Episode
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: April 13, 2025: Trump & Tariffs
Overview
John Oliver discusses the ongoing chaos surrounding Donald Trump and tariffs, and why it's important to understand exactly how stupid the past week has been. Plus: Some stuff about fish having sex, why a doorbell is involved, and one very special guest.
Details
- Series
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 2025-04-13
- Runtime
- 40 min
Episode context
April 13, 2025: Trump & Tariffs is Episode 8 in Season 12 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. It aired on 2025-04-13. The runtime is 40 min.
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