Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, April 18, 2025

[Rhiannon12866]

Real Time with Bill Maher continues its 23rd season Friday, April 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT), with a replay at 12:01 a.m., exclusively on HBO.

This week features a one-on-one interview with Douglas Murray, New York Times bestselling author of the new book On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization.

This week's in-studio panel discussion will include Sen. Tina Smith, Democratic senator from Minnesota; and Matt Welch, co-host of The Fifth Column podcast and editor-at-large of Reason Magazine.

[RJ-MacReady]

1. His guests

Need to eviscerate him on his dinner and praise of trump. Who cares if you aren't invited back. Maher torpedoed his career.

[jaymac]

2. bill maher is toast

Maher used to be relevant but since he got scared of cancel culture he's. become a cowering sycophant.

[lamp_shade]

18. Welcome to DU, jaymac.

[Red Raider 85]

3. fuck him. fuck trump and anyone who kowtows to him.

[SocialDemocrat61]

4. This Bill Maher?

[Paladin]

5. So nice to see all the well-justified vilification of Maher!

I haven't watched his show in years, because of his obnoxious pimping of rightwing causes. And the only reason I'd even think of watching tonight's episode would be to see if he's still wearing his White House kneepads---and I don't even give much of a shit about that, anymore...

[SocialDemocrat61]

6. D. L. Hughley said something similar on threads

Apparently, he’s not a fan. https://www.theroot.com/d-l-hughley-drags-bill-mahers-transactional-white-hous-1851775431

[Paladin]

8. You'll enjoy this one:

Go to Wonkette.com and read Michael Mora's delightfully vicious takedown of Maher. Talk about somebody who's not a fan...

[doc03]

7. Fuck Bill Maher nt

[question everything]

9. A lot happened this week and it will be interesting to hear his comments

In a democracy we have to be familiar with all points of view, to stay away from groupthink.

Thank you for posting

[misanthrope]

10. I find your remarks and viewpoint laudable

I can't find fault in wanting to hear various viewpoints. I am like that to an extent -- I don't want to hear from propagandists -- but I just find Maher's mixture of arrogance, ignorance and lack of rational, critical thought to be disqualifying. I would prefer to read the opposing viewpoints of those who reflect more earnest attempts to keep themselves informed as opposed to a narcissistic yukster simply seeking pop culture relevance and privilege.

[SocialDemocrat61]

12. Well said

I do wonder if the definition of “all points of view” includes the views of FAUX News, Newsmax, The Daily Caller, Nazis, the KKK and the like.

[question everything]

14. Thank you for your comments. I suspect that this is his last year.

He is 69 years old and is running out of a unique show. For years his audience was heavily liberal but if he is alienating them then he is done.

I appreciated many of his opinions. When he pointed to privileged students condemning the west while enjoying all the benefits of Western Civilization https://democraticunderground.com/100218425456

Or the bizarre concept of “Queers for Palestine.”

And, yes, his support of Israel against all the protesters who had no idea of the issues but were full of hatred.

His ignorance of basic health issues, the need for masks, mocking individuals wearing masks really grated on me and I have often posted here.

But, I suppose, his goal has been to rile people so perhaps he is satisfied.

Last week I could not listen to Bannon and stopped watching from that point. Perhaps it was important to hear Bannon so sure on how they will accomplish a third term. Something that we will have to watch closely.

So, few more weeks. Will see.

Again, thank you for your comments.

[Oneironaut]

11. I don't care to hear praise of how cordial Dear Leader Trump is.

That, or how “wokeness” (totally not a dog whistle) is destroying America, and, how all racial and social minorities should just shut the fuck up and do as they’re told.

No thanks.

[Sky Jewels]

13. Can't wait to hear what the Nazi Fluffer has to say!

[question everything]

15. Excellent program. GenZers won't like it

[William769]

16. At least he has guests tonight I'll listen to.

[Rhiannon12866]

17. Thanks! Kudos to Senator Tina Smith!

[Abolishinist]

19. Thanks Rhiannon!

I had to tape Real Time for later viewing, but we really enjoyed it, another good show!

I thought all three guests were good, as were the topics discussed. And of course the New Rules segment is always fun.

"But hey it's Easter on Sunday, are you excited about it? That oh my gosh, my favorite holiday on the Christian calendar, the day when we celebrate Jesus being resurrected from the dead. Or as Elon Musk sees it, an elaborate scheme to defraud social security."

[Galraedia]

20. Bill Maher is as irrelevant as Dennis Miller