Staff / TruthdigJul 14, 2014
"Just because politicians can't talk about income inequality," the "Last Week Tonight" host starts on one of his characteristic rants, "doesn't mean we shouldn't." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 8, 2014
Remember that "Last Week Tonight" clip that explained that part of the problem with addressing climate change is that deluded deniers are given as much airtime as scientists reporting facts? Well, it seems the BBC paid attention. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
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Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJul 1, 2014
Even though marriage equality is sweeping the nation, the "Last Week Tonight" host reminds us we shouldn't be patting ourselves too hard on the back quite yet. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 24, 2014
After watching another of the "Last Week Tonight" host's characteristic rants, you may think twice about listening to Dr. Oz's magic prescriptions for losing weight. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigJun 3, 2014
"The cable companies have figured out the great truth of America," explained the "Last Week Tonight" host Sunday. "If you want to do something evil, put it inside something boring." Oliver then went on to give a hysterically funny call to arms to all Internet trolls to comment on the FCC's website in order to save Net neutrality. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMay 27, 2014
Relying on phrases that the "Last Week Tonight" host describes as demon sex "safe words," John Oliver created a hilarious ad for the automobile company that's been responsible for hundreds of deaths due to defects in its cars. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMay 22, 2014
The host of "Last Week Tonight" hit on an important factor contributing to some people's insistence that climate change doesn't exist. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Natasha Hakimi Zapata / TruthdigMay 6, 2014
The "Daily Show" veteran's new Sunday night show "Last Week Tonight" was only two episodes into its first season on HBO when the comedian was forced to tackle a doozy. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 12, 2014
The comedian opened the 7th annual Crunchies Awards on Monday night with several eloquent jabs at the "nerds" who he claims have been changed by success and money. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigDec 13, 2013
Some are calling it a "Christmas miracle," but most can see the agreement reached by congressional negotiators after four years of living in a budget-less country is much ado about nothing. Except senior political correspondent John Oliver, who argues that the bipartisan budget is comparable to the Civil Rights Act. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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