This episode traces British comedian John Oliver's journey from his upbringing in England to becoming host of the highly acclaimed HBO late night show Last Week Tonight. It covers Oliver's early life and comedy career including his time as a writer and correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The article also discusses how Oliver leveraged his Daily Show fame to create his own unique comedic take on news and politics with Last Week Tonight. It explores key aspects of Oliver's background and professional path that allowed him to become an admired voice in comedy news. This biographical profile provides insight into the experiences that shaped John Oliver into one of this generation's most influential satirists.
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John Oliver's Expanding Empire: Beacon Residency, YouTube Strategy, and Live Comedy Domination
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2025-12-03
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John Oliver's Junk Auction Raises $1.54M for Public Media & He Declines Air Bud Role
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2025-11-30
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John Oliver: Beacon Theatre Residency, Public Media Advocacy, and Social Justice Impact
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2025-11-26
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John Oliver's Junk Sale: Saving Public Media, One Bizarre Artifact at a Time
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2025-11-24
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John Oliver's $1M Bob Ross Auction Fights Public Media Cuts
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2025-11-19
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John Oliver's Felony Murder Takedown Goes Viral as Colbert Exits Late Night
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2025-11-16
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John Oliver Skewers Felony Murder Laws and NYC Politics | Live with Seth Meyers
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2025-11-12
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John Oliver's Trump Roasts Go Viral as Meyers Show Looms
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2025-11-09
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John Oliver's Biting Wit: From Trump's Gatsby Bash to Risky Police Chases
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2025-11-05
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John Oliver Skewers Medicare Advantage in Latest Last Week Tonight Episode | Season 12 Delivers Laughs and Insight
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2025-11-02
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John Oliver Skewers Medicare Advantage: Exposing Pitfalls, Profiting, and Novelty Slippers
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2025-10-29
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John Oliver's Satirical Genius: From Air Bud to Bari Weiss and Beyond
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2025-10-26
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John Oliver's Emmy Win, Viral Antics, and Unrivaled Satirical Reign
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2025-10-22
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John Oliver Sounds the Alarm: Bari Weiss, CBS News, and the Future of Journalism
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2025-10-19
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John Oliver vs. Bari Weiss: The Controversial CBS Appointment | Last Week Tonight Highlight
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2025-10-15
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John Oliver's Presidential Library Exposé: LBJ's Bronze Bits & Trump's AI Makeover
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2025-10-12
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John Oliver Skewers Presidential Libraries, Hypes Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Gig
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2025-10-08
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John Oliver: Unfiltered Wit, Unflinching Commentary, and Unexpected Hall of Fame Honors
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2025-10-05
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John Oliver Skewers Netanyahu, Kimmel Suspension Amid Viral Acclaim
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2025-10-01
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John Oliver's Emmy Triumph, Kimmel Fallout, and Free Speech Firestorm
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2025-09-28
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