Markets are up, tariffs are in, markets are down, tariffs are out and the Gulf of Mexico is now the Gulf of America. The world’s gone mad – but luckily there are still rational voices out there to help us keep up with the latest round of madness, like America’s favourite Agony Uncle, Bill Maher. M-Net (DStv Channel 101) will be broadcasting Season 23 of HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher Express from the US from Saturday 26 April at 21:00.
In the award-winning show, Maher offers his unique perspective on contemporary issues with a cutting opening monologue, pertinent one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panellists and its signature “New Rule" segment.
Real Time with Bill Maher joins the ever-popular Last Week Tonight with John Oliver on the M-Net schedule, which already has a dedicated viewership in the 23:00 slot, every Monday. Apart from his breathless dissections of news, Oliver has developed a cult following for his satirical, insightful, and meticulously researched look at current events in the US and around the globe. His hilarious and expertly honed perspective on today’s pressing political, social, and cultural issues – along with insights into lesser-reported topics – continues to inform and entertain.
“Maher and Oliver are unmissable for anyone wanting to attempt to follow events in America and how it affects the rest of us right now,” says Waldimar Pelser, Channel Director: Premium Channels at MultiChoice Group. “The sentiment that ‘when America sneezes, the world catches a cold’ is as relevant now as it was when it was coined during the Great Depression in 1929. Oliver and Maher may both have their roots in comedy, but they also know that what’s going on is no joke. Neither of these giants of late-night TV are afraid to boldly explore global affairs, making sense of this wild rollercoaster ride. Most importantly, they are often hilarious, and never dull!"
Watch Real Time with Bill Maher Express from the US on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) from Saturday 26 April at 21:00. The political comedy talk show kicks off with episode 13, with episodes 1 – 12 available on DStv Catch Up. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is also Express from the US every Monday at 23:00 on M-Net (DStv Channel 101) and available on DStv Catch Up.
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