Bill Maher.
American stand-up comedian and television host
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Bill Maher interviewed Karoline Leavitt on HBO today.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump met with Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher to discuss policy issues, followed by Smith appearing on ABC.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Donald Trump and Bill Maher met at the White House on October 15.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher opened for Doug Stanhope at a club on October 19, 2026.Some support1 report
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Trump criticized El-Sayed's socialist views, while the Trump administration discussed the Iran War, and Trump and Bill Maher shared a dinner.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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During a dinner, Bill Maher pressed Donald Trump on Afghan interpreters and discussed the war with Iran.Some support1 report
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Stephen A. Smith attended a White House dinner and used Fox News and CNBC to discuss grievances and compare political figures.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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CNBC anchor and Bill Maher discussed the US effort to prevent China from gaining AI dominance.Some support1 report
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Fox News featured Bill Maher's commentary on July 21, 2026.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Bill Maher discussed details with Ari Emanuel during a podcast broadcast on Fox News.Some support1 report
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Donald Trump targeted Bill Maher on social media posts while Maher was broadcasting on HBO.Well supported5 reports
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Bill Maher and Eisen broadcast on CNBC, discussing France's lack of growth and its major debt cycle.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher appeared on HBO to comment on politics, criticizing the Left's media framing.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher commented on the political climate of the Democratic Party.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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Bill Maher linked Donald Trump's broken promises to expected Democratic gains in Alaska.Some support1 report
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Audie Cornish played a clip featuring Bill Maher on CNN on October 8, 2026.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher is utilizing the HBO platform for his broadcasts, amidst discussions contrasting various project spending priorities.Well supported12 reports3 developments inside
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Bill Maher warned on CNN that the DSA could create problems for Democrats, while the White House sent a statement to Fox News Digital.Some support1 report
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Bobby Mair opened for Bill Maher, Doug Stanhope, and Bill Burr on October 6, 2026.Some support1 report
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Local media commentary in Chicago targets public figures.Some support1 report
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James Kirchick discussed the topic of LGBTQ extremism on Bill Maher's show.Some support2 reports
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Bill Maher, on HBO's 'Real Time', discussed how Donald Trump's persona and policies may have impacted crime rates, citing FBI data and the perspective of retired agent Jason Pack.Well supported3 reports
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Bill Maher discussed Donald Trump's presidential ambitions and persona on HBO's 'Real Time'.Well supported6 reports2 developments inside
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Bill Maher used his HBO broadcast to discuss Donald Trump's political behavior, comparing it to historical figures like Nixon.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Bill Maher hosted a broadcast on HBO where he contrasted Democratic policy with Donald Trump's toughness and deportation methods.Some support2 reports
One to three months ago
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A broadcast on HBO featured Jessica Tarlov and Bill Maher discussing political issues and the economy.Some support4 reports
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Charles and Bill Maher publicly assessed the political realities of Israel, discussing differing views on Israel and Palestine.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher hoped a recession would remove Donald Trump, while commentators criticized Trump's behavior.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher used the Gaza War as a case study, while Ariel Sharon's political shifts were cited as enabling peace deals.Some support2 reports
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JD Vance and Bill Maher appeared on Real Time, where Maher criticized the Democratic Party.Well supported8 reports
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Political figures attended ceremonies in Lower Manhattan and at the Pentagon, while Bill Maher hosted a monologue on HBO.Some support1 report
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President Biden and Bill Maher commented on the 9/11 attacks and the current situation following Hamas' mass murder.Some support1 report
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Industry pressures are affecting celebrity reputation and career.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Bill Maher filmed a special in Oklahoma and appeared as a panel guest with Max Brooks on HBO.Some support2 reports
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Donald Trump is reported commandeering the Department of Justice, while Bill Maher comments on trivial matters and Trump's war against Iran.Some support7 reports
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Hunter Biden discussed his political ambitions during an interview with Bill Maher, stating he seeks the presidency contingent on endorsement from John Catsimatidis.Some support3 reports
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Donald Trump challenged an institution's identity and control, a topic subsequently discussed by Bill Maher.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Maher commented on executive power limits as the administration sought to deport visa holders.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher used metaphors involving Benghazi and Chris Christie to critique Fox News' organizational decline in 2014.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher cited CNN for information regarding political candidates.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher referenced the war in Iran and made jokes about Dolly Parton's tributes during a recent broadcast.Some support4 reports
