Real Time with Bill Maher Overtime – Episode #708: Rep. Nancy Mace, Michael Smerconish
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Sep 30, 2025 This discussion dives into the implications of summoning military generals amid potential government shutdowns. TikTok's data privacy and algorithm control take center stage, sparking debate on digital sovereignty. The guests tackle the ongoing mystery of the Epstein files and the need for accountability for victims. Humorous takes emerge around technical glitches at the UN and the absurdity of conspiracy theories. A provocative viewer question on public executions reveals frustrations with current sentencing, while insights into polling highlight shifts in voter priorities.
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Generals Meeting Sparks Public Unease
- Summoning hundreds of generals can be normal leadership but it unsettles the public given recent norm-breaking politics.
- Nancy Mace frames the gathering as strength and alliance coordination rather than a coup plot.
Ownership Change Doesn’t Solve Data Risk
- TikTok's ownership shift to Oracle changes corporate control but may not fix the core national security issue.
- Nancy Mace notes Oracle already housed and firewalled TikTok data in the U.S. for over a year.
Broader App Store Threats Overlooked
- The bigger vulnerability is apps from adversary countries across app stores, not just TikTok.
- Mace argues policy targeted one company instead of addressing broad data and algorithmic risks.
