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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 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 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's 'Last Week Tonight' won its third consecutive Emmy for best scripted variety series in 2025, with Oliver humorously racing through his acceptance speech and making a few jokes, continuing its dominance in the category since its creation.
John Oliver discusses the challenges and dynamics of producing 'Last Week Tonight,' including legal battles, the impact of corporate ownership, the future of late night TV, and his approach to comedy and social issues, emphasizing the importance of awards and independence in maintaining the show's integrity.
"Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" has been withdrawn from Critics Choice Awards consideration after the Critics Choice Association reclassified it as a comedy series rather than a talk show. This decision follows a change in eligibility criteria that aligns with Emmy categories but lacks a new category for shows like "Last Week Tonight." The show's team opted out of competing in the comedy series category, which includes scripted shows, due to the lack of prior communication about the changes.
John Oliver expressed his hopes for the upcoming US election results on his show 'Last Week Tonight,' revealing his support for Kamala Harris and his desire for a future without Donald Trump as a political threat. Oliver, who became a US citizen in 2019, emphasized the importance of elections for change and shared his emotional connection to America as an immigrant. He argued that a Trump loss would mark the end of his political influence, despite the ongoing issues he represents.
John Oliver criticizes Donald Trump's various money-making schemes, including selling products like mugshot T-shirts and branded cologne, and soliciting donations from supporters to cover his legal bills. Oliver also takes aim at Trump's new social media platform, Truth Social, which he describes as a "ripoff" of Twitter and notes its inflated stock value despite underlying business issues. He compares the stock to meme stocks like GameStop, criticizing the movement as funneling money to Trump.
HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver will now delay the release of its main story segment on YouTube until Thursday, a departure from its previous tradition of posting it on Mondays. The change is aimed at boosting viewership for the show on HBO Max. John Oliver expressed hope for a reconsideration of this decision, as he informed fans about the policy change and encouraged them to watch the show on HBO or HBO Max in the meantime.
HBO is delaying the posting of Last Week Tonight segments on YouTube, now holding them back for a few days after episodes premiere in an effort to drive more viewers to its streaming platform, Max. John Oliver expressed displeasure with the change, stating that segments will now be posted on YouTube on Thursdays instead of the morning after the episode airs. This marks a departure from past practice, where the show's main story was available on YouTube the day after airing.