Outlet profile · Independent channel

LastWeekTonight

8 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading LastWeekTonight segments since Jun 2026 — 8 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Elections, 2026 midterms, Congress. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how LastWeekTonight's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

LastWeekTonight's average grade, average political lean & social sentiment across all 8 reports unlock with a free CladFacts account — no card required.

Latest reports

Grade & lean — See grades free

Lula Faces Tight 2026 Race Against Flavio Bolsonaro as Election Nears

Oct 2, 2026

The Last Week Tonight segment examines the tight 2026 Brazilian presidential race between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and challenger Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, days before the October 4 first round. It portrays Lula as an 'establishment' figure hampered by affordability issues despite record-low unemployment, while depicting Flávio as a younger version of his imprisoned father attempting to shed baggage through family-focused ads, an AI-generated message from Jair, and alignments with right-wing leaders. The piece highlights Flávio's past controversial statements and his tough-on-crime proposals modeled on El Salvador.

▶ Source: LastWeekTonight

Grade & lean — See grades free

Last Week Tonight Donates Giant Train Set to Scranton Trolley Museum

Jul 1, 2026

The bonus segments recap Last Week Tonight's obsession with WNEP Scranton's small backyard train visible during weather forecasts. Oliver responds to viewer calls by building and gifting an oversized custom train set featuring local landmarks, a waterfall, and multiple tracks. The set proves too large for the station backyard and is donated to the Electric City Trolley Museum, where it is unveiled with a police escort; Scranton later adds John Oliver's face to a train in a humorous thank-you. Segments draw on WNEP talkback calls, museum footage, and Oliver's on-camera narration.

▶ Source: LastWeekTonight

Grade & lean — See grades free

John Oliver announces guest roles on General Hospital and Days of Our Lives

Jul 1, 2026

The segment is a humorous announcement from the June 28, 2026 episode of Last Week Tonight. John Oliver reveals he taped a week of episodes for Days of Our Lives and will appear in a three-episode arc on General Hospital airing July 2, 3, and 6. He references classic Days storylines and notable cast members while showing a photo of his General Hospital character with dyed hair. The segment references real soap opera history and actors including Deidre Hall, Susan Seaforth Hayes, John Aniston, Dick Van Dyke, and Betty White. It draws from Oliver's earlier public request for a soap cameo and is sourced directly from the host's on-air statements plus show-provided images.

▶ Source: LastWeekTonight

Grade & lean — See grades free

Last Week Tonight examines 2025-2026 mid-decade congressional redistricting

Jun 30, 2026

The segment covers ongoing mid-decade redistricting battles ahead of the 2026 midterms, detailing Republican-led map changes in Texas, Missouri, Louisiana, and Tennessee that aim to increase GOP House seats, alongside California's Prop 50 as a Democratic counter. It notes protests in Tennessee, Supreme Court involvement, and an overall projected Republican net gain of 3-12 seats given their narrow prior majority. The sourcing draws from legislative actions, protest footage, and aggregated predictions; no named outside experts appear, relying instead on narration, clips, and satirical commentary to connect the events.

▶ Source: LastWeekTonight

Grade & lean — See grades free

Last Week Tonight mocks Trump reflecting pool renovation and Watters

Jun 29, 2026

The segment covers problems with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after its recent renovation under President Trump, including algae, peeling blue coating, and dead ducks. It highlights a Center for Biological Diversity statement and Trump's sabotage claims supported by video of people reaching into the water. The host then shifts to mocking Fox News host Jesse Watters with references to his personal life and Wikipedia. Sourcing draws from news footage, the environmental group's press release, and public video clips without named on-air guests.

▶ Source: LastWeekTonight

Grade & lean — See grades free

Last Week Tonight previews Makerfield by-election and Labour leadership tensions

Jun 16, 2026

The segment introduces the Makerfield by-election scheduled for 18 June 2026 as a potential trigger for a Labour leadership challenge. It recaps Keir Starmer's 2024 victory ending 14 years of Conservative government and notes his declining support, positioning Andy Burnham as a possible rival via the by-election created by the sitting MP's resignation.

▶ Source: LastWeekTonight

Grade & lean — See grades free

Last Week Tonight on Trump-Iran MoU: Satirical Take on Recent Deal Claims

Jun 15, 2026

The segment covers the latest developments in U.S.-Iran negotiations amid the 2025-2026 conflict, focusing on President Trump's announcements of an imminent peace deal or memorandum of understanding. It details the chaotic sequence of threats and reversals, provisions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and deferral of nuclear program talks. The piece also references Iranian pushback and Trump's prior comments about missing his son Don Jr.'s wedding due to Iran-related timing.

▶ Source: LastWeekTonight

Grade & lean — See grades free

Makerfield by-election segment mixes facts with satire on UK politics

Jun 15, 2026

The segment covers the upcoming Makerfield by-election on 18 June 2026, triggered by the Labour MP's resignation to enable Andy Burnham's candidacy as a potential challenge to Keir Starmer. It discusses Labour's heavy losses in May 2026 local elections, Starmer's declining popularity, economic struggles, and the rise of Reform UK under Nigel Farage alongside the newer Restore Britain party. Sourcing draws on clips of politicians, voters, and candidates, plus references to polls, election results, and social media posts.

▶ Source: LastWeekTonight