Last Week Tonight with John Oliver Bias in Medicine (Season 6, Episode 21)
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TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

Bias in Medicine (Season 6, Episode 21)

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TV Episode | 29 min | Comedy, News, Talk-Show

Bias in medicine still exists in the U.S. and it's really affecting the life of a huge number of people every year who are seeking medical attention. With the help of comedians Larry David and Wanda Sykes, who inspired the piece, John ...See moreBias in medicine still exists in the U.S. and it's really affecting the life of a huge number of people every year who are seeking medical attention. With the help of comedians Larry David and Wanda Sykes, who inspired the piece, John discusses the adverse effects that the doctors' gender and racial biases can have when treating patients who aren't white men. Also, Trump wants to buy Greenland, China uses Orwellian propaganda against Honk Kong's pro-democracy protesters, and Halloween Pumpkin Spice Latte returns super early this year. Written by Niaz Islam Arif See less

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5 cast members

Name	Known for
Ryan Barger Voice over (voice) Voice over (voice) See fewer	Anniversary (IV) (2009)
Larry David Self Self See fewer	Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
David Kaye Narrator (voice) Narrator (voice) See fewer	Eternals (2021)
John Oliver Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)
Wanda Sykes Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer	Monster-in-Law (2005)