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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 10 Episodes
Season 10 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 2023 - 2023
Episode 1
Psychedelic Assisted Therapy
Sun, Feb 19, 2023
Coming back from the break, John Oliver explains the long trend of fear-mongering about the psychedelic treatments. He discusses about psychedelic assisted therapy and its history, how it got here, its potentials, and future possibilities. But it will require cautious monitoring to reap the benefits psychedelic treatments without someone getting hurt.
Episode 2
Artificial Intelligence
Sun, Feb 26, 2023
Artificial intelligence has tremendous potential as it is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from used in cell phones to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how these AI works is a mystery, how it is being used in the wrong way, why it needs to be closely looked at, where it might be heading next in future.
Episode 3
Ron DeSantis
Sun, Mar 5, 2023
Ron DeSantis, the governor of Florida is the centerpiece of discussion republican community. But John Oliver discusses how he is not less formidable than the infamous Donald Trump. He also points out the way he runs things in the free state and why it is bad for the society.
Episode 4
TANF
Sun, Mar 12, 202334 mins
John Oliver discusses the federal assistance program namely Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) which is designed to help needy families with little to no income. He points out how these fund is being handled, who are really getting benefited and how the less fortunate people are being deprived of their essentials for basic living.
Episode 5
Timeshares
Sun, Mar 19, 202335 mins
John Oliver discusses timeshares deals, the strategy of using flat out lies to sell those. He also shares the how difficult it is to get out of any timeshares which even led people to sell their timeshares to others for zero dollar as it became so painful for them. This issue created some timeshare exit companies which are in most cases are total scams.
Episode 6
Solitary Confinement
Sun, Apr 2, 2023
John Oliver discusses solitary confinement which was called different names in different places due to the bad reputation it consists. Nevertheless, whatever is the name is the effect is equally dire on the inmates. He talks about how harmful it is, history of it, and what steps are needed to be taken to improve the situation.
Episode 7
HOAs
Sun, Apr 9, 2023
John Oliver discusses about HOAs (homeowners associations) influences in American society. He talks about the ridiculous amount of power they have with little to none accountability and government's unwillingness to help the people in need by saying literally 'Good Luck'.
Episode 8
Farmworkers
Sun, Apr 16, 2023
John Oliver introduced the less discussed part of the farming in America. Who are the farm-workers mainly and what is the conditions their work. He discusses why everyone failed to protect them, and the basic things needs to be fulfilled without delay for them.
Episode 9
Cryptocurrencies II
Sun, Apr 23, 2023
John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency in a new installment. He discusses three segments of the cryptoverse: Crypto coins which are made-up, Crypto banks seems like a ponzi scheme and Crypto exchanges working as embezzlement. He also points out that they did with the building false confidence to the general people.
Episode 10
Biden and the Border
Sun, Apr 30, 2023
John Oliver discusses the border issues of United States of America and the things President Biden promised to fix those issues but did not deliver yet. He also criticizes the new app which was introduced by the President to help the asylum seekers.
Episode 11
Prison Health Care
Sun, Oct 1, 202340 mins
John Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons and jails, who provides it, why it's so bad, and what Red Bull's slogan should be.
Episode 12
Homeschooling
Sun, Oct 8, 2023
John Oliver explains how 'Homeschooling' is running in United States America. First he points out why it is necessary and how helpful it is for so many parents and children. Then he brings the case that what little or no monitoring it has and how it is affecting the safety of the children and their leaning. He also inform viewers about the lobby effort of the National Home School Association to keep it unregulated which in many cases help the abusive parents to continue child abuse.
Episode 13
Food Safety
Sun, Oct 15, 2023
Food safety is a major concern in the USA. To regulate these vital ingredients of life two authorities are working tirelessly: FDA and USDA. John Oliver talks about how these entities monitor the food items we consume. Also he suggested the ways these service could be improved for the citizen's own good.
Episode 14
McKinsey
Sun, Oct 22, 2023
John Oliver talks about USA's most popular and biggest management consulting firm namely McKinsey and Company. This company is operating with a false image of efficiency and riding the benefit of the past performance. So, John made a commercial for them to use which is not too far from the reality of their actual operations.
Episode 15
Chocolate
Sun, Oct 29, 2023
John Oliver discusses how chocolate was made from cocoa farming, and, of course, who are being exploited in the process. He points out to the absurdity of the ways they are keeping the farmers poor and forcing the children to work under hazardous conditions.
Episode 16
Abortion Rights
Sun, Nov 5, 2023
John Oliver discusses about the abortion crisis created from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approaches. Many state has this issue in their ballot which has power to make the life of an women easier or harder. So, he requests all to take the just action.
Episode 17
Israel-Hamas War
Sun, Nov 12, 2023
John Oliver brings out a new narrative about the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas to the American people as most of world leaders turned a blind eye to. He urges everyone to advocate for the ceasefire so the increasing humanitarian crisis could be stopped and the children who are suffering the most could see a small ray of hope.
Episode 18
Dollar Stores
Sun, Nov 19, 2023
John Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
Episode 19
Organ & Body Donations
Sun, Dec 3, 2023
John Oliver talks about the weak mechanisms of donating our organs and bodies in United States of America and how the donors' bodies sometime does not server the purpose it was intended for. Surpringly Trump administration really worked to improve the condition.
Episode 20
Freight Trains
Sun, Dec 10, 2023
John Oliver points out the freight trains running in railroads, how they've running these days. Their main focus is now on profits mainly and which shifted safety in to number 4 in their priority list. Finally he shows the world of trains in its current from through one of the beloved children's program.
Episode 21
Elon Musk
Sun, Dec 17, 2023
The likeable, British-born pundit John Oliver is provided a unique platform to offer up his singular perspective and distinct voice to any number of social, political or existing issues.