Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #716: Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt, Maj. Gen. Paul Eaton
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Jan 27, 2026 
Kasie Hunt, CNN anchor known for sharp political reporting, and Sen. John Kennedy, Louisiana senator known for blunt conservative takes, join Bill Maher for rapid-fire Q&A. They tackle American education struggles and screen time in classrooms. They debate U.S. approaches to global institutions and dissect affordability as a top voter concern. They also address a controversial FBI search affecting press freedoms.
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Education Is The Nation's Long-Term Future
- John Kennedy says education determines the country's future more than oil, the president, or senators.
- He notes K–8 math and reading improved in some states but nationwide recovery lags after the pandemic.
Substitute Teacher Perspective
- John Kennedy shares he has been a substitute teacher for 15 years and reveres teachers.
- He reports some states like Louisiana and Mississippi show notable gains in student scores.
Limit Classroom Screen Time
- Kasie Hunt urges parents to push back on pervasive screen time in classrooms.
- She warns politicians who equivocate on limiting screens will be on the wrong side of the issue.