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Homeowners Associations: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

April 26, 2023

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

Cryptocurrencies II: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

April 24, 2023

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, three of the biggest crypto companies to collapse over the past year, and what to do when your office is giving off “crime vibes”.

Solitary Confinement: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

April 9, 2023

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

Ron DeSantis: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

March 6, 2023

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.”

Crime Reporting: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

October 13, 2022

John Oliver discusses the outlets that cover crime, the incentives that drive them, the flawed sources they rely upon, and an alternative name for Miss Piggy.

Museums: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

October 4, 2022

John Oliver discusses some of the world’s most prestigious museums, why they contain so many stolen goods, the market that continues to illegally trade antiquities, and a pretty solid blueprint for revenge.

Trump vs. Truth: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

September 15, 2022

Donald Trump spreads a lot of false information thanks to his daily consumption of morning cable news. If only we could sneak some facts into the president’s media diet.

Law & Order: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

September 12, 2022

John Oliver discusses the wildly popular television franchise, what it’s been teaching us about law enforcement, and some tricks for how to get to sleep in two minutes flat.