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Summary Real Time with Bill Maher is an HBO panel talk show series hosted by comedian and Bill Maher. Episodes generally feature an opening political sketch, a monologue, a panel of three celebrities and/or politicians, a guest or two live or via satellite, and a New Rules segment.

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  • HBO
  • Jun 19, 2020
  • 1 h
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  • HBO
  • Jun 19, 2020
  • 1 h
Real Time With Bill Maher
S18 • Episode 19
Susan Rice; George Will; Malcolm Nance; Andrew Sullivan
Air Date: Jun 19, 2020
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Summary Real Time with Bill Maher is an HBO panel talk show series hosted by comedian and Bill Maher. Episodes generally feature an opening political sketch, a monologue, a panel of three celebrities and/or politicians, a guest or two live or via satellite, and a New Rules segment.

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Episode 1 • Jan 17, 2020 • 1 h
Nancy Pelosi, Andrew Yang, Joe Walsh, Kara Swisher and Jon Meacham
Guests: Nancy Pelosi, Andrew Yang, Kara Swisher, Joe Walsh, Jon Meacham
Episode 2 • Jan 24, 2020 • 1 h
Megyn Kelly; Ingrid Newkirk; Erick Erickson; Alex Wagner; Michael McFaul
Guests: Megyn Kelly, Ingrid Newkirk, Alex Wagner, Michael McFaul, Erick Erickson
Episode 3 • Jan 31, 2020 • 1 h
Pete Buttigieg; Michael Eric Dyson; Mitch Landrieu; Mikie Sherrill; Rick Wilson
Episode 4 • Feb 7, 2020 • 1 h
Steve Bannon; Fareed Zakaria; Ezra Klein; Andrew Gillum; Sarah Isgur
Episode 5 • Feb 14, 2020 • 1 h
Amy Klobuchar; Pramila Jayapal; Katie Couric; Van Jones; Bret Stephens
Episode 6 • Feb 28, 2020 • 1 h
Dr. Anne Rimoin; Nicholas Kristof; E.J. Dionne; Jane Kleeb; Buck Sexton
Episode 7 • Mar 6, 2020 • 1 h
Rachel Bitecofer; Brian Cox; Ross Douthat; Caitlin Flanagan; Anthony Scaramucci
Episode 8 • Mar 13, 2020 • 1 h
David Ropeik; Andrew Zimmern; Tim Miller; Edward Luce; Lis Smith
In his first show without studio audience due to social distancing over COVID-19 pandemic, Bill's guests are David Ropeik, Andrew Zimmern, Tim Miller, Edward Luce and Lis Smith.
Episode 9 • Apr 3, 2020 • 1 h
Eric Garcetti; Max Brooks; Seth MacFarlane; Willie Nelson; Bernie Sanders
In the first show taped in his backyard due to COVID-19, Bill interviews L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, Democratic Senator Bernie Sanders, comedian Seth MacFarlane, World War Z author Max Brooks and country legend Willie Nelson.
Episode 10 • Apr 10, 2020 • 1 h
Bill de Blasio; Al Gore; Ian Bremmer; Nikki Glaser
Hosting from his backyard on a rainy day, Bill interviews NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, former VP Al Gore, political analyst Ian Bremmer and comedian Nikki Glaser. He also tackles WHO's decision not to name COVID-19 after its place of origin.
Episode 11 • Apr 17, 2020 • 1 h
Rep. Dan Crenshaw; Fareed Zakaria; Andrew Sullivan
Still hosting from his backyard, Bill interviews CNN host Fareed Zakaria, Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), and NY Magazine writer Andrew Sullivan. Also, Bill starts a #treechallenge and criticizes the media for panicking over the pandemic.
Episode 12 • Apr 24, 2020 • 1 h
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Dr. David Katz; Jay Leno
From his California home, Bill interviews House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, public health expert David Katz and comedian Jay Leno. Also, Bill criticizes the U.S. meat industry for being just as dangerous for public health as China's wet markets.
Episode 13 • May 1, 2020 • 1 h
Eric Holder; Bret Stephens; Matt Taibbi
From his home, Bill interviews Democrat Eric Holder, Republican Bret Stephens and journalist Matt Taibbi. Also, Bill disagrees with the idea that avoiding germs is better than building immunity through exposure.
Episode 14 • May 8, 2020 • 1 h
Rep. Justin Amash; Amy Holmes; Dan Savage
Still in his home, Bill interviews Republican turned Libertarian Justin Amash, conservative pundit Amy Holmes, and progressive pundit Dan Savage. Also, Bill disagrees that the sexual assault claim against Joe Biden is enough to cancel him.
Episode 15 • May 22, 2020 • 1 h
Thomas Friedman; Dr. Cate Shanahan; Michael Moore
Once again, from his house, Bill interviews economist Thomas Friedman, health expert Dr. Cate Shanahan, and filmmaker Michael Moore. Bill also explains why Amazon is now the biggest corporate threat to America.
Episode 16 • May 29, 2020 • 1 h
Tom Colicchio; Jay Leno; Ian Bremmer; Soledad O'Brien
Still homebound, Bill interviews chef Tom Colicchio, political scientist Ian Bremmer, journalist Soledad O'Brien, and his comedian friend Jay Leno. Bill also criticizes the shutdown and Anthony Fauci's response to the health crisis.
Episode 17 • Jun 5, 2020 • 1 h
Michael Render; Frank Figliuzzi; Michael Steele; Rosa Brooks
