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- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJohn OliverKrishna AndavoluRyan BargerAs 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.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJohn OliverSteve BannonJim CramerThe pandemic has thrown into high relief some of the longstanding issues surrounding working conditions in meatpacking facilities. John Oliver explains why greater oversight is needed, and how we can go about getting it.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsGreg AbbottRyan BargerGlenn BeckJohn Oliver details the many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits in the US - often by design - and why the entire system needs to be rethought.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJames AllsupRyan BargerDerek BlackTucker Carlson is admired by white nationalists, elected officials, and some of your relatives or coworkers. Since he has the ear of so many Americans, John explains where Tucker came from, what his tactics are, and what he represents.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsRyan BargerOlivier BlanchardTucker CarlsonThe national debt has long been portrayed as a burden we're placing on future generations. John Oliver discusses how national debt works, why people are so concerned about it, and why it might be more helpful than you think.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStars2 ChainzRyan BargerJoe BidenJohn Oliver talks about nursing homes and assisted living facilities which are providing long term care for elders. He also states how these things operate without much accountability and what dire situations staffs and residents both has to face here.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJoe BidenJoan BurnettKerry BurnsJohn 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.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsTucker CarlsonClarissa DudleyPaul DuprexJohn Oliver explains why some people don't want to get the Covid-19 vaccine and how they might be reassured. (Even you, Mike in Baltimore.)
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsUzo AdubaRafael AnchíaJohn BrakeyJohn Oliver discusses the importance of black hair, the ways it can be a target of discrimination, and some ideas to address that.
- 2014– TV-MA7.4 (304)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsDennis BaxleyMargaret CarlsonJonathan ConricusJohn Oliver takes a look at why "stand your ground" laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don't.
- 2014– TV-MA8.2 (265)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsSurae ChinnGeorge ClooneyAndrew GiulianiJohn Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is so important, how sponsored content could damage that integrity, and why the Venus Veil is so much more than a blanket. (It's not.)
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsMarian AngelesJair BolsonaroJenna Bush HagerJohn Oliver discusses the large and diverse group of people who fall under the term "Asian American", the history of the model minority stereotype, and why our conversations on the subject need to be better-informed.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsEric AdamsErnie AnastosKeith ColeJohn Oliver explains how the failure to air-condition prisons can cause both physical and mental health issues for incarcerated people, and why the solution is simpler than you might think.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsKaty BoxGeorge ClooneyKousuke EmoriJohn Oliver explains how PACE, a program meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes.
- 2014– TV-MA7.6 (225)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsDale BellisSusan CollinsRachel DratchHealth Care Sharing Ministries, or HCSMs, 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.
- 2014– 40mTV-MA7.7 (240)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsW. Kamau BellH. Jon BenjaminJoe BidenJohn 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.
- 2014– TV-MA7.8 (217)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJohn OliverMustafa HaidariGeorge ClooneyJohn 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.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJohn OliverH. Jon BenjaminKimberly CrawfordJohn Oliver explains how the Sackler family has been handling lawsuits related to the opioid crisis, how hard they've been fighting to defend their name, and why you should judge the situation for yourself.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsH. Jon BenjaminJoseph Blount Jr.Madison CawthornJohn Oliver discusses ransomware attacks, why they're on the rise, and what can be done about them.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJohn OliverJim AdlerH. Jon BenjaminJohn Oliver discusses the end of America's war with Afghanistan and the humanitarian crisis being left behind.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsJohn OliverGreg AbbottRyan BargerJohn Oliver discusses the longtime leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, and the many reasons his country's citizens have not to like him.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsJohn OliverRyan BargerJessica AndersonJohn Oliver discusses the current attacks on voting rights, who's behind them, and what we can do about it.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsJohn OliverDanny DeVitoDavid KayeJohn 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.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsJohn OliverRyan BargerDavid KayeJohn 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.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsJohn OliverDavid KayeStephanie AbramsJohn Oliver discusses Taiwan's history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would like their future to look like.
