Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #541: Peter Strzok, Ewan McGregor
Sep 12, 2020
Join Jessica Yellin, a journalist and founder of News Not Noise, and Peter Hamby, host of Snapchat's political show, as they dive into today's political landscape. They dissect the complexities of identity politics and the implications of Jessica Krug's actions. The discussion turns to parenting challenges in uncertain times, blending humor with social critique. Plus, hear from Ewan McGregor about his thrilling motorcycle adventures in South America and the pursuit of travel anonymity. It's an engaging mix of laughter, politics, and personal stories!
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Shifting Political Alignments
- The FBI's political alignment has shifted.
- Republicans now distrust the FBI, while liberals view them favorably.
Trump and Russia Investigation
- Trump's public statements, like asking Russia to hack Hillary's emails, warranted FBI investigation.
- Despite this, Strzok's private texts suggested a lack of substantial evidence against Trump.
Clarifying "No There There"
- Strzok clarifies his "no there there" comment regarding Trump's collusion with Russia.
- He explains it meant Trump wasn't a mastermind, but his campaign was full of individuals vulnerable to Russian influence.