Ep 23. Episode 82

In season 3 episode 23 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, titled "Episode 82", John Oliver tackles a variety of topics from the weekend leading up to the episode.

The episode begins with Oliver discussing the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the various issues surrounding the event. He highlights the contaminated water in Rio and discusses the impacts on athletes and citizens alike. Oliver also dives into the financial burden hosting the Olympics can place on a city and the potential for corruption.

Next, Oliver shifts to the topic of school segregation in the United States, particularly in the state of New York. He delves into the history of redlining and the impact it has had on segregating schools, as well as the current policies in place that allow for further segregation. Oliver also discusses the initiatives being taken to combat school segregation, such as the work of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Moving on, Oliver addresses the issue of prescription drug prices in the United States and the impact it has on consumers. He shares anecdotes of price hikes for various medications and discusses the lack of regulation on drug prices in the U.S. Oliver also examines the role that pharmaceutical companies and lobbyists play in lobbying for high drug prices and how it affects the average consumer.

Finally, Oliver wraps up the episode by discussing the recent trend of cities banning "cashless" businesses, where customers are only allowed to use credit or debit cards. He explores the potential impacts of this trend on low-income individuals who may not have access to credit or bank accounts. He also looks at the arguments for and against cashless businesses and whether or not they discriminate against certain populations.

Overall, "Episode 82" covers a wide range of important and timely topics, all approached through Oliver's trademark humor and insight.