John Oliver

HBO’s John Oliver spent this week’s episode of “Last Week Tonight” discussing the rise of subprime auto loans and making comparisons to the subprime mortgage bubble. According to Oliver, nearly 25 percent of all auto loans are now subprime. While the total size of the...

Voters in Britain are deciding the fate of the country's membership within the European Union in a vote dubbed "Brexit" Thursday. Billionaire investor George Soros cautioned against a vote to leave the European Union, a view that was also shared by BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink and even the British-...

John Oliver dedicated his HBO show this week to the looming Brexit. During Sunday’s episode of "Last Week Tonight," Oliver explained what the Brexit is and tried to convince viewers that a “Bremain” (or remaining a part of the E.U.) was the sensible thing to do. As...

One of the most controversial industries in the financial sector is debt collecting. Consumers who do not pay off their credit card or other financial obligations for any reason could end up on the receiving end of a dreaded and unpleasant call from a collection agency or debt collector. A debt...

Comedian John Oliver went after stadium subsidies in his show "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver," last July. But, as sports season is picking up and more colossal stadiums are set to open soon, looking back to what he said seems appropriate. In the show, Oliver said many stadiums are built with...

Comedian John Oliver has made a habit of launching internet bombs at various targets over the last couple of years. Donald Trump, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG), and payday loans have all gotten the the "Last Week Tonight" treatment at one point or another. On Sunday night, Oliver...

New York Magazine writer Chris Smith recently chatted with Jon Stewart about media, politics and change. Stewart had quite a bit to say. On Satire's Relationship With Journalism: “I think we use it to the best of its ability but recognizing its limitations. You know, satire isn...