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Sean L. McCarthy

Sean L. McCarthy is an entertainment journalist whose byline regularly appears in The New York Times, Decider and elsewhere. He hosts a long-running podcast interviewing funny people in the funny business, The Comic’s Comic Presents Last Things First.

John Oliver
‘PLEASE KILL ME’

John Oliver Unloads on Megyn Kelly’s ‘Pedophile Math’

“Look, I am clearly no stranger to sharing upsetting numbers with my audience...” the “Last Week Tonight” host quipped.

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John Oliver talks Trump Gatsby Party.
‘TONE-DEAF’

John Oliver Rips Trump for ‘Don’t Give a S***’ Gatsby Party

The talk show host also took a swipe at the president’s latest renovations.

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John Oliver
TIP OF THE ICEBERG

Oliver Rips Trump Move Far More ‘Shocking’ Than WH Teardown

While most of the media has been ultra-focused on the demolition of the East Wing, the “Last Week Tonight” host has more pressing concerns.

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John Oliver.
NEW BUSINESS DADDY?

John Oliver Rips Billionaire Trying to Take Over His Network

The “Last Week Tonight” host dived deep into a situation he acknowledged “isn’t ideal.”

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John Oliver slams Stephen Miller on LastWeek Tonight.
HARDCORE NO MORE

John Oliver Taunts Stephen Miller: ‘What a F***ing Loser’

“I’ve got to say, at this point, white supremacists just have to be embarrassed, right?” the “Last Week Tonight” host said.

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John Oliver.
EXPERIENCE? ZERO

John Oliver Exposes Trump’s Deeply Unqualified DOJ Stooge

The “Last Week Tonight” host roasted the president for his blatant attempt to abuse his powers.

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John Oliver.
‘WEAK BULLY’

John Oliver Wants Disney CEO to Tell Trump ‘Four Key Words’

The Emmy-winning HBO host made a plea to Disney CEO Bob Iger to stand tough against MAGA bullies.

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John Oliver.
‘EXACTLY!’

John Oliver Can’t Believe He Agrees With Fox Medical Expert

“It’s kind of shocking,” the late-night host said.

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John Oliver.
‘NOT GOOD’

John Oliver Reveals Moment He Knew Putin ‘Steamrolled’ Trump

Oliver pointed to a surprise source in his latest monologue.

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John Oliver.
SUPERDUD

John Oliver Reveals How He Knows ICE Just Might Be ‘F***ed’

The late-night host thinks “The New Adventures of Superman” star Dean Cain joining ICE means one thing for the agency.

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