Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime - Episode #513: Dr. Jay Gordon, Ronan Farrow, Christina Bellantoni, Dennis Prager, Richard Stengel
Nov 2, 2019
In this engaging discussion, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow shares his insights on the perilous landscape of investigative journalism, emphasizing the bravery of whistleblowers. The conversation shifts to the ethics of political truth and the alarming effects of surveillance technology on reporters. They also tackle the contentious issues of gender identity in sports and U.S. military strategy in the Middle East, challenging conventional views and advocating for diplomatic solutions. Humor and the pressures faced by press secretaries round out this thought-provoking talk.
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The Unexpected Whistleblower
- Ronan Farrow discusses how a Black Cube agent, initially hired by Harvey Weinstein to spy on him, became a source for his reporting.
- This demonstrates the unexpected ways whistleblowers can emerge, even from within adversarial organizations.
Homemade Baby Food
- Dr. Jay Gordon advises parents to make their own baby food due to concerns about toxic metals in commercial products.
- He distrusts manufacturers of children's products and expresses worry about new vaccine laws.
Truth and Politics
- Dennis Prager argues that truth is not a left-wing value, citing what he sees as prevalent lies about America being a racist country.
- He supports this claim by highlighting America's acceptance of Vietnamese refugees.