Overtime: Jonathan Haidt, Fareed Zakaria, Dr. Mark T. Esper (HBO)

[@jamesraggi9864]

when Fareed noticed Johnathan hadn’t spoken in a while and it was the final question, he said “i’d love to hear what John thinks”. I love seeing stuff like that. little moments of kindness. props to you Mr. Zakaria.

[@BMode33456]

YES!!, thanks for pointing it out, what a beautiful theatre of conversation etiquette. loved it. i finished this overtime feeling really good. civilisation at work!

[@nvo7]

LOVED that.

[@redomega24]

too bad maher's panels are 99% elitist crap

[@ryanharrington2890]

I love Fareed. Wherever you see him, he conducts himself with professionalism and class, instead of being the loudest or most obnoxious one in the room.

[@Mia51387]

I didn’t think he sounded so polite when he made that stupid remark about Kennedy and conspiracy theories. I lost respect for him. He’s just like all the rest. Guess where he works. We go on about how we have to pick from the lesser of two evils, when we have a refreshing, knowledgeable, qualified…I could go on for an hour about how wonderful Kennedy is.

[@pcbacklash_3261]

I don't know Esper very well, but Jonathan Haidt is one of my all-time favorite intellectuals, and I'm growing to respect Fareed more every time I see him. Great panel!

[@Singhramdas]

Rubbish Fareed is just a rep for wahabi Islam. He's the PR for the medieval slaughter house.

[@orinkinser4396]

Fareed is whip smart in every sense

[@ThatsNotFunnyFrank]

If you like Fareed you would love owning a pet rock

[@vettelover695]

@@ThatsNotFunnyFrankhe is hella smart. Why would you say that? Does he talk above your head?

[@21972012145525]

​@@Singhramdashe is barely Islamic. So islamophobic

[@SN-sz7kw]

What a GREAT panel! Would love to see more guests with this kind of experience, depth of knowledge, & gravitas. Who know how to have a discussion. More groups like this please - it makes us ALL smarter. Thank you.

[@zaffo757]

You like Koop Aid?

[@rebellucy6200]

These guys get their scripts from the CIA.

[@RobertMattison-pp6uf]

@@zaffo757 Sugar free.

[@dwolfcoach]

​@@zaffo757😂😂😂😂So telling where your noodle goes.

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

😆😆😆😆😆😆😆🤣

[@aspiringcoder2024]

This was one of the most civilized, well-educated panels I ever saw on RealTime/Overtime.

[@21972012145525]

There's been much better overtime than this 😅

[@Greenskies321]

It’s a bunch of geriatrics’s conversing…

[@21972012145525]

@@Greenskies321 so?

[@21972012145525]

@@Greenskies321 it was much better than last week where the "young" person couldn't shut up

[@patriciabouchard5296]

Well educated are usually civilized.

[@danmayberry1185]

Fareed, on Feldman sentence: "I'd love to hear what Jon thinks." This is the secret to Fareed Zakaria's intelligence.

[@nvo7]

I'd love that. And Esper turning to ask/clarify to Fareed during the first question. They seemed like the genuinely wanted to learn from each other.

[@Ryanlexz]

he is way to bias

[@joshmartin8174]

What a good group of people to actually have a conversation. Love the composure.

[@nvo7]

composure - great word to describe this.

[@miggans21012]

All his shows should be like this. Having people who want to argue with each other is pointless and don't always reflect well on Bill.

[@27eadams]

Great discussion. Fareed, on top of being such an educated and well-spoken guy, just seems very polite. Love how it was clear Haidt hadn’t had a lot of speaking time near the end, so Fareed make a point to say “I’d love to hear what John thinks about this.” Things like this don’t go unnoticed.

[@nitenurs94]

He was definitely raised well. If we only had more parents like his to raise kids with humility and kindness. What a different world we'd have!

[@michaelhaket5311]

Sharp assessment! Thanks, and indeed a sign of a good person

[@NormalcyMan]

This was a well rounded panel. More guests like this please.

[@chipdouglaschipdouglas]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ḵulagaaw]

Well rounded? Lmao

[@redomega24]

It's never a well rounded panel

[@FuKuntt]

​@@chipdouglaschipdouglas still haven't learned big boy words?

[@elfari100]

As an American living in Europe I am constantly struck by how SHORT campaign seasons are and no direct donations. Financing reform in the USA now!

[@mikehvirdis]

Sure - we watch the US from the UK with the 'inverse' concern. There you have almost perpetual campaigning, and Citizens United made a nonsense of politics by just fuelling it with $$$$$$$$$. UK limits spend per constituency to a TINY sum and campaign financial limits about a thousandth of the US, six week campaigns and votes all hand counted in one evening.

