Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #618: Richard Reeves, Maggie Haberman, Fareed Zakaria
Nov 5, 2022
Delve into the controversy surrounding 'toxic masculinity' and its potential to hinder meaningful conversations. Explore the risks of political figures returning to power amid legal troubles, and how this could threaten democracy. The conversation also critiques the American primary system, questioning its support for extreme candidates and pondering if a shift back to leader-selected nominees could foster better political discourse.
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Toxic Masculinity
- The term "toxic masculinity" is too broad, encompassing everything from criminal acts to normal teenage behavior.
- This broadness makes the term useless and pushes men away from important conversations.
Second Trump Term
- Donald Trump is likely to run for president again soon and is considered the frontrunner for the Republican nomination.
- Maggie Haberman believes a second Trump term would prioritize personal loyalties and potentially lead to spiteful actions.
Trump's Motivation
- Trump believes running for office protects him from investigations.
- He endorses candidates he thinks will support him in a contested 2024 election.