#1
S6E29
SLAPP Suits
After winning a legal battle involving a coal executive and a giant squirrel, John Oliver explains how SLAPP suits are designed to stifle public dissent.
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#2
S2E8
Government Surveillance
There are very few government checks on what America’s sweeping surveillance programs are capable of doing. John Oliver sits down with Edward Snowden to discuss the NSA, the balance between privacy and security, and dick-pics.
#3
S2E25
Church
John discusses predatory churches and televangelism, and how the U.S. tax law allows them to get away with almost anything. Plus, the raising of the American flag in Cuba, the redesign of New Zealand's flag, and President Harding's illegitimate child.
#4
Donald Trump
S3E3
#5
Trump vs Truth
S4E1
#6
Supreme Court
S11E1
#7
Net Neutrality
S1E5
#8
Tobacco
S2E2
#9
FIFA
S2E15
#10
Sex Ed
S2E24
Lowlights
John Oliver discusses the importance of black hair, the ways it can be a target of discrimination, and some ideas to address that.
#350
Trans Athletes
S12E7
#349
Transgender Rights II
S9E26
#348
Medicare Advantage
S12E27
#347
Med Spas
S12E14
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