Real Time with Bill Maher Ep. #609: B.J. Novak, Catherine Rampell, Noah Rothman
Aug 20, 2022
Joining the conversation are Noah Rothman, an associate editor at Commentary Magazine and author of *The Rise of the New Puritans*, and Catherine Rampell, an op-ed columnist at The Washington Post. They tackle pressing topics like the Ukraine war, the jungle primary system's pitfalls, and the astonishing misallocation of COVID relief funds. Cultural critiques arise as they discuss the viral video of Finland's Prime Minister partying, and the intricacies of self-censorship and 'cancel culture' in today's society. Tune in for a blend of humor and insightful debate!
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Vengeance Movie
- Bill Maher loved B.J. Novak's movie Vengeance.
- It's not a typical "badass killer" franchise.
Cognitive Dissonance in *Vengeance*
- Vengeance explores the dissonance of liking people personally while disagreeing with them politically.
- Bill Maher relates to this as a "blue guy" who enjoys visiting "red states."
Bridging Political Divides
- Focus on emotions rather than arguments to bridge political divides.
- Stop "picking at the scab" of disagreements online and engage in shared activities.