- 2014– 34mTV-MA7.9 (259)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsRyan BargerSusan EvansDavid KayeJohn explains the troubling history, brutal enforcement and questionable results of China's highly controversial, decades long, one-child policy, a punitive measure conceived originally as the simplest way to handle overpopulation. But, this was done without thinking through the long term consequences so China now has 34 million more men than women and both grandparents and parents have to rely on a single child to support them all. That is why the old two-child policy was recently reintroduced in an equally simplified and unfair approach to a complex problem. Also, Trump's Stupid Watergate II continues with Nickelback's Photograph, the Networks keep inviting the wrong guests, and NBC4 Washington's Pat Collins makes local news sound like Beat poetry.
- 2014– 29mTV-MA7.8 (258)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsDavid KayeJohn OliverPredicting the weather correctly is very important as it saves lives and protects resources. Despite their enormous efforts, the National Weather Service (NWS) gets very little credit for their hard work even though private companies like AccuWeather make tremendous profit using their data. John explains the importance of the NWS, why AccuWeather wants to take control of it with Trump's help and why that's a very dangerous idea. Also, Stupid Watergate II continues with the arrest of Rudy Giuliani's Ukrainian associates, and John's show says goodbye to Fox News host Shep Smith.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJohn OliverBrian d'Arcy JamesJordan GelberAfter winning a legal battle over his episode Coal (2017) involving a Trump-allied coal executive and John's giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how 'SLAPP suits' like this one are designed to stifle public dissent.
- 2014– 33mTV-MA8.3 (336)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJohn DinelloJohn OliverJustin Trudeau[HBO] HD. Main story: Italian election; plus, Trump's idea to arm teachers; Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and Donald Trump Jr. in India.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerThe NRA's streaming lifestyle network aims to boost gun sales, often by using an ominous tone that would make just about anything sound terrifying... including muffins.
- 2014– 34mTV-MA7.8 (344)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsAlberto BonillaKeegan-Michael KeyCaroline MartinTonight's main topic is 'Cryptocurrencies'. These digital currencies are creating a lot of noise nowadays. John Oliver explains the volatility of the concept, along with its perks and suggests everyone to gamble on Cryptocurrencies in a very cautious manner.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsDavid KayeJohn Oliver[HBO] HD. Main story: John Oliver talks about India's controversial Prime Minister, Narendra Modi; plus, Mike Bloomberg's presidential campaign.
- 2014– 22mTV-MA8.6 (361)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher WernerStarsAnthony FauciRudy GobertJohn Oliver[HBO] HD. John Oliver discusses how the government is handling the coronavirus outbreak, how they're not, and what we can do to help.
- 2014– 31mTV-MA8.4 (315)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher WernerStarsGlenn BeckAndy BeshearDavid KayeIn the first show from his makeshift home studio, John covers the horrible way COVID-19 pandemic is going and how Trump is mishandling it, how TV hosts are practicing social distancing, and how profoundly gleeful 90s erotic rat art can be.
- 2014– 28mTV-MA8.2 (318)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher WernerStarsDavid KayeJohn OliverJohn criticizes the Republican governors' response to the pandemic, showcases how everyone filming from home gets asked if they're wearing pants, and warns of the new ultra right wing, extremely pro-Trump network called OAN(N).
- 2014– 29mTV-MA7.6 (279)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher WernerStarsDavid KayeJohn OliverJohn discusses the United States Postal Service which is in dire need of economic assistance from the government. He examines some of the essential services of the USPS and why it is facing such financial trouble due to a 2006 law requiring it to pre-pay health care benefits on a fifty year schedule while at the same time putting price caps on services and products.
- DirectorChristopher WernerStarsKimberly Latrice JonesJohn OliverThis episode tackles the hard truth about the history of Police in the United States and the many problems that are faced in fixing those problems.
- 2014– 30mTV-MA7.8 (269)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher WernerStarsRyan BargerDavid KayeJohn OliverFacial recognition is no longer an issue of a thriller movie. It has become a part of our life. John Oliver talks about various aspects and global practice of facial recognition technology. He explains how dangerous it could be by addressing the questionable activities of facial recognition company Clearview AI.
