Jeremy Tchaban — Line Producer
Episodes 13
The Internet
Online harassment is a major problem, but it’s rarely prosecuted. If only we’d been warned about this in the early days of the internet.
Read MoreMandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws
Mandatory minimums require fixed prison sentences for certain crimes. John Oliver explains why we treat some turkeys better than most low-level offenders.
Read MoreDaily Fantasy Sports
John talks about the recent Paris attacks, China's Singles Day, the Koh-i-Noor diamond and Daily Fantasy Sports.
Read MoreRefugees & Pennies
John reflects on the aftermath of Paris attacks and how it affects refugees worldwide. Plus, he questions the usefulness of the U.S. penny, since minting the coins costs more than they're actually worth.
Read MoreAbortion Laws
John talks about the South Carolina Republican primary, the Supreme Court vacancy and abortion, which theoretically is legal in the U.S., but some states make it practically inaccessible. Plus, how is Hollywood whitewashing still a thing?
Read MoreDonald Trump
John talks about the Egyptian president and economic crisis, the Guantanamo Bay shutdown and Donald Trump.
Read MoreSpecial Districts
Special districts spend more public money than all city governments combined. That's odd considering most of us don't know they exist.
Read MoreEncryption
Strong encryption poses problems for law enforcement, is weakening it worth the risks it presents? It’s…complicated.
Read MoreBorder Wall
Donald Drumpf wants to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Is his plan feasible?
Read MoreScientific Studies
John Oliver on Sticking to the Facts: Media outlets often report new findings from scientific studies, but how many are true?
Read MorePrimaries and Caucuses
Last Week Tonight Tackles U.S. Primaries and Caucuses: The United States selection process for presidential nominees is convoluted — to say the least. Nevertheless, John Oliver reminds Americans that the "middle of the game" is the worst possible time to change the rules.
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