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Bill Maher used HBO to discuss political topics and compare current university culture to his time at Cornell.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher made a provocative joke about Dolly Parton's body on August 29, 2026.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher discussed Israel's status and the war against Hamas in Gaza on HBO.Well supported5 reports
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Don Lemon discussed his views on Donald Trump with Bill Maher.Some support1 report
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Dana Bash appeared on Bill Maher's show to discuss current events, with coverage noting AIPAC influence via CNN.Some support1 report
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In 2014, Daylight handled distribution for Jon Stewart and Bill Maher, hosted The Shawn Ryan Show, and utilized Spotify for content distribution.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher has used his platform to critique the political influence of Oprah Winfrey.Some support1 report
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Maher and Galloway discussed political trends, with Galloway attributing the 2016 loss to sexism and predicting Newsom's presidency.Some support2 reports
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Chris Cuomo, a former CNN host, is attempting to rebrand his career in the style of Bill Maher.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher and Max Amini criticized the government of Iran on August 18, 2026.Some support3 reports
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Bill Maher used Yelp as an analogy for selective acceptance.Some support5 reports
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Bill Maher compared Donald Trump's accounts to a proposal put forth by George W. Bush.Some support1 report
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Both Bill Maher and Chris Matthews were cited in political commentary on August 14, 2026.Some support1 report
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Barack Obama earned multiple awards for voice-over work, while Bill Maher's Emmy consideration was noted.Some support1 report
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Cea Weaver's political comments drew criticism from Eric Adams and mockery from Bill Maher, while she was noted for supporting Piker.Some support3 reports
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Bill Maher criticized Donald Trump's claims regarding DSA.Some support1 report
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Rand Paul leads a committee that has voted on contempt charges, drawing criticism regarding the diary release strategy.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher's joke led to intense public scrutiny of Ariana Grande.Some support1 report
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Bill Maher hosted a political talk show on HBO on August 7, 2026.Some support1 report
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Around Bill Maher this week
News at the entities that move Bill Maher most-
Kennedy Center OperationalDonald Trump ordered a probe into Richard Grenell for allegedly directing funds intended for the Kennedy Center.Moves Bill Maher
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Donald Trump OperationalTrump campaigns for GOP candidates across Iowa and Ohio, while Hinson faces Ernst in a Senate race.Moves Bill Maher
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Fox News OperationalA 2013 story involving a Fox News producer who acted as a Gawker mole, leaked footage of Mitt Romney, and claimed to be blackballed by NBC.Moves Bill Maher
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ESPN StructuralDisney Entertainment and ESPN announced major leadership changes, including Carol Choi leading Disney+ and Disney Entertainment's portfolio.Moves Bill Maher
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JD Vance OperationalJD Vance made various political statements, traveled to Hungary, and faced controversy over immigration issues in Springfield.Moves Bill Maher
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HBO OperationalA Poison Ivy series is set to head to HBO, with Lauren LeFranc in talks to join the project.Moves Bill Maher
Connections
The 40 strongest of 157, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Donald Trump Operational
Maher and Trump maintain a highly visible operational relationship characterized by public critiques, political feuds, and shared high-profile social orbits.
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JD Vance Operational
Vance and Maher maintain an active, reciprocal political and media relationship through interviews, shared platforms, and commentary on current events.
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HBO Operational
Bill Maher hosts his political commentary show, 'Real Time', on the HBO platform, creating a mutually beneficial media partnership.
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Kennedy Center Operational
The Kennedy Center provides the institutional venue and platform for Bill Maher's performances and award ceremonies.
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Fox News Operational
Fox News provides a platform for Bill Maher's commentary, while Maher actively critiques the network's content and performance.
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Chris Cuomo Operational
The two commentators actively interact through professional collaborations and competitive efforts to rebrand.
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Bobby Mair Operational
Bobby Mair performed as the opening act for Bill Maher's show.
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Daylight Structural
Daylight provides distribution services for Bill Maher.
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Billy Martin Structural
Billy Martin functions as an executive producer for Bill Maher's show.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Operational
Maher actively critiques and tracks AOC's political career and public stances through his commentary.
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Matt Wood Structural
Matt Wood functions as a producer for Bill Maher's television show.
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Real Time Structural
Bill Maher serves as the host for the Real Time program.
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Chris Kelly Structural
Chris Kelly is employed as a co-executive producer on Bill Maher's show.
