Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #714: Scott Galloway, Fareed Zakaria, Josh Barro
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Nov 18, 2025 
Scott Galloway, a marketing professor and author, shares insights on happiness arcs, revealing the struggles people face between ages 25 and 45. He explores cultural trends that impact our joy. Joining him, Josh Barro dives into the economics behind the retirement of the penny and critiques the complexities of gambling policies, highlighting the societal effects of legalized sports betting. Together, they tackle media accountability and the implications of edited remarks in journalism. Prepare for an engaging mix of humor and sharp analysis!
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Mohair Subsidies Outlived Their Purpose
- Scott recounts mohair subsidies that began in WWII for uniforms and lingered for decades until repeal in 2010.
- He uses it to illustrate how policies persist long past their original purpose.
Daylight Saving Reflects Real Daylight Frustration
- Daylight saving debates stem from people's dislike of less winter daylight, not the clock change itself.
- Josh Barro notes DST aims to align waking hours with available daylight so people can actually enjoy it.
Gambling Plays To Primal Urges
- Legalized gambling taps primal instincts and creates widespread harms like higher bankruptcy rates and addiction.
- Scott Galloway warns that state-level legalization essentially puts a casino in people's pockets and yields negative externalities.
