Bill Maher on comedy, atheism and dining with Trump
Bill Maher sparks contention during an NPR interview covering his views on faith, comedy, and his interactions with Donald Trump.
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Bill Maher discussed his perspective on atheism, comedy, and the Mark Twain Prize during a recent interview with NPR. During the conversation, Maher addressed his experiences dining with Donald Trump and commented on Trump's obsession with pools.
Coverage from Mediaite and Yahoo emphasizes a confrontation between Maher and his interviewer, with Maher labeling NPR as the "far extreme of the left." He further criticized the interviewer for falling for Trump's distractions. Future focus remains on the specifics of the interview's contents regarding faith and the Mark Twain Prize as reported by Spectrum FM and NPR.
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Quick answers
How did Bill Maher describe NPR during the interview?
Maher called NPR the "far extreme of the left" to the interviewer's face.
What did Maher say regarding Donald Trump's interests?
According to The Daily Beast, Maher discussed why Trump's "pool obsession" proves his "genius."
What other topics were covered in the interview?
The conversation included discussions on atheism, comedy, and the Mark Twain Prize.
Coverage (7)
- The trailer for Bill Maher's Mark Twain prize takes it easy on him A.V. Club · 11h ago
- Bill Maher tells NPR interviewer he views outlet as 'far extreme of the left' Fox News · 11h ago
- Inside the Bill Maher interview: Mark Twain Prize, Trump dinners and faith Spectrum FM · 11h ago
- ‘I’m Surprised You Even Had Me On!’: Bill Maher Rips NPR as ‘Far Extreme of the Left’ to Interviewer’s Face Mediaite · 11h ago
- ‘You’re Eating the Sh*t’: Bill Maher Calls Out NPR Interviewer Over Falling for Trump’s Distractions Yahoo · 11h ago
- Bill Maher, 70: Why Trump’s Pool Obsession Proves His ‘Genius’ The Daily Beast · 11h ago
- Bill Maher on comedy, atheism and dining with Trump NPR · 11h ago
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