S2·E2 Tobacco
- Episode
- Season 2, Episode 2
- Air Date
- February 15, 2015
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- Director
- Jim Hoskinson
- Writers
- Jill Twiss, Dan Gurewitch
- Score
- 7.8/10 (9 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the U.S., smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas and how Phillip Morris International in particular is employing some unethical legal practices while suing some of the world's poorest countries. Plus, we've noticed that the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue still exists but can’t quite figure out why.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 2 Episode 2 of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver air?
Season 2, Episode 2 ('Tobacco') originally aired on February 15, 2015.
How long is Season 2 Episode 2 ('Tobacco')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.
What happens in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Season 2 Episode 2?
Thanks to tobacco industry regulations and marketing restrictions in the U.S., smoking rates have dropped dramatically. John Oliver explains how tobacco companies are keeping their business strong overseas and how Phillip Morris International in particular is employing some unethical legal practices...
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