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John Oliver explains the enormous problem of police accountability

October 3, 2016

In the wake of police shootings, many officers involved are often dismissed as "bad apples." On Sunday's Last Week Tonight, John Oliver...

August 15, 2016

You've seen the cheesy auto lending commercials – even if you don't have credit or money, we can still finance a super cheap car for you! ...

August 1, 2016

If you witnessed both the Republican and Democratic National Conventions over the past two weeks, you might have been left a little confused....

May 16, 2016

Between poor location technology, butt dials and people treating it like their own personal IT guy, 911 has turned into a bit of a joke. John...

May 9, 2016

There are a lot of broad, sweeping claims out there, saying things like "chocolate prevents cancer" or "hugging is bad for your dog." A lot of...

April 25, 2016

Puerto Rico is in the middle of a debt crisis, and yet many Americans remain completely unaware of it. On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver goes...

April 18, 2016

The disastrous events in Flint, Michigan have brought different social and economic issues to light, one of which is the regulation of lead in...

November 16, 2015

The debate over daily fantasy sports is getting heated enough to prompt people to demonstrate in the streets of New York City. With daily...

November 4, 2015

When it comes to UK tax proposals, British lords and — in particular — Andrew Lloyd Webber, John Oliver has a few things he wants to get...

October 5, 2015

Social justice warrior John Oliver's latest battle is mental health against the background of gun violence — specifically in the wake of last...