"I Don't Think We Are Smart Enough To Survive"; Bill Maher On America's Future, Trump, & PC Culture

Originally Published: November 21, 2018
Larry visits Bill Maher on the 1000th episode of ‘Larry King Now’ to discuss his 25th anniversary in TV, today’s trending topics out of D.C., and America’s political future.
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[@pi6835]

People get too caught up in one side or the other. Maher is smart, quick, articulate, and engaging.

[@Ethan.s..]

Even a bit funny at times too.

[@marjatikkanen6155]

I'm from Europa but I always like Bill Maher..... Go on man

[@ge-8135]

Agreed. It is disappointing that he feels the DNC is the answer to Americas problems, when all sane people know they create or exascerbate the problems.

[@nickjohnson1424]

@@ge-8135 The other side isn’t any better

[@malanyanelefoka5962]

M)

[@treydeblasio8344]

The go-to joke that Larry King was able to name every senator when he was younger is that there were only 16 states back then.

[@RawkAhn4evr]

Trey De Blasio 🤣😂🤣😂

[@stevecampbell9670]

Snap.

[@pillarsofserpents]

hahahaha. dude. that's a good joke. I must give props.

[@DangerousParent]

16? 😂

[@franciscotoscano9924]

He looks good for 200

[@billythekid2083]

Man was he right about Trump, not wanting to accept his loss

[@Babblebabble87]

never haha

[@MBarberfan4life]

I mean, it wasn't that hard of a prediction to make. Just look at 2016: Trump didn't even accept that he lost the popular vote, even though our system isn't based on that.

[@pontushellstrom6380]

@@MBarberfan4life what he even wanted to investigate election fraud for him and against him but was turned down in 2016 when Hillary said fraud and evryone fell for it

[@pontushellstrom6380]

William Taylor what?

[@michaelshannon5032]

For sure! But he was wrong about Gavin!

[@jackalmuiz]

May Larry King rest in power. He was truly the king of talk.

[@BryonLetterman]

Is it not enough to rest in peace? Not sure what resting in power means

[@catlovely5438]

@@BryonLettermanh fed boohoo BBSs i Genderbender oh s has

[@catlovely5438]

Handbook BBM moon BBM McMahon Stevenson CNN m B mm Shen nvm s

[@catlovely5438]

Nerves Sheridan

[@wadecurnutte9672]

No he wasn't the king of speak. He was the king of playing ball and keeping close to the center of American politics. Compared to most modern podcasters, Larry King barely spent any time talking to people. Most of his talks with people were filler. I love Larry King, but he certainly was not some pillar of American discourse. He was on par for what he did, but he towed the political line and was not impressive in any way that stands out. Almost anyone could have done what he did at the same level, given the opportunity.

[@nicoletorres6940]

The amount of work I have to do to stay informed because it is so deliberately hidden from us is amazing.

[@BMG19FUNNYDIE]

They no longer promote anything with inherent value. I write movies for a living and it's a chore to find anything new/original. Netflix is clustered with direct to DVD type rom com slop.

[@johnsmith2221]

That’s why I quit trying it’s too frustrating.

[@minibixxx]

@@esltogo6898 not everyone can be a scholar apparently cause we still have a bunch of flat earthers in 2021 😂

[@kimbrown5024]

You're so right!!

[@zuzanazuscinova5209]

Indeed. It's almost like another job.

[@andrewcogger7586]

this guy has been 70 years old for 30 years

[@TimsFoyleHeadgear]

He was born 70 years old

[@stevefromsaskatoon830]

@@TimsFoyleHeadgear lol

[@oddsmith5872]

Lol

[@diapersFTMFW11]

More like 40 years

[@allenmontrasio8962]

He's 86 now

[@danmiller6462]

I agree. America is not smart enough to survive anymore. George Carlin spoke of this too.

[@95percentair]

Not surprised Carlin said that too, but i'll bet my bottom dollar he said it with empathy in context - for ex 'it's a big club and you ain't in it' (thru no fault of your own). Maher, otoh, just considers everyone but himself an idiot. They couldn't be more different; mostly in that Maher _is_ in the club. butch oblick, hey if you just discovered Carlin WTG! Prophet is a great word! Or yr like me and he needs to be revisited to keep us sane lol. RIP.

[@NothingToPointOut24]

He started saying it nearly 50 years ago, and its yet to come true. It will come true eventually, in my lifetime I'm sure, but I dont think he hit it on the head.

[@ATRTAP]

Really? We survived slavery the great depression communism and yet we are unable to surmount our rather pedestrian problems now? I doubt it.