[@benwu7980]

@@mikehvirdis Irish here also looking on in some bewilderment. Not sure exactly what limits are on political donations and campaign spending, but they certainly exist. Also, like the UK and most Euro countries, when we have an election year, it's just for a few months at most. I think posters can only go up 2 months ahead of an election. They do slightly get around those restrictions, by sending out circulars to letterboxes in their areas, but that's fairly benign and can be considered informative. You are completely correct regarding Citizens United, it's a travesty and would be laughable if weren't such a serious blight.

[@ronblack7870]

i don't know enough about how it works there but in canada there is no set date for an election. it can occur anytime up to 5 years after the last one. so an election is announced and it's 6 weeks after it's announced.

[@tboneforreal]

Not going to happen anytime soon with this conservative Supreme Court. If somehow Congress did pass another campaign finance law, the Supreme Court would likely rule it unconstitutional.

[@enki354]

Wow!@@ronblack7870

[@karenhalgeddes6807]

One of the best episodes I've ever seen tonight. Wonderful show and I really enjoyed it. Watch it every week but tonight was really wonderful!

[@Tony-dk1bp]

I agree except for Bill and his "I was right" routine about covid.

[@notme2day]

On *REAL TIME* when they brought up NBC and McDaniels... the backlash wasn't over the lies as much as it was that woman tried to help thumper *overthrow* are election. Guess Bill isn't paying as much attention as he claims he is.

[@JD-gv4uz]

watch Gutfled way better

[@alexandereckert5939]

Maher is always the lowest intellect on his panels

[@sevans606]

He's great on Israel though ​@alexandereckert5939

[@jakebe4915]

A+ panel this week. Bravo.

[@TerryBujokas]

Fared is so amazing. Anything he doesn’t know? I love listening to him and respect him so much.

[@mcdonaldchad]

I deeply appreciate the lack of a delay this week in youtubing of the Overtime.

[@bkm2797]

Pretty sure Bill doesn't, because it most likely means he's no longer on CNN.

[@tayloranievascoriamanning4879]

No edits

[@gmg1985]

Trump is the "Bitcoin President"!!

[@Mrsplanetmaster9]

The full episode just finished on CNN ...🤷🏽

[@blowfishchunky]

Uu

[@nvo7]

Is it just me, or was this just a great panel? Three guests from different backgrounds with different areas of expertise having a civilized discussion, sharing their opinions and knowledge, while asking questions and respecting another. Esper turns to ask Zakaria's thoughts; Zakaria throws it to Haidt to get his input; Haidt politely waiting to share his points. No one interrupting, no one getting emotional, no snark or arrogance. I haven't watched the entire episode yet (just this overtime clip), but this felt refreshing.

[@bartsullivan4866]

how politics should be

[@inyourfez]

That is true, but if we're discussing simple respect, why did Bill keep calling him Dr. Mark Esper over and over this episode, but he never referred to Dr. Fareed Zakaria or Dr. Jonathan Haidt as Dr.? Why praise and honor only the Trump minion in the group? All 3 have PhDs. Pretty disrespectful.

[@justgivemethetruth]

Hahaha, you mean no Andrew Sullivan on the panel! ;-)

[@UnchainedEruption]

@@inyourfez I imagine he's more familiar with Haidt and Zakaria, as they've been on the show multiple times before.

[@inyourfez]

@@UnchainedEruption So that means he treats them with less respect and doesn't call them Dr. on live TV? Familiarity has nothing to do with it.

[@robertspies4695]

One of your better panels.

[@navneetk12]

Agreed!

[@frodotheewok]

Maybe the best

[@thekentuckyan8088]

Yeah, everybody agrees with everybody no opposing views what does that tell you?

[@FuKuntt]

​@@thekentuckyan8088every one was college educated?

[@thatdjnurse]

I really enjoyed Secretary Esper on the panel. I would love to see him around more. It is nice to have a Republican voice of reason. He is probably one of my most favorite guests this season. No doubt, EXCELLENT panel, Bill.

[@crosslink1493]

With a demeanor like that I wonder how he survived in the Trump administration.

[@dianep6791]

​@@crosslink1493, can you imagine what sane Republicans were asking themselves when trump interviewed them for positions in his Whitehouse?😢

[@Foxfire_forty-nine]

Isn't he a RINO?

[@Simon-talks]

Yer mum’s a rino

[@karleneblaser1261]

​@@Foxfire_forty-nine NO! MAGAS are the RHINOS!!

