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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is an American late-night talk show airing Sundays on HBO in the United States and HBO Canada, and on Mondays (originally Tuesdays) on Sky Atlantic in the United Kingdom. The half-hour-long show premiered on Sunday, April 27, 2014, and is hosted by comedian John Oliver. LWT takes a satirical look at news, politics and current events on a weekly basis.

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is an American late-night talk show airing Sundays on HBO in the US and HBO Canada, and on Mondays on Sky Atlantic in the UK. The half-hour-long show takes a satirical look at news, politics and current events on a weekly basis.


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    MAGA tears taste too salty

    8 Comments
    2024/10/31
    02:33 UTC

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    I'd like to see Jon Oliver analyze and highlight this

    0 Comments
    2024/10/31
    00:45 UTC

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    Is the show being played at high speed?

    Hello all, first post here. I've been having trouble playing the show on the Max app, but only on a certain TV in my house. The trouble I have is that frequently when the show switches to video playback or to And Now This or another segment like that, the video stops syncing with the audio and the show plays more slowly than the audio. After watching it like this for a bit, I realized that the video appears to be playing at what looks like NORMAL SPEED and the audio is still playing at an accelerated rate. I can fix it by rewinding a bit and playing again, and when I watch the show at what's supposed to be normal speed I see John's hands gesturing at high speed sometimes. So my question is, does HBO/MAX normally play the show at high speed because it looks/sounds funnier or to save time? I've searched this topic here and elsewhere and all I can find online is an old show review by Hollywood Reporter where the reviewer points out that Mr Oliver appears to speak 100 words a second without taking a breath, and wonders how he doesn't turn blue in the face and explode, and now that I've seen the show playing with John speaking at what looks like normal speed, I can't help but wonder the same. Does anyone have any insight on this, has it ever been confirmed the show is played back fast? I don't think it's double speed, I think it's closer to 125-150% speed.

    2 Comments
    2024/10/30
    20:47 UTC

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    Looking for a specific clip from Sunday's show

    During the segment on mass deportation, there was a clip of a young girl whose father was deported. It fucking broke me šŸ’” I know the whole segment isn't available for a few more days but I'm hoping someone might know where I can find that clip.

    3 Comments
    2024/10/30
    16:07 UTC

    58

    John Oliver Effect (on a tiny scale)

    So Iā€™m 99% sure I got through to my grandma. Thanks to things Iā€™ve learned along the way from watching LWT, but also from further research on my own. I was actually able to use some info from this past weeks episode on immigration to shoot down her misinformation about immigration. She seemed really receptive and was asking additional questions. I also told her that no offense, but this election and the result of it, will have little effect on her life. Itā€™ll have a greater effect on the future generations. And that when voting, she should consider what it best for the future and not just what she thinks is best for her. Sheā€™s always voted Dem as far as I know. And she lives in MD. A notoriously blue state. I hope I truly was able to speak to her and get through. šŸ¤žšŸ»

    8 Comments
    2024/10/30
    14:06 UTC

    107

    ā€œThat stuffā€™s American, now so are you!ā€ My reaction.

    Loved the Will Ferrell song and went back to watch it again, andā€¦ I got emotional, nearly to tears! I actually really love the part about hoping the new immigrants can help us with our problems. Itā€™s a silly song, but if youā€™re in the right mood itā€™s also a gut punch. Great job LWT!

    5 Comments
    2024/10/29
    16:50 UTC

    66

    Sharing PDF and JPEG of "I voted" sticker

    https://preview.redd.it/41qo5tnodpxd1.jpg?width=443&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9f806f0c0be03e823a1d7c0337e5c040d2d4e304

    Got a request on this post to share a printable version. JPEG attached but if you want a PDF you can get it here

    0 Comments
    2024/10/29
    14:11 UTC

    3

    Which Episodes Mention the Michigan Werewolf Stickers?

    1 Comment
    2024/10/29
    03:39 UTC

    1

    Better Versions of "Proud to be an American"

    So like many of you, I did not know that there was a Canadian version of that freaking Lee Greenwood song. But it got me thinking, what else could we get that's better than these two?

    So with a little (lot) of help from ChatGPT, I present to you: God Bless The Burgh', PA:

    If tomorrow all the bridges broke,

    And we had to walk the hills,

    Iā€™d still be proud to call this town my home,

    From the North Shore to the mills.

    We got black and gold running in our veins,

    From Heinz Field to old PNC.

    And Iā€™d proudly stand up next to yinz,

    And defend her with all my might,

    ā€˜Cause there ainā€™t no place Iā€™d rather be,

    Than Pittsburgh every night.

    Chorus:

    And Iā€™m proud to be from the ā€˜Burgh, PA,

    Where the rivers meet and the Stillers play.

    And I wonā€™t forget the people who bled,

    To make the Steel Townā€™s name.

    So Iā€™ll stand up, wave that Terrible Towel,

    Through rain or snow or sleet,

    ā€˜Cause there ainā€™t no place Iā€™d rather go,

    God bless the ā€˜Burgh, PA.

    From Market Square to Polish Hill,

    And Lawrenceville to Squirrel,

    We got Primantiā€™s fries stacked high and wide,

    No matter where you go.

    We may be tough, but our hearts are warm,

    Like the steel that built this town.

    And Iā€™d gladly stand up and say it loud,

    With every yinz that I know around.

    Chorus:

    Yes, Iā€™m proud to be from the ā€˜Burgh, PA,

    Where the rivers meet and the Stillers play.

