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John Oliver has spent the past week firmly in the media spotlight with a new episode of Last Week Tonight that’s generating both laughs and headlines. According to HBO Max and CBS Weekend News August 17 saw him take on the so-called Make America Healthy Again movement with his signature blend of satire and investigative grit. The episode covered everything from nutritional pseudoscience to the politics of food coloring and the influence of major corporations like Kellogg and Coke. Oliver’s comic jabs included a now-viral comparison of kids and cocaine that had his studio audience in stitches and drew quick reactions from nutrition commentators. Marion Nestle was invoked to highlight just how “nutritionally hilarious” some industry spin can be, as recapped by clips now trending on YouTube and TikTok, where discussion of MAHA and appearances by figures like Casey Means and Calley Means have racked up tens of thousands of views. The show’s focus on Senate hearings, food policy, and the marketing of artificial dyes shows Oliver’s unique staying power in shaping talking points for the week’s news cycle.

Looking to the business side, IMDb and The Direct just confirmed that Oliver is expected to return for new Last Week Tonight episodes in 2025, affirming both the show’s renewed status at HBO and his continued place as a defining voice in late night television. That renewal comes as Oliver approaches his eleventh full year as host, a tenure rivaling the most established American comedians and signaling lasting biographical significance as he continues to tackle both serious topics and media absurdities. Social media buzz followed his latest broadcast with clips circulating across Instagram, especially the official Last Week Tonight account, which has been stoking anticipation for how Oliver will skewer coming political moments.

In terms of public appearances, however, there have been no major events or high-profile interviews reported in the last several days. The air has been thick with anticipation more than revelation: fans are looking forward to what Oliver might say as the U.S. presidential race ramps up and the cultural narrative around health, misinformation, and media continues to evolve.

There was a minor social media blip tied to the start of a new school year, though this appears related to a school community and not directly to the comedian. No unconfirmed rumors or speculative business deals surfaced—industry coverage focused squarely on Oliver’s commentary and cultural impact. Overall, the biggest headline reads HBO’s John Oliver Spikes Conversation with Deep Dive on Make America Healthy Again as Show Preps for Next Chapter.

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