[@mlynne-uc9py]

😊😊 Thank You for the Overtime 😊😊

[@davidsmith8997]

You know what I really wish? I wish people could talk to each other like people on this show talk to each other. Not the rhetoric, not the hate, not "owning" the other side. Just people coming together to try and solve our problems. Because science and math clearly show that, in the long run, cooperation beats selfishness. Then I turn on the news and am forced to open another bottle of wine! 😪🤣

[@Mayabee321]

I agree. Bill gets a lot of criticism for his political views but his show as a whole is really quite remarkable and worth watching. It’s politics combined with comedy, it’s a breath of fresh air every Friday night.

[@johnlewinski6359]

If we can get psycho Traitor Trump out of ours lives we could get back to some sanity.

[@cuzndupre2822]

​@@Mayabee321nonsense. The show is a shell of what it used to be.

[@johnlewinski6359]

He complained Republicans won't do his show.

[@harmunyy]

​@@cuzndupre2822And yet u keep watching it... Hater

[@TJK50014]

This is a great panel. I agree with most everything in this episode. I wish they posted the entire 59 minutes.

[@robrudorf6587]

Best panel in a long time. This show could have been two hours this week.

[@janvanveelen]

Finally a panel on this show that is worth listening to.

[@philmcgrady9016]

Great guests tonight! They all came on ready!

[@karenhalgeddes6807]

Agree totally! Best show I've seen in a long time!

[@21972012145525]

Fr!

[@notme2day]

NOT really. On *REAL TIME* when they brought up NBC and McDaniels... the backlash wasn't over the lies as much as it was that woman tried to help thumper *overthrow* are election. Guess Bill and his panel wasn't paying as much attention as they claim.

[@ysaismartinez7618]

There’s no winning an argument on social media. You could say “good morning” and someone would reply: “Maybe for you! So insensitive of you to assume that I’m having a good morning. I demand an apology”.

[@victorpradha9946]

Social media is the basket where everyone puts their animus, resentment, fear, bias, pettiness, insecurity, paranoia, vulnerability, anger, frustration, feelings of alienation, etc... It's the digital version of kicking the dog, punching a hole in the drywall.

[@benwu7980]

What's so funny about that, is that it's actually true. There has been a ?campaign against saying Good Morning because it imposes a condition upon whomever are saying it to.

[@D-Fens_1632]

One of my favorite moments from a recent Curb Your Enthusiasm: Larry sees text that reads "Be the reason someone smiles today." Larry: "Oh F you!"

[@ronblack7870]

exactly true

[@WeChoseHATE]

💯

[@marvink7969]

I am enjoying this discussion it is one of the rare occasions that Bill has a panel completely composed of people who really know what they are talking about and not just spewing off the cuff opinions.

[@farmerbob2616]

Damn dude. What a panel. 👍🏻

[@juliekostas7322]

Accomplished and enjoyable guests--- would love more of this caliber!

[@pazirandeh]

Fareed is a top notch guest

[@vLordChronicv]

hes an idiot along w this entire panel

[@karenhalgeddes6807]

Tonights show was one of the better shows I've seen in a long time and I watch every week. Great show tonight, Bill!

[@1247.cccccc]

Yes, he has the required TDS level. He deftly directed all matters to Trump.

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

@@1247.cccccc Esper, who was T-Rump appointee for Secretary of Defense has also stated disparaging comments about T-Rump. 🤔😜💙🗳️ It only takes a matter of for some T-Rump supporters to see the light and to speak the truth about T-Rump. Sadly, most of us knew his deficiencies all along! 😉

[@21972012145525]

Except his take on Israel

[@jeanmacdonald6717]

I’m always glad to see Fareed. He’s brilliant, able to see the big picture and link it all up in such a way that I can better understand what’s happening.

[@dianespies3104]

Excellent answer Fareed. I always am happy to see you with Bill.

[@TheFletch1914]

Thanks for trying to keep us on the "right" path Bill, you always where a breath of fresh air and we need you now more than ever!

[@MichaelL-bo6ze]

concur with the majority of comments here...top shelf guests...fareed is one of the most brilliant/insightful people on planet, esper didn't drink kool aid and haidt is a great author . the golden trifecta! and bill, always a master at comedy and commentary

[@ellenhageman7380]

Great panel - conversation. Thank you!

[@bradleymaravalli2851]

As someone said previously, Overtime needs to be longer. Could listen to this format for a whole half-hour.

[@douglasmerkel8747]

Let Fareed know that Ronnie was forced out because she was part of the coup attempt, not because of her views.

