John Oliver
John Oliver is a British-American comedian, writer, and television host best known for his work on HBO's 'Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.' With a sharp wit and keen political commentary, Oliver tackles a wide range of topics, often highlighting social injustices and government accountability. Before his successful solo career, he was a correspondent on 'The Daily Show' with Jon Stewart, where he developed his distinctive comedic style. Oliver's approach combines humor with thorough research, making complex issues more accessible to a broad audience.
Born on Apr 23, 1977 (47 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 4.67 | 0.07% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 242,466 | $21,000,000 | 15,383$ |
| Slovakia | 2 | 8.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 5,459,642 | 4,244 | $110,000 | 86$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 18,045 | $2,700,000 | 718$ |
| Totals | 6 | 404,348,304 | 264,755 | $23,810,000 | 16,187$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Slovakia:
John Oliver addressed the issue of transgender individuals in sports on his show.
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Slovakia:
John Oliver addressed the issue of transgender individuals in sports on his show.
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United States:
John Oliver explained why transgender athletes should be allowed to play women's sports and mocked those who think otherwise.
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United States:
John Oliver defended transgender athletes in female sports on his Sunday night HBO show.
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United Kingdom:
John Oliver faces a defamation lawsuit from a US healthcare executive following a Last Week Tonight episode on Medicaid.
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United States:
John Oliver faces a defamation lawsuit from a health insurance executive over comments made on his show regarding Medicaid.
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Greece:
John Oliver highlighted the issue of medical debt in the US through his show Last Week Tonight.
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Israel:
John Oliver is mentioned as a significant figure in comedy who emerged from the Cambridge Footlights.
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United Kingdom:
John Oliver took aim at Mark Zuckerberg and the world of content moderation in this week’s episode of Last Week Tonight.
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United States:
John Oliver lamented the state of America on 'The Late Show' and compared it to a sinking Titanic under the Trump administration.
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