[@95percentair]

@@ATRTAP I hear you! The only thing that can stop us (and our brains) is military force. And complete total censorship, which go hand in hand, so we might want to pick up the pace lol. And omg cancel yr cable - package deals seem great esp with a fam, but will intellectually bankrupt you (even the garbage u don't watch has a way of finding u). there are other ways to watch sports. which is all i missed.

[@Honkytonkified]

God help us get back to the actual blueprint for freedom instead of what our pea brains project.

[@billpholde4816]

Bill Maher had a great line that went something like this: "Conservatives govern without shame, Liberals shame without governing."

[@breaknfiction21]

Crazy thing about that quote is it makes sense even when you switch liberals and conservatives. Both sides are a joke

[@khalidamajoud4114]

@@breaknfiction21 True. Good observation there! 😂😁

[@Bigwave2003]

For a moment I thought Larry was going to say "It's my 1,000th birthday."

[@GlassOnion.]

lmao

[@brandomichaelson4094]

HA this cracked me up.

[@PassportKings]

hahah, you aint sh#@#$

[@roxyshow123]

He looks it.

[@ThePortal101]

😆🤣

[@jadejade697]

R.I.P Larry you will be truly missed ❤️

[@sandralybrand9407]

There will never be another like him! I watched him for 30 years and he never disappointed! May he rest in peace and prayers for his family. Thank you Larry for so many great interviews and never interrupting like they do today, you were one of a kind and I for one of your millions of fans will miss you!

[@NxDoyle]

The two things about Trump's supporters: 1) They're fans. It's not political support, it is fandom. And the reason they stick with him is perverse. It makes them happy when he makes the rest of us unhappy.

[@63rambler66]

Keep on projectin on, Nx...

[@lewistwins8480]

And yall wonder why you lost...

[@buttkid3548]

Hale Light no, he's not wrong. I get the same feeling from Trump supporters.

[@buttkid3548]

Monster Magnet no it doesn't. Obama was supported by the majority. The idea of supporting a politician just to watch others hurt didn't crop up till Trump. The "I vote for Trump to make liberals cry" is a new phenomenon, and an idiot reason to support someone.

[@buttkid3548]

Lewis twins no. we know why we lost. The electorate not representing the people. And Russian interference. You all are the minority. You don't have enough votes to win fair and square.

[@eddy2561]

The best Bill Maher interview ever!! Great video LK and RIP

[@mattja312]

When I was a child in the late "60's, my dad and his buddies/co-workers would gripe and/or joke about the politics of the day. Phrases that I heard repeated were "two sides of the same coin" and "He who has the gold makes the rules." They were true then and remain true to this day.

[@thesoundsmith]

No it is NOT. Todays GOP has a different set of rues - No Rules. They refuse to play the political game - The Art of The Compromise has become The Bullies that Refuse To Compromise AT ALL... There is NO solution which does not involve removing or killing Republicans en masse. (I really do wish this were a lie. it is not. The GOP is the Enemy Of The People, has been since Reagan.)

[@jddeefo1022]

I've come to like Bill Maher, he's alright.

[@sandralybrand9407]

I love Bill Maher he's always honest a sees things and informs us of things we aren't aware of or haven't recognized what's really going on.

[@peredavi]

I’m center right, and I agree with a lot of his opinions. He’s a funny f#$&er.

[@lacanian1500]

@@peredavi theres no need to censor the word man

[@Mrst3lios89]

@@peredavi same here. America is losing its grip on reality and he certainly sheds light on issues that haven’t been given enough attention.

[@superimposedfun]

I agree with him on about everything I didn’t even watch him in college but he’s about the point I came to reading all that I’ve read he’s a excellent representation on what I believe is a typical leftist on the issues and he’s hilarious

[@jennifermathis3983]

Love you Bill Maher!!!! Thank you Larry for interviewing him and yes he is a TREASURE!!!!

[@billward2264]

I had low expectations, fearing Larry must have lost it by now... I was wrong! What an interesting conversation.

[@iwnunn7999]

George Carlin was smart and a prophet

[@thecreatoristhetruth5623]

He was a female with small skull and none deepset eyes, short arms, no brow ridge, sloping shoulders that matched hips and s-curve in the back. A deceptive liar who gave a bit of truth, she only told what the system instructed her to share THE CREATOR BLESS

[@chadpaulsen8751]

@thecreatoristruth what do you know? George Carlin was a truth Sayer. Much more than you can ever be. What have you done to move human kind forward?

[@eargasm1072]

He wasn't really a "prophet" because he was already calling out dumbed down America and Americans then and there!...they didn't arrive overnight thanks to "Trump" they have always been there, now it's just more and more, growing and spreading like bacteria. Being "aware" conscious and cognizant of "humankind" doesn't make one a prophet you're making a point "in the moment". Man people are thick!

