Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #698: Whitney Cummings, Stephanie Ruhle, Jonah Goldberg
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Jun 7, 2025 
Whitney Cummings, a comedian and writer known for her stand-up specials and podcast hosting, joins a lively discussion alongside Stephanie Ruhle and Jonah Goldberg. They humorously tackle the comical feud between Trump and Elon Musk while reflecting on modern parenting and robotics. The conversation shifts to unconventional beliefs, the role of AI in society, and the decline of traditional media. They also critique celebrity culture and explore the complexities of immigration policies, providing a satirical yet thoughtful look at today's political landscape.
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Whitney's Robot Doppelganger
- Whitney Cummings had a robot made in her likeness for a stand-up special about robots and sex robots.
- She unexpectedly included the robot in the special because the technology was surprisingly realistic.
Humans Becoming Robotic
- Whitney Cummings observes that humans now often behave like glitching robots, saying programmed words without thinking.
- She questions if we are already becoming robotic in our own flesh bodies because of this behavior.
Compassion for Robots Risks
- Whitney worries that people will anthropomorphize robots and develop compassion for them.
- She fears humans may harm each other trying to protect robots they've projected feelings onto.