Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #641: Albert Brooks, Rob Reiner, Donna Brazile, Fmr. Rep. Adam Kinzinger
Nov 18, 2023
Donna Brazile, an influential American political strategist, joins a panel featuring Albert Brooks and Rob Reiner to discuss the changing dynamics of Thanksgiving celebrations and the rise of political divides in youth culture. They humorously tackle topics like the impact of social media on misinformation and radicalization. The conversation also delves into the unsettling connections between modern political rhetoric and historical fascism, urging for a return to informed opinion amidst societal pressures. Expect laughter and provocative insights throughout!
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High School Meeting
- Albert Brooks and Rob Reiner met in high school and quickly became friends.
- Brooks introduced himself as "Al Einstein" and later discovered Reiner's father was Carl Reiner, leading to an embarrassing moment.
Teenage Prodigy
- As a teenager, Brooks impressed Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks with his comedic talent.
- He performed a bit about being an escape artist, which left Carl Reiner in stitches.
Roommate Antics
- Brooks and Reiner were roommates, and Brooks would time Reiner's sexual encounters.
- Reiner joked that Brooks was like an atomic clock, always knowing when he'd be finished.