- 2014– 28mTV-MA7.4 (267)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher WernerStarsDavid KayeJohn OliverIn the latest episode on coronavirus John talks about US prisons and jails. These confined spaces have frightening number of COVID-19 infections. And there has been insufficient initiatives to address the matter. Consequently, in some cases inmates are taking matters in their own hand to raise concern about situation behind bars.
- 2014– 30mTV-MA7.6 (266)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher WernerStarsDavid KayeEthan KleinJohn OliverLike coronavirus and unemployment issues evictions is something that USA could prepared for. While people are choosing between rent and food due to the pandemic, John Oliver presented the flaws of current system and flawed solution. He urges federal government to come with a proper solution for the affected soon. Also, some people refuse to wear masks, and Papa John embraces TikTok.
- 2014– 29mTV-MA8.1 (290)TV EpisodeDirectorChristopher WernerStarsJohn CenaDavid KayeCatherine O'HaraConspiracy theories are the hotcakes of the internet. John talks about why people like these conspiracy theories and why in the age of internet it spreads so quickly. He also explains the detrimental effect can have on people's life. Finally celebrities urges people to be more vigilant and inquisitive about these theories as majority of these theories are baseless and created to create unrest among people.
- DirectorChristopher WernerStarsFeroza AzizHerbert DiessMegan DiventiMinorities often get oppressed throughout the world. But John shed a light on the matter of the systematic oppression that the Uighur people are facing at the hands of the Chinese government. Lack of pressure and public awareness aiding the Chinese government to get away with the heinous human rights abuses. John also urges United Nations, developed countries and as well as big corporations to pursue the Chinese government to abandon such inhumane practices Uighur people.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsStephen FryDavid KayeJohn OliverThe UK could officially leave the European Union next month, which would be a huge change with hugely damaging consequences.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsJohn OliverDavid KayeGilbert GottfriedAutomation is a complicated blessing. It makes our life easier by creating safe and more productive environment but it also eliminates job opportunities. Rather than dealing with the issue tactfully President Trump is doing what he likes the most- 'Blaming Others'. John explains that even automation kills job but jobs are being created in new sectors. He suggests some ways to transition into these new sectors and initiatives need to be taken to accommodate older workers in the changing job sector.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsDavid KayeJaime NorthrupJohn OliverRobocalls are one of the most annoying thing of having a cellphone. Over the recent years these robocalls are increased exponentially because of the advancement of the technology. There needs to be some sort effective policies to regulate these robocalls. If only Federal Communications Commission (FCC) cared a little more about this issue. So John take it upon his shoulder to give them the medicine of robocalls in small doses (after every 90 minutes).
- 2014– 37mTV-MA8.3 (337)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsDavid KayeMonica LewinskyJohn OliverJohn covers the New Zealand terrorist attack, and does a long piece on the effects of Public Shaming.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsBryan CranstonDavid KayeMichael KeatonJohn Oliver opens with a quick update about the infamous BREXIT. Then he talks about the news of arresting Julian Assange and how the media is focusing on his looks. After that he provides the recent updates about the opioid crisis and revealing the big players of this crisis.
- 2014– 29mTV-MA7.7 (320)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsHugh BonnevilleDavid KayeJohn OliverJohn covers the latest on the Mueller Report and presents the loving saga of his anime alter ego making friends with Japanese local mascot Chiitan.
- 2014– 31mTV-MA8.2 (313)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsDavid KayeJohn OliverJohn covers one Dem's silly KFC response to William Barr's refusal to testify before Congress, Aussie politicians' scandals, the best TV ad for a lawyer ever, the cutest frog ever, and the main topic - why the lethal injection is inhuman.
- 2014– 29mTV-MA7.9 (285)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsGlenn CloseDavid KayeTracy Morgan[HBO] HD. Main story: America's system for conducting death investigations is a mess; plus, a look at the Eurovision Song Contest.
