Real Time with Bill Maher

Ep. #690: Gov. Gavin Newsom, Rikki Schlott, John McWhorter

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Mar 29, 2025
Join Gov. Gavin Newsom, California's innovative governor and potential presidential candidate, alongside linguist John McWhorter, as they delve into pressing topics. Newsom discusses the challenges of governing in a rapidly evolving California, from local governance to high-speed rail. McWhorter critiques the absurdities surrounding language and political interference in education. Together, they tackle the weirdness of political discourse in the digital age, shedding light on the intersection of humor, governance, and societal challenges.
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INSIGHT

Lack of Accountability

  • The current administration lacks a sense of responsibility, opting for denial instead of apology.
  • This behavior is a failure of democracy and contrasts with John F. Kennedy's acceptance of responsibility after the Bay of Pigs.
ANECDOTE

Group Chat Scandal

  • Pete Buttigieg's group chat scandal involves emojis and leaked war plans.
  • This highlights the lack of responsibility and accountability in the current administration.
ANECDOTE

Critique of Elite Universities

  • Bill Maher criticizes elite universities for promoting illiberal nonsense and radical leftist ideas.
  • He calls them "daycare centers for cry-bullies" and "asshole factories."
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