The Best Episodes Written By Greg Iwinski

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   8.5/10(2 votes)

   #1 - Episode 239

   S8:E3011/14/2021

   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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   8.0/10(7 votes)

   #2 - Episode 214: Tucker Carlson

   S8:E53/14/2021

   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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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Episode 222: Sponcon

   S8:E135/23/2021

   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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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - Episode 238

   S8:E2911/7/2021

   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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   7.8/10(4 votes)

   #5 - Episode 219: Vaccine

   S8:E105/2/2021

   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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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #6 - Episode 231: Afghanistan

   S8:E228/22/2021

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

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   7.6/10(5 votes)

   #7 - Episode 232: Lukashenko

   S8:E239/12/2021

   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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   7.6/10(7 votes)

   #8 - Episode 210: The Next Pandemic

   S8:E12/14/2021

   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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   7.6/10(7 votes)

   #9 - Episode 215: Plastics

   S8:E63/21/2021

   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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    7.5/10(4 votes)

    #10 - Episode 235

    S8:E2610/10/2021

    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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    7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Episode 237

    S8:E2810/31/2021

    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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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #12 - Episode 212: Raids

    S8:E32/28/2021

    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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    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #13 - Episode 216: The National Debt

    S8:E74/4/2021

    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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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #14 - Episode 218: Bankruptcy

    S8:E94/18/2021

    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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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #15 - Episode 224: Prison Heat

    S8:E156/13/2021

    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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    7.4/10(5 votes)

    #16 - Episode 228: Emergency Medical Services

    S8:E198/1/2021

    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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    7.3/10(3 votes)

    #17 - Episode 236

    S8:E2710/24/2021

    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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    7.3/10(4 votes)

    #18 - Episode 234: PFAS

    S8:E2510/3/2021

    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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    7.2/10(5 votes)

    #19 - Episode 230: Ransomware

    S8:E218/15/2021

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

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    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #20 - Episode 221: Stand Your Ground

    S8:E125/16/2021

    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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    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #21 - Episode 225: PACE

    S8:E166/20/2021

    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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    7.2/10(6 votes)

    #22 - Episode 226: Health Care Sharing Ministries

    S8:E176/27/2021

    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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    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #23 - Episode 211: Meatpacking

    S8:E22/21/2021

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

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    7.0/10(6 votes)

    #24 - Episode 213: Unemployment

    S8:E43/7/2021

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

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    7.0/10(5 votes)

    #25 - Episode 217: Long-Term Care

    S8:E84/11/2021

    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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