John Oliver Exposes Big Tobacco: A Last Week Tonight Special

Tobacco companies might have lost ground in the U.S., but they’re making a massive comeback overseas. John Oliver dives deep into how Big Tobacco exploits weak regulations, sues entire countries, and aggressively markets cigarettes to kids—yes, even toddlers.

Why This Video Matters:

✔️ Big Tobacco is STILL manipulating public health policies worldwide.

✔️ They aggressively market cigarettes to kids & vulnerable communities.

✔️ Governments trying to stop them face billion-dollar lawsuits.

Key Topics Covered Include:
✔️ How Big Tobacco targets children in developing countries
✔️ Why cigarette sales are booming abroad despite U.S. declines
✔️ Shocking marketing tactics—from cartoon camels to “Don’t Be a Maybe” campaigns
✔️ How Philip Morris sued small nations like Uruguay & Togo for anti-smoking laws
✔️ What happens when John Oliver fights back—Meet “Jeff, the Diseased Lung in a Cowboy Hat”

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