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Episodes 41

Climate Change Denial

66%
May 11, 201430m
1x3

John talks about Eurovision, Ukraine and Russia's relations and interviews Bill Nye about Climate Change.

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The Right to Be Forgotten

82%
May 18, 201430m
1x4

John talks about the product recall going on at General Motors, the EU Court of Justice "Right to be Forgotten" ruling and updates us on how the Indian election is going with help from Fareed Zakaria.

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Net Neutrality

76%
June 1, 201430m
1x5

John talks about the rise of the far-right political parties in Europe, the Ukrainian election, Afghanistan, Net Neutrality, Australia's hard-line right-wing Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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Dr. Oz

78%
June 22, 201430m
1x8

John talks about Iraq, Antarctica tourism and Dr. Oz's "Miracle Drug".

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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby

66%
June 29, 201430m
1x9

John Oliver sheds light on recent Supreme Court cases and discusses gay rights in Uganda with activist Pepe Julian Onziema.

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Incarceration in the United States

77%
July 20, 201430m
1x11

John talks about the Gaza crisis, the decay of American prisons and the gambling addiction problem in Singapore.

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Nuclear Weapons and the United States

78%
July 27, 201430m
1x12

John talks about human rights violations in the Middle East, nuclear disarmament and Russia's science satellite that lost communication.

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Native Advertising

77%
August 3, 201430m
1x13

John talks about Uganda's anti-gay laws, the CIA's recent report on their use of torture, the New York Port Authority, Argentina's default on debt and native advertising.

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Payday Loans

75%
August 10, 201430m
1x14

John talks about the return of US military actions in Iraq, replacing all passwords due to a global security breach and the terrible practices of the Payday Loan industry.

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1x15

Focuses on the shooting of Michael Brown and police militarization in Ferguson, MO. John also discusses the topic of equal pay for equal work.

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Government Surveillance

90%
April 5, 201530m
2x8

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.

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The IRS

67%
April 12, 201530m
2x9

Nobody likes the IRS. But recent budget and staff cuts have made it increasingly difficult for the department to do its very important job. Don’t take our word for it. Ask Michael Bolton.

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Standardized Testing

78%
May 3, 201530m
2x12

American students face a ridiculous amount of testing. John Oliver explains how standardized tests impact school funding, the achievement gap and how often the kids are expected to throw up while taking one.

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Chickens

72%
May 17, 201530m
2x14

John Oliver explains how chicken farming can be unfair, punishing, and inhumane. And not just for the chickens!

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Daily Fantasy Sports

78%
November 15, 201530m
2x34

John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports.

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Refugees & Pennies

76%
Season Finale
November 22, 201530m
2x35

John reflects on the aftermath of Paris attacks and how it affects refugees worldwide. Plus, he questions the usefulness of the U.S. penny, since minting the coins costs more than they're actually worth.

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Abortion Laws

75%
February 21, 201630m
3x2

John talks about the South Carolina Republican primary, the Supreme Court vacancy and abortion, which theoretically is legal in the U.S., but some states make it practically inaccessible. Plus, how is Hollywood whitewashing still a thing?

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Special Districts

80%
March 6, 201630m
3x4

Special districts spend more public money than all city governments combined. That's odd considering most of us don't know they exist.

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Scientific Studies

78%
May 8, 201630m
3x11

John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true?

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February 20, 2022: Critical Race Theory

80%
February 20, 202235m
9x1

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, what it isn't, and why we can expect to hear more about it in the coming months. Plus, the Canadian trucker protests.

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April 3, 2022: Trucks

77%
April 3, 202235m
9x6

John Oliver explains how truck drivers get paid, how they often don’t, and how companies exploit them to increase profits. Plus, Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use has him in trouble with his own party.

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April 17, 2022: Police Interrogations

80%
April 17, 202235m
9x8

John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly to the innocent. Plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.

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May 15, 2022: Utilities

80%
May 15, 202235m
9x11

John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews. Plus, a look at Alabama's extreme anti-trans law and some ridiculous participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

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May 22, 2022: Subway

82%
May 22, 202235m
9x12

John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn’t always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.

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June 5, 2022: School Police

80%
June 5, 202235m
9x13

In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether. Plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.

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June 19, 2022: Rent

77%
June 19, 202235m
9x15

John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes. Plus, a look at GOP primary winners claiming the 2020 election was stolen.

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June 26, 2022: Water

78%
June 26, 202235m
9x16

John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

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February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

79%
February 19, 202335m
10x1

John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.

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February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

82%
February 26, 202340m
10x2

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.

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March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis

76%
March 5, 202335m
10x3

John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.

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March 12, 2023: TANF

75%
March 12, 202335m
10x4

John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.

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April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement

74%
April 2, 202335m
10x6

John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.

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April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations

74%
April 9, 202334m
10x7

John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”

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April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

75%
April 16, 202335m
10x8

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

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April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border

74%
April 30, 202337m
10x10

A look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.

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October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care

72%
October 1, 202339m
10x11

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

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October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

80%
October 8, 202340m
10x12

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

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October 22, 2023: McKinsey

77%
October 22, 202338m
10x14

John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

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October 29, 2023: Chocolate

82%
October 29, 202336m
10x15

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

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November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

82%
November 5, 202340m
10x16

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

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November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores

72%
November 19, 202340m
10x18

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

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