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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

S01E20 Civil Forfeiture

2014-10-05

Title: Asset Seizure Plot: In this episode, we explore the lengths to which American law enforcement will go to generate revenue through a controversial practice known as "civil asset forfeiture." The storyline unfolds in a manner that could only fit within the unique universe of "Law and Order." Meanwhile, John has ambitions to bring the 2022 Winter Olympics to his city, raising questions about the relevance of Columbus Day in today's society. Balancing these themes creates an engaging narrative that critiques modern law enforcement and societal values.

Season 1 Episodes

1
POM Wonderful v. Coca-Cola
2014-04-27
 2
Capital Punishment
2014-05-04
 3
Climate Change Denial
2014-05-11
 4
The Right to Be Forgotten
2014-05-18
 5
Net Neutrality
2014-06-01
 6
FIFA and the World Cup
2014-06-08
 7
Immigration Reform
2014-06-15
 8
Dr. Oz
2014-06-22
 9
Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
2014-06-29
 10
Income and Wealth Inequality
2014-07-13
 11
Incarceration in the United States
2014-07-20
 12
Nuclear Weapons and the United States
2014-07-27
 13
Native Advertising
2014-08-03
 14
Payday Loans
2014-08-10
 15
Shooting of Michael Brown and Police Militarization
2014-08-17
 16
Student Debt
2014-09-07
 17
Scottish Independence Referendum
2014-09-14
 18
United States Embargo Against Cuba, Miss America 2015
2014-09-21
 19
Drones
2014-09-28
 20
Civil Forfeiture
2014-10-05
 21
Military Translators
2014-10-19
 22
Sugar
2014-10-26
 23
State Legislatures and ALEC
2014-11-02
 24
The Lottery
2014-11-09