Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
New College of Florida
Season 13, Episode 14 · Aired 2026-06-07
Synopsis
John Oliver examines New College of Florida, a small public liberal arts college reshaped by Governor Ron DeSantis's political agenda. The episode looks at the school's controversial takeover, the ideological changes imposed on its leadership and academic direction, and the broader implications for public higher education, using the show's usual mix of investigative reporting, satire, and absurd comedic asides.
In the series
This episode is part of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014–present) on HBO.
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Key cast
- John Oliver as Host