[@RJT80]

Jesus, grow up. Being an adult and acting this naive and uninformed should be embarrassing.

[@terri6854]

@RJT80 Lol. You're good at unintentional irony.

[@anthonyelwick3600]

What coup? You need weapons for a coup

[@anthonyelwick3600]

@@ucdwags00they will have to pay her now much more

[@1247.cccccc]

@@RJT80 There is something funny about these TDS people being reduced to a bird that says, "Koo, koo" all the time. "Koo attempt, koo attempt!"

[@davidfeltz8697]

What a bright, experienced and well respected panel.

[@elishadan212]

Recession is often the result of external factors, and it appears that the United States is losing its grip as a federal reserve currency. With a decreasing ability to control inflation and a reduction in stock and oil trading, it seems that a new multilateral world order is on the horizon

[@RosellaLCraig]

It's important to keep in mind that investing is a zero-sum game with both good and bad days. However, by spending and investing wisely and diversifying your holdings, you can minimize risks and maximize gains.

[@nicoled.conyers]

Hiring a knowledgeable investment advisor with a wide range of options can help you achieve this and leave little room for regrets.

[@D-law65]

Currently, the best market strategy is to work with a credible investing coach. Since a while ago, I've been in touch with a coach, mostly because I lack the depth of understanding and mental toughness to deal with the ongoing market conditions.

[@edna.Chavis]

You lack the information necessary to succeed in a competitive market, not because you're doing anything wrong, but rather because of your lack of experience.

[@marier.sherman]

Obviously talking about successful investment, I know I am blessed if not I wouldn't have met someone who is as spectacular as mrs ava Kimberly

[@noamanrasul]

This was one of the best shows this entire season. I never miss this show but this time it was just fantastic.

[@charlesmaunder]

I love Fareed. He should be listened to more often.

[@brandonzemelofficial]

This was an excellent panel, more of this!

[@Columbiastargazer]

trump isn't arguing he's innocent, he's arguing he has the right to be a criminal

[@er...]

When you're famous, they let you do it. Grab em by the legalese. 😂

[@monicaqueenan9985]

LOL

[@IngPeace]

He’s arguing that what he’s done isn’t criminal

[@Riclmnopp]

How many times are you going to say this comment over and over again? Try being original for once.

[@scottv8124]

He inflated the price of real estate. The clintons knew over 30 people who died from mysterious deaths and suicide including eps

[@Rachel-en5nt]

The combined wisdom and class on this panel is unusually high for this show (or any show).

[@jstpsgthru]

Haidt, for those interested, sat for a little longer interview with Margaret Hoover on "Firing Line" (PBS) tonight.

[@seanclark390]

He was on Joe Rogan too.

[@aidonis98]

If we ever manage to stop our kids from using phones in school, this man will have played a huge part in that victory. It can't be overstated how bad they are for our kids.

[@garyhilton1179]

And with Jonah Goldberg on his podcast.

[@lb1963]

Thank-you for sharing this....just watched it. Very informative and frightening at the same time. Especially loved the prophetic clip of Arianna Huffington.

[@D-Fens_1632]

Yes, it was also a very good recent Rogan episode.

[@dangraesser5341]

Thank you for posting so quickly!

[@johncito4313]

Bill, please stop interrupting people who are polite enough to allow you to do so... Another great show

[@LordIstar]

Great guests, very intelligent and eloquent, and a very funny episode too.

[@ChristopherNichols-s8c]

you're gay

[@AriBarak-z4n]

Have been watching the show since its very beginning this was indeed the BEST panel and featured guests of ANY I can recall! Also, I think the show should go back to it's former (pre-pandemic) format of 3 guests: 2 conservative/right-leaning and one liberal/left-leaning to pair with Bill. My wife thinks also ideally 2 women for gender balance...me not-so-much, altho, tbh, the one and only critique i have about last night was the conspicuous absence of any female voices whatsoever...

[@DKirby]

For Dr. Esper If you are an American and eligible to vote on November 5, 2024, you have a choice! You can register to vote, and vote for the Democratic Party candidate! Or, your actions are a vote for Donald Trump! There is no Third Party protest vote, There is no “I don’t like any candidates” non-vote.

[@1247.cccccc]

Trump 2024

[@alejandronopasanada5302]

The majority do take the third choice. Stay at home.

[@victorpradha9946]

@DKirby Spot on 100% accurate to the reality of the situation!

[@dbrav727]

All show I had issue with nobody allowing Esper to talk enough. He seemed like a very interesting guest. I hope they have him come back on soon.

