Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, November 18, 2022 - Season Finale

[Rhiannon12866]

Real Time with Bill Maher continues its 20th season Friday, November 18 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/tape-delayed PT), with a replay at 12:05 a.m., exclusively on HBO.

This week features a one-on-one interview with Matthew Perry, actor, comedian and author of the New York Times best-selling memoir, Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing.

This week's in-studio panel discussion will include Laura Coates, CNN Anchor and host of SiriusXM's The Laura Coates Show; and Jonathan Haidt, social psychologist at NYU’s Stern School of Business and co-author of The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas are Setting Up a Generation For Failure.

[UTUSN]

1. That "Friends" dude is hitting the book tour really hard.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Sure looks like it, and I seem to remember that he was on with Bill Maher before

They discussed whether they were alcoholics.

[question everything]

3. Will give it a try. Last two weeks he did not exactly concentrated on "hot from the oven" stories

Don't care about Perry. I may try Kennedy Center with Joni Mitchel on PBS and then switch..

You deserve a break, too

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Thanks!

However, it could prove interesting given today's breaking news - and this is the last show for awhile, it's listed as the "Season Finale..."

[question everything]

5. It was actually very good. The panel and the new rules. He was positive

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I think so, too! I really liked the panel though I wasn't familiar with either of them

It was an interesting and thoughtful discussion - and they both had a sense of humor. And I also agree about New Rules, it was positive and encouraging.

[kentuck]

7. Good show!

Thought-provoking.

[Rhiannon12866]

8. I had the same reaction, good panel and a positive New Rules!

[Abolishinist]

9. Loved it as usual!

I never watched Friends, and of course I've heard all the hype about Perry and his book, but at some level I couldn't care less but at least good for him if he's helping others.

Now Laura, I'm familiar with her and she's great (probably against DU sensibilities, but she's also really cute!). And Jonathan Haidt was SUPERB! Never heard of him but wow, such insights! Makes me want to read his book. He was SO spot on, really nailed it in so many ways. Wowzer.

New rules was good as usual. It's too bad the show is off the air for several months, it's become part of our Friday night routine.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. Awww! I especially liked this week's show, too - one of this season's best!

I was a little disappointed that he didn't have more news related people on for such a breaking news week - but it turned out not to matter, I was not familiar with either on the panel, but I liked them both a lot. They had a thoughtful and interesting discussion - and they both had a sense of humor. And I couldn't agree more about Jonathan Haidt, I want to hear more from him, too!

And New Rules was also especially good - positive and optimistic, the best way to end the season. And I also agree that it's a weird time to end the "season," not sure if it has to do with Bill's schedule or it's an HBO decision - since John Oliver's show has its "Season Finale" this coming Sunday as well...

[Behind the Aegis]

16. Jonathan Haidt is very interesting as are his books.

I have read a few, I do suggest picking one up and reading it. A few are dry and overly "statistical", but if you are into stats, you'll like it. He deals in facts, and some theories.

[Abolishinist]

19. Thanks, I had meant to get back to you earlier but time flies.

I checked out some of the reviews on Amazon for his "The Righteous Mind" and found them to be quite interesting, from both the 1-Star and 5-Star reviews. Of the few 1-Stars I read, none were over-the-top hit pieces, they were well-written and, as I've not read the book, could have put forward some good points.

Having said that (the phrase always brings to mind one of my favorite 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' episodes!), I must admit that although this is a book I would have relished 10-15 years ago, even if only to peruse, my appetite for such is mostly gone. At one point it felt good to be able to put forth an intellectual argument when defending my point(s) of view, and even learn more about those that were antithetical, but after the last ten or so years I find it to be a waste of my time... mostly preaching to the choir, which is fine, but I have few to preach to and time becomes more valuable after we discover we have less of it remaining.

Thanks again!

[DET]

11. Good Show

I especially liked the panel discussion of social media and mental health problems in kids. I don’t know why this hasn’t gotten more attention. Maher’s closing remarks were spot on, and very funny.

[Rhiannon12866]

12. I also agree, one of the best - meaning positive - shows of the season

I wasn't familiar with the panelists, but agree that it was an informed and thought provoking discussion - psychologist Jonathan Haidt was particularly good, they should have him on again. As for New Rules, they ended the season on an upbeat note, and agree that it was spot on. And I also appreciated the humor tonight, it was a very watchable show!

BTW, did you catch the Overtime segment? I regularly post it, but don't always remember to watch it, like tonight...

Overtime: Matthew Perry, Laura Coates, Jonathan Haidt
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017784541

[DET]

14. Thanks

Didn’t know about Overtime. Where do you find it? I watched your link, and Overtime was fantastic - informative and very funny. Say what you will about Bill Maher, but he’s a master of the extemporaneous quip.

[Rhiannon12866]

15. I post what available on YouTube on DU in the Video Forum every week, I've done it for years

Since I know that a lot of DUers don't have cable - or HBO. I watch the show and then make the post - but Overtime is only available on YouTube so I often forget to watch it!

[GoneOffShore]

13. I read your subject line as 'Final Time with Bill Maher' & was hoping it was indeed the last time

[USALiberal]

17. No, you are incorrect, he's got a huge audience and makes a lot of money for HBO

[GoneOffShore]

18. Never been a fan. He's a contrarian feckwit IMHO. There are better and smarter people out there.

But some people give him credence.

Reality shows make a lot of money and have huge audiences.

YMMV