The Best Episodes Written By Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses how much data brokers know about us, what they’re doing with our personal information, and one unusual way to change privacy laws. Plus, Russian State TV lies about the Ukraine war; DirecTV drops OAN; John says goodbye to AT&T.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our lives, from self-driving cars to ChatGPT. John Oliver discusses how AI works, where it might be heading next, and, of course, why it hates the bus.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses environmental racism, how both government and industry are failing people of color and how zoning is manipulating the same people to live in adverse conditions. Plus, pandas doing some weird things and 'gas math' by Shaquille O'Neal.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses one of the largest franchises in the U.S., how their business model doesn’t always serve franchisees, and what it all has to do with Korean dramas.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses chocolate, cocoa farming, and, of course, some facts that will make Halloween a little weird.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses the ongoing fallout from the overturning of Roe v. Wade as the November elections approach.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver explains why concert tickets are so expensive, who’s making money off of them, and which One Direction is his favorite. Plus, the introduction of some appalling anti-LGBT laws in several states.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses psychedelic assisted therapy: its history, its potential, and what it has to do with A$AP Rocky’s relationship to rainbows. Plus, the Fox News lawsuit and the Ohio train derailment.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver explains what critical race theory is, what it isn't, and why we can expect to hear more about it in the coming months. Plus, the Canadian trucker protests.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver talks about the current practices of overturning wrongful convictions and how it is quite unsupportive of even apparently innocent people. He advocates for urgent reforms in the flawed system which is clearly not working in favor of the innocents. Plus, the heroic resistance of Ukrainians against the invasion of Russia.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses the tactics that can make police interrogations so damaging, particularly to the innocent. Plus, a look at Dr. Oz's campaign for U.S. Senate.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses the current presidential election in The Philippines and why Bongbong Marcos is - albeit in a very limited and unflattering way - sort of like Ant-Man. Plus, the leaked anti-abortion draft opinion that looks set to overturn Roe v. Wade, how we got to this point, and where we may be headed.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses the incredible amount of power we give electric utility companies, how weakly regulated they are, and why they get such bad Yelp reviews. Plus, a look at Alabama's extreme anti-trans law and some ridiculous participants of the Eurovision Song Contest 2022.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

In the wake of the mass shooting in Uvalde, John Oliver discusses the push for more police in schools and whether they are the answer to school safety issues, or a new problem altogether. Plus, John makes an offer for a banana sculpture in Australia.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses tech monopolies such as Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, and how to address the hidden harm they can do. Plus, a look at the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Arizona, which includes Trump-endorsed candidate Blake Masters.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses Ron DeSantis, his track record as the governor of Florida, the pitfalls of comparing him to Donald Trump, and the supposed dangers of “woke math.” Plus, the hilarious advertising by a plumbing company called Radiant.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses TANF - a federal program designed to help families with little to no income – who’s currently receiving these vital funds, who should be receiving them, and what it all has to do with Brett Favre. Plus, a look at Tennessee’s new law about drag performances and the lieutenant governor who supports the law.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses timeshares, how people get into them, why it’s so difficult to get out, and one exciting new business venture.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses homeschooling, its surprising lack of regulation in many states, and, crucially, Darth Vader's parenting skills.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

As long as sex work has existed, so have efforts to end it. John Oliver explains why criminalizing the trade hasn’t helped the most vulnerable people involved, and why we should start listening to those at the center of the conversation: sex workers. Plus, Russian invasion into Ukraine, that has placed the whole world at the brink of WW3.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses cryptocurrency, the collapse of three big crypto companies, and what to do if your office gives off “crime vibes.”

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses the water shortage in the American west; plus, the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver explains how truck drivers get paid, how they often don’t, and how companies exploit them to increase profits. Plus, Republican congressman Madison Cawthorn's tales of GOP orgies and drug use has him in trouble with his own party.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips

John Oliver discusses why rent has become increasingly unaffordable, what we can do to combat a system that is stacked against tenants, and, of course, Dakota Johnson’s complex relationship to limes. Plus, a look at GOP primary winners claiming the 2020 election was stolen.

Director: Paul Pennolino

Writer: Taylor Kay Phillips