Ep 12. April 16, 2021

On this episode of Real Time with Bill Maher, which aired on April 16th, 2021, the host kicked off the show with a monologue touching on various topics including the COVID-19 vaccine, the Derek Chauvin trial, and the GOP's ongoing attempts to suppress voting rights.

Maher then welcomed his first guest, historian and author Heather McGhee. The two discussed her book "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together" which explores the ways in which racism has hurt not only people of color, but also white Americans. They also touched on the infrastructure plan proposed by President Biden and the potential for it to help address racial equity.

Next up was journalist and author Carl Hulse, who joined Maher to discuss his latest book "Confirmation Bias: Inside Washington's War Over the Supreme Court, From Scalia's Death to Justice Kavanaugh." They touched on the politicization of the Supreme Court and the impact it has on American politics.

Maher's final guest of the evening was actor, comedian, and writer Nick Offerman. The two discussed politics in the entertainment industry and Offerman's new show "Devs." They also talked about Offerman's interest in woodworking and his new book "Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop."

The episode concluded with Maher's "New Rules" segment in which he tackled a range of topics including the Oscars, the COVID-19 vaccine, and cancel culture.

Overall, the episode offered a mix of insightful conversations and humor, highlighting the ongoing political and societal issues facing America.