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Season 10

2023 · 21 episodes

Episodes

1February 19, 2023: Psychedelic Assisted TherapyJohn Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.
2February 26, 2023: Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.
3March 5, 2023: Ron DeSantisJohn Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.
4March 12, 2023: TANFJohn Oliver discusses TANF - a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.
5March 19, 2023: TimesharesJohn Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.
6April 2, 2023: Solitary ConfinementJohn Oliver discusses solitary confinement, how prevalent it is, how damaging it can be, and, of course, how to hit the woah.
7April 9, 2023: Homeowners AssociationsJohn Oliver discusses homeowners associations, the surprising power they have, and how to tell if a tree is “tree-shaped.”
8April 16, 2023: FarmworkersJohn Oliver discusses the conditions farmworkers face, how we failed to protect them, and the Jolly Green Giant’s body hair.
9April 23, 2023: Cryptocurrencies IIJohn Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”
10April 30, 2023: Biden and the BorderA look at the things Biden has promised to fix about our southern border, what he has and hasn’t done, and a magnificent pile of gators.
11October 1, 2023: Prison Health CareJohn Oliver discusses the health care offered in prisons; plus, a look at the past five months, from the WGA strike to Lauren Boebert.
12October 8, 2023: HomeschoolingJohn Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.
13October 15, 2023: Food SafetyJohn Oliver discusses the groups in charge of keeping our food safe – from the FDA, to the USDA, to, most crucially, the Association for Dressings and Sauces.
14October 22, 2023: McKinseyJohn Oliver discusses the oldest and largest management consulting firm: McKinsey & Company.
15October 29, 2023: ChocolateJohn Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.
16November 5, 2023: Abortion RightsJohn Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.
17November 12, 2023: Israel-Hamas WarJohn Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.
18November 19, 2023: Dollar StoresJohn Oliver discusses dollar stores and why Irish Spring is not his soap of choice.
19December 3, 2023: Organ & Body DonationsJohn Oliver discusses the systems in place for donating our organs and bodies, why those donations don't always go where we might think they're going, and which airline is the Greyhound bus of the sky.
20December 10, 2023: Freight TrainsJohn Oliver discusses freight trains and railroads, how they've put profits over safety, and, crucially, what shows he watched as a child that explain … everything.
21December 17, 2023: Elon MuskJohn Oliver discusses Elon Musk, the influence he has over more than just his businesses, and the perfect place for him and Mark Zuckerberg to finally have that cage match.