

David Mamet | Club Random
38 snips Jun 1, 2025
David Mamet, acclaimed playwright and screenwriter behind works like Glengarry Glen Ross, joins Bill Maher for a lively discussion. They delve into Mamet's latest film, Henry Johnson, and his upcoming projects, including a novel on education. The conversation spans hot topics like media bias, the political divide post-2020 election, and the JFK assassination conspiracy theories. They also reflect on the role of AI in society and the decline of common sense, offering a fascinating mix of arts, politics, and personal anecdotes.
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Liberals Have Destroyed The Family
- Observation that liberals have destroyed the family rather than just wanting to destroy it.
- This reflects a critique of cultural and societal changes attributed to liberal influence.
Conversation Timing Insight
- People typically tell stories in about seven-minute increments, tied to a natural human rhythm.
- This timing explains why conversation lulls occur around that length at social gatherings.
Mamet's Trump Phone Call Anecdote
- David Mamet recounts a fabricated phone call from Trump about the stolen election.
- This illustrates Mamet's complex and humorous view on political narratives.