[@miggans21012]

@@eargasm1072 They were there long before Trump.

[@roder51]

18:15 Bill was so right about Trump refusing to leave.

[@keithkarvelis82]

He did leave though

[@silentotto5099]

@@keithkarvelis82 It would be more accurate to say that his attempt to stay failed.

[@trevormcmanis]

I knew he would contest but I never thought he would refuse to leave. Even he’s not that ridiculous… imo.

[@nobutterinhell]

A great interview that is worth a second watch

[@austinmillbarge8731]

Yup, I'm filling in the Bill Maher vacation void watching this.

[@geoffreywinfield7980]

These guys are the Americans we know and love, even if we don't always agree. National Treasures indeed!

[@FaveORitt]

Geoffrey Winfield I agree!

[@dave.h4075]

I usually ask myself would I believe such a statement if I actually knew such folk personally. My conclusion was to unfortunately negate saying your statement to myself, with respect.

[@Esico6]

If you are left and like to be lied to.

[@ricardo950535]

I've watched Maher for like 20 yrs. He's made me think, laugh, he's insulted my faith and culture, challenged many of my ideas and he doesn't hold back. And that's why I still watch him. Grow up.

[@johnkuchta9325]

Although I am totally conservative on pretty much every issue, I always liked these two men. Bill for his ability to call a spade a spade (as far as he sees it) and Larry for being one of the best interviewers the world has ever seen.

[@JD-yz8cn]

This is going into my "favorites" list. I watch Bill in just about every format, but he's especially interesting to watch 1-on-1.

[@chanda9ful]

Bill must be doing something RIGHT, at 62, he looks 42. May be staying single is the recipe...

[@mysticaltyger2009]

Meh, no he doens't look 42.

[@oscar.esteves]

42? 🤣🤣🤣

[@trev_show]

Kinda crazy how this was published an entire year ago but everything in the video still makes it sound like today.

[@686phil]

lol i thought it was a new one...

[@Karmazinov22]

except the Beto comments

[@mattstowers4475]

I had to recheck the day...felt like i had seen it before..could have easily been shot yesterday

[@danemassie3750]

This was filmed yesterday, not a year ago but Maher was on the show a year ago

[@chrish3625]

Felt indeed like something I had seen before but could have recorded yesterday as well. Guess certain things haven’t changed much.

[@AmericanJobsFactory]

We don't want to get back to normal. We want to solve the problems that got Trump elected.

[@hzafary]

YES

[@petert1692]

Which have become worse under him. Anyone else would have been better. Any one, including a donkey.

[@conniemurray9625]

I’m appalled by the numbers still behind this gangster president.

[@joetriolo9161]

@@conniemurray9625 I live in a very red Trump loving region of a very blue state(near Atlantic City...go figure) and am shocked every single day how much these people just love him. Don't know why exactly but already dreading Thanksgiving for just this reason.

[@AmericanJobsFactory]

@Online Complainer Well then use the 1k to double your money.

[@steveroby413]

Bill Maher is one of the smartest humans on television and he was great in D.C CAB

[@tenkloosterherman]

One of the smartest Americans. Note the difference.

[@andresc1143]

“I’m the most consistent part of your life” ☠️😂

[@GlassOnion.]

what marriage is he on now? 5?

[@weareallanimals]

There isn't a form of Government that Humans cannot corrupt.

[@neonblu8177]

weareallanimals spoken in truth my friend . Humans are programmed for conflict through greed and violence , the worst of our traits , where we need to have an enemy . We are destined to be tribal . Unfortunately , this creates a forever struggle between good and bad and bad only gets taken down by good when too much bad kills societies .

[@historianslair4971]

I agree 100%

[@krschu00]

Northern European countries have entered the chat.

[@joegamble328]

Pathetic species we are!

[@themindofjonathan3686]

Hmm soo, with that being said.... the government with less power is the more sustainable one.

[@scottpadron8370]

0:35 That’s exactly the problem with Bill Maher. He doesn’t realize that the status quo is unacceptable for millions of Americans.

[@annnee6818]

I don't know if you're familiar with his work but that isn't true at all. He knows that the status quo is awful. He says that on his show all the time. He just also knows that Trump isn't the answer and will only make things worse (which has been proven to be correct till now).

