Katie Couric | Club Random with Bill Maher 

Talking about 'class resentment' from a total 'class smugness' is simply brilliant!!! 🤣🤣🤣

Ladies and gents, welcome to Club Random with Katie Couric. Today's guest: Bill Maher.

Most episodes of Club Random, I learn more about Bill than the guests.

Wow. Bill never shuts up.

It is so insane to me and incredibly rude that Bill NEVER will allow ANY guest the opportunity to elaborate or expound upon their point or train of thought. Even when he agrees with them, he will interject and derail the conversation in one way or another. Soo frustrating! Always monopolizing the convo…

For God’s sake Bill, You have a guest! Use the Ice tongs!

I love it Katie says it's a skillset to not dominate the conversation. It went over his head.

This is Bill's therapy session 😂

1:23.00 No Katie - anti-elitism is not based on jealousy - its based on fear and anger. Fear that everything is being taken from us. Our jobs, our faith, our liberty , our children, our way of life. Anger that it is being purposely done by corrupt, immoral, hypocritical people who for example want to travel in luxury in their gas powered private planes and limousines while at the same time limiting our freedom of movement and property rights because they are offended by our stench and uncouthness and prefer that we not inhabit their spaces. So no - the divide it not a function of our "jealousy" it is a function of your anti-human arrogance. "Let them eat cake" famous last words.

Thanks Bill for bringing Katie Couric on this was an over-the-top show. I really appreciate it. Thank you.

BILL cannot take criticism.

Bill! Let your guest get a word in!

Bill, I'm stealing your line, "I spend all my energy healing America. I'm lonely but it's worth it." It sounds so much better than "I discovered I'm attracted to crazy women. I've given them up to avoid an unhealthy lifestyle."

Bill, you gained me as a viewer and supporter over the past few years. As an independent middle aged center right male, that can lean liberal or conservative depending upon the issue, I appreciate center left perspectives. Group think and cancel culture is dangerous and not good for America.

Such a treat. I read her memoir and loved it. And you...we still watch you every Friday and still love you, though I haven’t let you know in many years.

definitely not jealous of Couric's lack of intellect and ignorance

so enjoyed the Chat with Katie Couric

Creating your own Podcasts is like how my brother and I played "radio station" with walkie talkies back in the 70's.

Anti-elite? Anti-establishment? At one time weren’t those characteristics you would use when describing a liberal? Now they’re using those terms as derogatory. I’m jealous of what others have and full of bile? Talk about being disconnected from reality. I’m floored. I have a degree, I was a Director at a tech company, and attended a liberal college, but I’m anti elite and establishment? WTF, how utterly condescending and delusional

Bill should do 2 Club Randoms. First just let the guest speak. Second episode, Bill watches the first episode and does his long blurbs... That way the guest gets to speak.

Coleman Hughes is a well thought out person.

I watch a ton of podcasts and I’ve never seen someone absolutely despise doing ads as much as Maher 😂

If Bill would talk 20% less it would make his interviews 1000% better. LESS IS MORE BILL!!!

I find it quite amusing that the number one complaint about Maher (and I am one who shares this complaint) is how he simply can''t shut up and let his guests finish a sentence and how NONE of his staffers seem to impress this upon him and he clearly can't see it because of his overwhelming arrogance.

Excellent interview. Katie seems like a cool person in addition to being the rare journalist who excels equally in serious interviews and lighthearted features. Her book Going There is a great read, she's had a front-row seat to some pretty incredible events.

it’s basicly rich people talking about themself

When Bill smacks his lips, he's about to say something he thinks is prophetic.

What do you mean” Louis CK can’t even do this”. It’s your podcast. Invite him if he’s your friend. That’s the answer to “how long is the punishment”. I would hope it starts with your friends.

She actually believed Matt Lauer was innocent of sexual misconduct/harassment. lol lol lol. How naive.

It’s her world you’re just living in it!

I remembered when Katie left the Today Show to anchor CBS Evening News. She literally got like 16 viewers. A disastrous move.

All bow down before the almighty Katy Couric as she blesses us little people with her elite intellectualism.

Katie looks fabulous at 67! Great conversation guys, I truly enjoyed it. I wish Bill Won’t interrupt his guests when they’re talking but I guess he’ll Correct that in upcoming episodes.

Enjoyed Katie Couric she’s a gem

Katie Couric: "I'm not a morning person either." Hilarious. A NOT morning person who got paid to be better at "morning" than 99.99% of the rest of us🤣

@31:06 Bill, "I don't trust anyone... CNN and the New York Times". Poor Katie. She doesn't seem to realize that the people have realized that most Americans have woken up. Her idea of diversity of opinion is the NYT vice the Economist.

