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John Oliver Makes an ‘Honest’ Ad for General Motors Using Words Execs Banned From Using Post Recall

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 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 )

Bill Nye and John Oliver Host the Best Climate Change Debate Yet

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 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 )

John Oliver’s ‘Last Week Tonight’ Asks, ‘How Is Dressing Up Like Another Race Still a Thing?’

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 13, 2014 No, Cinco de Mayo is not an excuse to wear a taco costume and yes, it's offensive. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver on Why America Needs to Finish Off the Death Penalty

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig May 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 )