Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #591: Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Bret Stephens, Chloé Valdary
Feb 26, 2022
A lively discussion on school reform sparks a debate over the Republican approach and how Democrats should react. The Theory of Enchantment offers a refreshing take on anti-racism training, prioritizing love over guilt. Frustrations with bureaucratic systems reveal a disconnect between political promises and educational realities. The importance of parental control in education emerges, alongside critiques of union influence on opportunities for underserved children. The conversation is peppered with humor, making serious topics more relatable.
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Forced AA Meetings
- Bill Maher recounts being forced to attend AA meetings after a DUI, despite not being an alcoholic.
- He compares this to mandatory DEI training, feeling similarly resentful.
DEI as a Daily Practice
- Bret Stephens points out that DEI training often feels like a bureaucratic checkbox exercise.
- He suggests that true DEI work should be a daily personal practice.
Parental Rights as Wedge Issue
- Ruben Gallego argues that Republican focus on parental rights in schools is a political wedge issue, not genuine concern.
- He cites their voting record against school funding and child tax credits as evidence.