‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ is set to air a new episode on Friday, April 24, at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT on HBO and HBO Max, confirming the series remains a staple in late-night political commentary.
The renewal of the talk/variety show through 2026 underscores its enduring relevance, with host Bill Maher continuing to shape discussions on current events.
This Week’s Guests
The upcoming episode features:
- One-on-one interview: Maryland Governor Wes Moore
- Panel discussion:
- Chris Cuomo, host of CUOMO on News Nation and SiriusXM’s The Chris Cuomo Project
- Sarah Isgur, editor of The Dispatch’s SCOTUSblog and author of Last Branch Standing: A Potentially Surprising, Occasionally Witty Journey Inside Today’s Supreme Court
Last Week’s Episode Highlights
The April 17 episode, now streaming on HBO Max, included:
- One-on-one interview: Kara Swisher, award-winning podcast host and executive producer of CNN’s Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever
- Panel discussion:
- Rahm Emanuel, former White House Chief of Staff, Chicago mayor, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan under President Biden
- Jake Sullivan, co-host of The Long Game podcast, Harvard Kennedy School professor, and former U.S. National Security Advisor under President Biden
Behind the Scenes: Production Team
The executive producers of ‘Real Time with Bill Maher’ include:
- Bill Maher
- Sheila Griffiths
- Marc Gurvitz
- Dean Johnsen
- Billy Martin
- Chris Kelly (co-executive producer)
- Matt Wood (producer)
- Paul Casey (director)
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