Real Time with Bill Maher: Douglas Murray, Matt Welch, Sen. Tina Smith (HBO, Friday, April 18, 2025)

Real Time with Bill Maher

Bill Maher is back this Friday with another dose of no-holds-barred political commentary, tackling everything from the state of democracy to, well, death cults. “Real Time with Bill Maher” welcomes a diverse panel of guests, sure to spark some lively debate.

This week’s one-on-one interview features Douglas Murray, author of the provocative new book “On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization.” Expect a deep dive into Murray’s arguments, with Maher’s signature wit adding a sharp edge to the conversation.

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Joining the panel discussion are Matt Welch, co-host of the popular podcast “The Fifth Column” and editor-at-large of Reason Magazine, and Democratic Senator Tina Smith from Minnesota. With such a wide range of perspectives, the conversation looks set to cover a lot of ground.

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“Real Time” thrives on tackling current events head-on, and this week’s episode seems like no exception. Tune in to HBO on Friday, April 18 at 10:00 PM ET/PT to hear Maher and his guests dissect the week’s most pressing issues.

I'm Noah Masire, News Editor at Memorable TV with a focus on show renewals, cancellations, network ratings and the latest industry trends.