S13 E21: Iran War, Soap Operas & Fetal Personhood: 8/16/26: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

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John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump evaded a supposed assassination threat from Iran and how those aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are handling being stuck at sea. Then, Oliver details the “fetal personhood” movement to grant rights to fetuses and how it can impact pregnant people in the United States. And finally, an update on achieving his dream of becoming a soap opera star.

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John Oliver discusses how Donald Trump evaded a supposed assassination threat from Iran and how those aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are handling being stuck at sea. Then, Oliver details the “fetal personhood” movement to grant rights to fetuses and how it can impact pregnant people in the United States. And finally, an update on achieving his dream of becoming a soap opera star.

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