John Oliver

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Summary

John Oliver is a British-American comedian, actor, writer and host of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, after years as a correspondent on The Daily Show. His political satire returns to subjects including government, media and public policy. He has publicly supported abortion and reproductive rights, including speaking at a Center for Reproductive Rights gala, and appeared at a gay rights march. In 2024, he urged viewers to vote for Kamala Harris while criticizing the Biden administration’s handling of Gaza and immigration.