John Oliver Voice

Immigration Enforcement

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 02:20:00 +0000

We discusses the Trump administration’s promise to deport one million immigrants, what the follow through on that promise looks like in practice, what the actual rules are about masked police arresting civilians across the country, and some stuff about filmmaker Dean Cain. It’s ok, you can Google him, we don’t expect you to recognize the name.

The FBI, Ukraine & Tipping

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 02:50:00 +0000

We discusses the right-wing personalities who are now in charge of the FBI, the White House’s disastrous meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and why tipping is more complicated and fraught than you might realize.

Police Chases

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 03:38:00 +0000

We discusses the prevalence of police chases, why the risks involved can massively outweigh the benefits, and why everyone with a broken taillight needs to go get their laundry out of the dryer. Seriously, stop reading this and go get your clothes. They’ve been in there for days. We’re trying to help you.

Trump, Epstein’s Emails & Public Media

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 03:59:00 +0000

We discusses Jeffrey Epstein’s emails about Donald Trump, the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, and some absolutely essential questions about a squirrel named Peapod.

Public Media

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 13:58:00 +0000

We discusses the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, how the Trump Administration’s massive budget cuts could impact those Americans directly, and why Mr. Bean is the greatest British comedian in history. Ya, that’s right, Rowan “Mr. Bean” Atkinson.

Mamdani & Felony Murder

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:50:00 +0000

We discusses Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s mayoral race, how you can legally wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why someone needs to bring up Andrew Cuomo’s AI ads. Especially the Schoolhouse Rock one. What was that about.

Felony Murder

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 02:30:00 +0000

We discusses felony murder, a way you can wind up in prison for murder without actually killing anyone, and why Cillian Murphy won an Oscar, not his parents whose hot Irish sex led to his existence. Those last two things are related. We swear.

Police Chases & U.S. Government Shutdown

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:47:00 +0000

We discusses the government shutdown in the U.S., and how it’s related to both a crisis of food insecurity and surging healthcare costs. Then, he explains why the risks involved in police chases massively outweigh the benefits. Also, he details how J.D. Vance killed the last Pope. He did. He killed the last Pope. And no, we don’t have any “evidence.” But it’s so obvious, you shouldn’t need any.

Trump’s & Medicare Advantage

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 05:05:00 +0000

We discusses the many bold moves Donald Trump made over the past week, from remodeling the White House to ordering military strikes without congressional approval. Then, John outlines what Medicare Advantage is, why it basically has all the pitfalls of private insurance, and whether or not Alan should sign up for it. Yes, we’re talking to you, Alan

Air Bud 3

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 03:45:00 +0000

We discusses the Air Bud franchise for the third time, including some surprising revelations about both the financing and production schedule for the newest Air Bud film.

Worst Content "Air Bud"

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 02:10:00 +0000

We discusses the Air Bud franchise. Again. For even longer than he did last time. And for good reason, thank you very much!

Taxes Corporate

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:30:00 +0000

We discusess Many of America’s largest corporations shift a surprising portion of their profits overseas to avoid paying taxes. Even more surprisingly, that’s a legal thing to do.

Gaza Ceasefire & Trump

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:40:00 +0000

We discusses the ceasefire in Gaza and Donald Trump’s quest for a Nobel Peace Prize, as well as how Paramount Skydance has named Bari Weiss the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, and what it all has to do with The F*c* Hole Times. Really worrisome publication, from what we’ve heard.

Military Leaders, ICE & Presidential Libraries

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 01:30:00 +0000

We discusses rare gathering of U.S. military officials, continued ICE raids around the country, and how presidential libraries can present more problems than you might expect, including some troubling history about one president and his horse.

The Bari Weiss

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:25:00 +0000

We discusses the Paramount Skydance merger, how they’ve named Bari Weiss the new Editor-in-Chief of CBS News, and what her editorial history and perspective mean for the future of U.S. journalism. Plus, some notable moments in the history of the Upper West Side.

Air Traffic Control

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 02:45:00 +0000

We discusses the working conditions of air traffic controllers, why those conditions are impacting us all, and – for those under 30 – what a “floppy disk” is

Presidential Libraries

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 02:45:00 +0000

W e discusses what presidential libraries are exactly, how presidents use them to fundraise in office, how Donald Trump might make existing problems even worse and – of course – some stuff about one president’s unique inseam.

Jimmy Kimmel & the FCC

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 01:29:00 +0000

We discusses ABC’s move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, what it means for free speech in the United States, and which broadcasting giant should open an Italian restaurant. Ok fine: it’s Tegna. With a name like “Tegna” you’ve just gotta serve complimentary garlic knots. End of discussion.

Netanyahu’s

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 01:55:00 +0000

We discusses Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power in Israel, why he’s allied with some of the most extreme voices in his country today, and finally, a summary of one iconic meltdown we think TikTok is gonna wanna revisit.

DC Takeover & MAHA

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:00:00 +0000

We iscusses why Donald Trump seized control of the police in Washington, D.C., where the “Make America Healthy Again” movement in the U.S. could be headed, and whether or not you can buy testicles on Amazon. Three issues of equal importance.

Trump & Netanyahu

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:38:00 +0000

We discusses Donald Trump’s U.N. speech, James Comey’s indictment, Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power in Israel, why he’s allied with the most extreme voices in his country today, and some stuff about forced monkey labor. Trust us, you’re going to wish you got more of the last thing.

Deportations & Trump

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 03:30:00 +0000

We discusses the recent deportations by the Trump administration, the conditions in the facility people are being sent to abroad, and why even Henry Winkler could be in danger of being expelled from the U.S. Yeah, even national treasure Henry Winkler.

Trump Read 'Gang Database"

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 02:20:00 +0000

We discusses the massive problems caused by gang databases, how people wind up on them, and why nobody looks good in lime green. You might think you’re pulling it off but trust us, you’re not.

Jimmy Kimmel & Bernd

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 01:32:39 +0000

We discusses ABC’s move to pull Jimmy Kimmel off the air, what it has to do with Brendan Carr and the FCC, and what it means for free speech in the United States, plus some pertinent information about one very depressed loaf of bread.

Can Make America Healthy Again ?

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 13:46:00 +0000

We discusses the “Make America Healthy Again” movement, what they have and haven’t accomplished so far, and whether or not water could’ve done anything to stop Hitler. Ya, you read that right. Water was a bystander. And it can read. You’ll see.

Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Was Always About Censorship (Just Ask Trump)