Ep 13. May 1, 2020
- TV-MA
- May 1, 2020
- 48 min
On May 1, 2020, Real Time With Bill Maher aired its thirteenth episode of the eighteenth season. The episode was filled with insightful commentary and discussions on the latest political and social issues.
During the opening segment, Maher discussed the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the response from the Trump administration. He criticized the lack of leadership and coordination from the federal government and highlighted the importance of listening to experts and science.
The first guest of the show was Dr. David Katz, a renowned preventive medicine specialist, who discussed the need for a more nuanced approach to the pandemic. He argued for a targeted approach that takes into account the varying risk factors for different groups of people, rather than a blanket approach of shutting down the entire country.
Next, Maher interviewed former Secretary of State John Kerry, who discussed the importance of international cooperation in addressing the climate crisis. He expressed optimism for the future and highlighted the progress made by other countries around the world.
Maher then welcomed comedian and actor Jay Leno to the show. The two discussed Leno's career and the current political climate. Leno shared his thoughts on the Democratic presidential candidates and the importance of voting in the upcoming election.
Following the interview, Maher was joined by journalist Soledad O'Brien and political commentator David Frum for a panel discussion on the latest news and issues. They discussed the recent firing of Inspector General Michael Atkinson, the Trump administration's handling of the pandemic, and the upcoming presidential election.
As always, the show ended with Maher's signature "New Rules" segment where he provided his humorous take on various topics such as the importance of wearing masks and the ridiculousness of conspiracy theories.
Overall, the thirteenth episode of Real Time With Bill Maher's eighteenth season was an engaging and informative show with a diverse range of guests and topics.
