Episode
Real Time with Bill Maher: Episode 539
Overview
This week, Bill interviews former Governor of Ohio John Kasich about his endorsement of Joe Biden and also lauded director Oliver Stone. For the panel discussion, author Thomas Frank and Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II join Bill to talk about the direction of the Democratic party.
Details
- Series
- Real Time with Bill Maher
- Season
- Season 18
- Episode
- Episode 24
- Air date
- 2020-08-21
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Episode 539 is Episode 24 in Season 18 of Real Time with Bill Maher. It aired on 2020-08-21. The runtime is 60 min.
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