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John Oliver Is No One's Friend On His New HBO Show

Fresh Air
Published December 31, 2014 at 1:25 PM EST

The comedian who was a correspondent on The Daily Show for 7 1/2 years now pokes fun on Last Week Tonight. Oliver talks about tasing his leg, temping for a thief and remaining an outsider.

Originally broadcast June 19.

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