Real Time with Bill Maher

Donna Brazile, veteran Democratic strategist and commentator; Dan Crenshaw, Texas congressman with a conservative media presence; John Fetterman, progressive U.S. senator known for blunt talk. They tackle MAGA and conservative infighting. They debate U.S. strategy on Iran. They discuss young men, cultural shifts, and the impact of 24-hour news on politics.

Donna Brazile, veteran Democratic strategist and former DNC chair; Dan Crenshaw, Texas congressman and ex-Navy SEAL; John Fetterman, progressive Pennsylvania senator with a populist streak. They spar over redistricting and voting rights, debates about socialism and party identity, culture wars and political spectacle, plus defense spending, taxes, and rising political extremism.

Gillian Tett, FT editorial chair and culture/finance expert, and Bret Stephens, NYT columnist and Pulitzer winner, debate Iran’s military options and market fallout. They weigh consequences of strikes, the fate of Iranian moderates, AI’s risks for bioweapons and monitoring, and the value of handwritten education. They also tackle rising antisemitism in the U.K. and nationalist economic fixes.

Gavin Newsom, California governor and presidential hopeful, discusses taxation, governance, and culture wars. Gillian Tett, anthropologist and Financial Times columnist, analyzes social media, conspiracies, and erosion of democratic trust. Bret Stephens, Pulitzer-winning columnist, tackles political violence, campus debate, and the Voting Rights Act. They explore radicalization, universities, and the online forces shaping civic life.

Wes Moore, Maryland governor and former nonprofit leader, pushes policies on prediction-market bans, crime strategy, and school screen-time limits. Chris Cuomo, television journalist and commentator, weighs in on congressional trading, accountability, and parenting choices around smartphones. Short, lively chatter on political betting, criminal justice approaches, and the tug-of-war between tech and education.

Wes Moore, Maryland governor and Army veteran, talks state priorities like childcare, housing and economic mobility. Chris Cuomo, TV journalist and podcaster, brings media-savvy political analysis. Sarah Isgur, legal commentator, focuses on the Supreme Court, DOJ probes and institutional norms. They debate courts, gerrymandering, congressional power and political theater in short, sharp segments.

Kara Swisher, veteran tech journalist known for sharp Silicon Valley coverage; Jake Sullivan, former National Security Advisor and foreign policy expert; Rahm Emanuel, seasoned political leader and former mayor. They debate AI risks and industry hypocrisy. They argue for federal AI rules and oversight. They spar over tech incentives, political responses, and a proposal to tax prediction markets for R&D.

Kara Swisher, tech journalist and podcaster, rips into Silicon Valley longevity culture and elite health fads. Jake Sullivan, former U.S. national security advisor, breaks down U.S.-Iran strategy and shifting alliance priorities. They spar over GLP-1 drugs, funding vs. elite experiments, and how politics and social media shape policy in a fast-moving, combative conversation.

Paul Rieckhoff, veterans' advocate and national security analyst, weighs in on military policy and the draft. Short takes cover AI risks in warfare and medicine. He warns about autonomous targeting and urges reforming male-only draft registration. Conversations also touch on declining birth rates and shifting political unity on Iran.

Ezekiel Emanuel, health policy expert and author, offers quick takes on Obamacare and healthy living. Douglas Murray, author and commentator, debates Iran policy and defends tough stances on migration. Paul Rieckhoff, veteran and national security analyst, warns about endless war and erosion of U.S. values. They spar over Iran strikes, nuclear objectives, alliances, and the costs of toppling regimes.