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Real Time with Bill Maher

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Donald Trump
Joe Biden
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Gavin Newsom
Anti-Semitism
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Elon Musk
Hunter Biden
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Alec Baldwin
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Trump's Vice Presidency
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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’s guests are Paul Anka, Rep. Lauren Boebert, State Rep. James Talarico (Originally aired 2/20/26)

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 2/13/26)

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Bill’s guests are Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, H.R. McMaster (Originally aired 2/13/26)

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 2/6/26)

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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
John Mellencamp
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer-songwriter
Episode: Ep. #718: John Mellencamp, Chris Christie, Chrystia Freeland
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
Chrystia Freeland
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of Canada
Episode: Ep. #718: John Mellencamp, Chris Christie, Chrystia Freeland
Nate Bargatze
Comedian and actor, host of The Greatest Average American game show, and star of the upcoming film The Breadwinner
ABC
Episode: Ep. #717: Nate Bargatze, Joe Scarborough, Marjorie Taylor Green
Paul Eaton
Retired U.S. Army Major General and Senior Advisor for Vote Vets
Vet Boys Foundation
Episode: Ep. #716: Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton
Kasie Hunt
Anchor of CNN's The Arena
CNN
Episode: Ep. #716: Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton
John Kennedy
Republican senator from Louisiana and author
U.S. Senate
Episode: Ep. #716: Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton

Host

Bill Maher
Bill Maher is a prominent political commentator and humorist, known for his sharp wit and critical perspective on various political and social issues. He is recognized for leading discussions that dissect contemporary events with a blend of humor and seriousness, often challenging prevailing opinions.

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 21k ratings
  • Grumpy Old Man

    Bill Maher is now sugarcoating the MAGA right. No more voices of the left on his show. His new squeeze, MTG, is now replacing Ann Coulter. Boo!

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    FairTread
    United States22 days ago
  • MAGA lite

    Used to love the show but Bill have become a Trump sycophant and the show is just all the MAGA talking points. Very gentle criticism. Bill is a pretend leftist when all he does it bash the left with ridiculous parodies such as the repeated lie that anyone critical of Israel is “pro Hamas”. Epstein files? Bill brought it up once and said “oh this again?” Now this huge issue is never mentioned on the show. And his vile creepy attitude towards women that can be seen more so on his other podcast.

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    1
    Ricky RRRR
    United Kingdom25 days ago
  • Wake Up, Billy Boy!

    Poor Bill….

    I got some real and unfortunate news for you, My Man. Your Liberal/Progressive Black “Friends” don’t like you. BTW, I’m from the same neighborhood as your boy, Kid, (Elmhurst, Queens)

    Remember how Ice Cube came on your show, as your friend, and said how when he hears the “N Word” from whites it’s like a knife to him?

    Remember how Charlamagne told you that if white peoples are going to help, they should be “less white” to your face?

    Dave Chappell, Wanda Sykes, and DL Hugely, all t... more

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    frankwhitenyking
    United Statesa month ago
  • Donna B crushed it

    I think Donna missed her calling. She had great one liners throughout the podcast. Next job, comedian. Bill, I enjoy your viewpoints 3/4 of the time. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Looking forward to 2026 and catching you on the airwaves

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    5
    EH!5
    Canada2 months ago
  • Bomb Cringe Fest

    Old, irrelevant Zionist clawing for relevancy, by oaying an audience to even show up. I like that Bill, in merely existing, makes the strongest case for finally taking the car keys away from Boomers. My parents said he used to be funny, but they’re a little off too.

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    NailsOnChalkboard0
    United States3 months ago

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#44
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#118
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#18
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#196
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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.
Overtime – Episode #716: Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton
Q: What's your assessment of the state of schools and education today?
Kennedy discusses how, despite some improvements, there are significant issues remaining in education post-pandemic; he emphasizes the importance of addressing educational challenges as they impact the future of the country.
Ep. #716: Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton
Q: How will this regime fall?
It may take longer than anticipated and the current context is unpredictable under Trump.
Ep. #716: Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton
Q: Can soldiers refuse an order to go into battle?
There's a crisis in civil-military relations where soldiers might question orders due to political pressure.
Ep. #712: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Michael Moynihan, Dan Farah
Q: Is the government shutdown affecting critical aid such as food assistance?
Moynihan acknowledges the impacts on emergency funds and how political games impact the lives of citizens.

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2. HR McMaster
3. John Mellencamp
4. Chris Christie
5. Chrystia Freeland
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7. Paul Eaton
8. Kasie Hunt

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