Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #706: Ben Shapiro, Tim Alberta
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Sep 16, 2025 
Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire and renowned conservative commentator, joins the discussion with Tim Alberta, delving into the erosion of trust in institutions through historical events like the Iraq wars and Hurricane Katrina. They explore the relationship between morality in politics and modern-day leaders, comparing biblical ideals to Enlightenment philosophy. Additionally, they critique contemporary moral standards influenced by faith and reflect on the responsibilities of political figures in decision-making.
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Canceling Civic Honors Deepens Polarization
- Removing honors for public figures erodes shared civic rituals and deepens polarization.
- Bill Maher argues rescinding Tom Hanks' award over politics is petty and harms national unity.
Transparency As A Tool To Restore News Trust
- CBS's pledge to stop editing interviews responds to distrust and pressure from political figures.
- Bill Maher says greater transparency can help rebuild audience trust in news media.
Don't Assume Other Societies Mirror Ours
- 9/11 exposed limits of projecting Western values onto other countries.
- Ben Shapiro warns cultural differences should shape war aims and foreign policy goals.