[@jacknapier5188]

@@annnee6818 I watch the show, and it's apparent that Bill has been stuck in the LA Liberal bubble, hobnobbing with the elite for so long that he's lost perspective on the values the democrats used to stand for. On so many issues, truly, both parties are a mirror image of themselves. The people who voted for Trump aren't all racist neanderthals: They just know they've been promised a lot for their support support since the 90s and nothing has changed. Their wages are stagnant, they can't afford a home and don't get access to adequate medical services. Bill doesn't want to blame the democrats for their short comings in embracing neoliberalism and corporatism at the expense of the working and middle classes. If an establishment hack gets the nomination (as it seems he's championing centrists who still take corporate pack money) Trump will win again despite how inept and corrupt his administration is.

[@Esico6]

Jack Napier you speak of corruption. Do you have any evidence that Mueller does not have? Please mail it to him because he spend 2 years and found NOTHING.

[@rayzor5289]

Agreed, he's a left leaning centrist. He just wants to go back to how things were before Trump, but does not want to actually bring change to the Democratic party.

[@desertdaisymarie6951]

Jack Napier you don’t watch his show or understand what he says if you do watch..

[@esotericVideos]

Great to have bill on during Larry's 100th broadcast and 1000th birthday! What a special episode.

[@redelacuesta2397]

Both are Jews so it is expected

[@wayne-kj4iw]

i;m 56 and just getting back to normal is just not good enough ...

[@dimebag9814]

Couldn't agree more. However, anything perceived overly radical will face violent opposition.

[@ALL_CAPS__]

Dime Bag If that’s the case then so be it. You cannot be afraid of what others will perceive if it’s the right thing to do.

[@dimebag9814]

@@ALL_CAPS__ again....the right or wrong is the question ultimately. Ppl will perceive that from their position of belief

[@ALL_CAPS__]

Dime Bag True. That’s why we rely on what can be objectively fact. Of course everyone thinks they’re right on a multitude of topics when it fits their beliefs or narrative. Just like morality, it can be subjective on many factors.

[@dimebag9814]

@@ALL_CAPS__ well said. And intellectual honesty is rarer than a dog w a tail on its forehead.

[@maxhess3151]

I'm so glad Larry King did this episode with Larry King.

[@rebeccabrockway8258]

I was raised in a politically conservative evangelical family. Reason (sometimes) prevails. I switched.

[@tubularbill]

Rebecca Brockway - and reason is leftwing?

[@davidpfeifer9489]

tubularbill not now lol. The left has gone off the deep end. There is an attempted coup going on now. The Mark Zaid tweets and Ambassador Solndads testimony says it all

[@boxcarwillie167]

You’re young, Becca. Once you age, start earning money, paying bills, etc., you’ll switch back. Trump 2020!

[@treefiddytwoo]

Boxcar Willie ok boomer 😂

[@ericw4377]

Larry King looks exactly the same as when he was on the air. That's pretty amazing.

[@louisebodnar9206]

Eric W well, his body has crumbled.

[@magx01]

Makeup bro.

[@theresaguzman1745]

he eats embryos

[@TimsFoyleHeadgear]

He's still on air, extra oxygen every night

[@robsomner476]

zombies don't age.

[@myidentityisamystery5142]

18:44 the accuracy of his predictions are astounding

[@CaireneRevival]

I don't agree with Bill Maher on everything, but I can't help but to love him

[@starlaminde8436]

I concur

[@jakewalters8482]

Larry King is STILL somehow the best doing it.

[@towns316]

If I was the “airfare guy” and Bill asked me what he could do for me since I wasn’t notified about the time change. I would’ve asked “Could you give me VIP tickets to another one of your shows?” Or “can my family and I come to a taping of Real Time?”

[@clarapopper2038]

And he's a fan right? Loll

[@carlodave9]

The heading is wrong. Maher's actual quote was, "I don't think we're SMART enough to survive." Not "strong". Which is even more true.

[@joecappello7742]

I think both

[@paulmakinson1965]

Smart. US has always thought that brute force could solve everything. It has won wars militarily and lost them because of stupidity. Russia is living proof that brains beat force. They have a puny military compared to the US, but they advance their interests because they are devious. Their national game is chess, the US's is American football.

[@tiberiussempronious6252]

@@paulmakinson1965 - You use Russia as an example? They've never won a war without brute force

[@karenielsen4713]

My mother has always said: imagine if everyone was polite, humble, helpfull and cleaned up for themself... if everyone just minded their own business and were happy on others behalf... imagine what the world would be like... 😉 Spred joy and shut the F up with your agenda.

[@SchemeTintFocus]

Nice point

[@hereigoagain5050]

Great interview. You can change minds with dialogue. It has to start on common ground instead of at opposing fringes.

[@chrissearle23]

Bills right about the infantilisation of America.

[@Normally_aspirated]

Bill is right about a whole lot of things.

