John covers the Covid-19 pandemic, how each country, including the US, is handling it, and why the Phillie Phanatic is in a copyright row. Also, Tom Steyer quits the Democratic presidential race, and Chris Matthews messes up his sign offs.
In the first show from his makeshift home studio, John covers the horrible way COVID-19 pandemic is going and how Trump is mishandling it, how TV hosts are practicing social distancing, and how profoundly gleeful 90s erotic rat art can be.
John criticizes the Republican governors' response to the pandemic, showcases how everyone filming from home gets asked if they're wearing pants, and warns of the new ultra right wing, extremely pro-Trump network called OAN(N).
John explains how the Trump administration failed to protect the unemployed, small businesses and essential workers during the pandemic, the peeps make their unholy return, and 90s rat erotica makes John's day once again.
John analyzes the right wing media's protests, conspiracy theories and misinformation spreading about the pandemic, spotlights Inside Edition's latest 'coming up' segments, and becomes a fan of the home edition of The Wendy Williams Show.
John points out the failure of The FDA and federal government when experts encourage widespread coronavirus testing for several months. The number of tests being done everyday far behind the lowest recommended number. John talks about the different types of tests: diagnostic and antibody tests, and how the tests work.
John discusses the United States Postal Service which is in dire need of economic assistance from the government. He examines some of the essential services of the USPS and why it is facing such financial trouble due to a 2006 law requiring it to pre-pay health care benefits on a fifty year schedule while at the same time putting price caps on services and products.
John discusses the sudden disappearance of sports due to coronavirus, how their absence is impacting people emotionally and financially, and the complications of bringing them back anytime soon.
John explains the importance of voting by mail. Also, mass protests against police brutality erupt in Minneapolis, TV hosts inquire about the odd objects behind their stay-at-home guests, and John schools UFC president Dana White.
Facial recognition is no longer an issue of a thriller movie. It has become a part of our life. John Oliver talks about various aspects and global practice of facial recognition technology. He explains how dangerous it could be by addressing the questionable activities of facial recognition company Clearview AI.
In the latest episode on coronavirus John talks about US prisons and jails. These confined spaces have frightening number of COVID-19 infections. And there has been insufficient initiatives to address the matter. Consequently, in some cases inmates are taking matters in their own hand to raise concern about situation behind bars.
Like coronavirus and unemployment issues evictions is something that USA could prepared for. While people are choosing between rent and food due to the pandemic, John Oliver presented the flaws of current system and flawed solution. He urges federal government to come with a proper solution for the affected soon. Also, some people refuse to wear masks, and Papa John embraces TikTok.
Conspiracy theories are the hotcakes of the internet. John talks about why people like these conspiracy theories and why in the age of internet it spreads so quickly. He also explains the detrimental effect can have on people's life. Finally celebrities urges people to be more vigilant and inquisitive about these theories as majority of these theories are baseless and created to create unrest among people.
Minorities often get oppressed throughout the world. But John shed a light on the matter of the systematic oppression that the Uighur people are facing at the hands of the Chinese government. Lack of pressure and public awareness aiding the Chinese government to get away with the heinous human rights abuses. John also urges United Nations, developed countries and as well as big corporations to pursue the Chinese government to abandon such inhumane practices Uighur people.
John Oliver talks about the flawed way children learn about the history of race in USA. He points out the three major points needed to address about the white supremacy and racial injustice throughout the history. He emphasized that teaching them complete history rather than the misleading information is good way to move forward to the path of prosperity. Without that reform, the gap between minorities and whites will continue to extend, as well as the misconception of white supremacy will prevail in the society.
John Oliver takes a look at why people of color are routinely excluded from becoming jurors, who their absence impacts, and what we can do to create a fairer system.
John Oliver delivers the second installment on one of the key promises of President Trump's campaign: the border wall. Where he gave updates about the wall situation, who is funding it and why it is still absurd initiative. He also talks about the alleged frauds about the fundraising for the wall and the favoritism toward a particular company bagging wall construction deal despite their sketchy past.
John Oliver talks about multiple pressing issues. He explains the fear mongering tactics of RNC and their flawed logic, as well as misrepresentation of the truth. He also talks about the horrible incidents took place in Kenosha, how police two citizens in different way solely based on the skin color. Finally he closes with a fun piece about Danbury.
USA is appointing a new supreme court judge in the wake of Ruth Bader Ginsberg's death. John Oliver discusses what it means for the future of the Supreme Court and the country. He describes why the selection might become detrimental for the progressive advancement of the people. He also points out the ways to fix the present unfair electoral system which fails to represent the people in the senate and house according the population of the country.
Weeks out from the 2020 presidential election, John takes a look at various efforts to destabilize the vote, how to ensure your ballot is properly counted, and why in this election the election night should be considered an election month.
John talks about the functions of World Health Organization and why it is a vital part of the upcoming US election. John points out the important contribution WHO made over the years, explains the reason why USA pays more than other countries and describes the mistakes of this highly impactful organization. Also, an emotional conclusion to John's Danbury, Connecticut arc.
With the 2020 election underway, John Oliver explains how the Trump administration has handled asylum seekers over the past four years, why it matters, and what we can do about it.
John Oliver takes a look at how the Trump administration has handled the coronavirus outbreak in the US, from lack of preparation, to mangled coordination, to harmful communication.
With the news of Joe Biden winning the election John Oliver talks about what went on in this election. He expressed his genuine relief but not getting overly optimistic about the Biden presidency where many people still voted for Trump. For the time being he is focusing on the positivity this election brought not only in the presidential race but also electing some diverse state representatives.
A week after Joe Biden's win in the US presidential election, John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's various attempts to overturn the results, why his claims don't hold water, and the consequences of indulging him.