Bill seems to be interviewing Himself !!

Bill, one of the best shows you’ve had in so long. I just love hearing two very intelligent people that are my age discussing things that matter and some things that don’t matter at all, but are still very interesting. I love Katie, Couric and you.

This is quite a nice interview. Katie Couric is such a pleasant person. 🌹🌹🌹🌹

Bill, would you let Katie get a word in, complete her thoughts, and initiate a topic without interrupting her? Geez!!

These two acting like they aren’t the Uber rich and privileged

Good to know they "Tip the hat!" Old boys clubs and sex discrimination in the workplace is STILL out there. Every moment of every day.

I really enjoy Bill & the podcast but it would be so much better if Bill would allow the guest to talk.

Love, Katie Couric ❤

She was one of the first to do podcasting, good to see her again and she is living her best life now, with so much success behind her, and still going strong and looking great.

Aaaaah, the delicious irony of two wealthy and detached people claiming that the unwashed plebeians are envious of their lofty positions.🤣

I enjoy Club Random, but I think I'd learn more from each guest if Bill would just pause his own talking once in a while instead of jumping over himself to talk over his guests. She started about a dozen stories I wanted her to have the opportunity to finish.

Retitle this "Bill constantly interrupts Katie Couric, to tell her how rough women had it in news". Less booze.

Wow I remember Katie Couric on Morning news with Ryan G and Matt L Rockefeller center I was working around the block , and she was great on the news but for the first time I notice how real she is and so charming & can I say she looks Great! YES.

Well, I still love you Bill. I don't always agree with you, but I like your honesty. I also like that you challenge ideas and question popular beliefs. You keep it real. I consider myself fairly liberal, but I don't care for woke or identity politics. It's too simplistic. Life is far more nuanced and complicated.

I like Katie but I'm amazed at myself for watching the whole thing. Bill please have a conversation where the guest can talk more than listening to you 😜🙏

❤ this chat. I think you two should find a longer format to work together. 😊

Maher saying a good interviewer is a good listener cracked me up, but at least Katie's personality kept me here to the end of another episode of Club Predictable.

One of the best guests Bill has had in a while. Love Katie.

I enjoyed their discussion. Bill's best episodes of this podcast are the one's where he's not stoned out of his mind.

Bill…let the lady speak!

Ths is great. Incisive people of my age talking about todays reality. Perfect. Thank you both. A the beginning, 'Club Randon' weirded me out. Now I get it. Carry on MacDuff. Katie has always been a special person. Tight. To the point. With humour and perspective. I am not sure that Bill figured out he got interviewd. Way to go Katie!!!. My journalistic hero. She and Christiane Amanpour. Never forget Fareed Zakaria too. Heck. I will add Dana Bash. Best journalists on planet earth.

This is I think my favorite Club Random episode so far. I love the honesty and the connection between the two. It is truly admirable how far each of you has come from those older days. Brilliant dialogue!!

Katie brings out wise, philosophical Bill. I love it.

One of the best segments you've done, since doing this " people cast". Loved it! Ranks almost as high ( as the Richard Dreyfuss) interview.

I’m in my forties .. never really had parents I always sat watching katie couric wishing she was my mom ha 😊

Katie's comments about "Trump voters" -- from the excerpts I've seen -- are a perfect example of what middle/rural Americans resent about elite liberals. We're not jealous or lacking in intellect. We resent the condescension and the dismissive attitudes that we are of lesser worth. We're not deplorable. Trump talks to us in a way that makes us feel like he understands the working man. I lived in Laurel Canyon for 13 years and later traveled the world in a global marketing department for a major corporation. I deliberately retired to a rural community in Arkansas because of the peace and quiet, the ability of have animals that can run and play in the fields...and because of the people -- real, unpretentious and generous of spirit. Yet people like Ms. Couric choose to treat us with blithe condescension and even call us stupid. Among the media and the D.C./Manhattan/Hollywood elite, Anti-Trump sentiment is suspiciously rabid and oddly scripted. True, the man is not particularly articulate and does have a crude, sometimes abrasive way of speaking; but such personalities are not unusual among top management in major corporations in the country. Many people relate to Trump because he sounds like their own bosses. He's familiar. He gets it. He understands how people live and the pressures of making ends meet. Conversely, the Biden administration focuses almost exclusively on staying in power. He wants to open the borders in hopes of bringing in millions of new democrat voters; yet he doesn't give a damn about the job implications for workers in rural areas with the abrupt surge of cheap labor...because we don't matter to him. The usual defense is that immigrants will take only jobs that Americans don't want. What...a...crock. Some of my democrat friends might get their nose bent out of joint for that, but that's not my intent here. The point is we're NOT jealous of Katie's glorious lifestyle amidst the glitterati. For some of us, such a lifestyle is just smarmy with competitive, posturing arrogance. It's one of the reasons why I left L.A. Too many people there were addicted to mirrors.