[@nikkinonose9316]

theyve dumbed everything down..even drivers/license test for immigrants sake...sad!

[@timnixon7690]

He is a fool

[@generationofswine-ge5rw]

Right wing debate tactics and gambits: I know you are but what am I? No I amen't! Nyah nyah nyah! So's your mother!

[@iliketinyturtles]

@@generationofswine-ge5rw is that even english?

[@johnnypatrickhaus890]

I enjoyed that. I really appreciate the way Larry gives you a heads up before the KZbin ads kick in. Thanks Larry!

[@robertw9677]

Congrats Larry the country is better because of you

[@Independent365]

"What about the AIRFARE??!!"" - LMAO!!

[@miltonwaddams2564]

braiden45 give someone an inch they take a mile. I try to remind myself that apologizing usually allows that person to absolve themselves of any fault of their own. Don’t say I’m sorry because you’ll usually hear well that’s right you’d better be..... it is now something I should just keep to myself

[@Brett_S_420]

Larry was always the King. "The Mooch" is the only person that worked in Trump's administration that I find is possible to forgive for it..

[@mikepenis7939]

The guy who supported Jeb and then spent 11 days putting lipstick on the Trump pig??

[@omadechisomagaokanya470]

This was a great interview.

[@melwebley1114]

Not to talk politics n try to change someones mind is the best advice ever. Im so glad you said that Bill. I avoided an unecessary argument today thanks to you!

[@BleuEye]

I didn’t know Larry King was still around! When he left CNN, I left CNN! I’ve been watching Bill Maher since “Politically Incorrect.”’Now, I watch him every Friday because Bill actually is 1 of the only people on TV that still challenges BOTH republicans & democrats! 👍👏😊

[@kenelliott4872]

I was a conservative. I watch your show and now I’m a liberal. Becoming an informed atheist was the trigger, though.

[@grichkatayou7558]

Paul Judkins you just couldn’t leave him alone... what are you conserving exactly?? The world has always changed since it exist , the way we live now has nothing similar to how we lived 1000 years ago. So please do tell me what is the point of being a conservative in an ever changing world, except wasting everyone’s time (progress wise etc)

[@kenelliott4872]

Paul Judkins I'm still conservative in many ways, similar to Mahr. But Republican politicians have lost their minds (cue any clip of any Republican Rep or senator from the last 3 years for examples), and, YES, much of the left, the progressive and PC sects, are looney as well, but liberal? Liberal means seeking truth and applying what truth we know. Liberal means fixing things at the input to get a better output. Learning the truth about religion led me to liberalism. You are right about change. Trump brought change. It's changed from some bad, some good to some good, some nightmare. We need improvements. Tech improves all the time. Many of Tech's processes can be applied to politics, or at least to policy.

[@diapersFTMFW11]

Wow. Never seen someone who went backwards before. Must have taken a lot of brainwashing from daytime tv and late-night talk shows

[@LibertyDownUnder]

even if you're telling the truth - statistically very few are like you. Most people become more Conservative and responsible with age. The small few who go the other way (to the left) are mostly long term politicians / public servants who live off the system.

[@Normally_aspirated]

Why label yourself at all?

[@sergeantspookem8978]

Bill, as a huge fan and weekly watcher, I switched. I was a registered Republican when I turned 18. I called myself a Libertarian through college. I now am a registered Democrat, am planning to volunteer and/or work for whoever the eventual nominee is, and will do the same for the Buttigieg campaign in the primary if he wins Iowa or gains more momentum. I even would say that I have found a sense of purpose in wanting to pursue a career in public service to help push the country towards a more "progressive" (the term here meaning making progress on sensibly liberal policy, not far leftist) future. Now I obviously can't and won't attribute ALL of that to you and your show, but you absolutely played a role. I don't agree with you on everything, but your no nonsense, evidence based, and logic based approach to discussing issues helped open my eyes to parts of my political beliefs that didn't align with my valued but which I believed anyway out of habit. My parents, both former registered Republicans who voted for every Republican candidate until Trump, have committed to voting for any Democratic candidate next year, and have even pushed me to help campaign for Buttigieg, a candidate I Introduced them to through your show. Change is hard, and unfortunately increasingly uncommon these days, but it doesn't "never" happen. It might happen exceedingly rarely for those who's beliefs have been entrenched for decades, but always, at all times, there is someone watching who may be in a formative stage of their life or who may not have been exposed to your way of thinking. With a show as large as yours, I'd argue it is a statistical certainty. I may not change your mind about whether or not it is worth engaging in the long and slow process of deprogramming millions of people, but you and your show absolutely have caused minds to change, even if they didn't write you letters about it.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

I totally agree with Bill Maher that trump has something serious on those who cling to him despite what he might have done against that person.

