Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #695: David Hogg, Donna Brazile, Rep. Mike Lawler
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May 13, 2025 The discussion kicks off with a lively take on the NBA playoffs and the thrill of sports betting. There’s humor as they dive into Charles Barkley’s greatest fear and the cultural implications of a new Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi. The conversation shifts to serious topics like crime, questioning the practicality of reopening Alcatraz. They analyze the ethics behind private prisons and the strain they put on the justice system. Finally, the panel debates the evolving dynamics within the Democratic Party and the need for fresh political leadership.
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Disney's Gay Days in Abu Dhabi?
- Bill Maher wonders how "gay days" will be received in Disney's new Abu Dhabi park.
- Donna Brazile doubts such events will be allowed there due to local culture.
Focus on Crime Accountability
- Reopening Alcatraz as a prison is not impossible, but it's a silly idea.
- The focus should be on holding criminals accountable nationwide, not on nostalgic prison projects.
Private Prisons' Perverse Incentives
- Private prisons incentivize incarceration, leading to ethical and economic problems.
- These prisons fund campaigns to resist regulation, costing billions and perpetuating the prison industrial complex.