Epic Conversation. Thank you both so very much. Such a great conversation. Truly wonderful to watch, and quite informative and educational in so many ways. A wonderful treat to observe a couple of masters at their craft. Thank you. Madame Couric, Ma’am, you look amazing!!♥️ Your upcoming Documentary this month sounds incredible and fascinating! I cannot wait to see it! My apologies, and this is just a thought… Would you two ever consider working on something together maybe ever on something? I see a working chemistry combined with both of your personalities, styles, and your brains.. something that educates, and brings Americans closer together. but just by being yourselves, together. Maybe I smoked too much weed… Sorry . K bye’ Love you both! Mr. Maher, you are looking healthier and better than ever. Your new regimen looks very good on you. Thank you both again for tonight’s podcast. Ot really was a treat.

Two very rich people talking to each other….wow🙄

I would like to see bill donate his proceeds from his book to a cause that is legit and where the money could really make a difference. I'm not talking about politics.

Awesome, thank you Bill Maher for the book. Appreciate it you’re an awesome writer. I love your show. You’re the best Bill MaherThank you so much.

The problem with Woody is he married his ex girlfriend’s daughter. That’s crossing a line of decency honestly.

Jesus Christ!!!!! Does Bill watch these interviews afterwards and see that he never lets anyone finish a sentence??? He’s a very smart guy. How can he be so oblivious?

"the ostentatiousness that rich people have no problem indulging themselves in…" said Bill as he lit up another primo joint, poured himself another drink and said welcome to my Club Random!

I love that Katie Couric loves bawdy humor

We love ya Katie.

Thank you, Katie for being a willing audience for Bill's life story

Bill cut Katie off on more than one occasion. He's got to stop doing that. It's annoying and disrespectful. A good example is at 1:15:45. He didn't let her finish her question.

That comment about having writers set him off quick, didn't it?

Love Katie, great guest Bill 😊

Amazing how you can get great guests and not let anyone hear them complete a single thought.

So enjoyed this--great work.

time sure wasn't on katies side

How's great of Katie... Refreshing clear thinker

“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.” - George Washington

I liked her giggle!

By the time we hit the 60 yr. Mark, it's like to thine own self be true. Katie is one woman who every woman I know likes her and respects her.

Damn Bill you are the slowest drink maker on the planet, LOL

The 24/7 access to porn is absolutely ruining men when it comes to dating, relationships and even sex. I wish I had gotten married 10yr ago before social media and dating websites, porn and only fans annihilated men’s brains.

You know Bill...I smile every time I see you taking ice from your bucket bare-handed. And I believe Katie is your first guest noticed to also help themselves to the ice like that. She's like you...very comfortable with others. Smiles. And hello from Wisconsin!

Such a beautiful, classy lady. She ought to make a documentary about the breaking up of America she talked about in this. Call it, "Shattered Glass". Maybe even make it with Bill! That would be an amazing project.

You are the company you keep, & so far we have 1. Bryant Gumbel 2. Matt Lauer & 3. Les Moonves She’s a real charmer

absolutely love this conversation

Your "Virgin Violence" terrorism theory makes sense to any man who remembers his teen-early twenties honestly. 😂

Hey Bill, its the likability factor that gets people canceled. Once the public decides they dont like you, it doesnt matter if they've been exonerated. Showbiz is a privilege. The people decide what they want to spend their time & money on. Woody & Louis CK may have gotten a raw deal, but the only solution is to find some other way to get the public to like them again. Good luck with that. Although occasionally misguided, most people really enjoy not liking pedophiles or perverts. Most people dont enjoy being proven incorrect either, so the truth is sometimes besides the point. If they dont wanna like ya, they wont. ❤🎉😊

It's like a two hour monologue with a sidekick. I tuned in to see more of his Trump conversation WITH Katie. I can't even get through the first 15 minutes of him blathering lol

Whoa, Katie sure blew it with the anti-intellectualism statements. Sadly, she's shown herself as just another typical coastal elitist who is completely out of touch with half of America.

All Bill all the time....

Bill and Katie are on the verge of going out to find their Eliza Doolittle. 😄

Bill let her do behind the scenes please. She will make it work trust 💯

Bill and ice tongs do not inhabit the same universe.

Jesus Christ Bill, either hit the joint or put it away.😂

Who knew? Welcome to the tribe, Katie Couric. Wishing you much mazal.

Bill vs Joe Scarborough who interrupts their guests more 🤔????

Bill, how many times can you say "you know" in a conversation?