Emmy winner John Oliver on the "gift" of politics and satire

Fresh off his Emmy win for Outstanding Variety Talk Series, the host of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" discusses political satire and the presidential election

• Sep 22, 2016

John Oliver pitches his own superhero movie

John Oliver lamented the deluge of superhero movies and pitched his own: "Johnny Strong"

• Aug 29, 2016

John Oliver begs Donald Trump to drop out of the race

John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” is taking a month off, but first he has a clear message to Donald Trump

• Aug 22, 2016

Retail politics: Urban Outfitters' anti-Trump gamble

Despite risks of going negative politically, mass retailer's "IDK Not Trump Tho" merchandise embraced by millennials

• Jul 19, 2016

John Oliver makes a few endorsements

John Oliver is getting into the election season spirit by making some endorsements of his very own

• Jul 18, 2016

John Oliver forgives $15 million of medical debt

Take that, Oprah

• Jun 6, 2016

John Oliver sends more "riff-raff" to Yankee Stadium luxury seats

Irked by team COO's comment, TV personality is looking to shake things up during New York's season-opening series

• Apr 7, 2016

Watch John Oliver explain why Apple needs encryption

After taking on Donald Trump and the Oscars, the comedian tackles the hottest topic in tech

• Mar 14, 2016

John Oliver's Donald Trump hats sell out online

If you want to make Donald Drumpf again, there might be a slight delay

• Mar 9, 2016

John Oliver puts Hollywood whitewashing on blast

In like of #OscarsSoWhite, the HBO host wants to know how whitewashed casting is still a thing

• Feb 22, 2016

John Oliver, a "disruptive comedian"

Why the "Last Week Tonight" host says he's not a journalist and won't be inviting Donald Trump to his show

• Oct 30, 2015

John Oliver pressures IRS for televangelist crackdown

To prove a point, HBO host created his own church and registered it with the government, calling it "Our Lady of Perpetual Exemption"

• Aug 20, 2015

​Philip Morris sues over England's "plain packaging"

The tobacco giant claims U.K.'s regulation to ban cigarette logos violates its trademarks

• May 22, 2015

John Oliver on finding humor in serious situations

​One year in, HBO's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" is enjoying a reputation for scathing wit as it offers satirical look at the news

• Apr 30, 2015

"Time 100" honors people who change the world

The list spans ages, backgrounds, races, nationalities and professions, and yet each person shares one characteristic

• Apr 22, 2015