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VIDEO: John Oliver Addresses Trump's 'Drain the Swamp' Promise on LAST WEEK TONIGHT

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Presenting a satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events, as well as addressing broader issues, the Emmy®-winning LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER continues its fifth season SUNDAY, NOV. 11 (11:05-11:35 p.m. ET/PT), exclusively on HBO. Topics include the midterm elections, President Trump's firing of Jeff Sessions, Trump's campaign promise to "drain the swamp," and sponsored social media posts.

The show is also available on HBO NOW, HBO GO, HBO On Demand and partners' streaming platforms.

The series has been renewed through 2020.

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER is the only weekly news-oriented comedy series to be presented on Sunday night. Taped in New York a few hours before it debuts on HBO, the show features Oliver's topical commentary.

The series recently received four Primetime Emmys®, including Outstanding Variety Talk Series for the third year in a row, as well as Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series, Outstanding Interactive Program and Outstanding Picture Editing for Variety Programming.

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