John Oliver Forgives $15m in Medical Debt, Breaks TV Record for Largest One-Time Giveaway

In a 20-minute segment that aired on June 5, Oliver explained how cruel debt collection agencies and collectors can be.
6/6/2016
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6/6/2016

HBO host John Oliver bought and forgave $15 million of medical debt during his show “Last Week Tonight,” while at the same time breaking a record for the largest one-time TV giveaway.

In a 20-minute segment that aired on June 5, Oliver explained how cruel debt collection agencies and collectors can be.