Last Week Tonight with John Oliver - Season 12

John Oliver discusses the first four weeks of Donald Trump's second term as president, the strategy behind some of the choices his administration has made and why it is indeed fuck time. You heard us: It's fuck time.

John Oliver discusses Facebook's controversial new plans for content moderation and which Animorphs he would and would not kill with his car.

John Oliver discusses tipping, why it's more complicated and fraught than you might realize, how we can address some of the issues surrounding it, and whether or not he deserves 25% at the end of this story.

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's address to Congress, why Republicans have been having a rough time at town halls, the reality of ICE detention facilities, and one very special establishment in Maine.

John Oliver discusses sports betting, how it became so popular, why it can be so damaging, and – of course – how toned John's shoulders are. Very toned. According to him.

John Oliver discusses whether Tasers are as safe and effective as the company that makes them claims, the broader effect Tasers have had on policing, and why you shouldn't test Tasers out on any of your family members. You'd think that goes without saying, but clearly it doesn't. 

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs and why trans athletes seem to be at the center of U.S. politics.

John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, why the past week could have lasting repercussions, and why your grandma might be looking to start an OnlyFans. 

John Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.'s new leadership, the many ways those cuts will impact all of us, and how WWII really ended. Trust us, it's not how you think.

John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration, the conditions in the facility people are being sent to abroad, and why even Henry Winkler could be in danger of being expelled from the U.S. Yeah, even national treasure Henry Winkler.

John Oliver takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case that overturned Roe v. Wade. Plus, a five-star book review of a one-star book.

John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump is attempting to reshape coverage of him in the press, how he's using his power to threaten media outlets he doesn't agree with, why this signals a slide toward authoritarianism for the U.S., and whether or not you guys can also see this twink we're pretty sure is a ghost. Seriously. We are so scared.

John Oliver discusses the working conditions of air traffic controllers, why those conditions are impacting us all, and – for those under 30 – what a "floppy disk" is.

John Oliver discusses the rapid growth of med spas in the U.S., who is performing medical procedures inside them, where their injectables are coming from, how an overall lack of regulation is harming consumers, and why it's ok to want a salmon sperm facial.

John Oliver discusses how the U.S. incarcerates kids at a higher rate than other nations, the facilities those kids are being funneled into, and how John feels about word searches. Strongly. He feels strongly about word searches.

John touches on the dangerous state we are in with Trump teetering on the edge of another US attack on the Middle East - and Republicans arguing with each other over whether to bomb Iran.

The main focus is on all the junk images, videos and other crappy content being pumped out endlessly by AI and how it is turning people off of the internet and stealing content from actual creators.

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," what will happen if it's passed, and what it has in common with Apple's Terms and Conditions.

John Oliver discusses the massive problems caused by gang databases, how people wind up on them, and why nobody looks good in lime green.

John Oliver discusses deferred prosecution agreements, how they're helping corporations sweep serious crimes under the rug, and why John has always said you should just let the government cum. Hey, look at us. You don't need context. Just let them.

John Oliver discusses the Trump administration's promise to deport one million immigrants, what the follow through on that promise looks like in practice, what the actual rules are about masked police arresting civilians across the country, and some stuff about filmmaker Dean Cain. It's ok, you can Google him, we don't expect you to recognize the name.

John Oliver discusses the "Make America Healthy Again" movement, what they have and haven't accomplished so far, and whether or not water could've done anything to stop Hitler. Ya, you read that right. Water was a bystander. And it can read. You'll see.

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's war on higher education, the history of right-wing attacks on what universities research and teach, and how a weird little tree frog might – might! – just save us all.

John Oliver discusses ABC's move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, what it means for free speech in the United States, and which broadcasting giant should open an Italian restaurant. Ok fine: it's Tegna. With a name like "Tegna" you've just gotta serve complimentary garlic knots. End of discussion.

John Oliver discusses Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power in Israel, why he's allied with some of the most extreme voices in his country today, and finally, a summary of one iconic meltdown we think TikTok is gonna wanna revisit.

John Oliver discusses what presidential libraries are exactly, how presidents use them to fundraise in office, how Donald Trump might make existing problems even worse and – of course – some stuff about one president's unique inseam.

John Oliver discusses the Paramount Skydance merger, how they've named Bari Weiss the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, and what her editorial history and perspective mean for the future of U.S. journalism. Plus, some notable moments in the history of the Upper West Side.

John Oliver details what Medicare Advantage is, why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance, and the economic significance of novelty slippers. You'll see.

John Oliver discusses the prevalence of police chases, why the risks involved can massively outweigh the benefits, and why everyone with a broken taillight needs to go get their laundry out of the dryer. Seriously, stop reading this and go get your clothes. They've been in there for days. We're trying to help you.

John Oliver discusses felony murder, a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Cillian Murphy won an Oscar, not his parents whose hot Irish sex led to his existence. Those last two things are related. We swear.

John Oliver discusses Jeffrey Epstein's emails about Donald Trump, the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, and some absolutely essential questions about a squirrel named Peapod.