Main story: How plastics are harming the planet, and why recycling isn't the solution you think it is; plus, the Atlanta mass shootings and hate crimes against Asian-Americans.

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Season 8 Episodes...

• s08e01 - Episode 210: The Next Pandemic
• s08e02 - Episode 211: Meatpacking
• s08e03 - Episode 212: Raids
• s08e04 - Episode 213: Unemployment
• s08e05 - Episode 214: Tucker Carlson
• s08e06 - Episode 215: Plastics
• s08e07 - Episode 216: The National Debt
• s08e08 - Episode 217: Long-Term Care
• s08e09 - April 18, 2021: Bankruptcy
• s08e10 - May 2, 2021: Vaccine Misinformation
• s08e11 - May 9, 2021: Hair
• s08e12 - May 16, 2021: Stand Your Ground
• s08e13 - May 23, 2021: Sponcon
• s08e14 - June 6, 2021: Asian Americans
• s08e15 - June 13, 2021: Prison Heat
• s08e16 - June 20, 2021: PACE
• s08e17 - June 27, 2021: Health Care Sharing Ministries
• s08e18 - July 25, 2021: Housing Discrimination
• s08e19 - August 1, 2021: Emergency Medical Services
• s08e20 - August 8, 2021: Opioids III - The Sacklers
• s08e21 - August 15, 2021: Ransomware
• s08e22 - Episode 231: Afghanistan
• s08e23 - Episode 232: Lukashenko
• s08e24 - Episode 233: Voting Rights
• s08e25 - Episode 234: PFAS
• s08e26 - October 10, 2021: Misinformation
• s08e27 - October 24, 2021: Taiwan
• s08e28 - October 31, 2021: Homelessness
• s08e29 - November 7, 2021: The Power Grid
• s08e30 - November 14, 2021: Union Busting

Last Week Tonight With John Oliver Show Summary

Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, the show will be hosted by comedian John Oliver, an alumnus of The Daily Show. The show will be similar in scope, exploring a satirical look at news, politics and current events on a weekly basis every Sunday.