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Oliver opened Last Week Tonight by recapping Prince Andrew's arrest and the ongoing Epstein-linked scrutiny.
Oliver mocked the perceived closeness between Andrew and Epstein in a visual from a news report.
Oliver commented on the nature of the alleged evidence, joking about forwarding documents.
He referenced a widely circulated photo of Andrew leaving custody to illustrate public perception.
The segment included a joke about an Australian 60 Minutes report and Andrew's nickname controversy.
The Hollywood Reporter notes Oliver’s stance on not overemphasizing the 'alleged' label in light of evidence.
The article emphasizes the ongoing Epstein-related scrutiny of Andrew and the royal family.
Oliver used humor to comment on the method of bringing down monsters, regardless of the charge type.
The segment included a broader joke about the Epstein-files context fueling public interest.
Oliver’s commentary featured a lighthearted take on the tension between sensational coverage and legal processes.

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John Oliver criticizes CBS News for keeping Peter Attia employed despite Epstein association discussions.
Oliver calls out CBS News’s standards as lower than a protein bar company’s advertising and culture.
The segment notes Howard Lutnick’s Epstein island visit despite earlier claims of a single meeting.
Oliver highlights Epstein documents showing the breadth of the controversy around attendees.
Oliver linked Trump’s Commerce Secretary to Epstein-related discussions during the segment.
The Daily Beast provided background for the segment with Cameron Adams reporting.
The piece cites Epstein files as part of broader accountability discussions at CBS News.
Segment included critique of related Epstein-era communications and comments.
Oliver’s critique points to potential conflicts between network branding and ethics.
The report links the episode to trending coverage and social media reaction.

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John Oliver argues that Elon Musk’s takeover has degraded X into a platform where breaking news is more likely to be distorted or dangerous due to rampant misinformation and weak guardrails.
The segment frames X’s shift as a loss of its prior usefulness, driven by the owner’s influence and priorities.
Oliver cautions that relying on X for timely news may be misguided under current conditions and incentives.
The critique highlights Musk’s ownership as central to X’s rising risk profile, including staff cuts to trust and safety and moderation shifts.
Oliver contends that the platform now reflects the owner’s worldview, rather than serving a broad public utility.
The segment places Musk within a wider pattern of right-leaning content and misinformation trends on the platform.
Oliver highlights government reliance on X, noting the Trump administration’s heavy online presence on the platform as a sign of risk.
The piece connects Oliver with other critics, such as Colbert, who have commented on Musk’s handling of Twitter/X.
Oliver quips about Musk’s notion of a 'collective consciousness' and questions X’s practical trajectory under that idea.
Oliver suggests the odds of Musk fixing the platform are slim, leaving user behavior as the main control.
As practical guidance, Oliver tells viewers not to post on X to avoid contributing to the problem.

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