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Real Time with Bill Maher

Bill Maher

Booking Overview

A televised political commentary and comedy interview show featuring nationally prominent politicians, journalists, authors, strategists, academics, and other public figures in discussions of U.S. politics and current affairs. Credible pitches include nationally recognized political leaders, bestselling authors, major media commentators, prominent policy experts, and high-profile figures with expertise in technology or culture; booking difficulty is very high.

Metrics

Episodes: 876

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100,000 - 1M

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

Page updated: Oct 28, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@hbo.com

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Host

Bill Maher - Comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, and longtime television host known for his satirical analysis of politics and public affairs.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Nationally recognized politicians, political strategists, journalists, authors, academics, entertainers, athletes, and subject-matter experts with established public profiles and compelling perspectives on politics, culture, technology, or public affairs.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling or widely published books, Major media platforms or regular television commentary, Elected or senior public office, Leadership of prominent institutions, High-profile professional or cultural accomplishments

Recent Guest Discussions

Christopher Rufo - Conservative Politics, Education Policy, And Cultural Debates.

Kevin Roose - Technology, Artificial Intelligence, And The Social Impact Of Technological Change.

Jessica Tarlov - U.s. Politics, Political Strategy, And Partisan Debate.

Sarah Longwell - U.s. Elections, Public Opinion, And Republican Politics.

Max Brooks - Geopolitics, Preparedness, National Security, And Culture.

Recent Topics

Politics, Political Commentary, Political Satire, Public Policy, Technology

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Real Time with Bill Maher
:

Overtime – Episode #746: Gov. Andy Beshear, Steve Hilton

October 27, 2026

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 10/23/26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ep. #746: Karoline Leavitt, Gov. Andy Beshear, Steve Hilton

October 24, 2026

Bill’s guests are Karoline Leavitt, Gov. Andy Beshear, Steve Hilton (Originally aired 10/23/26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Overtime – Episode #745: Sen. Thom Tillis, Sara Eisen

October 13, 2026

Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 10/9/26) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Frequently asked questions

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Real Time with Bill Maher
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How do I get in touch with Real Time with Bill Maher?

Real Time with Bill Maher is hosted by Bill Maher. Its publicly listed email is podcast@hbo.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Real Time with Bill Maher?

The publicly listed email for Real Time with Bill Maher: podcast@hbo.com.

How many listeners does Real Time with Bill Maher have?

Podseeker estimates Real Time with Bill Maher reaches 100,000 to 1 million listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Real Time with Bill Maher?

Real Time with Bill Maher typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Nationally recognized politicians, political strategists, journalists, authors, academics, entertainers, athletes, and subject-matter experts with established public profiles and compelling perspectives on politics, culture, technology, or public affairs. Common among recent guests: Bestselling or widely published books; Major media platforms or regular television commentary; Elected or senior public office. Recent guests include Christopher Rufo, Kevin Roose, and Jessica Tarlov.

How hard is it to get booked on Real Time with Bill Maher?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Real Time with Bill Maher cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Commentary, Political Satire, Public Policy, and Technology. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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