John Oliver: “It still feels like we’re evolving and learning" in Season 5 of Last Week Tonight

Variety

Oliver told critics at the TCA press tour that he’s come to understand the importance of “realizing what our staff is capable of” in challenging them a maximizing their potential. “We want to push them," he said. "We haven’t fully hit stable cruising altitude. We spend part of our week in various stages of controlled panic.” ALSO: Oliver says he tries to prevent President Trump from "cannibalizing the show."