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February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
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February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted Therapy

7.2

John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.

35 min

February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence
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February 26, 2023: Artificial Intelligence

7.3

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.

40 min

March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis
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March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantis

6.9

John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.

35 min

March 12, 2023: TANF
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March 12, 2023: TANF

6.6

John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.

35 min

March 19, 2023: Timeshares
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March 19, 2023: Timeshares

6.8

John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.

35 min

April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement
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April 2, 2023: Solitary Confinement

7.6

John Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.

35 min

April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations
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April 9, 2023: Homeowners Associations

7.4

John Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”

34 min

April 16, 2023: Farmworkers
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April 16, 2023: Farmworkers

7.5

John Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.

35 min

April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II
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April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies II

7.8

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”

35 min

April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border
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April 30, 2023: Biden and the Border

7.4

A look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.

37 min

October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care
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October 1, 2023: Prison Health Care

7.3

John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.

39 min

October 8, 2023: Homeschooling
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October 8, 2023: Homeschooling

7.8

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

40 min

October 15, 2023: Food Safety
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October 15, 2023: Food Safety

7.6

John Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.

35 min

October 22, 2023: McKinsey
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October 22, 2023: McKinsey

7.8

John Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.

38 min

October 29, 2023: Chocolate
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October 29, 2023: Chocolate

8.1

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

36 min

November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights
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November 5, 2023: Abortion Rights

8.1

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

40 min

November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War
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November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas War

8.2

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

40 min

November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores
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November 19, 2023: Dollar Stores

7.4

John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.

40 min

December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations
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December 3, 2023: Organ & Body Donations

7.6

John Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.

39 min

December 10, 2023: Freight Trains
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December 10, 2023: Freight Trains

8.1

John Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything.

39 min

December 17, 2023: Elon Musk
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December 17, 2023: Elon Musk

8.2

John Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.

39 min

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