Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #595: Nicole Perlroth, Laura Coates, Andrew Yang
Apr 2, 2022
Nicole Perlroth, a former lead cybersecurity reporter for the New York Times, dives into the escalating digital Cold War and the urgent need for strengthening election security. Laura Coates, a CNN analyst, critiques societal reactions to celebrity controversies and discusses the media's influence on public perception. Andrew Yang, founder of the Forward Party, advocates for the revival of local journalism and discusses a pilot guaranteed income program, highlighting its potential role in democracy. The trio navigates current political absurdities with humor and insight.
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The Slap
- Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars after a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's alopecia.
- The audience gave Smith a standing ovation after he won Best Actor.
Cyberwarfare Is Underway
- The cyber war is already happening, with Russia targeting Ukraine's power grid and U.S. infrastructure.
- Nicole Perlroth emphasizes the present danger of cyberattacks, highlighting Russia's access to U.S. systems.
Zero-Day Exploits
- Governments buy software vulnerabilities (zero-day exploits) for espionage, not to improve security.
- Perlroth warns that this leaves critical systems open to attack.