[@FuKuntt]

Allowing? This was a civil debate. No one shouted him down.

[@dbrav727]

@@FuKuntt yes it was civil but during the episode he was talked over a lot when he wasn’t done with his point. He was too respectful and did not get to finish his thoughts

[@FuKuntt]

@@dbrav727 perhaps. But at least it was an actual debate with actual appropriate support and real feedback. It's a shame its still an hour long tv show. I'd like to see an extended interview by Bill perhaps available on podcast.

[@4409eliot]

really liked the guests as individuals and as a collective. no dummy guest to provoke everyone's ire. thank you!

[@tallard666]

Please bring back old format with 3 panelists + in-show guest, with a you+3+1+1 Overtime, and longer Overtimes!

[@robi6317]

yeah and cut out the opening comedy monologue, i can see his stand up for that. and lose the opening guest segment too

[@thinktwice-me7ie]

Fareed Zakaria is such an inspiring thinker!

[@pidi58]

Why is Canada never mentioned when discussing "oil rich countries"?

[@Obscurai]

Indeed, the Alberta government is a textbook case of Dutch Disease.

[@VikingTiger001]

Canada is never mentioned when discussing anything. That's a proper wake for the nation's last 9 years.

[@yuriydee]

Neither is Norway but they are set for life (well maybe for the next generation). Also, both would be good examples of "doing it right" and investing into other industries.

[@MHKing03]

No one cares about us because we're a small population of boring pushovers ruled by oligarchs. We're basically America's lap dog, the pseudo state in waiting. Whatever the U.S. does, Canada usually follows right behind them doing something very similar. So, there's no need to think of us as a separate entity.

[@williestyle35]

​@@yuriydee this is a good follow on point. Both Canada and Norway fit the mold that was mentioned when discussing the United States - countries that had stable government and systems, then discovered oil. Taking time to invest that oil income into something that helps the average citizen, putting in systems that also prevent mass corruption.

[@fishfan28]

Fareed is brilliant. Love hearing his insights.

[@ginnymobley8246]

Great show! Have a blessed Easter everyone! Miracles DO happen!❤

[@shel-f7c]

lol. Wrong crowd.

[@ginnymobley8246]

@user-pu2yy8xd9x If you say so, I'll pray for you.Just like I do Bill. 😉😘

[@ginnymobley8246]

@@shel-f7c In your opinion and frankly honey🙄

[@utlaw72]

Love the show, watch every week. BUT the paid OVERCLAPPER makes it very hard to watch. Bill, please just trust your audience.

[@LordIstar]

There's very clearly no paid overclapper. There have always been overexcited audience members.

[@utlaw72]

@@LordIstarRespectfully, I don’t believe that for a minute. It’s the same sound consistently interrupting at the same time, from show to show.

[@terri6854]

Exactly. Still most obnoxious audience in TV.

[@21972012145525]

​@@terri6854fr! Though this week somehow bearable.

[@lindaflesch7303]

Seems like the same ones every week.

[@kathiemarie]

Great panel this week! New rules - everyone needs to watch.

[@Lizzypatt]

We need to change the campaign laws where the rich guy does not pays to lecture himself

[@peterburton2909]

Learning alot from the UK here. Great panel.

[@Games_and_Music]

As much as i am against Bill's more recent talking points, but i am very happy that he's turning his attention to the 'class war' and hammering on the lack of consequences and transparency of the leaders during the last 4 years.

[@CONFIDENT-1]

These guys should go on a camping trip together. ⛺

[@marcyclay2475]

😂😂😂

[@Atimatimukti]

There is one big exception to the oil producing countries: Norway. Norway was extremely poor till oil became important. But I agree with Fareed and Norway is really an exception

[@DarksideDave42]

Norway was not as wealthy as their immediate neighbors but certainly not a 3rd world basket case, and they had a well established democratic form of government .... and they had Henrik Ibsen .... Edvard Grieg ..... Top talent, on par with the best of the rest of Europe

[@Atimatimukti]

​@@DarksideDave42but the others were also not that rich, except, Denmark. Norway is probably, the richest country in the world now and it's mostly because of oil

[@andrewrussell6806]

Excellent guest lineup!!

[@ronshaddox2382]

BEST guests tonight. If Bill Maher would have talked less it would been a great show.

[@bogdan78pop]

It's his show, he is not a journalist. If he's not making it his show....why will HBO pay for it...? Some critical thinking is required..!!!

