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Real Time with Bill Maher

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Donald Trump
Joe Biden
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2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Gavin Newsom
Anti-Semitism
Economy
Elon Musk
Hunter Biden
Corporate Profits
Trump's Vice Presidency
Alec Baldwin
Catholic Doctrine
Food Prices
Nikki Haley
NCAA
Immigration
E. Jean Carroll

He's not in it for the likes. Listen to full episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher and join the post-show conversation with Bill and his guests on Overtime. New episodes air Fridays at 10PM on HBO and HBO Max.

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 3/27/26)

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Bill’s guests are Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Stephen A. Smith, Laura Coates (Originally aired 3/27/26)

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 3/20/26)

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Bill’s guests are Tristan Harris, Paul Begala, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (Originally aired 3/20/26)

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Recent Guests

Tristan Harris
Co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology
Center for Humane Technology
Episode: Ep. #723: Tristan Harris, Paul Begala, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
Anna Paulina Luna
Republican congresswoman representing Florida's 13th
U.S. Congress
Episode: Ep. #723: Tristan Harris, Paul Begala, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
Anthony Scaramucci
Former White House Communications Director, author
All In with The Mooch / Book: All the Wrong Moves
Episode: Ep. #722: Gov. Josh Shapiro, Anthony Scaramucci, Lloyd Blankfein
Lloyd Blankfein
Former CEO of Goldman Sachs, author
Goldman Sachs
Episode: Ep. #722: Gov. Josh Shapiro, Anthony Scaramucci, Lloyd Blankfein
Annabelle Gurwitch
Actress, activist, bestselling author
Self-identified
Episode: Ep. #721: Sen. Adam Schiff, Don Lemon, Annabelle Gurwitch
Jonathan Haidt
Professor in social psychology and author
Episode: Ep. #719: Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, H.R. McMaster
HR McMaster
Former National Security Advisor
Hoover Institution
Episode: Ep. #719: Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, H.R. McMaster
Stephanie Ruhle
Host of MSNBC's 'The 11th Hour'
MSNBC
Episode: Ep. #719: Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, H.R. McMaster
Chris Christie
Former Republican governor of New Jersey and political contributor for ABC News
ABC News
Episode: Ep. #718: John Mellencamp, Chris Christie, Chrystia Freeland

Hosts

Bill Maher
Host of Real Time; long-running political commentator known for provocative interviews and cultural critique
Bill O'Reilly
Host and commentator with a long media tenure; contributes political analysis

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 21.1k ratings
  • Stop talking

    Sometimes a guest will take over the show by talking nonstop…..much like tonight.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    wvtrucker57
    United States15 days ago
  • Stop talking about Health

    I’ve always liked Bill and listen every week but he has to stop talking about health issues. He is so opinionated but so ignorant at the same time. I just hope his fans don’t think he is speaking some kind of truth.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Elle-63
    Canada18 days ago
  • Loser

    No longer funny, irrelevant not irreverent. Total waste of time, the one thing Trump is totally right about.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    mike raphone hog
    United States18 days ago
  • Grumpy Old Man

    MAGA Maher is now sugarcoating the radical right. His new squeeze, MTG, is now replacing Ann Coulter. Boo!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    FairTread
    United States19 days ago
  • You’ve lost your mind

    Not good

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Qrrvjkgxhjlkvg
    United States21 days ago

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Reception is highly polarized, reflecting the show's confrontational format.
Some listeners feel the humor and banter mask-depth policy discussions for certain topics.

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#46
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Apple Podcasts
#104
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#82
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#246
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#175
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#30
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Overtime – Episode #720: Lauren Boebert, James Talarico
Q: Will Trump alienate the maha that's make America healthy again moms, who backed him after signing an executive order to boost production of Roundup?
Boebert expressed her opposition to the use of glyphosate and Roundup but acknowledged farmers' advocacy for these products due to affordability, highlighting the complexity of agricultural issues.
Overtime – Episode #720: Lauren Boebert, James Talarico
Q: Should the FCC get rid of its equal time rule?
There's been growing controversy around the equal time rule in light of modern media platforms. Both guests expressed concerns over government overreach and its implications for free speech, citing the importance of dissenting opinions in a democracy.
Overtime – Episode #719: Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, H.R. McMaster
Q: What are the implications of the rapid growth of AI?
The implications include significant disruptions in employment, changes in the economy, and challenges in education as society adapts to new technologies.
Overtime – Episode #719: Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, H.R. McMaster
Q: Are we at an AI tipping point?
Yes, it seems that AI technology is accelerating rapidly, indicating we may indeed be at a tipping point.
Overtime – Episode #716: Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton
Q: What do you think of the FBI raiding a Washington Post reporter's home this week?
Hunt elucidates the implications of this unprecedented government action on press freedoms and potential overreach, noting the rarity of such investigative tactics.

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1. Tristan Harris
2. Anna Paulina Luna
3. Anthony Scaramucci
4. Lloyd Blankfein
5. Annabelle Gurwitch
6. Jonathan Haidt
7. HR McMaster
8. Stephanie Ruhle

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