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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
放送日: 2017-02-12
上映時間: 30 min
概要: Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.
放送日: 2017-02-19
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概要: Vladimir Putin is known as a ruthless leader and master manipulator. John Oliver enlists a group of singing dancers to explain that to Donald Trump.
放送日: 2017-02-26
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概要: Congressional Republicans could soon vote to repeal Obamacare. John Oliver explores why their replacement plans are similar to a thong.
放送日: 2017-03-05
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概要: Tibetan Buddhists have suffered deep persecution by the Chinese government. John Oliver sits down with the Dalai Lama to discuss China, the conditions in Tibet, and horse milk.
放送日: 2017-03-12
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概要: The Republican health care bill could leave many Americans without affordable coverage. Last Week Tonight's catheter cowboy returns to morning cable news to explain that to Donald Trump.
放送日: 2017-03-19
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概要: Donald Trump's federal budget plan proposes large funding cuts with largely negative consequences. John Oliver examines the troubling priorities of the new administration.
放送日: 2017-04-02
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概要: Under federal law, even legal marijuana is illegal. John Oliver explains why conflicting drug laws pose serious problems.
放送日: 2017-04-09
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概要: Lawmakers often reshape voting districts to shift the balance of political power. That's unfair to voters, even those of us with questionable judgment.
放送日: 2017-04-16
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概要: The presidential election in France could determine the political future of Europe. John Oliver visits an excessively French bistro to deliver an urgent message to voters.
放送日: 2017-04-23
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概要: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner hold an incredible amount of political power. That's troubling considering their incredibly small amount of political experience.
放送日: 2017-05-07
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概要: Equal access to online information is once again under serious threat. John Oliver encourages internet commenters to voice their displeasure to the FCC by visiting www.gofccyourself.com.
放送日: 2017-05-14
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概要: For-profit dialysis companies often maximize their profits at the expense of their patients. John Oliver explores why a medical clinic is nothing like a Taco Bell.
放送日: 2017-05-21
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概要: John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
放送日: 2017-06-04
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概要: Donald Trump plans to withdraw the United States from the Paris agreement on climate change. That's bad news for anyone who happens to live on this planet.
放送日: 2017-06-11
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概要: In the wake of a divisive election, the UK will begin the process of leaving the European Union. John Oliver and an intergalactic space lord propose a plan.
放送日: 2017-06-18
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概要: We’ve heard a lot of talk about coal miners in the last year, but what are the real issues surrounding coal? John Oliver and a giant squirrel look into it.
放送日: 2017-06-25
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概要: The benefits of vaccines far outweigh the minuscule risks, but some parents still question their safety. John Oliver discusses why some people may still feel uncertainty about childhood vaccinations.
放送日: 2017-07-02
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概要: Sinclair Broadcast Group is the largest owner of local TV stations in the country. That's alarming considering that they often inject political views into local news.
放送日: 2017-07-30
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概要: Alex Jones is known for pushing conspiracy theories, but he also spends a lot of time promoting his own products. John Oliver and a “doctor” “from” M.I.T. test out his marketing strategy.
放送日: 2017-08-06
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概要: Donald Trump's plan to hire more Border Patrol agents could lead to more corruption and misconduct. If only their recruitment ads were designed to attract the most suitable applicants.
放送日: 2017-08-13
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概要: As nuclear tensions continue to escalate between the United States and North Korea, John Oliver enlists "Weird Al" Yankovic to perform some accordion-based diplomacy.
放送日: 2017-08-20
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概要: Nuclear waste poses a serious threat to public health if it's not stored in a safe place. John Oliver explains why the United States desperately needs to build a metaphorical toilet for all that waste.
放送日: 2017-09-10
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概要: Donald Trump issued his first presidential pardon to the last person who should get one. John Oliver discusses the troubling record of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio.
放送日: 2017-09-24
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概要: Big businesses are getting even bigger thanks to a rise in corporate mergers. John Oliver explains why that could make you want to physically destroy your cable box.
放送日: 2017-10-01
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概要: Forensic science used in criminal trials can be surprisingly unscientific. Maybe a new television procedural could help change the public perception.
放送日: 2017-10-08
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概要: Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.
放送日: 2017-10-15
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概要: John Oliver discusses the massive impact of the cybersecurity breach at Equifax and their massively misguided attempts to mitigate the damage.
放送日: 2017-10-29
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概要: John Oliver explains why our federal system for financing flood recovery perpetuates a pattern of destruction and why you should never offer a tortilla chip to a seagull.
放送日: 2017-11-05
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概要: State and local governments offer large financial incentives to attract employers to their part of the country. John Oliver explains what communities get, or often don't get, in return.
放送日: 2017-11-12
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概要: One year after the presidential election, John Oliver discusses what we've learned so far and enlists our catheter cowboy to teach Donald Trump what he hasn't.