[@honuman39]

​@@bogdan78popyeah but I think we can all agree that his show is better when Bill is talking less

[@bogdan78pop]

@@honuman39 Maybe...but if you like that kind of show, you can always watch reruns of Geraldo...!!

[@honuman39]

@@bogdan78pop even worse

[@Mil-w6d]

He needlessly interrupted Fareed when he was making the point about terrorists to ask about the false flag conspiracy which disrupted Fareed’s train of thought.

[@Jeffery-cc1uy]

Great show Bill, great guests all.

[@Missy-Missy1111]

Thanks, Citizens United, for the plutocratic oligarchs.

[@MarkG-nl4oq]

Tell me u don’t understand Citizens United and have never read the case without telling me…

[@davidguelette7036]

America understands Citizens United. Government for sale to untraceable dark money. ​@@MarkG-nl4oq

[@davidguelette7036]

​@MarkG-nl4oq Corporations are people and money is free speech is pretty clear.

[@MarkG-nl4oq]

@@davidguelette7036 It’s not because once again Citizens United vs FEC did not decide that corporations were entitled to personhood or that money was equivalent to speech. These are brainless Democrat talking points to gaslight voters who don’t know anything about campaign finance laws or the precedent set in Boston v Bellotti that corporations had free speech rights when it comes to advocating for political casues and ballot initiatives and Buckley v Vallejo which ruled that limitations on independent expenditures are unconstitutional to begin with as corporations, unions and non-profits are made of people who have the right individually or collectively to use their money to excerise their First Amendment rights and limitations on contributions to counteract corruption is entirely justified but trying to stifle political speech to counteract corruption is totally unconstitutional.

[@garyhilton1179]

More money is raised with small dollar contributions than big doners. Small doners are causing more problems that big doners because they are less well informed and give money to the radical candidates of both parties. This is how we get the crackpots running who know nothing about running a government.

[@martika-Taty24]

Fareed is not only an honest journalist but a true gentleman! I love when he is the guest at any place any time!!

[@ronjarosch8287]

re: Ronna McDaniel, She went on a NBC's Meet The Press and said there was still a problem with the 2020 presidential election, so is continuing the "Big Lie". I don't think anybody from the networks of NBC should exclude her from being a guest, and they didn't, allowing her to come on Meet The Press, but on air staff at NBC is held to a higher standard than those at Fox or Newsmax, where I'm sure she'd fit right in.

[@MrCliff1947]

.. Not just a Conservative pundit.. McDaniel was an active participant in the Jan 6th Insurrection.. So wrong hiring her at all.. Glad some at NBC had honor..

[@georgeg.7124]

Really impressive panel and discussion.

[@RockerTopper-hh3ru]

Answer to the first question is also colloquially referred to as Dutch Disease among the economics profession.

[@georgemiller151]

That’s not correct. “Dutch disease” refers to the revaluation of a country’s currency that occurs when it has large oil exports which result in its non-oil products becoming non-competitive and leading to deindustrialization. This happened to a degree in the Netherlands. However the Netherlands was already an advanced democracy with a successful market economy and highly developed human capital. What the panel was discussing is how primitive societies fail to develop human capital and modern civil and economic institutions when their elites can rely on oil exports.

[@er...]

@@georgemiller151 Oil is secondary to the point of the term. "Dutch disease is a concept that describes an economic phenomenon where the rapid development of one sector of the economy (particularly natural resources) precipitates a decline in other sectors. It is also often characterized by a substantial appreciation of the domestic currency." Source: CFI

[@Mister006]

This comment had more new information than the majority of this Overtime did. 👍

[@themaskedman221]

I think the concept of the "resource curse" is more relevant here.

[@er...]

@@themaskedman221 Dutch disease is simply the academic term for resource curse. Consider them synonymous and interchangeable.

[@dR3n5ky]

amazing panel - intelligence level through the roof!

[@chilitoday]

Fareed has a high quality Sunday show. Must see for me.

[@DarksideDave42]

7 am out here on the west coast .... same time as Ali Velshi who is also brilliant .... but then Fareed is repeated at 10 am ..... If I was for some crazy reason restricted to only one hour of TV per week .... it would be hard to persuade me to watch something else ....

[@MrHeyitsadrian]

To answer your question Bill, Bitcoin's value is in that it is fully decentralized not owned or manipulated by a power who then endlessly debases that currency by printing off more (USD). Bitcoin mining is the decentralized security of the network around the world mostly all run on excess grid loads which then turn off when those grid loads are in need. This stabilizes the local grids and helps the municipalities. Stranded green energy is the most attractive for btc because where other traditional sources can't take advantage of stranded energy, Bitcoin can enable growth in this field more than most industries and miners want it because it is the cheapest option.

