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John Oliver opened Last Week Tonight by lampooning President Trump for dodging the word “war” in relation to the U.S. operation in Iran, joking that his avoidance of the term doesn’t alter the conflict’s reality and highlighting Trump’s own claim that he prefers calling it a “military operation”; Oliver riffed on the rhetoric surrounding the crisis, while noting casualties and the possibility of further troop moves.
John Oliver’s Last Week Tonight mocks the Iran conflict coverage and the administration’s rhetoric, notably ridiculing the moniker 'Epic Fury,' critiquing Trump’s victory claims while the Pentagon seeks more funding, and highlighting real-world reactions (including a gas‑station voter calling Trump a “worthless pile of shit”) to illustrate how media spin colors public perception of the Middle East crisis.
On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver mocks Donald Trump’s Iran-war claims, arguing the administration’s statements are increasingly false and inconsistent as a planned, protracted conflict unfolds and Pentagon funding soars, while other assertions (such as endorsements and “100%” destruction) are challenged and debunked.
John Oliver joked about Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, quipping that the situation feels like being stuck with a new “business daddy” as the deal moves toward closing in Q3 2026 after Paramount agreed to buy all WBD shares at $31 per share; Netflix had declined to raise its offer, and Oliver’s quip aired on Last Week Tonight amid the ongoing regulatory and shareholder approvals.
John Oliver addressed Paramount’s planned $31-per-share cash acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Last Night Tonight, calling the deal ‘not great news’ and joking about how to get out of it, as the transaction aims to close in Q3 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
John Oliver addressed Paramount’s win in the Warner Bros bid on Last Week Tonight, joking that a “new business daddy” has arrived as Netflix exited the bidding, and noting the potential reach of Paramount’s ownership (including HBO) for his show’s future.
John Oliver mocked Paramount's $110 billion bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery on Last Week Tonight, quipping about becoming the new 'business daddy' and calling the deal 'not great news' while poking at Paramount+'s ratings; the piece notes Paramount outbid Netflix for WBD and situates Oliver's satire within his history of critiquing media ownership and HBO/Max controversies.
John Oliver skewered Paramount’s bid to take over Warner Bros. Discovery on Last Week Tonight, joking about a new “business daddy” as the deal would fold CNN and HBO into Paramount Skydance and raise questions about editorial independence and MAGA-linked influence in major media.
John Oliver roasted King Charles III for shielding his brother Prince Andrew in the Epstein scandal, joking about the royal family’s attempts to distance Andrew and praising accountability as Andrew’s arrest unfolds.
John Oliver kicks off Season 13 of Last Week Tonight with rapid-fire satire on the Netflix-WBD deal, while also riffing on the Riyadh Comedy Festival controversy and broader media-politics dynamics.
John Oliver praised Zohran Mamdani's victory in the New York City mayoral race, criticizing Andrew Cuomo's campaign and ads, including one featuring a humorous reference to 'Schoolhouse Rock,' and highlighting Cuomo's controversial campaign tactics and Mamdani's gracious response.
John Oliver criticized President Trump for hosting a Gatsby-themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago, calling it insulting amid ongoing government shutdown and SNAP funding issues, and highlighted the tone-deafness of Trump's recent White House renovations while many Americans face hardship.
John Oliver praised Bad Bunny as a top artist and criticized ICE raids in the US, highlighting community protests and political controversy surrounding Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance and ICE's actions.
John Oliver praised Bad Bunny for being a highly successful and popular choice for the NFL's Super Bowl Halftime Show, despite some political controversy and criticism from outlets like Fox News. Oliver highlighted Bad Bunny's prominence and addressed broader issues related to immigration enforcement protests.
John Oliver defended Jimmy Kimmel and criticized media censorship and government pressure following Kimmel's suspension over comments about Charlie Kirk's death, highlighting concerns about free speech and political influence in media.