The talk/variety series “Real Time with Bill Maher,” hosted by Bill Maher, has been running for nearly two decades now, and is showing no signs of slowing down. In fact, HBO has already renewed the series to continue through 2026. So don’t expect Maher to leave airwaves anytime soon.
Fans of the show may be wondering – is “Real Time with Bill Maher” new tonight? Yes, “Real Time” is airing a new episode on Friday, August 15 at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT on HBO and HBO Max.
This week features a one-on-one interview with Thomas Chatterton Williams, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of “Summer of Our Discontent: The Age of Certainty and the Demise of Discourse.” This week’s panel discussion includes Walter Kirn, best-selling author and editor-at-large of County Highway; and Molly Jong-Fast, host of the podcast “Fast Politics with Molly Jong-Fast” and author of “How to Lose Your Mother: A Daughter’s Memoir.”
Last week’s episode, which is streaming on HBO Max, features a one-on-one interview with Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for The Washington Post and political commentator George F. Will. The panel discussion includes Dr. Phil McGraw, founder of Envoy Media Co. and host of “The Real Story with Dr. Phil” podcast and “The Dr. Phil Podcast”; and Stephen A. Smith, host of ESPN’s “First Take” and host of an upcoming political show on SiriusXM’s POTUS Politics.
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.
