Bill Maher
American stand-up comedian and television host
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Videos Mentioning Bill Maher

Why Smart People Don't See What's Wrong With Trump
Sam Harris
Mentioned as the host of a show where Ben Shapiro discussed his financial success ('sleep on a bed of money').

Reality Check: A Conversation with David Wallace-Wells (Episode #365)
Sam Harris
Mentioned in the context of discussing the length of lockdowns, contrasting his perception with the reality of pandemic measures.

Why I Left Twitter: A Conversation with Cal Newport (Episode #304)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as someone who is able to ignore negative feedback on social media.

172 - Esther Perel: Trauma, how narratives shape our worldview, and accepting uncomfortable emotions
Peter Attia MD
A commentator cited by Peter Attia for his observations on modern parenting and the shift towards self-esteem, where parents defend children over teachers.

A Few Thoughts About RFK Jr. (Episode #325)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as someone who has engaged with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., implying a platforming of his views.

Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind | Dr. Sam Harris
Andrew Huberman
Comedian and political commentator, who, like Joe Rogan, advised Sam Harris to use Twitter without engaging in responses to avoid needless conflict.

The Great Derangement: A Conversation with Tim Urban (Episode #315)
Sam Harris
Host of the political talk show 'Real Time with Bill Maher'. A clip of Tim Urban's appearance on the show with Ben Affleck is cited as a turning point for Urban's perspective on political discourse.

E118: AI FOMO frenzy, macro update, Fox vs Dominion, US vs China & more with Brad Gerstner
All-In Podcast
Mentioned for his press tour where he articulated a distinction between liberalism and wokism, suggesting wokism is casting out liberals from the Democratic party.

Leaving the Faith (Rebroadcast): A Conversation with Yasmine Mohammed (Episode #298)
Sam Harris
Host of 'Real Time with Bill Maher'. An episode featuring Maher and Ben Affleck is mentioned as a catalyst for Yasmine Mohammed speaking out against the liberal response to criticism of Islam.

What I Really Think About Trump and Media Bias (Episode #293)
Sam Harris
Mentioned as someone who criticizes both the right and the left, similar to the speaker's own approach.

Sam Harris on Deleting His Twitter Account
Sam Harris
Mentioned as someone who seemingly ignores negative feedback on Twitter.

Eric Weinstein: Geometric Unity and the Call for New Ideas & Institutions | Lex Fridman Podcast #88
Lex Fridman
Host of Real Time with Bill Maher, mentioned as an example of traditional media with a larger platform than Eric Weinstein's podcast, yet still part of the 'gated institutional narrative'.

E21: Media misalignment, subjects controlling narratives & more with bestie guestie Draymond Green
All-In Podcast
Host of 'Real Time with Bill Maher', mentioned in a review as someone whose zealotry might be surpassed by Jason Calacanis.

Kanye 'Ye' West Interview | Lex Fridman Podcast #332
Lex Fridman
Ye teases Lex Fridman about liking Bill Maher, creating a humorous comparison of affection.

Gender Apartheid and the Future of Iran: A Conversation with Alinejad and Mohammed (Episode #370)
Sam Harris
Mentioned for a closing essay on gender apartheid, recommended by Sam Harris.

What the Hell Is Happening?: A Conversation with Bill Maher (Episode #371)
Sam Harris
Host of Real Time on HBO and the podcast Club Random, author of 'What This Comedian Said Will Shock You'. Discussed his career, audience, and political views.

Joe Rogan Experience #2474 - Dave Smith
PowerfulJRE
Comedian, television host, and political commentator, mentioned as the platform where Sam Harris recently discussed Dave Smith again.