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John Oliver Reveals The Sackler Family Wanted To Charm Their Way Out Of OxyContin Investigation Backlash

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During a recent appearance on comedian Dan Soder’s podcast, John Oliver opened up about his firsthand experiences reporting on the Sackler family, the pharma dynasty behind OxyContin, and what happened when they tried to get ahead of his coverage. Oliver set the scene by recalling the moment his team was deep in the reporting process. … Read more

Jay Leno Called Out For Hypocrisy On Civility In Comedy

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During a conversation on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, John Oliver explained exactly why he publicly called out Jay Leno years ago, making it clear that his issue was never just about the jokes themselves. Lewinsky brought up the moment directly, recalling the Dr. Seuss-inspired segment Oliver created to criticize the former late-night host. “I think … Read more