- 2014– 28mTV-MA7.7 (275)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsDavid KayeJane KrakowskiRaymond MasseyJohn tackles the US multi-billion dollar medical device industry, which lacks proper monitoring and necessary regulations. He also explains the huge difference between the terms 'FDA approved' and 'FDA cleared,' and points out the loopholes and corruption through lobbying the companies in the industry use to bypass the government's flawed and dated oversight system.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoChristopher WernerStarsAlberto BonillaGilbert GottfriedDavid KayeMain story: The often brutal exploitation of workers in giant warehouses used or operated by e-commerce businesses and corporations like Amazon ; plus, Jared Kushner's Middle East peace plan.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsBoris JohnsonDavid KayeJohn OliverIn the wake of Theresa May's resignation, Boris Johnson becomes Britain's new prime minister. John explains how Johnson came so far, how he is both the same as and different from Trump, and what, if any, strategy he has to succeed as PM despite his foolish nature, racist views, history of spreading false information, and frequent offensive remarks. Also, the controversial governor of Puerto Rico resigns after mass street protests.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsDavid KayeJohn OliverPrison labor is more like free labor since many people believe that prisoners should not be paid for their work. John explains how little convicts make and what ridiculous ways the private prisons and the local government come up with to make them spend it the way they want, and how some selfish companies are now even profiting off of prisoners' innocent families. Also, John covers the horrific shootings at Dayton, Ohio and El Paso, Texas, UK PM Boris Johnson's bad week, and Trump's baffling Director of National Intelligence pick, John Ratcliffe, and what that says about his vetting process.
- 2014– 30mTV-MA8.5 (335)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsJohn OliverRyan BargerGurbanguly BerdimuhamedowThe president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, is a highly eccentric autocratic ruler of a country that's competing for the bottom position in freedom of speech and human rights indicators. John covers Berdimuhamedov's bizarre obsession with setting silly new Guinness World Records, presenting himself as a superman, and loving his horses to an obsessive and uncomfortable degree. John also exposes the Guinness World Records company's disturbing affair with world dictators, and tries to set his own Guinness World Record. Also, Trump's latest blunders, and the NRA's financial troubles.
- 2014– 29mTV-MA7.8 (272)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsRyan BargerLarry DavidDavid KayeBias in medicine still exists in the U.S. and it's really affecting the life of a huge number of people every year who are seeking medical attention. With the help of comedians Larry David and Wanda Sykes, who inspired the piece, John discusses the adverse effects that the doctors' gender and racial biases can have when treating patients who aren't white men. Also, Trump wants to buy Greenland, China uses Orwellian propaganda against Honk Kong's pro-democracy protesters, and Halloween Pumpkin Spice Latte returns super early this year.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsJohn OliverDavid KayeJanelle BurrellJohn Oliver discusses the current state of the nation's power grid, why it needs fixing, and, of course, how fun balloons are.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsJohn OliverGeorge ClooneyDavid KayeWith homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss the unhoused, what policy failures are making the problem worse, and how we can help.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsDavid KayeJohn OliverJohn is delighted by the many salacious layers of Rep. Duncan Hunter's (R-CA) huge corruption scandal. Also, since Trump-related scandals pop up every week, the voices calling for his impeachment are getting louder than ever. John explains the facts behind the impeachment process and in what ways it might effect the Trump presidency. Even though it has many risks, John suggests that it might be a good idea to uphold one of America's core values that 'no one is above the law'.
- DirectorPaul PennolinoStarsDavid KayeJohn Oliver[HBO] HD. Main story: Climbing Mount Everest has become dangerously popular; plus, Trump almost goes to war with Iran.
- 2014– 29mTV-MA8.1 (246)TV EpisodeDirectorPaul PennolinoStarsKen BurnsDavid KayeJohn OliverJohn gives a brief update on 'Stupid Watergate II' and then dives into the main topic - the trouble with voting machines.