Real Time with Bill Maher

Ep. #714: Scott Galloway, Fareed Zakaria, Josh Barro

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Nov 15, 2025
Scott Galloway, a marketing professor and author, discusses alarming trends in men's mental health, including suicide and social isolation exacerbated by technology. He highlights how porn and screens hinder dating motivation while advocating for workplace socialization as vital for relationship-building. Joining him are Fareed Zakaria, a seasoned journalist analyzing geopolitics, and Josh Barro, who offers insights on the implications of political turmoil and the recent shutdown's impact on Trump and healthcare messaging, ensuring a dynamic and informative conversation.
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INSIGHT

Tech Drives Male Social Isolation

  • Big Tech's design to maximize attention disproportionately harms young men's social development and relationships.
  • Scott Galloway argues this fuels isolation, addiction, and a new asocial male archetype.
ADVICE

Practice Rejection To Build Resilience

  • Endure rejection deliberately to build resilience and increase chances of success in relationships and career.
  • Galloway urges young men to get out, face rejection, and practice social risk-taking.
INSIGHT

Decline In In-Person Courtship

  • Many young men never practice in-person romantic initiation, reducing chances of forming relationships.
  • Galloway links declining courtship to increased time online and fewer real-world social skills.
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