Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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Last Week Tonight | November 16, 2025

John Oliver discusses the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans and how the Trump Administration’s massive budget cuts could impact those Americans directly. Watch video

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Public Media: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Federal Funding Cuts Seen As Harmful, But Awareness Remains Low

Food stamps are back, but millions will soon lose benefits permanently