[@cordyone]

Dont waste your time, Bill conflates crypto with his disgust of the younger generations. His "I was wrong about Bitcoin" speech is a few years off yet.

[@dougdrazga4461]

This discussion could have been the entire hour for me. Dr. Esper and I are from the same neighborhood. Politics aside, I'm glad he survived the previous administration.

[@GetYourselfANewMap]

Man, Bill wasn’t even trying to hide the fact that he was reading off a cue card with that Moscow joke

[@benwu7980]

I'll hate on Russia and Putin as much or more than anyone critical of the regime and the atrocities it's committing, but those were 140 (or more) civilians murdered. Cheap jokes should never have a place when such barbarism is on display. That they (or their ilk) keep targeting music concerts is utterly heartbreaking to me as someone that just loves how music brings people from a wide spectrum together.. whether it's Eagles of Death Metal, Ariande Grande, or Jason Aldean

[@spiralscratch7823]

@@benwu7980 You know you're watching a comedy show, right?

[@benwu7980]

@@spiralscratch7823 Thank you for that most insightful of things anyone ever said.

[@scottprather5645]

Always been a fan of Fareed Zakaria. A really smart guy and a good example of how our ethnic diversity makes us stronger.

[@unscriptedwithantonio]

Johnathan haidt is amazing. The righteous mind is a must-read.

[@LordIstar]

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll pick it up along with his new book.

[@bryanbaumgartner5302]

anxious generation? As if every young generation didn't have them. It was called bullying in the day and racism

[@JANESANTOSPHYSIQUEPRO]

Fareed is a brilliant mind. There’s no side with him just truth of opinion. Great panel more of this ❤

[@peterderouck7942]

How about inviting Nicole Shanahan to your show.

[@DarksideDave42]

Whooooo ?? 🦉

[@RosemaryH4259]

Bill and his show, still knocking it out of the ballpark! Maher is loaded with talent and intellect and is right at the top of his game, and I love the diversity of the guests. Just keeps getting better and better. I always called it comedy with "nutrition" but I heard him use the term "edu-tainment" which is a perfect description. No entertainer has ever made me laugh - or think - so much. :)

Oh boy Rosy...I'd suggest widening your sights a bit more.

[@RosemaryH4259]

I've been heavily involved in several aspects of the arts for many years - theatre, film, comedy, classical music, popular music ... not to mention journalism. My home library is the largest room in my house (and, yes, I've read them, a wide variety of history, fiction, nonfiction, science fiction, health, etc. etc....) My op eds have won accolades. But if you don't agree with or like my preferences ... sorry, not sorry! 😛

@@RosemaryH4259 it's not about agreeing or liking. It's about broadening and expanding. What really was said on this show? Maher is a talking head, as are his guests, and nothing is really EVER discussed in depth because it's meant to be that way. It's also why the format works the way it does...like fast food.

[@Spinto3535]

From your reply I would surmise you consider all your sources and draw your own conclusions regarding CONTENT. I believe your compliment is meant for the particular STYLE of this host and show, and how comedy and topical content are combined.

[@RosemaryH4259]

That is your opinion, which I do not share. I am fully aware of the limitations of this genre of television program, and enjoy this program because it works hard to break out of those limitations. It cannot be, nor is it meant to be, a graduate course at Harvard. I simply enjoy it, and just for what it offers, and I fold it into my repertoire of information and fun. I also do not consider him a "taking head" or the show to be "fast food". That's my opinion.

[@Thunderlips-60602]

Great panel and happy Easter to everyone in the comments!

[@WeChoseHATE]

We love the panel this week bc They are intelligence, reasonable AND the key is NOT EXTREMISTS. You can only have a conversation when ppl are reasonable!

[@jakemaddox3861]

Fareed is spot on

[@acook213]

Always a good show when Fareed is on. I always feel a little smarter and more enlightened after listening to him.

[@KitC916]

How much crazier does Trump need to get for you to vote for Biden?

[@1247.cccccc]

You still believe the Russia hoax. This means you are not a good judge of craziness. Only braindead people are not annoyed about being lied to for five years.

[@LazarusSlade]

...As crazy as the Bush, Obama, Clinton, Lieberman, Feinstein, Cheney, Blumenthal, Schatz, Rosen, Schumer and Sanders families!

[@yourjjrjjrjj]

Trump could turn into Hitler and these supporters will still vote for him over ANY democrat.

[@avengemybreath3084]

You can just switch those names too.

