If you're still mourning the loss of Jon Stewart from the world of political comedy, boy do I have the cure for the aching heart.
Presenting: John Oliver. A charming, yet fiery, 30-something British man, Oliver rose to fame as an Emmy award-winning writer for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.” Now, he has his own gig on HBO, "Last Week Tonight" which provides weekly news updates in the form of satire.
Expect incredibly relevant, well-researched commentary that will make you the envy of all of your political-snob friends. Even as a college student with little time, I still choose to watch him religiously, but if you still aren’t convinced as to why you should, here are eight reasons John Oliver is bae:
1. He puts the financial struggles of college students in very relevant terms.
2. He has perspective on white male privilege.
3. He totally called the FIFA scandal way before everyone else.
4. He makes important commentary on pertinent social issues.
5. He's pretty up to date on American history (for a Brit).
6. He holds politicians accountable.
7. He uses the most relatable metaphors.
8. His perspective, like his character, is one of a kind.
Now that you're convinced John Oliver is the new political heartthrob, you can stay up to date with his next appearances and catch up on the exceptional commentary you've missed here.