As protests against police brutality spread, Bill interviews rapper Killer Mike, Republican Michael Steele and law professor Rosa Brooks, and national security expert Frank Figliuzzi. Bill also supports breaking the blue wall of silence.
Episode 18 • Jun 12, 2020 • 1 h
Radley Balko; Dariush Mozaffarian; Larry Wilmore; Matt Welch
Bill interviews expert on American police Radley Balko, comedian Larry Wilmore and pundit Matt Welch, and nutrition expert Dariush Mozaffarian. Bill also asks what will it take for the Republicans to stop letting Trump act like a dictator.
Episode 19 • Jun 19, 2020 • 1 h
Susan Rice; George Will; Malcolm Nance; Andrew Sullivan
Episode 20 • Jun 26, 2020 • 1 h
John Bolton; Kara Swisher; Wes Moore; James Carville
Episode 21 • Jul 31, 2020 • 1 h
Kerry Washington; Jim Carrey; Thomas Chatterton Williams; Bari Weiss
Episode 22 • Aug 7, 2020 • 55 m
Lawrence Wilkerson/Paul Begala/Meghan Daum/Chris Evans
Episode 23 • Aug 14, 2020 • 1 h
Keisha Lance Bottoms; Colin Cowherd; Pete Buttigieg; Andrew Yang
Guests: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, Colin Cowherd, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Andrew Yang
Episode 24 • Aug 21, 2020 • 1 h
Gov. John Kasich; Oliver Stone; William Barber; Thomas Frank
Episode 25 • Aug 28, 2020 • 1 h
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Episode 26 • Sep 11, 2020 • 1 h
Ewan McGregor; Peter Strzok; Peter Hamby; Jessica Yellin
Guests: Ewan McPeter Strzok, Gregor, Jessica Yellin & Peter Hamby.
Episode 27 • Sep 18, 2020 • 1 h
Michael Cohen; Jane Fonda; Tim Miller; Trae Crowder
Guests: Michael Cohen, Jane Fonda, Tim Miller and Trae Crowder
Episode 28 • Sep 25, 2020 • 1 h
Bernie Sanders; Jim Belushi; Coleman Hughes; Bakari Sellers
Guests: Bernie Sanders, Jim Belushi, Coleman Hughes and Bakari Sellers
Episode 29 • Oct 9, 2020 • 1 h
Adam Schiff; John O. Brennan; Keli Goff; Bret Stephens
Guests: Rep. Adam Schiff; John O. Brennan - former CIA Director; Keli Goff - columnist and Bret Stephens - columnist
Episode 30 • Oct 16, 2020 • 1 h
Fareed Zakaria; John Leguizamo; Noah Rothman; John Avlon
Guests: Fareed Zakaria - journalist, John Leguizamo - actor, Noah Rothman - author and John Avlon - political analyst
Episode 31 • Oct 23, 2020 • 1 h
Ben Sheehan/Anthony Scaramucci/Heidi Heitkamp/Matthew McConaughey
Guests: Matthew McConaughey - Actor/Author; Ben Sheehan - Author; Heidi Heitkamp - Politician; Anthony Scaramucci - former WH press secretary/Author
Episode 32 • Oct 30, 2020 • 1 h
Al Franken/David Sanger/John Heilemann/Lis Smith
Al Franken - Former US senator; David Sanger - NYT correspondent; John Heilemann - Host of The Circus; Lis Smith - former advisor to Pete Buttigieg's presidential campaign
Episode 33 • Nov 6, 2020 • 1 h
Tristan Harris/Rosa Brooks/Malcolm Nance
Guests: Tristan Harris - The Center for Humane Technology/ featured in "The Social Dilemma"; Rosa Brooks - Author; Malcolm Nance - Fmr. US counter-terrorism intelligence officer / author
Episode 34 • Nov 13, 2020 • 1 h
Jenna Ellis/Max Brooks/Caitlin Flanagan
Guests: Jenna Ellis - Legal adviser, Trump 2020 campaign; Caitlin Flanagan - Staff writer at The Atlantic and author; Max Brooks - Fellow, The Atlantic Council and the Modern War Institute at West Point and author.
Episode 35 • Nov 20, 2020 • 1 h
Michael Eric Dyson / Alex Wagner / Jon Meacham
Guests: Michael Eric Dyson - Professor, Vanderbilt University and author; Alex Wagner - Co-Host of The Circus and author; Jon Meacham - Historian and author
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Bill Maher

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Andrew Sullivan

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Michael Moore

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Arianna Huffington

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Barney Frank

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Cornel West

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Bernie Sanders

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Dan Savage

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David Frum

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Michael Steele

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Salman Rushdie

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Paul Begala

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Michael Eric Dyson

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D.L. Hughley

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Matt Taibbi

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Matt Welch

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Fareed Zakaria

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Chris Matthews

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Jon Meacham

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P.J. O'Rourke

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