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Weekend Comedy

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”.

Trump Easter Cold Open – SNL

April 9, 2023

Donald Trump (James Austin Johnson) interrupts a recreation of The Last Supper.

Weekend Update: Rupert Murdoch Calls Off Engagement, Pope Francis Praises Sex – SNL

April 9, 2023

Weekend Update anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che tackle the week’s biggest news, like a YouTuber getting shot in a mall after recording a prank video.

Weekend Update: Jafar on Ron DeSantis ‘ Attacks on Disney – SNL

April 9, 2023

Jafar (Bowen Yang) stops by Weekend Update to discuss Ron DeSantis stepping up his attacks on Disney.

TANF: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

March 26, 2023

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.