Ep 11. April 5, 2019

On April 5, 2019, season 17 episode 11 of Real Time with Bill Maher aired. The show began with a monologue from Maher, commenting on the state of the world and current events. He then brought on his panel of guests, which included political commentators, activists, and journalists.

The first topic of discussion was the controversial new abortion law passed in Georgia, which bans abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Maher and his guests debated the morality and legality of such a law, with some arguing that it violates women's rights and others stating that it is necessary to protect the unborn.

Next, the panel discussed the ongoing investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Maher and his guests debated whether or not President Trump's actions are obstructing (or potentially obstructing) justice. They also discussed the implications of the Mueller report, which had not yet been released at the time of this episode.

Finally, the show ended with a segment called "New Rules," in which Maher delivers a humorous and often provocative commentary on various topics. In this episode, Maher talked about the recent college admissions scandal and criticized the "pay-to-play" culture in American society.

Overall, the April 5, 2019 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher tackled some of the most pressing and controversial issues of the day, providing viewers with a thought-provoking and entertaining discussion of the news.