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Ep. #659: Eric Schlosser, Douglas Murray, Frank Bruni

Real Time with Bill Maher

CHAPTER

Absurd News and Cultural Critique

The chapter humorously delves into bizarre news stories, reflecting on the absurdity of situations like a politician finding a worm in his brain and the Boy Scouts of America changing their name. It explores cultural and political topics such as fashion, youth trends, media coverage of protests, and the lack of interest in political issues among young people. The speaker critiques modern news reporting for sensationalism, biased narratives, and the importance of critical thinking.

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