    And I wonā€™t forget the people who bled,

    To make the Steel Townā€™s name.

    So Iā€™ll stand up, wave that Terrible Towel,

    Through rain or snow or sleet,

    ā€™Cause there ainā€™t no place Iā€™d rather go,

    God bless the ā€˜Burgh, PA.

    Bridge:

    On a Sunday game, in black and gold,

    We cheer like thereā€™s no end.

    For the city thatā€™s got heart and grit,

    On that yinz can depend.

    Chorus (Repeat):

    Yes, Iā€™m proud to be from the ā€˜Burgh, PA,

    Where the rivers meet and the Stillers play.

    And I wonā€™t forget the people who bled,

    To make the Steel Townā€™s name.

    So Iā€™ll stand up, wave that Terrible Towel,

    Through rain or snow or sleet,

    ā€™Cause there ainā€™t no place Iā€™d rather go,

    God bless the ā€˜Burgh, PA.

    Hope this brings the spirit of Pittsburgh to life for you!

    2 Comments
    2024/10/28
    23:59 UTC

    0

    Happy Halloween! (Not mine)

    0 Comments
    2024/10/28
    21:30 UTC

    0

    Should John have given Britain more credit for abolishing slavery in his piece about The Monarchy?

    I should stress that I am not a Monarchist or one of those people who believes that Britain has never done anything wrong ever and I generally love John's content.

    It's only because stuff about slavery reparations is in the news here in the UK and it reminded me of the piece John did about The Monarchy after The Queen died and he mentioned "British people love to bring up that they abolished slavery"

    You'd think he'd be more proud of that considering he's British (like myself) and it was one of the very few genuinely good things that Britain from that time period did, granted we shouldn't have utilised slavery in the first place and we shouldn't have compensated the slave owners a single penny, never mind as much as the British government ended up doing.

    But you'd think that he'd want to talk about the fact that England at least abolished slavery without needing a civil war or bringing in segregation like in the US. (There's stories of white Brits in World War 2 sticking up for black US servicemen when white Americans were racists to them).

    16 Comments
    2024/10/28
    18:29 UTC

    0

    How do you keep track of new episode schedules?

    I feel like HBO could not be doing any less to promote this show. I'm not a subscriber but, as far I can tell, even subscribers have no means to know when the next episode drops, beyond rewatching the last minute of the most recent episode. Do people follow John on Twitter for this info? I never liked using it and refuse to under the "new management."

    10 Comments
    2024/10/28
    16:43 UTC

    98

    The Last Episode Before Election Night

    Any way to convince the execs at Max to make next week's episode available on YouTube after airing. Pretty sure it's going to be about the election and people that don't have Max probably will need it.

    12 Comments
    2024/10/28
    14:50 UTC

    37

    God Bless Rwanda

    From the shores of Lake Cohaha To the hills of Butare Across the plains of Kibungo From Brundi to Unganda From Getarama down to Cyangugu And Busoro to Nyagatare Where's pride in every Rwandan heart And it's time we stand and say That I'm proud to be a Rwandan Where some of us are free And I won't forget the men who died Who gave that right to me And I'd gladly stand up next to you And defend Her still today 'Cause there ain't no doubt I love this land God Bless the Rwandese!

    (Not mine but I had to share)

    0 Comments
    2024/10/28
    13:12 UTC

    3

    I just want input on Prop 140 in AZ

    Iā€™m torn on Prop 140 in AZā€¦and Iā€™m wary of naysayers potentially just being folks who want to stay in powerā€¦but I also donā€™t want to end up with a final ballot that says ā€œhereā€™s two republicans, take your pickā€

    Iā€™m currently leaning one way, but I would love the community or the writers or (unlikely but it would blow my mind) John himselfā€¦really anyone at least mostly sane (assumed as fans of the show) to offer some input?

    4 Comments
    2024/10/28
    06:46 UTC

    0

    New episode not on HBO max?

    Anyone else having this issue

    8 Comments
    2024/10/28
    02:40 UTC

    58

    [Last Week Tonight with John Oliver] S11E27 - October 27, 2024 - Episode Discussion Thread

    Official Clips

    • Will be added

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Why can't I view the YouTube links/why do the YouTube links appear to be removed?

    • They are sadly region restricted in many countries - you can see which countries are blocked using this website.

    • Why don't I see the episode clips on Monday mornings anymore?

    • They don't post the episode clips until Thursday now. The episode links on youtube you see posted on Sundays are blocked in most of the world.

    • Is there a way to suggest a topic for the show?

    • They don't take suggestions for show topics.

    106 Comments
    2024/10/28
    01:53 UTC

    24

    Where are all the Last Week Tonight episodes??

    All I see on youtube is the most recent one featured and then episodes from season 6 on. Where are seasons 7 through 11?

    9 Comments
    2024/10/27
    05:29 UTC

    11

    Help finding episode where John explains what his brain does waiting for Trump to say something ridiculous.

    I believe the same episode he drops banner that says ā€œyou got meā€ or ā€œyou got usā€ to drump for .. thanks in advance.

    1 Comment
    2024/10/26
    04:00 UTC

    8

    Looking for a joke from an ep right before(?) the Trump presidency

    Okay Iā€™m seeing others ask about past jokes in previous episodes so I thought Iā€™d ask one as well. I remember an ep where he showed a clip of himself on the Daily Show and he was kinda excitedly suggesting that Trump run for president. The final punchline being that the clip aged very poorly. I canā€™t find the episode

    6 Comments
    2024/10/25
    05:44 UTC

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