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Rhiannon12866

(205,621 posts)
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 01:39 AM Jan 2019

Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - Season Premiere - 1/18/19

Monologue: Shutdown Showdown



Bill recaps the top stories of the week, including the ongoing government shutdown, President Trump's shady lawyers and his latest spat with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.




Marshawn Lynch



Raiders running back and Beast Mode inspiration Marshawn Lynch responds to a Trumpian insult and addresses the NFL's restrictions on its players.




New Rule: Middle Class Squeeze



In his first New Rule of the season, Bill bemoans the state of America's shrinking middle class.




Overtime: Marshawn Lynch, Barney Frank, Catherine Rampell, Erick Erickson



Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show.


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Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - Season Premiere - 1/18/19 (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 OP
Thanks for posting. BigmanPigman Jan 2019 #1
Well, the version I access left out John Kasich Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 #2
Good rant at the end flamingdem Jan 2019 #3
Yes! I agree with that! smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #5
I agree, too! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 #8
I just saw this on You Tube (full show). smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #4
Did you notice that he said Ann Coulter will be on next week?? Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 #6
I don't know why he bothers with these right wing, offensive guests. smirkymonkey Jan 2019 #7
Oh, he had some excuse - about her making news, or something. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 #9
He likes to bat them around I believe. forgotmylogin Jan 2019 #17
K & R SunSeeker Jan 2019 #10
K&R 2naSalit Jan 2019 #11
That was great ! Barney Frank is still the man. I wish people like Barbara Lee would now make OnDoutside Jan 2019 #12
What a terrific idea - she could contact him! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2019 #13
In the middle class part the break down of airplane seating actually made me laugh out loud underpants Jan 2019 #14
No TV until you do your homework. ...and clicked Add to Cart underpants Jan 2019 #15
Disappointed in Lynch and his segment Auggie Jan 2019 #16

BigmanPigman

(51,613 posts)
1. Thanks for posting.
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 01:51 AM
Jan 2019

I just did too but the HBO people usually delete mine, you seem to have better luck than I do.

Rhiannon12866

(205,621 posts)
2. Well, the version I access left out John Kasich
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 01:55 AM
Jan 2019

And he didn't participate in Overtime, either, but I didn't think anyone on DU would mind very much!

Rhiannon12866

(205,621 posts)
8. I agree, too!
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 03:41 AM
Jan 2019

Last edited Sat Jan 19, 2019, 06:56 AM - Edit history (1)

His "New Rules" is often the best part of the show, makes some great points and worth waiting for no matter who the guests are - except maybe next week. He has Jon Tester and Michael McFaul - and also Ann Coulter.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
4. I just saw this on You Tube (full show).
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 03:17 AM
Jan 2019

I was so psyched to see Bill back, but the show was a little disappointing. Kasich (meh), Erickson (ugh), the others were decent, but not particularly inspiring. Hopefully he will bet better guests next time around.

Rhiannon12866

(205,621 posts)
6. Did you notice that he said Ann Coulter will be on next week??
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 03:28 AM
Jan 2019

Why?? I really have a tough time watching his show when he has guests of her ilk.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
7. I don't know why he bothers with these right wing, offensive guests.
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 03:34 AM
Jan 2019

Right-wingers don't watch him and the rest of us are offended. He needs to change up his format. It's very frustrating.

Rhiannon12866

(205,621 posts)
9. Oh, he had some excuse - about her making news, or something.
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 03:44 AM
Jan 2019

And I don't know why he bothers, either - his audience certainly doesn't appreciate guests like that. Rick Santorum, S.E. Cupp, Amy Holmes - those are the shows I have trouble sitting through.

forgotmylogin

(7,530 posts)
17. He likes to bat them around I believe.
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 05:42 PM
Jan 2019

Remember he started the ball rolling on Milo becoming a national pariah.

OnDoutside

(19,962 posts)
12. That was great ! Barney Frank is still the man. I wish people like Barbara Lee would now make
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 08:00 AM
Jan 2019

contact with Marshawn and drive change in Oakland, it's the perfect opportunity.

Rhiannon12866

(205,621 posts)
13. What a terrific idea - she could contact him!
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 08:35 AM
Jan 2019

I wonder if she was watching? I'm sure that someone was who could let her know - it really is the perfect opportunity to join forces for change. I didn't know what to expect from him, but I was favorably impressed! As for Barney Frank, he's always a great guest!

underpants

(182,843 posts)
14. In the middle class part the break down of airplane seating actually made me laugh out loud
Sat Jan 19, 2019, 11:38 AM
Jan 2019

That was some good writing. Watching the monologue now.

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