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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 8 Episode 30 - Episode 239
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S8:E30

    John Oliver discusses the mechanics of union busting, why the companies who do it face so few consequences, and what it really means when your manager wants to talk to you about "your attendance."

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  2. undefined Season 8 Episode 13 - Episode 222: Sponcon
    8.3/10(9 votes)

    S8:E13

    John Oliver explains why the integrity of local news is so important, how sponsored content could damage that integrity, and why the Venus Veil is so much more than a blanket. (It's not.)

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  3. undefined Season 8 Episode 28 - Episode 237
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S8:E28

    With homelessness increasing nationwide, John Oliver takes a look at the way we discuss the unhoused, what policy failures are making the problem worse, and how we can help.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  4. undefined Season 8 Episode 5 - Episode 214: Tucker Carlson
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    S8:E5

    Main story: Where Tucker Carlson came from and why he's admired by white nationalists; plus, reaction to the Biden COVID-19 relief bill.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  5. undefined Season 8 Episode 22 - August 22, 2021: Afghanistan
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S8:E22

    John Oliver discusses the end of America's war with Afghanistan and the humanitarian crisis being left behind.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  6. undefined Season 8 Episode 10 - Episode 219: Vaccine
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S8:E10

    John Oliver explains why some people don't want to get the Covid-19 vaccine and how they might be reassured.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  7. undefined Season 8 Episode 27 - Episode 236
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S8:E27

    John Oliver discusses Taiwan's history of being governed by other countries, its fraught present-day relationship with China, and what its citizens would want their future to look like.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  8. undefined Season 8 Episode 29 - Episode 238
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S8:E29

    John Oliver discusses the current state of the nation's power grid, why it needs fixing, and, of course, how fun the balloons are.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  9. undefined Season 8 Episode 25 - October 3, 2021: PFAS
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S8:E25

    John Oliver discusses PFAS - a class of chemicals linked to an array of health issues - and why their widespread use isn't as magical as it may seem.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  10. undefined Season 8 Episode 26 - Episode 235
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    S8:E26

    John Oliver discusses how misinformation spreads among immigrant diaspora communities, how little some platforms have done to stop it, and, most importantly, how to have a very good morning.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 1 - Episode 210: The Next Pandemic
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S8:E1

    Main story: What could cause the next pandemic, what we can do to avoid it, and why you shouldn’t kiss pigs; plus, Impeachment Part 2.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  12. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - Episode 212: Raids
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    S8:E3

    Main story: How few guardrails there are on the use of police raids; plus, New York governor Andrew Cuomo faces multiple scandals.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  13. undefined Season 8 Episode 6 - Episode 215: Plastics
    7.6/10(10 votes)

    S8:E6

    Main story: How plastics are harming the planet, and why recycling isn’t the solution you think it is; plus, the Atlanta mass shootings and hate crimes against Asian-Americans.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  14. undefined Season 8 Episode 23 - September 12, 2021: Lukashenko
    7.6/10(7 votes)

    S8:E23

    John Oliver discusses the longtime leader of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, and the many reasons his country's citizens have not to like him.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  15. undefined Season 8 Episode 21 - Episode 230: Ransomware
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    S8:E21

    John Oliver discusses ransomware attacks, why they’re on the rise, and what can be done about them.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  16. undefined Season 8 Episode 9 - Episode 218: Bankruptcy
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S8:E9

    John Oliver details why people file for bankruptcy, how needlessly difficult the process can be, and the ways we can better serve people struggling with debt.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 15 - Episode 224: Prison Heat
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S8:E15

    John Oliver explains how the failure to air-condition prisons can cause both physical and mental health issues for incarcerated people, and why the solution is simpler than you might think. Plus, some truly unique local car dealership ads.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  18. undefined Season 8 Episode 19 - Episode 228: Emergency Medical Services
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    S8:E19

    John Oliver explains how emergency medical services function in the U.S., why they can be so expensive, and what we can do to fix things.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  19. undefined Season 8 Episode 2 - Episode 211: Meatpacking
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S8:E2

    Main story: Working conditions in the meatpacking industry; plus, the Texas power crisis in the wake of severe winter weather.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  20. undefined Season 8 Episode 4 - Episode 213: Unemployment
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    S8:E4

    Main story: The many obstacles that impede access to unemployment benefits; plus, Fox News freaks out over Dr. Seuss.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  21. undefined Season 8 Episode 7 - Episode 216: The National Debt
    7.2/10(10 votes)

    S8:E7

    Main story: How national debt works and why it might be more helpful than you'd think; plus, Giuliani freaks over Lil Nas X; Amazon's anti-union tactics; Peeps and Pepsi form an unholy alliance.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  22. undefined Season 8 Episode 17 - Episode 226: Health Care Sharing Ministries
    7.2/10(8 votes)

    S8:E17

    Health Care Sharing Ministries, or HCSMs, advertise themselves as a more affordable, faith-based alternative to health insurance. But John Oliver explains some of the massive limitations these plans can have.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  23. undefined Season 8 Episode 8 - Episode 217: Long-Term Care
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S8:E8

    Main story: Why nursing homes and assisted living facilities need fixing; plus, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program; Matt Gaetz and Venmo; R.I.P. Yahoo! Answers.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  24. undefined Season 8 Episode 12 - Episode 221: Stand Your Ground
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S8:E12

    Main Story: John Oliver takes a look at why “stand your ground” laws were created, who they protect, and, crucially, who they don’t. Plus, a look at the past week’s events in Israel.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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  25. undefined Season 8 Episode 16 - Episode 225: PACE
    7.1/10(8 votes)

    S8:E16

    John Oliver explains how PACE, a program meant to pay for environmentally-friendly home renovations, is fundamentally flawed and can put people at risk of losing their homes. Plus, why hosting summer Olympics in Tokyo this year is a bad idea and why dog shows are weird.

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    Writer:Greg Iwinski

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Greg Iwinski Ratings Summary

"Episode 239" is the best rated episode written by Greg Iwinski. It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 11/14/2021 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Episode 222: Sponcon".