In 2018, the number of robocalls in the U.S. increased by 56.8% to 48 billion calls. The Federal Communications Commission is urging companies to implement better call-blocking tools. Last Week Tonight is the latest episode of the show to highlight the problem. The FCC has been criticized for its lack of action on the issue in the past, but it’s not clear what it will do if the companies don’t comply with the new law, says FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai.”]