John Oliver Breaks From the Norm to Discuss Trump’s ‘Insane’ Week in Office (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 22, 2017 Due to last week’s tumultuous events, the “Last Week Tonight” host threw out a story about the Transportation Security Administration to talk about what he calls “Stupid Watergate.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver’s Segment on Dialysis Reveals One of the Many Failings of Private Health Care (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 15, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host explains what can happen when patients' lives are on the line but companies care only about profits. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Has Another Brilliant Plan to Save Net Neutrality From ‘Cable Company F***ery’ (Video)

Staff / Truthdig May 8, 2017 Watching Sunday’s episode of “Last Week Tonight” may feel like déjà vu. That’s because we’ve been down this road with Oliver and the FCC before. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver: It’s Dangerous to Think of Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner as a Moderating Force (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 24, 2017 The comedian points out the vagueness of the president's daughter and son-in-law, and how this allows others to project their feelings onto them in order to believe there's some sanity in the White House. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver on Why We Should Pay Close Attention to the Upcoming French Election (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 17, 2017 France is on the verge of committing a nativist mistake comparable to those the United States and Britain made in 2016, the "Last Week Tonight" host says. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Explains Just How Complicated and Ridiculous Marijuana Laws Are (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Apr 3, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host delves into the often contradictory regulations that make legally buying and selling weed a huge headache. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Uses the President’s Own Words to Show That the Trump Budget Is a Bad Deal (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 20, 2017 The "Last Week Tonight" host critiques the proposed budget by reading from "The Art of the Deal." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Last Week Tonight’ Host John Oliver Talks to the Dalai Lama About Reincarnation (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Mar 6, 2017 The exiled Tibetan leader's next earthly life is a contentious political issue for China. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Looks Into the Worst and Best of Obamacare (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Feb 27, 2017 Using a thong metaphor, the "Last Week Tonight" host explains why Republicans' plans to replace the flawed Affordable Care Act are disastrous. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver on How to Handle Trump Administration Lies (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Feb 13, 2017 In a segment titled "Trump vs Truth," the "Last Week Tonight" host questions the president's approach to facts and offers ideas on how to combat misinformation In a segment titled "Trump vs. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

John Oliver Argues That Multilevel Marketing Companies Are Pretty Much Pyramid Schemes (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Nov 8, 2016 Know someone who's involved in Herbalife, Mary Kay or any number of similar organizations? Send them this "Last Week Tonight" video. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Last Week Tonight’ Explains Why We Vote on Tuesdays—and the Answer May Irritate You (Video)

Natasha Hakimi Zapata / Truthdig Nov 7, 2016 As we try to squeeze voting into our busy schedules Tuesday, the question gnawing at many of our minds may be: "Why today of all days?" Turns out the HBO show's producers have had the same question. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )