Episode 1
Aired Feb 20, 2022
Critical Race Theory
Explaining what critical race theory is and isn't; how there will be more of it in the coming months.
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Episode 2
Aired Feb 27, 2022
Sex Work
Why criminalizing sex work hasn't helped the most vulnerable people involved; the Russian invasion of the Ukraine.
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Episode 3
Aired Mar 6, 2022
Wrongful Convictions
John Oliver explains why it's so difficult to be exonerated for a wrongful conviction, even when there's compelling evidence to prove your innocence, and how we can correct the state's mistakes.
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Episode 4
Aired Mar 13, 2022
Tickets
Why concert tickets are so expensive and who's making money off them; Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill and Disney's campaign donations.
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Episode 5
Aired Mar 27, 2022
Harm Reduction
John discusses why overdoses in the U.S. have been on the rise and what should and shouldn't be done to prevent them.
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Episode 6
Aired Apr 3, 2022
Trucks
Discussing how truck drivers do and don't get paid, and how companies exploit them to increase profits.
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Episode 7
Aired Apr 10, 2022
Data Brokers
Discussing how much data brokers know, what they're doing with personal information, and one unexpected way to change privacy laws.
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Episode 8
Aired Apr 17, 2022
Police Interrogations
John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging; plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.
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Episode 9
Aired May 1, 2022
Environmental Racism
Shedding some light on "Environmental Racism"; discussing the government and zoning.
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Episode 10
Aired May 8, 2022
Abortion Ruling/Philippines
John Oliver discusses the leaked draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade; plus, the presidential election in the Philippines.
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Episode 11
Aired May 15, 2022
Electric Utilities
Discussing the incredible amount of power given to electric utility companies and how they are regulated.
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Episode 12
Aired May 22, 2022
Subway
John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S.,how their business model doesn't always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.
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Episode 13
Aired Jun 5, 2022
School Police
Discussing having more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether.
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Episode 14
Aired Jun 12, 2022
Internet Self-Preference
Discussing tech monopolies and how to address the hidden harm they can do.
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Episode 15
Aired Jun 19, 2022
Rent
John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, and how the system is stacked against tenants; plus, GOP primaries.
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Episode 16
Aired Jun 26, 2022
Water
John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American West; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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Episode 17
Aired Jul 24, 2022
Inflation
John discusses inflation and its causes, and how Biden's stimulus package comes into the equation.
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Episode 18
Aired Jul 31, 2022
Mental Health Care
John Oliver discusses the cracks in the broken mental health care system; a look at who's running to become the U.K.'s prime minister.
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Episode 19
Aired Aug 7, 2022
Monkeypox
John Oliver discusses how the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. has been mishandled; conspiracy theorist Alex Jones gets his comeuppance.
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Episode 20
Aired Aug 14, 2022
Afghanistan
John Oliver discusses what's happened since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan; the FBI visits Trump; a look at AI-generated imagery.
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Episode 21
Aired Aug 21, 2022
Carbon Offsets
John Oliver explains what carbon offsets are and what they claim to do; a look at the U.S. House and Senate elections in Alaska.
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Episode 22
Aired Sep 11, 2022
Law & Order
John Oliver discusses what the wildly popular TV franchise has been teaching people about law enforcement; U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss.
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Episode 23
Aired Sep 25, 2022
Bolsonaro
John Oliver discusses Jair Bolsonaro, the far-right president of Brazil; Ron DeSantis' migrant stunt; Puerto Rico's blackouts.
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Episode 24
Aired Oct 2, 2022
Museums
John Oliver discusses why some prestigious museums contain so many stolen goods; a disastrous start for the Liz Truss era in the U.K.
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Episode 25
Aired Oct 9, 2022
Crime Reporting
Discussing the outlets that cover crime.
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Episode 26
Aired Oct 16, 2022
Transgender Rights II
John Oliver discusses the latest round of attacks on transgender rights, and what's at stake; Russia's war on Ukraine continues.
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Episode 27
Aired Oct 30, 2022
Bail Reform
John Oliver discusses the issue at the core of many Rebublican attack ads; the UK gets a new prime minister after Liz Truss resigns.
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Episode 28
Aired Nov 6, 2022
Election Subversion
With the midterms approaching, John Oliver discusses how some elected officials might try to negate legitimate election results.
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Episode 29
Aired Nov 13, 2022
The Monarchy
John Oliver discusses the future, and the unsavory past, of the British Monarchy; Fox News dumps Trump following GOP midterm losses.
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Episode 30
Aired Nov 20, 2022
Qatar World Cup
John Oliver discusses the Qatar World Cup and human rights violations happening in the host country; the ongoing chaos at Twitter.
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