2021. As COVID-19 continues to spread, John Oliver discusses what could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn’t kiss pigs. Plus, Donald Trump’s impeachment trial comes to a close, and state-level Republicans descend further and further into…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 17. June 27th, 2021. Health Care Sharing Ministries advertise themselves as a more affordable, faith-based alternative to health insurance, but John Oliver explains some of the massive limitations these plans can have. Plus, a conspiracy theory about Italy intervening in U.S. elections overshadows an actual threats to voting…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 28. October 31st, 2021. With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss unhoused people, how policy failures are making the problem worse, and what solutions might look like moving forward. Plus, Biden’s signature spending plan appears to take its final shape. Connect…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 8, Episode 11. May 9th, 2021. John Oliver discusses the importance of Black hair, the ways it can be a target of discrimination, and some ideas to address that. Texas and Florida continue the trend of enacting new voting restrictions, and Republicans in Arizona try to re-litigate the presidential election.…

From Last Week Tonight. All of Season 8 is coming to our YouTube channel this Sunday, for free! Just like that *snaps fingers*! Oh god oh god please don’t say we trapped George Clooney in the digital realm please he is going to be SO pissed.

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 2. February 23rd, 2020. John Oliver talks about India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi; why he’s popular, why he’s controversial, and where things are headed for the largest democracy in the world. Plus, we check in on the 2020 democratic primary and Mike Bloomberg’s campaign. Connect with Last Week…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 7. April 5th, 2020. John Oliver discusses One America News, or OAN, the far-right news network being embraced by President Trump at his coronavirus press briefings; who they are, how they report, and why they could be a big problem during the pandemic. Plus, a look at how…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 18. July 26th, 2020. With conspiracy theories about coronavirus proliferating, John Oliver discusses why we’re prone to believe them, how to distinguish fact from fiction, and what you can do to help others. And, we explore the debate over how and when to reopen schools during the pandemic.…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 17. July 19th, 2020. With evictions set to rise due to the economic fallout caused by the coronavirus, John Oliver discusses the long struggle with affordable housing in the US, why it’s gotten worse in recent months, and how to prevent an escalating crisis. And, Papa John joins…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 1. February 16th, 2020. As presidential candidates continue to discuss Medicare for All, John Oliver explores how much it might cost, what it will change, and who it will help. Plus, Roger Stone’s sentencing causes a "rift" between Donald Trump and AG William Barr. Connect with Last Week…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 13. May 31st, 2020. With the 2020 presidential election nearing and a pandemic in full swing, John Oliver discusses why the option of voting by mail is necessary, and the fearmongering surrounding it. Protests begin over the murder of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 28. November 1st, 2020. John Oliver takes a look at how the Trump administration has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the US, and how William Barr’s attitude toward authority and executive power has influenced Donald Trump’s presidency. Connect with Last Week Tonight online… Subscribe to the Last Week…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 9. April 19th, 2020. As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news cycle, John Oliver looks at the various sources of misinformation about the disease — from televangelists and the right-wing media, to President Trump himself. Plus, John gets a gift for Wendy Williams. Connect with Last Week Tonight…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 30. November 15th, 2020. A week after Joe Biden’s win in the US presidential election, John Oliver discusses Donald Trump’s various attempts to overturn the results, why his claims don’t hold water, and the consequences of indulging him. Then, John recaps the show’s most bizarre season. Connect with…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 4. March 8th, 2020. With over 3,000 sheriffs up for election, John Oliver discusses how much power they have, and how little accountability they face. Plus, an update on the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus, and a look at on how one network in India handled our…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 27. October 25th, 2020. With the 2020 election underway, John Oliver explains how the Trump administration has handled asylum seekers over the past four years, why it matters, and what we can do about it. Plus, Rudy Giuliani appears in Borat, and we examine Donald Trump’s performance at…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 10. May 3rd, 2020. As experts encourage widespread coronavirus testing, John Oliver discusses exactly how much testing the U.S. has done, Tara Reade accuses Joe Biden of sexual assault, and cats enjoy watching Last Week Tonight. Connect with Last Week Tonight online… Subscribe to the Last Week Tonight…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 12. May 17th, 2020. John Oliver discusses the sudden disappearance of sports due to coronavirus, North Carolina Senator Richard Burr is investigated by the FBI for stock sales related to Covid-19, and John finds hope in a Dutch marble league. Connect with Last Week Tonight online… Subscribe to…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 21. August 16th, 2020. John Oliver takes a look at why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors, who their absence impacts, and what we can do to create a fairer system. Plus, Kamala Harris is announced as Joe Biden’s running mate and Marjorie Taylor Greene…

From Last Week Tonight. Season 7, Episode 6. March 29th, 2020. As the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, John Oliver discusses President Trump’s inconsistent response to the pandemic and asks viewers to help him track down a … unique piece of art. Connect with Last Week Tonight online… Subscribe to the Last Week…