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February 12, 2007

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Veteran comic-political commentator-talk show host Bill Maher, reflects on season five of his HBO series, Real Time, and weighs in on the presidential campaign, racism and news channels.


Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Bill Maher

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Comedian-talk show host discusses racism and the 2008 presidential elections (22:54).
 
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Comedy Central alum Maher has a fresh outlet for his acerbic wit - HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher. His credits include five HBO specials and the award-winning Politically Incorrect. With a degree in English from Cornell University, Maher began his career in the '80s on the New York club scene. The outspoken comedian also tells it as he sees it in his book, When You Ride Alone You Ride With Bin Laden.