Episode 1
Aired Feb 14, 2021
Next Pandemic
The host takes on Trump's second impeachment, the Republicans' vote to acquit, and issues a warning to Democrats; the next pandemic.
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Episode 2
Aired Feb 21, 2021
Meatpacking
The crisis in Texas, including an examination of the reason behind the failure of that state's power grid and reaction to the disaster from Texas officials, state and federal.
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Episode 3
Aired Feb 28, 2021
Raids
Topics include accusations against New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo about the state's handling of COVID data.
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Episode 4
Aired Mar 7, 2021
Unemployment
Scandals plaguing New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo; the fight for a $15 minimum wage; the effects of some states doing away with COVID restrictions; FBI director Christopher Wray's testimony on the Jan. 6 insurrection.
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Episode 5
Aired Mar 14, 2021
Tucker Carlson
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's interview with Oprah Winfrey; continuing firestorm surrounding New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo; passage of the COVID relief bill.
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Episode 6
Aired Mar 21, 2021
Plastics
How plastics are harming the planet and why recycling isn't the solution people think it is; the Atlanta mass shootings.
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Episode 7
Aired Apr 4, 2021
Debt
The national debt of the United States; the conservative response to Montero (Call Me by Your Name); Matt Gaetz sexual misconduct allegations; Amazon worker organization.
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Episode 8
Aired Apr 11, 2021
Long Term Care
John Oliver comments on why he thinks nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Venmo.
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Episode 9
Aired Apr 18, 2021
Bankruptcy
Why people file for bankruptcy and how difficult the process can be; a look at police brutality in the U.S.
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Episode 10
Aired May 2, 2021
Vaccine Misinformation
Examining why some people are reluctant to get the COVID vaccine.
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Episode 11
Aired May 9, 2021
Hair
The ways Black hair can be a target of discrimination; the race for governor in California; GOP voter suppression.
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Episode 12
Aired May 16, 2021
Stand Your Ground
John Oliver examines why "stand your ground" laws were created; a look at the past week's events in Israel.
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Episode 13
Aired May 23, 2021
Sponcon
John Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is important; some red states are trying to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Episode 14
Aired Jun 6, 2021
Asian Americans
The role of the U.S. in controlling the COVID virus globally; the use of the model minority myth in pitting Asian Americans against other communities.
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Episode 15
Aired Jun 13, 2021
Prison Heat
An exploration of certain beliefs about COVID-19 vaccines and magnetized bodies; an examination of heat exhaustion in American prisons.
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Episode 16
Aired Jun 20, 2021
PACE
A review of Vladimir Putin's performance at the Geneva Summit press conference; Japan and the upcoming Olympic Games; an in-depth review of PACE(Property Assessed Clean Energy) financing and what happens when the process goes awry.
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Episode 17
Aired Jun 27, 2021
Health Care Sharing Ministries
Examining Health Care Sharing Ministries, nonprofits that allow the sharing of medical bills that can use specific clauses that allow denial of benefits to certain groups; the host announces creation of his own HCSM, which includes bandages.
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Episode 18
Aired Jul 25, 2021
Housing Discrimination
A breakdown on the long history of housing discrimination in the U.S.; John gets ready to leave the studio.
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Episode 19
Aired Aug 1, 2021
Emergency Medical Services
John Oliver explains how emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.
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Episode 20
Aired Aug 8, 2021
Opioids III: The Sacklers
John Oliver speaks about the opioid crisis and how pharmaceutical company Purdue, owned by the Sackler family, has been handling lawsuits.
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Episode 21
Aired Aug 15, 2021
Ransomware
Discussions of ransomware attacks, why they're on the rise, and what can be done about them; the spread of the Delta variant.
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Episode 22
Aired Aug 22, 2021
Afghanistan
The end of America's war with Afghanistan, and the humanitarian crisis being left behind; two attorneys locked in a legal battle, and how they could come to a resolution outside of court.
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Episode 23
Aired Sep 12, 2021
Lukashenko
Examining the recently passed abortion law in Texas and the difference in response from corporate America to the abortion law and other issues such as voting rights and racial injustice.
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Episode 24
Aired Sep 26, 2021
Voting Rights
John Oliver takes a look at voting rights in the United States, Haitian deportations, and federal duck stamps.
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Episode 25
Aired Oct 3, 2021
PFAS
John Oliver shines a light on the use of PFAs, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as "forever chemicals" that persist in the environment and in living beings.
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Episode 26
Aired Oct 10, 2021
Misinformation
John discusses the spread of misinformation among immigrant diaspora communities, as well as Janice McGeachin, and the One American News Network-AT&T controversial deal.
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Episode 27
Aired Oct 24, 2021
Taiwan
Taiwan's history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would like their future to look like.
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Episode 28
Aired Oct 31, 2021
Homelessness
John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss the homeless, what policy failures are making the problem worse; Joe Biden's spending plan.
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Episode 29
Aired Nov 7, 2021
The Power Grid
Discussing the current state of the nation's power grid; commenting on world leaders not living up to their part in regards to climate action.
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Episode 30
Aired Nov 14, 2021
Union Busting
A discussion on the mechanics of union busting; the insurrection of Jan. 6.
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