"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver unleashes searing, satirical takes on the politics and problems of America, his adopted homeland. This Sunday, 60 Minutes explores how a Brit became one of the country's sharpest comedians. | 60 Minutes

A recent episode of "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" on the state of higher ed included my comment on universities as the “invisible hand” behind American innovation. Without the invisible hand, our daily lives would be different. Consider the iPhone: a technology many rely on but would not exist without the contributions of university research. Watch the full segment here: https://ow.ly/QrkC50WZvt5 | Michael Crow

“We’re cheaper than dragons. As far as we're concerned, that's the financial bar,” says John Oliver, sidestepping a question about the cost of producing "Last Week Tonight." https://cbsn.ws/3DcXIKs | 60 Minutes