E1ICE2026-02-15 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses ICE's repeated atrocities over the past months and explores the massive entity overseeing it: Homeland Security.E2Epstein Files & Twitter2026-02-22 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses former Prince Andrew's arrest and why the Epstein files are causing political unrest in the UK. Then, how an already flawed Twitter got worse under Elon Musk, and why Donald Trump needs to tell the American people whether or not ants have dicks. You read that right. If he was a real leader he'd get in the White House garden and get to the bottom of this.E3Body Cameras2026-03-01 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses why police body cameras can be useful, or useless, depending on whether they're used properly, and yeah, he also discusses what it looks like to arrest a giant mouse. Because of course he does.E4USAID2026-03-08 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses the United States Agency for International Development, why the Trump Administration has gutted it, and who is being impacted.E5JD Vance2026-03-15 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses J.D. Vance, what he really believes, who he is without Donald Trump, and most importantly: what he looks like without a beard.E6Police Stings2026-03-22 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses police stings, why they can seem like they're creating more crime than they're stopping, and the best alias for any undercover cop, ever, in history. Ok, fine, we'll just tell you: It's a tie between Angelo Lasagna and Rico Rigatone.E7Hungary2026-03-29 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses the elections on the horizon for Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán, why conservatives in the US are so invested in him maintaining power, and what it all has to do with Rob Schneider.E8Prediction Markets2026-04-19 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses prediction markets – platforms where you can bet on basically anything, from the weather to the war in Iran – and the legal and moral questions posed by their existence.E9AI Chatbots2026-04-26 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses AI chatbots, and how their flaws can be genuinely hazardous to the public.E10Gas Station Drugs2026-05-03 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses the sprawling industry of "gas station drugs" – a world of questionable supplements and boner pills – which is posing a risk to the public by putting underregulated substances over the counter.E11Shadow Docket2026-05-10 · 38 minJohn Oliver examines the Supreme Court's shadow docket, a procedural mechanism that allows the Court to issue major emergency orders without the full briefing, oral argument, or detailed public reasoning normally associated with its merits docket. The episode explains how the shadow docket has increasingly been used for consequential legal and political decisions, why that shift raises transparency and accountability concerns, and how it can accelerate major policy changes with limited public scrutiny. The episode also includes a lighter recurring thread about turtles, used to break up the legal discussion with the show's usual absurdist humor.E12Structured Settlements2026-05-17 · 39 minJohn Oliver examines structured settlements, the long-term payment arrangements often created for people who have received compensation after serious injury or wrongful death. The episode focuses on factoring companies that buy those future payments for lump sums, explaining how the industry can exploit vulnerable recipients, why court oversight does not always protect them, and how an arrangement intended to provide lasting financial security can be turned into a high-pressure business opportunity.E13Presidential Pardons2026-05-31 · 47 minJohn Oliver examines presidential pardons, focusing on Donald Trump's use of the pardon power since returning to office. The episode looks at the people who have received clemency, the political and ethical concerns surrounding those decisions, and the broader risks of a presidential power that can be used with few checks. The episode also touches on the administration's plans for America's 250th anniversary celebration and closes with a comedic awards-campaign bit involving Ghanaian artists.E14New College of Florida2026-06-07 · 40 minJohn Oliver examines New College of Florida, a small public liberal arts college reshaped by Governor Ron DeSantis's political agenda. The episode looks at the school's controversial takeover, the ideological changes imposed on its leadership and academic direction, and the broader implications for public higher education, using the show's usual mix of investigative reporting, satire, and absurd comedic asides.E15UK & Makerfield Election2026-06-14 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses the upcoming elections in the UK, why the race for prime minister hinges on 76,000 voters who live in a small area called Makerfield, and which party leader looks like his first words were British East India Company.E16Feral Hogs2026-06-21 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses one of the most destructive invasive species in America: feral hogs. How they got here, the damage they're doing, and why the Discovery Channel should really consider doing "Cow Week."E17Congressional Maps2026-06-28 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses how the Supreme Court has paved the way for the redrawing of congressional maps across the country, and what it means for the midterm elections. Plus, an urgent update on Gavin Newsom's summer reading. John also reveals his upcoming guest starring roles on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives.E18Trump Cryptocurrency2026-07-26 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses how the Trump family's cryptocurrency ventures have overshadowed their other businesses, how they've created massive conflicts of interest for the Trump administration, and what it all has to do with Fartcoin.E19Police Surveillance Technology2026-08-02 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses the tools police are using to keep track of civilians - whether or not they're suspected of a crime - and some creative ideas about how to use wigs.E20Department of Justice2026-08-09 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses how the Department of Justice has changed since Trump took office for his second term.E21Fetus Rights2026-08-16 · 30 minE22Subscription Model2026-08-23 · 41 minJohn Oliver discusses why more and more companies are shifting to a subscription model, how it's impacting consumers, and what could possibly be more embarrassing than liking Madame Web.E23UnitedHealthcare & UnitedHealth Group2026-09-20 · 30 minWith Luigi Mangione's upcoming sentencing, John Oliver devotes the full episode to covering UnitedHealth Group: Why customers hate them, how they got so profitable, and why doctors are wishing explosive diarrhea on their board members.E24Brazil's Presidential Election2026-09-27 · 30 minJohn Oliver discusses Brazil's upcoming presidential election, the baggage associated with the two leading candidates, and some insight into acting from John – a person who has acted. Twice.E25Episode 252026-10-04 · 30 min
John Oliver
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