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Real Time with Bill Maher

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Download and watch full episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher including his New Rules and Overtime segments with his guest panelists. New episodes of Real Time with Bill Maher air Fridays at 10, only on HBO.

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 9/19/25)

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Bill’s guests are WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner (Originally aired 9/19/25)

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 9/12/25)

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Bill’s guests are Charlie Sheen, Tim Alberta, Ben Shapiro (Originally aired 9/12/25)

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Tom Homan
Former ICE Director under President Trump
Episode: Ep. #707: WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner
Joe Manchin
Former Senator from West Virginia, author of "Dead Center"
Episode: Ep. #707: WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner
Alex Wagner
MSNBC Senior Political Analyst and contributor to the Pod Save America podcast
MSNBC
Episode: Ep. #707: WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner
Charlie Sheen
Actor and author of 'The Book of Sheen, a Memoir'
Episode: Ep. #706: Charlie Sheen, Tim Alberta, Ben Shapiro
Ben Shapiro
Co-founder of The Daily Wire and prominent commentator
The Daily Wire
Episode: Ep. #706: Charlie Sheen, Tim Alberta, Ben Shapiro
Andrew Huberman
Tenured professor at Stanford School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
Stanford University
Episode: Ep. #704: Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo
Frank Bruni
Professor of journalism and public policy at Duke University.
Duke University
Episode: Ep. #704: Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo
Christopher Rufo
Senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author.
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Ep. #704: Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo
Dr. Phil
Founder of Envoy Media and host of The Dr. Phil Show and the Dr. Phil Podcast
Dr. Phil Productions
Episode: Ep. #702: George F. Will, Stephen A. Smith, Dr. Phil

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Bill Maher
Bill Maher is a prominent television host known for his sharp wit and critical commentary on politics and social issues, often incorporating humor into serious discussions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 20.8k ratings
  • Bill Ticks all the Boxes

    Great show, great guests, funny, informative and as good as anything you’ll see or hear from either side of the pond. Let’s hope Bill does not get cancelled because he’s popular and clever enough to be a target.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Vivifrance
    Australia5 days ago
  • Hey From Another Great Admirer

    You were either a crack baby or someone dropped you multiple times when you were little. You’re an incoherent racist mess.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bob_W.
    United States8 days ago
  • Vanity

    Stop dyeing your hair. It looks fake.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Loganbestboy
    United States17 days ago
  • Liberal professors

    Bill, don’t blame liberal professors for not having a conservative point of view. Conservatives tend to become CEO Titans, Wall Street money grabbers and anything else that will pay 1000 times more than being a college professor so start blaming the conservatives for not jumping on the bandwagon and becoming college professors.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lee Esq
    United States17 days ago
  • Another show about trump

    In case 1,462,935 shows about trump aren’t enough for you here’s another

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Tony Toledo
    United States18 days ago

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Some listeners feel that the host's commentary can be one-sided at times, particularly regarding contentious global issues.
There are complaints about loud advertisements disrupting the listening experience.
Many enjoy the mix of guests from various political backgrounds, appreciating the open exchange of ideas.
Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous discussions on complex political issues.

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#33
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#188
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#40
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#156
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#188
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#157
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep. #707: WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner
Q: What's the problem with sanctuary cities?
Sanctuary cities make it harder for law enforcement to access detained immigrants who pose a public safety threat, according to Homan.
Ep. #707: WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner
Q: What's the downside unless illegal drugs kill an American? What's the downside unless sex trafficking in women and children?
Homan argues that there is no valid downside to having a secure border, pointing to the safety of citizens and the prevention of crime.
Ep. #707: WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner
Q: Do you really think that they're not being a little hypocritical about the free speech issue now?
Homan believes that the reactions regarding free speech are often politically motivated, with people hesitant to express their views for fear of backlash.
Ep. #706: Charlie Sheen, Tim Alberta, Ben Shapiro
Q: How has social media influenced the perception of violence in political discourse?
Ben Shapiro states that social media is a cancer, affecting people's understanding of political violence and social issues.
Overtime – Episode #702: Dr. Phil & Stephen A. Smith
Q: What are your thoughts on the Ten Commandments being displayed in classrooms?
Dr. Phil believes it can be valuable but critiques the list for its lack of relevance to serious moral and ethical issues.

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1. Tom Homan
2. Joe Manchin
3. Alex Wagner
4. Charlie Sheen
5. Ben Shapiro
6. Andrew Huberman
7. Frank Bruni
8. Christopher Rufo

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