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United Kingdom proposed online mass surveillance law, Veterans Day, Washington Redskin trademark, Prisoner Reentry. Interview with Bilal Chapman.
All Episodes - S02
EPS01
John Oliver discusses the growing issues of pharmaceutical companies marketing directly to and through doctors.
EPS02
In typical John Oliver style HBO raises the budgets for a full out attack against international tobacco companies like Marlboro with mascots, signs and T-Shirts, John Olive succeeds in patting the tobacco industries on the back and punching them, hard, in the face.
EPS03
John discusses United Kingdom general elections, judicial elections, and the Chinese New Year.
EPS04
John demonstrates the importance of infrastructure with a special sketch starring Edward Norton, Vincent D'Onofrio, and Steve Buscemi. He also discusses Boris Nemstov.
EPS05
John Oliver discusses a Fanta controversy in Germany, citizenship grievances for those in U.S. territories, and cigarette packaging.
EPS06
The NCAA doesn't pay students athletes because they are considered to be amateurs. They are considered to be amateurs because they don't get paid.
EPS07
If you have money, committing a municipal violation may pose you a minor inconvenience. If you don't, it can ruin your life.
EPS08
John heads to Russia to interview Edward Snowden as part of a segment on government surveillance.
EPS09
John discusses the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), with a special appearance from Michael Bolton.
EPS10
John discusses patents, Earth Day, and doomsday, with a special appearance from Martin Sheen.
EPS11
John Oliver explores the concept of changing and cheap fashion and some of the ugliest truths of the manufacturing process.
EPS12
John discusses standardized testing.
EPS13
John discusses Victory Day in Russia, paid parental leave, and Japanese government mascots.
EPS14
John discusses chicken farming.
EPS15
John discusses the 2015 FIFA corruption case.
EPS16
John explains why America's bail system is better for the reality TV industry than it is for the justice system.
EPS17
John discusses the 2015 European Games, the Canadian Senate expenses scandal, and torture with the voice of special guest Helen Mirren.
EPS18
Online harassment is a major problem, but it is rarely prosecuted. If only we'd been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
EPS19
John discusses US Supreme Court decisions on gay marriage and Obamacre, former President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, transgender rights and leap second.
EPS20
John discusses how taxpayer money is funding private sports stadiums.
EPS21
Iran nuclear treaty; El Chapo prison escape; North Korea hosting Laibach band; food waste.
EPS22
John explains why mandatory minimum sentences, especially for drug-related crimes, are in desperate need of reform.
EPS23
John explains why Washington, D.C. deserves to be the 51st state - or at least get full voting rights in Congress.
EPS24
Sex education in America; GOP Debate; India's short-lived porn-site ban; overpricing at Whole Foods.
EPS25
John discusses predatory churches and TV evangelism, the raising of the American flag in Cuba, the redesign of New Zealand's flag, and President Harding's illegitimate child.
EPS26
Despite the victory for marriage equality this summer, there is a long way to go to end LGBT discrimination, as John explains.
EPS27
John talks about problems concerning public defenders in the American Judicial system, a Michigan state legislature scandal, Guatemala's unusual election, and Queen Elizabeth II and delivers a message from the Lady of Perpetual Exemption.
EPS28
John talks about Pope Francis visiting the USA and the immigration crisis in Europe.
EPS29
John discusses Russia's involvement in Syria, the U.N. General Assembly, and the problems with the national system for treating mental illness.
EPS30
With the recent oil boom in North Dakota, massive oil spills and environmental damage go unpunished as profits and greed destroy this beautiful state. Lawmakers allows a devious hiring practice that exempts profiting oil companies from unsafe and fatal working conditions. Written by jrshouse
EPS31
John discusses the upcoming Canadian election and urges Canadians not to vote for Stephen Harper.
EPS33
United Kingdom proposed online mass surveillance law, Veterans Day, Washington Redskin trademark, Prisoner Reentry. Interview with Bilal Chapman.
EPS34
John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports.
EPS35
John reflects about the Paris attacks aftermath and how useless the U.S. penny is.