Real Time with Bill Maher
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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 846 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||
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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/29/26)
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Bill’s guests are Neil deGrasse Tyson, Kevin McCarthy, Katy Tur (Originally aired 5/29/26)
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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 5/15/26)
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Bill’s guests are Ben McKenzie, Dan Jones, David French (Originally aired 5/15/26)
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- Israel apologist
Mahers refusal to criticize any of Israel’s appalling actions in Gaza and Lebanon destroy his validity as a journalist/ commentator
Apple Podcasts3outofthebox
Australia20 days ago - Fix the sound!
The sound is terrible on the podcast, so I turn the volume way up and then get blasted by the commercials which are at a different sound level.
Apple Podcasts2ALGrzina
United States21 days ago - Dan Crenshaw - complete idiot
A spectacular idiot tbf
Apple Podcasts4West county FDUnited States25 days ago - Disappointing
I thought maybe, just maybe, the facts presented by Bill and his guests would be somewhat accurate. Not even close. We are all entitled to our opinions, but facts are different. Yes Bill, 10% of Americans may be millionaires. But that means 90% are not. You are so disconnected from the middle to low class wage earner. Not even close to understanding their lives. And these politicians talking about policy- you absolutely know the information you are presenting is inaccurate. This is just so incre... more
Apple Podcasts1MaZ11021971United Statesa month ago - Christian take
Bill is many things, but disingenuous he is not. I value Bill and his strong convictions of keeping it sane. He’s the voice that is so needed in today’s politics, regardless of who you vote for. I disagree on some things but also agree with his pragmatism. Keep going, Bill, you’re timeless.
Apple Podcasts5CharlieHustle16United Statesa month ago
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Spotify | #46 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #119 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #73 |  Canada/News |
Apple Podcasts | #171 | Australia/News |
Apple Podcasts | #87 |  Philippines/News |
Apple Podcasts | #144 |  Hong Kong/News |
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The show features a fast-paced, provocative mix of politics, culture, media critique, and current events, often anchored by high-profile politicians, journalists, and cultural figures. Across recent episodes, expect conversations that swing between foreign policy, domestic governance, media dynamics, tech disruptors like AI, and social issues, all threaded through with sharp humor and partisan banter. Notable is the willingness to entertain divergent viewpoints, invite controversial figures, and balance policy analysis with personal anecdotes and cultural commentary, making it a potentially strong fit for guests who want provocative exposure and audience engagement, as well as sponsorships seeking politically engaged, media-savvy listeners.... more
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Recent guests on Real Time include:
1. Ben McKenzie
2. David French
3. John Fetterman
4. Donna Brazile
5. Gillian Tett
6. Bret Stephens
7. Gavin Newsom
8. Wes Moore
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