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Chris Murphy Operational
Maher actively challenges Murphy's political claims and statements regarding scandals and influence during shared panel discussions.
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Democrats Operational
Maher actively comments on, criticizes, and aligns with the policies and persona of the Democratic Party.
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Joe Biden Operational
Maher frequently offers public commentary, including criticism and acknowledgment, regarding Joe Biden's political profile and policies.
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CNBC Operational
Bill Maher broadcasts content on CNBC, establishing a functional media partnership between the personality and the platform.
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Comedy Central Transactional
Bill Maher utilized Comedy Central as the platform for his talk show.
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David Sedaris Transactional
The two entities participated in a one-on-one interview.
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David Letterman Operational
Both are recognized peers who compete in the market of influential comedy and political commentary.
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Mike Pence Operational
Bill Maher hosted Mike Pence, challenging him on political issues and discussing his career.
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Democratic Party Operational
Bill Maher uses his platform to actively critique the ideology, actions, and moral direction of the Democratic Party.
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Larry David Operational
The relationship is characterized by professional competition and public disagreements stemming from shared industry events.
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HuffPost Operational
Bill Maher actively criticized the content published by HuffPost.
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Hollywood Operational
Industry pressures affect celebrity reputation and career, and Bill Maher delivers commentary within the media landscape.
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Kenny Chesney Operational
Kenny Chesney and Bill Maher engaged in discussions regarding celebrity politics and boundaries.
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Skydance Media Operational
Bill Maher has been actively critical of Skydance Media's network direction and operational decisions.
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Don Lemon Operational
The two media figures engaged in a discussion about political figures, specifically Donald Trump.
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Anthony Fauci Operational
Maher publicly challenges and criticizes Fauci regarding his statements and testimony on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bernie Sanders Operational
Maher uses Sanders' political views as a point of reference for ideological agreement and political critique.
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ESPN Structural
Bill Maher is employed as a host for the ESPN network.
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Kevin Spacey Mentioned together
Kevin Spacey has appeared on Bill Maher's podcast to discuss his career and legal outcomes.
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Elon Musk Operational
Maher used Musk's talk regarding Mars as a case study to question spending priorities.
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John Fetterman Operational
Fetterman and Maher engage in public discourse, including interviews and shared commentary on political issues.
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Gavin Newsom Operational
Bill Maher uses his media platform to discuss, critique, and comment on Gavin Newsom's political strategies and viability.
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Rand Paul Operational
Rand Paul offers criticism regarding Bill Maher's diary release strategy.
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Macklemore Operational
Bill Maher has publicly criticized Macklemore regarding his spending habits and anti-Israel remarks.
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Steve Bannon Operational
Bill Maher actively analyzes and critiques Steve Bannon's political distraction tactics.
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Matt Friend Transactional
Matt Friend and Bill Maher engaged in a specific, episodic interaction involving impersonation and sparring at a ceremony.
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James Kirchick Transactional
Kirchick appeared as a guest on Maher's show to discuss LGBTQ extremism and current trends.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
16 events- Bill Maher interviewed Karoline Leavitt on HBO today.
- Donald Trump met with Stephen A. Smith and Bill Maher to discuss policy issues, followed by Smith appearing on ABC.
- Donald Trump and Bill Maher met at the White House on October 15.
- Bill Maher opened for Doug Stanhope at a club on October 19, 2026.
- Trump criticized El-Sayed's socialist views, while the Trump administration discussed the Iran War, and Trump and Bill Maher shared a dinner.
- During a dinner, Bill Maher pressed Donald Trump on Afghan interpreters and discussed the war with Iran.
- Stephen A. Smith attended a White House dinner and used Fox News and CNBC to discuss grievances and compare political figures.
- CNBC anchor and Bill Maher discussed the US effort to prevent China from gaining AI dominance.
- Bill Maher discussed details with Ari Emanuel during a podcast broadcast on Fox News.
- Bill Maher and Eisen broadcast on CNBC, discussing France's lack of growth and its major debt cycle.
- Bill Maher appeared on HBO to comment on politics, criticizing the Left's media framing.
- Bill Maher linked Donald Trump's broken promises to expected Democratic gains in Alaska.
- Audie Cornish played a clip featuring Bill Maher on CNN on October 8, 2026.
- Bill Maher warned on CNN that the DSA could create problems for Democrats, while the White House sent a statement to Fox News Digital.
- Bobby Mair opened for Bill Maher, Doug Stanhope, and Bill Burr on October 6, 2026.
