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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsReal Time with Bill Maher guests - Friday, May 2, 2025
Real Time with Bill Maher continues its 23rd season Friday, May 2 (10:00-11:00 p.m. live ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT), with a replay at 12:00 a.m., exclusively on HBO.
This week features a one-on-one interview with Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, actors and comedic duo who are the subjects of the documentary Cheech & Chongs Last Movie.
This week's in-studio panel discussion will include journalist Kara Swisher, co-host of the Pivot podcast, host of On with Kara Swisher podcast, and author of Burn Book: A Tech Love Story; and Kevin McCarthy, former Republican congressman who represented Californias 20th district and served as the 55th Speaker of the House.

BlueTsunami2018
(4,329 posts)Theyre legends.
Rhiannon12866
(233,198 posts)And Cheech & Chong are certainly legends!
Boomerproud
(8,739 posts)Didn't watch.
SocialDemocrat61
(4,326 posts)question everything
(50,148 posts)without destroying the system.
and you can see it here
https://democraticunderground.com/132271247
SocialDemocrat61
(4,326 posts)
Rhiannon12866
(233,198 posts)thebigidea
(13,493 posts)I've worked for them doing video stuff and it was one of the grimmest experiences I've ever had in LA, they are shameless moneygrubbing hacks who can barely stand to be in the same room together and the atmosphere is tense as hell. Some fake bonhomie now and then but on the whole, grim shit.
Such a contrast to the remaining two members of Firesign Theatre, who are absolutely lovely and adore each other. Who did the pot humor on LP infinitely better, too.
BlueTsunami2018
(4,329 posts)Theyre damn good actors, Ill give them that. I listened to an interview with them the other day on Stern and they pulled off the camaraderie thing very well. Complimenting each other, telling stories of the old days and having good laughs.
I like the characters. It doesnt matter if they dont actually like each other.
Paladin
(30,283 posts)He's doing his best to make people forget his ass-kissing visit to the White House. It won't work.
Abolishinist
(2,462 posts)Cheech and Chong have a just released a new movie. Perhaps you're not aware, but those with books and movies have this thing about promoting their new project wherever they can. I'm sure it will be brought up.
Looking back over the last several months, his guests have included Al Gore, Dana Carvey (his impersonations were wonderful!), Gavin Newsom, Adam Schiff, David Sedaris, Gov. Josh Shapiro, Rahm Emanuel, Fareed Zakaria, Sam Stein, Ezra Klein, John McWhorter, Chrystia Freeland, Jon Tester, and Sen. Tina Smith.
So no, I don't see anything of the sort going on. In the discussion with Al Gore last week, Gore said he understood Maher's meeting. He met with fRump in 2016 for what he described as an extremely interesting conversation at Trump Tower.
Prairie Gates
(4,971 posts)Abolishinist
(2,462 posts)I bet if you hurry and provide a cohesive argument about how Bill Maher is an ass-kisser, and he's just using them, you should be able to convince them to cancel tonight's appearance!
Go quickly!
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Email Tommy Chong at - tommy.chong@gmail.com.
Find Cheech Marin on X - @CheechMarin
Xavier Breath
(5,556 posts)Abolishinist
(2,462 posts)I don't recall bumping into Cheech and Chong for eons, should be fun!
On the other hand, Kevin McCarthy, eh. I'm not that familiar with Kara Swisher, but anyone who calls Mark Zuckerberg a 'small little creature with a shriveled soul' can't be all bad.
And of course, his opening and New Rules are always fun.
Thanks for posting!
maxsolomon
(36,456 posts)You're slipping, DU.
SocialDemocrat61
(4,326 posts)Happy now? 😉
question everything
(50,148 posts)Are you aware of how hard she works to search shows to post videos here?
She and TexasTowelie
You and your buddies should apologize
SocialDemocrat61
(4,326 posts)for a bigoted, sexist, rich, white male TV celebrity who trashed President Biden and is now sucking up to Trump are to those who value democracy and support the Democratic Party.
question everything
(50,148 posts)SocialDemocrat61
(4,326 posts)Maher is scum.
Abolishinist
(2,462 posts)
Abolishinist
(2,462 posts)definitely on my 'gotta watch' list!
AStern
(236 posts)the bought and paid for twit that he is.
maxsolomon
(36,456 posts)McCarthy's on the panel - Maher will let him have opinions; that's the point.
AStern
(236 posts)nt
maxsolomon
(36,456 posts)if McCarthy gets "soft-pedaled".
I get that Mahers a comedian and the show is meant to entertain, but he often overestimates how informed he is. He tends to let controversial guests off the hooknot out of malice, but because he lacks the depth to challenge them. Interviewers like Colbert or Marc Maron show more curiosity and preparation. Thats where Maher falls short for me.
This is a discussion boardso Im sharing my take, respectfully.