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.