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John Oliver Skewers Wellness Influencers and Announces Comedy Tour | Last Week Tonight Highlights


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Fresh off Sunday’s highly anticipated episode of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver airing August 17 on HBO titled Make America Healthy Again, John Oliver has once again captured headlines and the public imagination with his signature blend of investigative humor and biting wit. This week’s segment saw Oliver critically dissect the wellness influencer industry, poke fun at bizarre health trends, and raise sharp questions about political control in Washington DC, even jesting about whether water could have stopped Hitler and riffing on the absurdities of food marketing. According to HBO and show transcripts, viewers were treated to a satirical tour de force that landed jokes across mainstream and social platforms, particularly after the bit with the “testicles on Amazon” brought thousands of reposts and memes across Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky.

Oliver’s presence spilled over to major entertainment news, with outlets like The Wrap and IMDb noting not just his comedic dominance, but his enduring impact on political and cultural discourse. Media watchers describe the show’s new season as sharper than ever, and its deep dives are sparking further conversations in opinion pieces and on cable news panels.

Beyond television, John Oliver is doubling down on live performance. With the official announcement of his 2025 John Oliver Live tour, tickets for select December and New Year’s shows in iconic venues like New York’s Beacon Theatre, Boston’s MGM Music Hall, Baltimore’s Lyric, and the Met Philadelphia have gone on sale, causing a flurry of excitement as dates are snapped up within hours. PR from SeatGeek and venue press offices confirm average ticket prices hovering near 198 dollars, evidence of Oliver’s continued draw as a live comedian. Some sources, such as Here Boston, underscore Oliver’s affection for Boston and Philadelphia audiences, with both cities slated for multiple performances—an unmistakable nod to their pivotal place in his stand-up journey.

Social media is abuzz with clips from Last Week Tonight, and fans have eagerly discussed the upcoming comedy tour under hashtags like #JohnOliverLive and #MakeAmericaHealthyAgain. Major headlines this week include John Oliver skewering wellness influencers, announcing a major December comedy tour, and igniting viral reactions with his Hitler-water segment. No confirmed reports of out-of-the-ordinary business activity or public controversy have emerged, leaving the narrative focused squarely on Oliver’s comedic output, cultural influence, and the ongoing popularity of his Emmy-winning HBO platform.

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