The Handmaid's Tale

John Oliver discusses Donald Trump's evolving statements about his new trade policies, then takes a look at the Alliance Defending Freedom – the legal organization behind several landmark Supreme Court cases, including the Dobbs case which overturned Roe v. Wade. And of course, how could we forget: John talks about sticks. Ya, like sticks you find in the woods.

John Oliver discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration, whether the people being deported are actually "the worst of the worst," and the conditions in the facility people are being sent to abroad. Plus: John has a serious proposition for Minor League Baseball teams. MiLB teams, get in touch!

John Oliver discusses the budget and staffing cuts being made to public health agencies in the U.S. under RFK Jr.'s leadership, the many ways those cuts will impact all of us, and some sad news about a beloved cereal mascot.

John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest.

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 how Donald Trump’s national security advisor accidentally included journalist Jeffrey Goldberg in a text thread about a planned attack on Yemen, the Trump administration’s ongoing targeting of immigrants, whether Tasers are as safe and effective as the company that makes them claims, and some pretty big swings regarding Paddington Bear.

John Oliver discusses the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, the continued firing of federal workers, the world of sports betting, and what John likes to read in his spare time. You’ll see.

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 the right-wing personalities who are now in charge of the FBI, the White House’s disastrous meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why tipping is more complicated and fraught than you might realize.

John Oliver discusses Facebook’s controversial new plans for content moderation and DOGE’s continued firing of government workers, including some of America’s best dorks: park rangers.

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 f**k time. You heard us: It’s f**k time.