John Oliver: Americans Are Ignoring Critical Elections

Truthdig Mar 9, 2020 Candidates are running in thousands of counties across the country for an office that affects our daily lives but that few Americans notice. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Makes the Definitive Case for Medicare-for-All

Truthdig Feb 17, 2020 In a new episode of "Last Week Tonight," the HBO host explains how the elimination of private insurance could benefit millions of Americans. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Ends the Filibuster Debate Once and for All

Truthdig Sep 9, 2019 In a new "Last Week Tonight," the HBO funnyman lays out the history of the parliamentary procedure and the reasons it must be scrapped. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Uncovers the Key to Understanding Boris Johnson (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Jul 29, 2019 Struggling with a combination of disbelief and disappointment, the "Last Week Tonight" explains just who his home country's new leader is. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Dissects the Alarming Rise of Global Authoritarianism (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 19, 2018 The "Last Week Tonight" host analyzes three traits shared by authoritarian leaders to try to understand their appeal to voters. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Traces the Grim Origins of Family Separation (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Nov 5, 2018 The "Last Week Tonight" host argues the Trump administration's zero-tolerance policy is the "logical result of a general hard-right turn toward demonizing immigrants for political advantage." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver on Our Presidents’ Troubling Ties to Saudi Arabia (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Oct 15, 2018 Donald Trump isn't the first U.S. president to maintain a questionable relationship with Saudi Arabia, but the comedian says he may be the first who doesn't view it as a compromise. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver: Trump Understands Almost Nothing About Trade (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 20, 2018 Acknowledging trade is complex on a number of fronts, the "Last Week Tonight" host details the numerous ways the U.S. president's approach to the issue is founded in misconceptions and ignorance. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver on How to Spot Fake Grassroots Movements (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 13, 2018 Astroturfing, the term used to describe marketing campaigns that are camouflaged as activism, is becoming more prevalent. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver: Prosecutors Can Ruin Lives in a Second (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Aug 6, 2018 The "Last Week Tonight" host outlines why "we need to find out who our district attorneys are and get a sense of the policies and priorities that they're carrying out where we live." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver and Anita Hill Discuss Whether #MeToo Is Effective (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 30, 2018 The "Last Week Tonight" host offers a primer on sexual harassment in the workplace three decades ago and today, then invites a special guest to talk about her personal experience in battling the issue. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver: Why We Should and Shouldn’t Freak Out About Gene Editing (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jul 2, 2018 The "Last Week Tonight" host dismisses Hollywood-esque hysteria over genetic engineering, but highlights some of its very real dangers. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )