Last Week Tonight with John Oliver — Season 1, Episode 21: Military Translators

Episode synopsis

Translators who have aided the U.S. Military in Afghanistan and Iraq are in great danger in their home countries, but red tape is making it impossible for many of them to leave. John Oliver interviews FNU Mohammad, one translator who made it out. Plus, since cameras aren’t allowed in the Supreme Court discussions, most coverage of the important cases looks like garbage. John fixes that problem with real animals and fake paws.

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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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• E9Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
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