[@shirleyrombough8173]

@Leonard Holt Well,that's certainly not true. Most of my older relatives have been and continue to be Democrats. Only the flaky, weird ones turn conservative. According to sociological research conservatives tend to be more afraid of life in general than liberals. Their fears tend to make them seem weird.

[@sergeantspookem8978]

@Leonard Holt I severely doubt that given that there is no evidence based argument to be made for most conservative policy ideas. Unless conservatism changes wildly between now and then, which is certainly possible, you can count me out.

[@nickbarcheck1019]

Larry's laugh is so sweet.

[@gilbertagaran5155]

Love bill always 🤓

[@Humbleme1224]

Love both of you for keeping it real!

[@mikescarborough9196]

I was a conservative, and I watched the Daily Show with Jon Stewart for 10 years and I became a liberal. After 10 years of laughing I realized I was laughing at myself.

[@BRBallin1]

@Dean Mulready Seems like people convert from liberals to conservatives and not vice versa

[@darlamae9876]

Thank you! Finally someone else has called out on the so-called news media... like why are you showing me cat videos, this ain’t the gram?! Great job Bill!

[@hpqz]

I remember those words too. " Don't bring religion or politics to the dinner table." ........... then someone says grace. Lol !

[@homerg2724]

Wow how relatable is this right now ..

[@victoriamc.groggan8673]

The best thing on TV the inimitable Bill Maher 🤗🤗🤗🍀

[@Honkytonkified]

2 Great historical perspectives at the table. Thank you both.

[@OffPHwnr]

Says Mr. "I'm taking a hard look at Amy Klobuchar"... lmao

[@ubipoly2246]

😬😆

[@bhunji1850]

She's just so inspirational.

[@treydeblasio8344]

OffPH.wnr better than saying “I’m getting hard looking at Amy Klobuchar”.

[@daal7767]

😂😂😂

[@mckenzie.latham91]

Maher said she may have had a shot because she was centrist moderate and that might appeal to more people who can't go for bernie but are sick of trump destroying the republic piece by piece every day.

[@TheBunnyodeath]

RIP Larry. Already missing you

[@davidcraig9779]

Happy anniversary and I think Bill's a credit to America, too. Grew up in democratic home, but lean right, so I don't always agree, but like Mr. King, Bill will tell his friends when he thinks they're wrong rather than go blindly along like so many of us. We are too divided to fix things now and I have no idea what it would take to change that. Thank you for a great show.

[@denisegerlach1454]

I love Bill Maher. Would love to meet him. So smart, witty and intelligent...pulls no punches ..

[@xaspirate8060]

Yes Denise. The world is a better place with these 2 guys in it. Amazes me that there is such an army of Ultra-Left Bill-haters out there now pouncing on him every chance they get. They hate people that are left-ish moreso than they hate Trump now. Simply incredible.... i,e. == "If Biden wins nomination, I won't vote!" (or even worse the many that say they'll vote Trump) Extreme case of 'I'm taking my ball and going home'

[@Tiadaghton37]

I never get tired of listening to Bill Maher.

[@gi2050]

Bill you laughed at Anne Coultuer when she said on your show that she thought Trump was gonna be the nominee of the Republican Party. Quit trying to toot your own horn

[@robertszmania709]

That's exactly what I was thinking...you didn't think he was a serious candidate...you're lying.

[@tobymcgroby8967]

He's the one I always think of when I wonder why everyone in TV-politics is so smug these days. Always sneering at the other side, refusing to even try to understand. Just criticism with no solutions, topped off with a F-U

[@katkatz5157]

Yes, but after that, he did say multiple times that Trump had a serious possibility of winning.

[@26michaeluk]

I'm a huge Real Time fan, but he never took trump as a serious candidate till October 2016.

[@katkatz5157]

@@26michaeluk, I am too - I haven't missed a show in years and years. I am fairly certain that he commented multiple times about it being plausible, but I'm not willing to spend the time to research it.

[@beverleyreid7572]

I hope the Democratic candidates are watching this! Bill Maher is truly a credit to his country whether you like him or not.

[@tonib5899]

Bill you deserve the 1000th episode with Larry King. Great interview.

[@tonib5899]

For an History major you would have got a first in political science and international relations, but Im sure glad you are a comedian. Thanks for being there.

[@donikajorgo5612]

Nice interview. Thank you.

[@suzannereilman4516]

THAAAAANK YOU for posting, it’s gonna be a loooong wait til January.....;)!!!

[@matthewcondie4052]

"Back to normal" is the paradigm that produced Trump. This is terrible advice.

