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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver: Episode 16
Tóm tắt
In the latest episode on coronavirus John talks about US prisons and jails. These confined spaces have frightening number of COVID-19 infections. And there has been insufficient initiatives to address the matter. Consequently, in some cases inmates are taking matters in their own hand to raise concern about situation behind bars.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
- Mùa
- Mùa 7
- Tập
- Tập 16
- Ngày phát sóng
- 2020-06-21
- Thời lượng
- 30 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 16 là tập 16 trong Season 7 của Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Tập này phát sóng ngày 2020-06-21. Thời lượng là 30 min.
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Tập 15
Facial recognition is no longer an issue of a thriller movie. It has become a part of our life. John Oliver talks about various aspects and global practice of facial recognition technology. He explains how dangerous it could be by addressing the questionable activities of facial recognition company Clearview AI.
Tập 17
Like coronavirus and unemployment issues evictions is something that USA could prepared for. While people are choosing between rent and food due to the pandemic, John Oliver presented the flaws of current system and flawed solution. He urges federal government to come with a proper solution for the affected soon. Also, some people refuse to wear masks, and Papa John embraces TikTok.
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Tập 18
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Tập 13
John explains the importance of voting by mail. Also, mass protests against police brutality erupt in Minneapolis, TV hosts inquire about the odd objects behind their stay-at-home guests, and John schools UFC president Dana White.
Tập 19
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Tập 12
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Tập 20
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Tập 11
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Tập 21
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Tập 10
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Tập 22
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