Bill Maher roasts COVID experts over pandemic response: 'We did a lot of stupid things'
The comedian claimed Friday Americans overreacted to COVID-19.
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He has been in the news for comments about his stance on stand-up touring in the current political climate, saying he may not tour because he could be targeted and shot in today’s climate. This has been reported by outlets including Variety and other entertainment press in late 2024 to 2025. [citation: Variety report on Nov 16, 2025][citation: People article Nov 18, 2025]
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There have been discussions and coverage about his Real Time show and his future plans for the series, including mentions of restarting or continuing the program with HBO, and his relationship with talent agencies and production choices. [citation: IMDb/Deadline coverage mid-late 2025][citation: Wikipedia update 2024–2025]
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In addition, Maher’s public commentary and interviews in 2024–2025 touched on topics like the political environment, the 2024 election cycle, and his evolving approach to material and touring. [citation: CNN opinion piece 2024][citation: ABC News recap 2024]
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