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Real Time with Bill Maher

Ep. #654: Jonathan Haidt, Fareed Zakaria, Dr. Mark T. Esper

Mar 30, 2024
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, journalist Fareed Zakaria, and former Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper discuss topics including the impact of social media on children's mental health, the influence of woke culture on politics, and reflections on the chaotic COVID-19 response, advocating for limits on technology exposure and learning from pandemic mistakes.
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  • Bill Maher criticizes the chaotic COVID-19 response, emphasizing the need for proper ventilation measures.
  • The uncertainty of the MAGA movement's future post-Trump's potential loss raises concerns about its influence on American democracy.

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The Magonation's Dilemma

The future of the MAGA movement is uncertain as it faces the potential outcomes of Trump's loss in the upcoming election. With the possibility of Trump both acknowledging defeat and continuing his influence on the movement, the significant impact of his presidency on American democracy is a topic of concern.

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