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Related: About this forumLast Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - Public Media (Season Finale)
John Oliver discusses the vital role public media plays in the lives of many Americans, how the Trump Administrations massive budget cuts could impact those Americans directly, and why Mr. Bean is the greatest British comedian in history. Ya, thats right, Rowan Mr. Bean Atkinson. - 11/16/2025.
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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - Public Media (Season Finale) (Original Post)
Rhiannon12866
22 hrs ago
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Years ago, the closest I had to a grandfather always watched Washington Week, while I'd fall asleep
Rhiannon12866
21 hrs ago
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rampartd
(3,052 posts)1. if i win the lottery that bob ross painting will be hanging in the den.
if my tv is on it is on pbs. i like news hour (which i still call mcniel leher)and the nature shows. she is a fan of the bbc mysteries.
Rhiannon12866
(247,098 posts)2. Years ago, the closest I had to a grandfather always watched Washington Week, while I'd fall asleep
Now, not only do I watch it, but I mostly watch news shows. I'd love to talk to Paul (his name) about what's going on now, he was a lifelong Democrat, but I think it would break his heart. He died on Christmas Eve 1998 at 101 1/2 and still followed the news.
Uncle Joe
(63,697 posts)3. Kicked and recommended
Thanks for the thread Rhiannon