Real Time with Bill Maher guests - Season Premiere tomorrow night:

[Rhiannon12866]

Top-of-show interview: Former Ohio Governor John Kasich

The panel: Former U.S. Representative Barney Frank, conservative blogger and radio host Erick Erickson, Washington Post columnist Catherine Rampell

Mid-show interview: Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch

[Duppers]

1. Thank you!

We could do without Erick Erickson, no?

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I'm not all that excited about hearing from John Kasich, either

I don't know why he does this, he has to know that his audience isn't thrilled with RW guests, either. But it'll be good to finally have him back, I'm looking forward to what he has to say. He showed up on Hardball last week with a preview and he wasn't smiling.

[Duppers]

3. I agree, not caring to hear Kasich either.

I hope they are drowned out.

And I saw him on Chris Matthews show. Wasn't he good?!



On edit:
MSNBC, Hardball - Bill Maher: If We Don't Impeach President Donald Trump, Where Is The Bar?

Posted here:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017528463

[Rhiannon12866]

4. He was really good, I agree!

That's why I looked up to see who he had on this week - I was looking forward to more of the same from Hardball...

[Rhiannon12866]

18. And it was also posted here, LOL!

A new DUer asked me to post it - but I counted twice more after that.

Bill Maher: If We Don't Impeach President Donald Trump, Where Is The Bar? - Hardball - MSNBC
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017528131

[Maru Kitteh]

5. Holy crap. Marshawn Lynch?

THAT should be interesting. Can it be found streaming anywhere afterwards or something?

[Rhiannon12866]

6. I generally make a point of posting whatever videos they offer

And I agree, he is an unusual guest. It's been awhile since I followed sports - is he in the news?

[Maru Kitteh]

7. Marshawn is known for absolutely hating to talk to the media

That's why I was shocked.

[Rhiannon12866]

10. Wow! Then this is very unusual!

He must have something to say... Often, the mid show guest is someone non-political, like an entertainer, who has something political to say. He should be pretty interesting.

[brucefan]

8. I watch on youtube Saturday morning

you have to sit thru a couple 15 second ads, but they put up the entire show.

[Maru Kitteh]

9. Nice! I'll do that. Thanks. nt

[KelleyKramer]

11. Rhiannon will post it on the DU video forum on Friday night

Right here on the DU video board --

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1017

[Rhiannon12866]

16. And here's the video thread:

Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - Season Premiere - 1/18/19
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017528628

[KelleyKramer]

12. Marshawn Lynch? Wow, that should be something else

He never talks to the press

I don't even know what his voice sounds like

That should be interesting

[Rhiannon12866]

13. That's what Maru Kitteh said - I figured he had to be in the news for some reason

We do see athletes taking up political causes. But from what you said about him not talking to the press, he may be the most interesting part of the show!

[Rhiannon12866]

17. He was very personable - even participated in the Overtime segment!

Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO) - Season Premiere - 1/18/19
https://www.democraticunderground.com/1017528628

[KelleyKramer]

19. Hey, thanks for the reminder ..

I just watched it, that was interesting.

And I didn't mean to imply he was a jerk or anything, he just didn't like to talk to reporters

Had him on my fantasy fb team for about 2 or 3 years until he got hurt. The most I remember ever hearing him say was a polite 'no comment'. I always took it that he was just one of those guys who preferred to let his actions on the field do all the talking for him, and he sure was a badass running back.. his nickname is Beast Mode

[Rhiannon12866]

20. No problem - I mentioned his upcoming appearance to a couple of guys who were discussing football

After a meeting I attended today. And they also said that he never will talk to reporters, will just tell them to "f*** off..."

[drbtg1]

14. Really wish he wasn't such an ignorant dick about Stan Lee after his passing.

I mean, seriously, what was the point? Just to keep Maher's name in the media during the hiatus?

Normally, I would look forward to his show, but after that, the most I can hope for is apathy.

For those that don't know what I'm thinking about:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/stan-lee-why-bill-maher-is-wrong-my-longtime-friends-legacy-1163300

[jcgoldie]

15. Kasich bleh

[smirkymonkey]

21. Ugh, he was awful.

What a waste of time. Trying to portray himself as a radical reformer. He's such a bore.