- Local media commentary in Chicago targets public figures.
September 2026
14 events- James Kirchick discussed the topic of LGBTQ extremism on Bill Maher's show.
- Bill Maher, on HBO's 'Real Time', discussed how Donald Trump's persona and policies may have impacted crime rates, citing FBI data and the perspective of retired agent Jason Pack.
- Bill Maher hosted a broadcast on HBO where he contrasted Democratic policy with Donald Trump's toughness and deportation methods.
- A broadcast on HBO featured Jessica Tarlov and Bill Maher discussing political issues and the economy.
- Charles and Bill Maher publicly assessed the political realities of Israel, discussing differing views on Israel and Palestine.
- Bill Maher hoped a recession would remove Donald Trump, while commentators criticized Trump's behavior.
- Bill Maher used the Gaza War as a case study, while Ariel Sharon's political shifts were cited as enabling peace deals.
- Political figures attended ceremonies in Lower Manhattan and at the Pentagon, while Bill Maher hosted a monologue on HBO.
- President Biden and Bill Maher commented on the 9/11 attacks and the current situation following Hamas' mass murder.
- Bill Maher filmed a special in Oklahoma and appeared as a panel guest with Max Brooks on HBO.
- Donald Trump is reported commandeering the Department of Justice, while Bill Maher comments on trivial matters and Trump's war against Iran.
- Hunter Biden discussed his political ambitions during an interview with Bill Maher, stating he seeks the presidency contingent on endorsement from John Catsimatidis.
- Maher commented on executive power limits as the administration sought to deport visa holders.
- Bill Maher used metaphors involving Benghazi and Chris Christie to critique Fox News' organizational decline in 2014.
August 2026
21 events- Bill Maher cited CNN for information regarding political candidates.
- Bill Maher referenced the war in Iran and made jokes about Dolly Parton's tributes during a recent broadcast.
- Bill Maher used HBO to discuss political topics and compare current university culture to his time at Cornell.
- Bill Maher made a provocative joke about Dolly Parton's body on August 29, 2026.
- Bill Maher discussed Israel's status and the war against Hamas in Gaza on HBO.
- Don Lemon discussed his views on Donald Trump with Bill Maher.
- Dana Bash appeared on Bill Maher's show to discuss current events, with coverage noting AIPAC influence via CNN.
- In 2014, Daylight handled distribution for Jon Stewart and Bill Maher, hosted The Shawn Ryan Show, and utilized Spotify for content distribution.
- Bill Maher has used his platform to critique the political influence of Oprah Winfrey.
- Maher and Galloway discussed political trends, with Galloway attributing the 2016 loss to sexism and predicting Newsom's presidency.
- Chris Cuomo, a former CNN host, is attempting to rebrand his career in the style of Bill Maher.
- Bill Maher and Max Amini criticized the government of Iran on August 18, 2026.
- Bill Maher used Yelp as an analogy for selective acceptance.
- Bill Maher compared Donald Trump's accounts to a proposal put forth by George W. Bush.
- Both Bill Maher and Chris Matthews were cited in political commentary on August 14, 2026.
- Barack Obama earned multiple awards for voice-over work, while Bill Maher's Emmy consideration was noted.
- Cea Weaver's political comments drew criticism from Eric Adams and mockery from Bill Maher, while she was noted for supporting Piker.
- Bill Maher criticized Donald Trump's claims regarding DSA.
- Rand Paul leads a committee that has voted on contempt charges, drawing criticism regarding the diary release strategy.
- Bill Maher's joke led to intense public scrutiny of Ariana Grande.
- Bill Maher hosted a political talk show on HBO on August 7, 2026.
Show 2 earlier months
July 2026
2 eventsJune 2026
7 events- Donald Trump targeted Bill Maher on social media posts while Maher was broadcasting on HBO.
- Bill Maher commented on the political climate of the Democratic Party.
- Bill Maher is utilizing the HBO platform for his broadcasts, amidst discussions contrasting various project spending priorities.
- Bill Maher discussed Donald Trump's presidential ambitions and persona on HBO's 'Real Time'.
- Bill Maher used his HBO broadcast to discuss Donald Trump's political behavior, comparing it to historical figures like Nixon.
- JD Vance and Bill Maher appeared on Real Time, where Maher criticized the Democratic Party.
- Donald Trump challenged an institution's identity and control, a topic subsequently discussed by Bill Maher.