[@doko3000]

How bad do you need to be to lose to someone like Trump? That people'd rather vote for him than someone else, says more about that someone else than Trump himself

[@REDWT1]

Unarguably the best overtime panel this season.

[@jasmeerlabeer4591]

It’s not the phone. It’s the anonymity.

[@benwu7980]

100% , I don't have a smartphone, but have been online since early 1990's. I can be crude or crass or downright insulting on some sites, but not others. There's an old term or saying regarding using swear words, something like how can/ should change the language use if aren't among friends, but are talking to your grandma or pastor. Social Media has completely removed that need to filter

[@Raventerp01]

It's the phone that made Internet-enabled anonymity ubiquitous. (Say that 3 times fast)

[@DarksideDave42]

​. Ok but don't try that with Beetlejuice ..... ( Michael Keaton was awesome ... )

[@andykiddvideo]

Fantastic panel line up this week

[@QueenetBowie]

One of the best panels in awhile

[@willie-g]

why don't they give us a little more? have they not seen the internet in the last decade? A few more questions would be great.

[@21972012145525]

Cuz they're literally stupid and bills ego probably. They should do one whole show at least once per season just overtime but they never do

[@theotherway1639]

The social media beast probably can't be tamed or controlled at this point, it's way too late, most people and businesses and even governments are dependent on it. Kids are suffering a ton as a result. Jonathan's book goes great with the workbook called 30 Days Without Social Media by Harper Daniels and other methods out there to help people take a break from social media.

[@alwaysgreatusa223]

Stop manipulation cold. Learn to reflect and think for yourself, and question yourself often -- Why do I believe what I believe ? How can others use my own beliefs against me or to gain power over me ? What are my assumptions, presumptions, prejudices, fears, insecurities ? How can these be used to manipulate me ?

[@1247.cccccc]

Now why would the people that insist Trump is a Russian agent want you to think for yourself in a calm and sensible manner.

[@mickeysmyspiritanimal223]

@@1247.cccccc and the reverse is also true! Flip it and you can ask your same question!😉 ☯️ 😂

[@voices_vary]

"Pumping it full of garbage...all the time." Priceless insight.

[@pallekjrlaursen8388]

....and Bill got to rant over crypto which he willingly admits he does not understand and clearly has made no effort to understand since his last rant. Bill, start by wrapping your head around the concept of FIAT.

[@CrapKerouac]

Money is a social construct, and gee, the mighty American dollar is used internationally for nefarious purposes. When police went to one of Pablo Escobar's home, the walls were full of bricks of US dollars. The US sent $12bn in cash on pallets to Iraq, and it all disappeared, magically.

[@richardvervoorn6626]

Excellent take on the part of Fareed…

[@herbredholtz1738]

I don't remember Mark Esper having the title Dr. When did this happen? Must be a PhD.

[@lisalivingston6473]

@herbredholtz1738 I was thinking the same thing - LOL! According to Wikipedia, he received his doctorate in public policy from George Washington University in 2008. I wonder why he is suddenly using the title now? Strange!

[@majjoor]

Dude, the word doctor is literally part of PhD ( Doctorate of Philosophy). Medical doctors are abbreviated by MD.

[@21972012145525]

​@@majjoorboth use the title Dr though

[@Longtack55]

​@@majjoorMedical doctors generally have two Bachelor degrees in my country.

[@majjoor]

@@21972012145525 however, there is an argument that the word doctor originally belong to the holders of PhD, while medical practitioners (MD) have utilize the term and associate it with the medical field.

[@davidyohalem629]

Why is only Mark Esper listed as "doctor", but not Jonathan Haidt (assuming he has a PhD)? I wouldn't be surprised to read that Mr. Zakaria was, as well. The honorific suggests scholarship. Asking for a friend.

[@ReverbandRhythm]

Luckily, there's no dysfunction or corruption in the USA.

[@TheMr02drop]

🤣🤣

[@hosho187]

Great panel. Respect for Fareed and Esper giving credit to Saudi Arabia moving on modernizing and diversifying its income.

[@bigbc5293]

Fareed forgot to mention Norway which is oil rich and does invest in it's people it's infrastructure many resource rich countries do. They just don't let oil companies pay pennies on the barrel for royalties.

[@TheKingdomofNorway-su8ur]

Norway was already one of the wealthiest and least corrupt countries in the world by the time they discovered oil. As I think Fareed made a part of his point at about 1:30, the good management of Norway's natural resources stems from them already having well-attuned institutions in place prior to the discovery of those resources.

[@BlazingFury77]

One of the few panels where no one acts like a child at any point.