
John Oliver Mocks Trump for Airplane-Swap Incident
John Oliver addressed Trump’s controversial airplane switcheroo incident during his HBO series "Last Week Tonight", brutally mocking the former president for sacrificing staff.
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John Oliver addressed Trump’s controversial airplane switcheroo incident during his HBO series "Last Week Tonight", brutally mocking the former president for sacrificing staff.

On 'Last Week Tonight,' John Oliver took aim at his own company, Warner Bros. Discovery, for its handling of DC superhero movies.

On 'Last Week Tonight,' John Oliver stated that Taco Bell has the moral high ground over the Trump administration amid a parasite crisis, blaming cuts to the FDA and CDC.
On 'Last Week Tonight,' John Oliver likened the current state of the D.C. Reflecting Pool to "sex with the Grinch," describing it as "green, smelly," and commenting on the unraveling of Trump's projects.

Late-night host John Oliver dedicated an episode of 'Last Week Tonight' to examining how Florida's New College has become a testing ground for a right-wing agenda, describing it as more about political posturing than students' lives.
On 'Last Week Tonight', John Oliver expressed his dissatisfaction with the plot of the 2003 movie 'Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde', starring Reese Witherspoon.

British comedian John Oliver showcased a dance by Hungarian politician Zsolt Hegedűs on his show "Last Week Tonight," humorously expressing envy for Hungary's future health minister.

John Oliver dedicated half an hour of his 'Last Week Tonight' show to discussing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian election, painting a critical picture of the country.
On 'Last Week Tonight', John Oliver ridiculed the name "Operation Epic Fury," calling it "definitely the stupidest name I’ve ever heard" and comparing it to a VHS tape or an energy drink.

John Oliver is looking for a new gig. During tonight’s installment of Last Week Tonight, the political comic and late-night host set aside a good chunk of his program to lobby earnestly for a “juicy”…
"Yeah, not great news," the 'Last Week Tonight' host said on Sunday's show.

Last Week Tonight host delved into the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in relation to the Epstein files and Musk’s poisonous ownership of X On his new episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver wasted no time digging into the files related to late pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, which has once again ensnared former prince Andrew. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, as he is now known after being stripped of his royal titles for his connection to Epstein, was arrested last week – the first ar...

John Oliver, host of 'Last Week Tonight', has begun a three-episode guest stint on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives', playing chief water inspector Devlin St. John.
A viewer praises John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' for providing a sense of sanity amidst current events, even watching a week of 'General Hospital' to see him appear.

John Oliver has renewed his contract with HBO, ensuring that 'Last Week Tonight' will continue to air through 2027. The extension was announced with Oliver discussing his new deal and support from fellow late-night hosts.

John Oliver dedicated a segment of 'Last Week Tonight' to criticize former President Trump and Fox News' Jesse Watters over conspiracy theories related to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
HBO host John Oliver commissioned a distinctive "For Your Consideration" ad for his show 'Last Week Tonight,' featuring unusual imagery, which will be displayed on a Sunset Boulevard billboard.

Comedian John Oliver dedicated a segment of his show, Last Week Tonight, to expose the unregulated market of "gas station drugs," including kratom and other potentially dangerous substances. He highlighted the ease with which these products can be manufactured and sold.

"It's unbelievable that the downfall of an autocrat is celebrated as if your drunkest uncle is dancing in the last 20 minutes of a wedding," the comedian commented on Hegedűs's previous dance.

On 'Last Week Tonight,' John Oliver joked about Paramount's influence on media outlets and delved into Hungary's shift towards far-right populism under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, describing it as a "legal coup."

During his monologue on Last Week Tonight, John Oliver accused Donald Trump of pushing "truth to breaking point" with his administration's claims about the Iran War. Oliver stated that the lies are becoming "pretty flagrant," even by the President's standards.

Last Week Tonight host looked into the proliferation of law enforcement body cameras, whose presence alone does not provide accountability On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver…

John Oliver has a history of berating the owners of his network, HBO. So much so, that he regularly refers to them as “business daddy”.

Writers from prominent comedy and variety shows, including 'The Daily Show' and 'SNL,' gathered to discuss whether Donald Trump is genuinely funny.

Former President Trump has adopted a 'low-key' approach to Iran talks, aiming to leverage the country's economic stress, while Israel's rejection of a Gaza plan raises concerns about prolonged conflict. Iran, in turn, has linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to US concessions and ironically responded to Trump's 'chess game' analogy.

John Oliver dedicated a segment of Last Week Tonight to criticizing the 'wildly invasive' surveillance tools, including cameras, microphones, and license plate readers, used by police to track Americans.

John Oliver returned to 'Last Week Tonight' to discuss the Trump family's alleged shady crypto dealings, emphasizing the need for proper guardrails in the crypto space.

Comedian John Oliver dedicated a segment of his show Last Week Tonight to the upcoming Makerfield by-election in the UK, highlighting the political 'circus' surrounding the race between Labour's Andy Burnham and Reform.

On his HBO show Last Week Tonight, John Oliver targeted factoring companies, describing the industry as "full of predators." He discussed structured settlements and the problematic practices within the industry that exploit individuals.

On "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver highlighted various problems with AI chatbots, including their release without proper safety measures, sycophancy, and the underlying corporate goal of extracting monthly fees from users.

The Last Week Tonight host examined the rightwing Hungarian leader’s slow domestic coup as a model for Republican leaders On the latest episode of Last Week Tonight, John Oliver looked into the reign…

On 'Last Week Tonight,' John Oliver argued that police stings 'might actually be doing more harm than good,' claiming they can manufacture criminals while leading to real punishments.

Late-night host John Oliver dedicated a segment of Last Week Tonight to JD Vance, analyzing his transformation from memoirist to a 'hyper-online conservative troll' and US senator.
The Last Week Tonight host joked about the company's successful bid for HBO parent company Warner Bros., cracking, "How the fuck do I get out of this?"

John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' segment focused on Elon Musk's ownership of X, calling it 'worse than useless,' and also touched upon Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in connection with the Epstein files.

John Oliver's 'Last Week Tonight' has premiered its 13th season, with the host recapping three months of news in his signature style.