[@RiaSwiftHealing]

We are smart enough to survive. We are simply to.ignorant, no wisdom. No will.

[@TheNextTurn]

Nah we have the will and the wisdom ... corporate influence on politics kills it ... but thats changing

[@basicstickfigure1087]

No team work. Diversity actually sucks

[@treefiddytwoo]

i think the problem is that everyone thinks they know best and it’s evident in these 3 comments lol

[@TheNextTurn]

@@treefiddytwoo Yes People have their own opinions and beliefs ... thats THE problem according to you?

[@thesoundsmith]

Sorry, we are NOT smart enough, we still believe in angels and talking bushes that DON'T run for president. And believe THEM over scientific, provable FACTS. We are dead. There truly is NOT chance, EVERY 1%er is looking to finish the species so with their dying breath they can say, "I won"

[@cambodianrefugee6305]

Great to see both of America's journalists at the same table. RIP Mr. King. We are a better people for having crossed your path.

[@priyokabi]

Enjoyed it thoroughly. Larry was amazing (for his age) & no interruptions made it very nice

[@dredhead117]

I didn't know Larry King was alive until this video came up in my recommended

[@marycrane3735]

Your memory will be a blessing to the world Larry.... Your loss to our world is profound

[@zapfanzapfan]

Should have just taken the fan out to dinner, that would have made his day.

[@juliejensen7370]

You can tell Bill likes and respects Larry. How we miss him! My Dad used to listen to his radio show in his truck in the 60's. Such a great companion!

[@dianaharris3777]

I love and miss you Larry king!!

[@VeN0m88]

Sad that Larry is gone but he left alot of great work and a great legacy behind. RIP Larry King

[@magnacz]

When the 90 year old friend of mine was asked by her grand nephew who she voted for her answer was voting is a private matter.

[@Jonatone]

We only have two hands so you can only put one over one eye and the other over one ear...

[@TimsFoyleHeadgear]

When (young) people who literally dump everything on social media suddenly claim something as private, than you know enough

[@MjollTheLioness-o4y]

Many older folks view, or used to view, voting as a private matter. I'm gen x and when I was growing up my grandmother told us you never ask someone's age, weight, pay grade or who they voted for. It was considered rude.

[@ceave]

@@MjollTheLioness-o4y Larry King on pretty much every interview: "how old are you?"

[@Rushmore222]

When Larry King was born, 1933, even radio was relatively new. He's remarkably sharp even for a person much younger than 86.

[@paulgreenwell1753]

When I watch anything featuring Larry King I heave with pride because I am looking at the greatest interviewer that there ever was or will be. Nothing to do with politics, or his misogyny and such, as an interviewer he was the best.

[@stephaniepruett2488]

This was very enjoyable to watch

[@tiberiussempronious6252]

I hope the historian gets up there and tells jokes, because he cares about the history of the event...

[@musicfan789]

What event?

[@tiberiussempronious6252]

@@musicfan789 - The WHCD...

[@richardwarren1718]

Larry: What's your greatest accomplishment? Bill: staying on the air for twenty-five years. Larry: ya damn right! I hear you on the radio you permeate my screen it's not kind ... but. The legendary Larry King. And a bit of Incubus. Good nights.

[@khomikoow5994]

I'm more libertarian in principle, but I love Bill Maher. He seems like he would be a fun dude to have a conversation with outside of tv.

[@Daniela-pr7rz]

He's not that open minded as he would like us to believe.

[@khomikoow5994]

Daniela d i dont need him to be. I need him to be a fun dude to talk to.

[@CorbCorbin]

Daniela d He definitely isn’t as open minded as even 10 years ago, but he’s an old man now. I don’t think he even realizes that he isn’t as open minded anymore, and that many of his jokes are stuck in the 90s. I still enjoy his show, because it’s the only one on a network where both sides are on and can speak uncensored. They don’t always do that, but the rules of the FCC don’t apply, so they could.

[@khomikoow5994]

​@mgtow is monk There is principle and then there is practice. Principle: I believe that taxation is theft and that government isn't good at anything, but killing and locking people up. Practice: I am undecided on whether or not that principle should be implemented purely into practice because of practicality and a universal set of standards. IE: laws, regulations, safety nets, roads, law enforcement, etc. I understand that in capitalism there will be poor people regardless of effort, skill, and talent. There are only so many good paying jobs and the rest will be mediocre, to bad. This leaves me undecided on recirculating money to the bottom to be brought back to the top, but I am more in support of a UBI, than not.

[@mikeking5081]

Also, big fan of Bill and Larry.

