John Oliver on Confederate Symbols


(PG-13 language) For the main segment of Sunday night’s episode of HBO’s satirical news series, Last Week Tonight, host John Oliver takes a closer look at the heated debate over the removal of Confederate flags and statues.

“Confederate symbols are still celebrated despite the ugly history they symbolize. John Oliver suggests some representations of southern pride that involve less racism and more Stephen Colbert.”

Previously: John Oliver on Forensic Science