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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

The National Debt (Season 8, Episode 7)
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TV Episode | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

The national debt has long been portrayed as a burden we're placing on future generations. John Oliver discusses how national debt works, why people are so concerned about it, and why it might be more helpful than you think.
Directors
Paul Pennolino (directed by) | Christopher Werner (directed by)
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Updated Apr 4, 2021

Release date
Apr 4, 2021 (United States)

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29 cast members
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Ryan Barger
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Olivier Blanchard
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Tucker Carlson
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Johnny Carson
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Ted Cruz
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Helena Durst
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Parker Dzuba
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Matt Gaetz
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Rudy Giuliani
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Steven Greenhouse
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Emeka Guindo
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Chelsea Helms
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Ron Johnson
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David Kaye
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John Kennedy
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Molly K. Lyons
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Tom McClintock
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Chad Mira
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Cassandra Lee Morris
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John Oliver
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Avery Owens
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Sarah Palin
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Ronald Reagan
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Darryl Richardson
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Chip Roy
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William Spriggs
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John Stossel
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Jonathan Swan
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Frances Wallace
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