If you're wondering about last night's nationwide ground stop and how all air travel could be brought to a halt due to "outdated equipment," here's our segment from 2025 on the FAA and exactly how outdated their equipment can be. Two words: floppy disks. youtu.be/YeABJbvcJ_k

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Here’s our story about U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the mess he’s made at home and abroad, and why anyone in a marching band should be praying particularly hard for his impeachment. https://youtu.be/LO5iHyYa0XM

This week’s main story is about U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, the damage he’s done at home and abroad, and the mounting pressure to impeach him. Plus, some tips on how to properly use a kettle bell! Since Pete seems to need them.

We’re back tonight at 11pm on HBO! Then next week is our season finale! Unless John manages to break free from the studio over our hiatus. Then it would be a *series* finale. Poor guy, he’d never survive out there on his own.

Here’s our story about tomorrow’s midterms, how things seem to be shaking out for Republicans, and why U.S. elections often boil down to just two things: racism and eggs. https://youtu.be/Np7_mlvXFcA

This week’s main story takes a look at Tuesday’s elections and why things aren’t looking great for the Republicans, how they’re desperately trying to turn it around, and which GOP candidate is the best rapper.

We’re back tonight at 11:03pm on HBO! And we taped the show yesterday, so yes, John will be in his Halloween costume. He dressed up as sexy John Oliver. Didn’t land, of course. We tried to tell him “John, your costume has to be more than just wearing a little chapstick.” But he didn’t listen.

Here’s last night’s story about the rising prominence of extremist beliefs within the Republican Party, what it has to do with the upcoming elections, and why being 31 years old is one of the least cute ages you can possibly be. https://youtu.be/SnsBI4YxwIs

This week’s main story is about how more and more white nationalists, antisemites, and Nazi sympathizers seem to be integrating into the Republican Party, how some of them are currently running for office, and how old you can be for JD Vance to consider you “a very young boy.”

We’re back tonight at 11:02pm on HBO! After two long weeks away! Which we took on purpose in order to give you time to think about that very bad thing you did. Which we trust you have now done. So we’re just writing to say: We’re back, and – yes – we forgive you.

It has come to our attention that our Buc-Off Shop is apparently so elite, there are now dupes of our merch. So we are just popping in to remind everyone that there is only one true Buc-Off Shop which you can find at Buc-Off.com, and all proceeds go to Hunger Free America! Impersonators get bucced!!

Liberty Mutual, do not make us release even sexier drawings of this monstrosity. Give the people what they want. It is time to put Liberty Biberty to rest. For good.

This week’s main story is about generic drugs, how and where they’re produced, what’s causing shortages to life-saving medications, and why Mr. Potato Head is the only one who should be losing any eyeballs over it.

Here’s last night’s story about generic drugs and the risks and benefits they can pose to consumers. As told to you by the most logical narrator for the topic, soap opera star John Oliver! https://youtu.be/TM1EbMKhT4Y

We’re back tonight at 11:02pm on HBO! Then we’re off next week! Which is definitely because of that thing you did. Yes, YOU! The one who’s thinking “There’s no way a TV show knows about the really bad thing I did and is going off the air as some weird punishment for it?” Well we do! And we are.

Here’s last night’s story about the Secret Service, the various factors putting strain on the agency, and some fun facts about Abraham Lincoln that will help get you uninvited from any party: https://youtu.be/XQ-Xnzj_uz4

Thank you to Rob Riggle, Adam DeVine, Anders Holm, Eugene Cordero, Mark Proksch, Courtney Taylor, Vic Michaelis, Mike Mitchell, and the voice of Jon Hamm for helping us show the less glamorous side of the Secret Service. You guys did the most with the absolute least!

This week’s main story is about the Secret Service, why they’ve had so many close calls in recent years, and why some are privately calling 2028 “Armageddon.” Which we’re sure is just an arbitrary code name and nothing to worry about. Link to full segment in bio!

We’ve got a new show tonight at 11pm on HBO! Airing right after a new episode of Youth! The thoughtful, prescient, laugh-out-loud funny show about a divorcee in her 50’s, navigating family and relationships imperfectly – sure – but honestly. Then there will be 40 minutes of whatever it is we do!

Here’s last night’s story about the upcoming presidential elections in Brazil, why Brazil is yet again in danger of being run by a dipshit named Bolsonaro, and whether or not an unreleased film called “Dark Horse” will win an Oscar. https://youtu.be/MIYCek92ICQ

This week’s main story is about the upcoming presidential election in Brazil, how a new member of the Bolsonaro family could wind up in power, and why we should all hope the people of Brazil avoid – to borrow a phrase – “same shit, new toilet.”

We’ve got a new episode tonight at 11pm on HBO! Airing right after a new episode of Youth! Yup, John and youth. Youth and John. Two things that go together like peanut butter and…a guy who looks like he’s allergic to peanut butter.

With Luigi Mangione’s upcoming sentencing, this week’s main story is about not just UnitedHealthcare’s now infamous denials of coverage, but also how their parent company – UnitedHealth Group – touches almost every aspect of our healthcare system. Link to full segment in bio.

We’re back tonight at 11pm! After nearly a month off! You know what that means!! John’s been in the studio, alone, for several long weeks, waiting for his crew and audience to return. “But we saw him at the Emmys!” NO YOU DIDN’T! That was a paid impersonator WITH A BEARD. Open your god damn eyes.

Here’s last night’s story on why more companies are shifting to a subscription model and how it’s impacting consumers, plus Da Vinci Code spoilers. Ok, we can’t resist: It’s apple. The answer to the riddle is APPLE and Tom Hanks LIED about that being hard to figure out. https://youtu.be/Wko-2c7lZL8

This week’s main story is about why it seems like every company asks customers to sign up for a subscription, how those subscriptions can be intentionally difficult to get out of, and – of course – what Jeremy Renner might want to consider naming his next album.

We’re back with a new show tonight at 11pm on HBO! Yup, perfectly on time, two weeks in a row! History books WILL remember John for starting the “punctual bitch” movement. On account of his remarkable timeliness, of course, and also because of his bitchy little glasses.

Here’s last night’s story about fetal personhood, how giving rights to fetuses can impact pregnant people, and why Ronald Reagan is the Forrest Gump of societal ills. https://youtu.be/sCSt45rev7w

This week’s main story is about the push to give rights to fetuses, where things could be headed next, and some tips for how to make sure your kid doesn’t turn out too cool.

We’ve got a new episode tonight at 11pm on HBO! That’s right, we’re back on our punctual grind! We wake up early. We never hit snooze. We leave ourselves 15 mins of travel time on top of whatever Google Maps suggests, just in case. THIS is the new us. Until at least next week.