Ep 5. February 14, 2020

On the February 14, 2020 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, Maher discussed the latest political news and events with a panel of guests. The show kicked off with Maher's opening monologue in which he tackled the current state of the Democratic Party and their chances of defeating Donald Trump in the upcoming election. Maher also made a few jokes about Valentine's Day and the controversy surrounding it.

The first guest to join Maher on the show was Farhad Manjoo, a journalist and opinion writer for The New York Times. Manjoo discussed his latest article about the future of Facebook and how its unchecked power is a threat to democracy. Maher and Manjoo delved into the larger issue of big tech and its influence on our daily lives.

Next up was retired four-star general and former National Security Advisor to President Obama, James Jones. Jones shared his thoughts on the recent developments in the impeachment trial of Donald Trump and the impact it will have on our foreign policy and relationships with allies. Maher and Jones also discussed the threat of Russia meddling in the upcoming election, and what steps need to be taken to prevent it.

The final guest to join Maher on the panel was former Republican Congressman from Florida, Carlos Curbelo. Curbelo discussed his decision to leave the Republican Party and his views on how the party has drifted away from its conservative values. Maher and Curbelo also talked about the political divide in America and how to bridge the gap between the left and right.

As always, the show included an Overtime segment featuring additional discussion and opinions from the guests. Maher also delivered his New Rule segment, which tackled a timely and controversial issue.

Overall, the February 14, 2020 episode of Real Time with Bill Maher was filled with thought-provoking discussions and engaging conversations with a diverse panel of guests. Maher's irreverent and unapologetic style made for an entertaining and informative show.