John Oliver Didn’t Mince His Words Explaining Why He Disagrees With Jay Leno’s Advice About Late Night Political Humor: ‘I’m Going To Take A Hard Pass’
In discussing political satire, Jay Leno expressed that although he appreciates it, he feels hosts can become excessively aligned with one viewpoint. Leno questions why anyone would isolate a specific audience and thinks no one enjoys a sermon-like delivery. During an interview with THR, John Oliver, the host of Last Week Tonight, referenced Leno’s stance as he began his own thoughts on the matter.