[@UncleMike43]

Amazing how Larry King gets the best out of every guest,

[@cahollander]

Congratulations on your 1000th show. You and Bill Maher are icons and I am a fan. I love Bill's cynical commentary that he doesn't suffer fools. I hope we can get Trump ousted ASAP. Thank you to both of your for speaking truth to power. I zm a fan of incisive dialogue.

[@jpatricksurg]

When Larry says “ya got a way to go bro”

[@teslah2997]

I just LOVE Bill Maher so much....have so much RESPECT for him....he is SO wise, real, and thoughtful...which is how he got so wise...he is very intelligent and “thinks on things”...we need many more like him

[@khalidamajoud4114]

Maher makes some solid points here. I have grown to side with him on more issues that I had ever entertained to conceded a few years prior.

[@edwinswezey5028]

"Back to Normal" can't be the Dem's hat: They need a hat like "A better tomorrow."

[@benbaker405]

Dude thats spot on

[@TheCbot88]

How about “Rule of Law”

[@iceman1833]

Edwin Swezey No, Dems hat should be, “HELP! Our leftist brainwashed zombies are taking over”

[@benbaker405]

@@iceman1833 imagine trying to explain the world of 2019 to a person in 1919. The internet .trump . politics.safe spaces at colleague. Transgender ........ I bet they would be amazed at the technology. Maybe even shocked we eat meat for most meals and yet we are getting super angry at minor issues when is 1919 they just finished ww1 with the spanish flu hitting , talk about problems. Its good to ground oneself everynow and then

[@diomedes8791]

Edwin Swezey Well, the Republicans and Warren G. Harding won the 1920 election with the slogan «A Return to Normalcy».

[@Brett_S_420]

Great interview guys. This is how it's done.

[@user-ed1mj5zk6f]

Brett S. Two intelligent men.

[@rikihorton5979]

So true about the news. I used to like Peter Jennings, he never lead with the weather.

[@alexs.1242]

There's a widely misunderstood fact, though. News anchors - no matter who they are - are glorified bingo callers, with nice hair and a TV-friendly voice. And that's all. The real power lies in the hands of the producers, who you never see: They're the ones who decide whether you lead with the weather, or something serious. Jennings, and others of that stature, often double as a managing editor, or executive news editor, and some of them do exert a measure of executive control. They all have bosses, though, even Jennings. And if Jennings' boss wants to lead with the Kardashians, Jennings is going to lead with the Kardashians - either that or move on, and go back to proper journalism. I always thought that was the real reason Scott Pelley went from anchoring the CBS Evening News back to doing 60 Minutes fulltime. He got tired of being a mannequin on good pay.

[@rikihorton5979]

Alex S. True. But Jennings, who sadly died rather suddenly about fifteen years ago, never struck me as the type who would allow himself to be used that way. He seemed to know and care about what was important news. Network news was never really all that smart, but now it literally leads with the weather and gives mostly just the headlines before moving on to fluff. Much like Maher said.

[@MA-iridium]

Very insightful man Bill is ...and Larry King ... amazing

[@martinraucher2147]

I don't change every opinion I've ever formed when I hear you, Bill. I do, however, somethings change my mind on certain issues after hearing another persons perspective.

[@mark-j-adderley]

Don’t try to convince anyone, just try to understand them.

[@MsSandhu9]

I tried my best to try understanding the point of view of Trump supporters. They ended up confirming that they are either racist, bitter people, or they are awestruck by Trump's personality (the cultists), and a few of them are rich, greedy, selfish people who support him because he ran on a Republican platform that works to make the rich even richer. To conclude, each one of Trump supporters has serious problems when it comes to their moral compass, when they either blatantly support Trump's racism, sexism, bullying, corruption or play mental gymnastics to somehow try to justify it or else plainly deny it. To be honest, I haven't met even a single Trump supporter who is overall a good person.

[@wickedsteve]

I now understand that my neighbor is a homophobic, intolerant, racist and sexist . That is why he loves Trump.

[@vivelaresistance3239]

@wickedsteve: It sounds like your neighbor lives with a lot of fear and it’s easier to manipulate the fearful. Trump has appealed to this nation’s lowest common denominators and he has a hardcore following of those who are fearful of maybe losing [privilege, status, money, jobs, take your pick].

[@alexs.1242]

And then I look at the drooling, gibbering, slobbering fools in the background at a Trump MAGA rally, the racists and the neo-Nazis and "the very fine people on both sides," and I honestly think to myself: Nope, that is not a conversation I want to have. "Spock to Enterprise, no sign of intelligent life here."

[@danielstadden1149]

Sane people don't make crazy people sane. Crazy people make sane people crazy