Real Time with Bill Maher returns Friday, April 10 (10:00–11:00 p.m. ET/7:00–8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO, with the latest episode also streaming on HBO Max. Hosted by Bill Maher, the series continues to deliver sharp commentary on current events through its signature mix of monologues, interviews, roundtable discussions, and the fan-favorite “New Rules” segment.
This week’s episode features a one-on-one interview with Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, a bioethicist, oncologist, and bestselling author of Eat Your Ice Cream: Six Simple Rules for a Long and Healthy Life. Emanuel joins Maher to discuss health, policy, and the broader cultural conversation surrounding longevity and well-being.
The panel discussion includes Douglas Murray, a contributor to the New York Post and bestselling author of On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization, alongside Paul Rieckhoff, founder of Independent Veterans of America and host of the podcast Independent Americans with Paul Rieckhoff.
As always, the episode will feature Maher’s opening monologue, in-depth conversation with guests, and a lively panel tackling the week’s biggest headlines before wrapping with his closing “New Rules” segment.
TUNE-IN DETAILS
Friday, April 10
10:00–11:00 PM ET / 7:00–8:00 PM PT on HBO
Streaming on HBO Max
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In 2023, Mediaite named Bill Maher #6 on their list of the most influential names in news media and noted, “Each Friday, Maher is able to hit the right topic and right guests to dominate Saturday’s social media buzz, and the comments made by those guests follow them into Sunday interviews and the next week’s conversations in politics and culture.”
Maher headlined his first special on HBO in 1989 and has starred in 12 solo specials for the network to date including, “Bill Maher: Be More Cynical” (2000), “I’m Swiss” (2005), “Bill Maher… But I’m Not Wrong” (2010), “Bill Maher: Live from Oklahoma” (2018), and his most recent, “#Adulting” (2022).
First on “Politically Incorrect” and for more than twenty years on “Real Time,” Maher’s combination of unflinching honesty and big laughs have garnered him 41 Emmy nominations.
Maher’s 13th comedy special for the network “Bill Maher: Is Anyone Else Seeing This?” debuted January 10 on HBO and is available to stream on Max.
The executive producers of REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER are Bill Maher, Sheila Griffiths, Marc Gurvitz, Dean Johnsen, Billy Martin; co-executive producer, Chris Kelly; producer, Matt Wood; director, Paul Casey.

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