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John Oliver.
Canadian composer
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Late-night hosts David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver, and Jimmy Kimmel are competing in the late-night Emmy nominations.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Stephen Colbert invited Jon Stewart onto his show, while the competitive Emmy season saw Colbert face pressure from the Trump administration and ultimately win over John Oliver's show.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A presidential aircraft incident occurred during the NATO summit, which was followed by John Oliver mocking Trump's security failures.Some support1 report
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John Oliver used his HBO platform to critique the administration's denial of a crisis.Some support2 reports
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John Oliver critiqued Donald Trump's failures on his show, while Trump signed a memorandum to end war, and Ted Cruz criticized the Iran deal.Some support1 report1 development inside
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An author who taught at Pace University was mentioned in connection with ProPublica and John Oliver in December 2016.Some support1 report
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Michael Celestine was arrested in New Orleans, while John Oliver discussed surveillance practices in the city.Some support1 report
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John Oliver referenced the use of cameras in New Orleans during a recent appearance.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham is the mayor of Greater Manchester, while political shifts see former Labour supporters drawn to the Green Party, with media figures like John Oliver commenting on the political landscape.Well supported6 reports3 developments inside
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John Oliver and Jimmy Kimmel are competing in the Best Variety Series category.Some support2 reports
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John Oliver credited Smith's decade-long run as inspiration.Some support1 report
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Around John Oliver this week
News at the entities that move John Oliver most-
HBO StructuralHBO and Netflix are competing in the true crime documentary market, featuring a film on civil rights violations in Alabama.Moves John Oliver
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Jimmy Kimmel OperationalJimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump's renovation of the Lincoln Memorial pool, prompting a defense of National Park Service maintenance standards.Moves John Oliver
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Donald Trump OperationalThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves John Oliver
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Stephen Colbert OperationalStephen Colbert and Whoopi Goldberg discussed controversial comments on air.Moves John Oliver
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Mitch McConnell Mentioned togetherDeb Fischer publicly questioned Mitch McConnell's capacity to perform on September 24, 2026.Moves John Oliver
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Hakeem Jeffries Mentioned togetherLeaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries were contrasted regarding their political views on May 28, 2026.Moves John Oliver
Connections
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HBO Structural
John Oliver utilizes HBO as the primary platform for the production and broadcast of his political satire show.
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Donald Trump Operational
John Oliver actively critiques Donald Trump's political and personal actions, while Trump engages in public commentary regarding Oliver's media peers.
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Jimmy Kimmel Operational
The two late-night hosts are direct competitors in the variety and late-night television markets.
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David Ellison Operational
The relationship is defined by Oliver's critical satire targeting Ellison's professional endeavors.
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New Orleans Shared context
John Oliver referenced the use of cameras by the city of New Orleans.
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Stephen Colbert Operational
The two hosts are professional rivals in the late-night television industry, evidenced by their direct competition for major industry awards.
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Mitch McConnell Mentioned together
John Oliver uses the political situation, which includes Mitch McConnell, as material for his comedic commentary.
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Hakeem Jeffries Mentioned together
Both individuals are noted as subjects of satirical impersonations.
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ESPN Mentioned together
John Oliver cited ESPN's successful long-running personalities as a source of professional inspiration.
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ProPublica Mentioned together
John Oliver was mentioned in an article that also mentioned ProPublica.
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Andy Burnham Mentioned together
John Oliver has focused commentary on Andy Burnham's potential political role.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
2 events- The new event involves John Oliver's critical segment, David Ellison's merger talks, and a lawsuit alleging deceptive editing.
- Stephen Colbert invited Jon Stewart onto his show, while the competitive Emmy season saw Colbert face pressure from the Trump administration and ultimately win over John Oliver's show.
August 2026
6 events- Late-night hosts David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver, and Jimmy Kimmel are competing in the late-night Emmy nominations.
- A presidential aircraft incident occurred during the NATO summit, which was followed by John Oliver mocking Trump's security failures.
- John Oliver used his HBO platform to critique the administration's denial of a crisis.
- An author who taught at Pace University was mentioned in connection with ProPublica and John Oliver in December 2016.
- Michael Celestine was arrested in New Orleans, while John Oliver discussed surveillance practices in the city.
- John Oliver referenced the use of cameras in New Orleans during a recent appearance.
July 2026
2 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
4 events- John Oliver critiqued Donald Trump's failures on his show, while Trump signed a memorandum to end war, and Ted Cruz criticized the Iran deal.
- Andy Burnham is the mayor of Greater Manchester, while political shifts see former Labour supporters drawn to the Green Party, with media figures like John Oliver commenting on the political landscape.
- John Oliver used the HBO platform for political satire, leading to satirical impersonations.
- Presidential actions regarding Iran were reported by CNN, with allegations that the President exploited Iran for personal reasons.