This episode traces British comedian John Oliver's journey from his upbringing in England to becoming host of the highly acclaimed HBO late night show Last Week Tonight. It covers Oliver's early life and comedy career including his time as a writer and correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The article also discusses how Oliver leveraged his Daily Show fame to create his own unique comedic take on news and politics with Last Week Tonight. It explores key aspects of Oliver's background and professional path that allowed him to become an admired voice in comedy news. This...