Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #717: Joe Scarborough, Marjorie Taylor Greene
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Feb 3, 2026 
Marjorie Taylor Greene, U.S. congresswoman known for outspoken conservative views, and Joe Scarborough, former congressman turned TV political commentator, spar over hot-button topics. They tackle vaccine debates and anti-vax voices. They argue about Trump’s military posture and GOP infighting. They discuss Iran protests, campus reactions, and Congress dysfunction.
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Anti‑Vax Rhetoric Fuels Disease Resurgence
- Measles resurgence links to anti-vax messaging gaining influence in government circles.
- Joe Scarborough and Bill Maher attribute outbreaks to figures like RFK Jr. spreading vaccine skepticism.
Personal Vaccine Doubts And Research
- Joe Scarborough shares personal experience about questioning vaccines and having a son on the spectrum.
- He recounts his early doubts and notes numerous studies showed no vaccine-autism link.
Diagnosis, Not New Disease, Explains Spikes
- Bill Maher and guests suggest increased autism diagnoses reflect better recognition, not new causes.
- They argue broader diagnosis criteria and awareness raised reported rates over decades.