Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - 6/25/21

[Rhiannon12866]

Monologue: Freedom!

Bill recaps the top issues of the week, including the #FreeBritney movement, the Supreme Court's First Amendment ruling and the GOP's voting rights blockade.




Quentin Tarantino: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

Quentin Tarantino joins Bill discuss the novelization of "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and his decision to quit filmmaking at the top of his game.




The Panel: Derek Chauvin's Sentencing

Panelists Max Brooks and Dan Carlin join Bill Maher to discuss the impact of former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin's sentencing for the murder of George Floyd.




Future Headlines: Summer 2021

Bill reports all the news that has yet to occur.




New Rule: America Has a Drinking Problem

Bill stages an intervention for the Americans using liquor to take the edge off of their pandemic-exacerbated anxiety.




Here's a "bootleg" version of the show which includes the the entire interview with Quentin Tarantino (8:25) and panel discussion with Max Brooks and Dan Carlin (21:41), and complete New Rules (47:00). It won't last long, as usual:

[ItsjustMe]

1. Real Time With Bill Maher (6/25/2021)

http://realtimewithbillmaher.blogspot.com/2021/06/real-time-with-bill-maher-6252021.html

[LittleGirl]

2. I watched the Panel clip

and it reaffirmed my decision to stop watching Maher who has gotten so cynical I can’t stand it anymore. All he does is drag the Democrats and all I think is “whose side is he on?” He used to sound like a liberal but now all I hear is his grievances against anybody that doesn’t think like he does. A libertarian jackass. He sounds like trump now. I’m done with him.
Thanks for sharing Rhiannon.

[nuxvomica]

3. Great show!

I have a strange opinion of both Tarantino and his movies: a really enjoy them but I always feel I shouldn't. He was wonderful, and thinking back, he's made some awesome movies.

[True Dough]

4. I usually enjoy Maher and I also like to watch Michael Smerconish on CNN

Both present views and opinions that I disagree with at times but there's room for debate in this world. Echo chambers are a dangerous thing.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. There are times I agree with him, other times I don't - and the same with his guests

Though I did like this week's guests a lot, good discussion and plenty of humor as well. I was glad that the guests on the panel finally made an appearance. They were scheduled last month when the show was canceled and I was looking forward to them, Max Brooks is always smart and funny. I'm just bummed that the show is going on hiatus for a month, same with Jimmy Kimmel who is taking the summer off. Next week is full of repeats except for Stephen Colbert who is just excited to finally be back in his studio.

[True Dough]

6. Do you listen to or watch podcasts, Rhiannon?

There are a lot of great ones out there that could fill in the gaps while those TV shows are taking a break.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. No, I actually know nothing about podcasts

Except when I list the guests on Bill's show, it seems like most of his guests have one.

[True Dough]

8. I was in the same boat for years

and then I decided to give a few a try while I was walking the dog. Now I'm hooked. So much variety and stimulating discussion. It's really worth a try.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. When I'm in my car, I usually listen to books on audio

I've listened to Jimmy Carter's autobiography so many times that I practically know the words - and he really has led a fascinating life - and I'm currently listening to Mary Trump's book over again. I missed a lot the first time through. I recommend that highly as well. I like it when the book is read by the author and both of these were.

[Icono Classless Jerk]

9. Tarantino is HUGE

and I'm not even talking about his career!