Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #493: Adam Schiff, Bob Costas, John Avlon, Zerlina Maxwell, Grover Norquist
Apr 27, 2019
Engaging viewer questions delve into Congress's power to oversee the White House, spiced with humor. A critical look at political loyalty and its impact on key institutions raises alarms about accountability. The manipulation of the Mueller report by the Trump administration reveals the tangled web of politics and narrative shaping, particularly under Barr's controversial guidance.
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Dealing with White House Obstruction
- Congress should use all available tools, including litigation and funding cuts, to compel White House cooperation.
- This is crucial to protect the power of oversight and the system of checks and balances.
Grover's Comedy Store Gig
- Grover Norquist performed stand-up comedy at the Comedy Store.
- His set focused on general comedy rather than politics.
Moore's Fed Qualifications
- Stephen Moore's qualifications for the Fed board are questionable given his history of misogynistic comments.
- His economic policies, while credited with growth, are irrelevant to Fed qualifications.