Real Time with Bill Maher: Overtime - August 14, 2015 (HBO) 

I'm tired of hearing Bernie isn't a serious candidate. He's *NOT* extreme. He only *seems* extreme to the people in this country that don't know what *CAN* be achieved by intelligent people within a *REAL* democracy: Denmark, Germany, Finland, Sweden, etc.. I do understand that we may have a problem with *INTELLIGENCE* in this country. Does that mean the people here, no matter how ignorant, can't be shown the difference between the U.S. and those democracies that have working governments? Can someone in the media compare our middle and working classes to the middle and working classes in the above countries??? Don't just talk about Greece, to try to scare us ... show us what success looks like! Show us what it means to be *POOR* in the U.S and poor there. Show us what works, and see how we can get there. Maybe *gasp* do better?

"Overtime" is often better than the regular segment. Very good, this one!!

"Bill Maher vs Sister Helen Prejean" I'd pay to see that act.

The music argument isn't the consumers responsibility, it's just like Uber, no one takes cabs, is it my fault an Uber is cheaper and more convenient? Should we destroy progress to protect a status quo?

Bring back Sister Helen. She's hilarious.

Aren't Hillary's proposals just copies of Bernie's, which he has been talking about for the last 30 years or more?

Sister Helen is so quick witted and funny, get her on the show more often!

Bernie Sanders 2016.

I was about to fucking throw my computer screen when Bill Maher teased that he would give Hillary a million dollars. Please give to Bernie instead. SAY NO TO DYNASTIC POLITICS!

Alabama strategy: 1. Require DMV issued photo ID to vote 2. Close DMV offices in black neighborhoods 3. Profit

Loved it when he says it was his responsibility to adapt to the new business model. A pragmatic guy, Talib Kweli

I love that the presence of the nun kept the swearing to a minimum. I don't mind hearing it, but it was just funny that they kept saying "sorry Sister", whenever they did say something off color. :-)

Sister Helen and Bill are HILARIOUS together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Odd couple. She's lovable, they jab, they're respectful. They need more appearances together!!! I love it. It helps that she's a progressive and they have a shared history of Catholicism, where Bill clearly parted ways. Makes for funny material.

I love how they are all so respectful to sister mary. :)

I don't know why Jennifer Granholm is such a Clinton supporter, she's always been far more progressive.

The best OT I've ever watched. Great panel!

Another theist that doesn't actually know what the atheist position is...

Can we please stop pretending that musicians selling alubms is the way things are "supposed" to be? Historically speaking, albums are a relatively new piece of technology, and there's no reason to expect it to be a stable model.

The way the lady in the blue kept roasting bill haha

This was one of the best episodes of RealTime/Overtime I've watched this year. I loved the nun, Kweli, Granhorn(sp?) and Wilkerson. It highlighted the twisted we've allowed. I find this show to be a RealTime service for perspective....

It's kinda getting tiring that every (american) black guest has to talk about race... I'm hoping Bill brings on more people like Ayaan Hirsi who actually had some other issue to discuss. I get that USA is divided into black and white but I'm so tired of listening to race issues.

I knew nothing about Talib Kweli prior to this, but I now have a lot of respect for him after this short clip.

One of the issue's regarding the war on drugs and prison is what I call the " Gladiator Effect". No one seems to realize that in many cases normally non violent criminals get sent to institutions under the pretext of " Rehabilitation". When in fact what happens is the transformation of men and women mental states to post traumatic stress syndrome. Being taken from an environment of much relatively low violence and oppression to extreme violence and oppression. One of the largest recruiting centers for violent gangs are the prisons. I have seen this among friends and family. Perpetuating the " Gladiator Effect " . Think about it

This was one of the best overimes ever, I really enjoyed it. :)

Loved the panel this time. One of the better shows I've seen in a while, I think.

Sander/Warren 2016

This was a great panel, Colonel Wilkerson and Sister Prejean

That unperceived "Oh oh" at 9:30 by Bill.

That is Rand Paul and Cory Booker putting up legislation to end the war on drugs and drug offenders. I stand with Rand!

Brilliant show this week!

Excellent episode this week!

As the "RT" panel was discussing the ever-expanded 'for-profit prison system', Doug Heye said "It's in the states..." - he was telling far more truth than he ever meant to. Just look up 'states expand for-profit prison system'...and 'follow the money'. Shameful...

See people, the atheist and the Catholic devout have a great time conversing! Why can't we have an open-minded society instead of bickering PC nonsense? Love that sister!

That nun KICKS ASS!

I guess they removed the comment I posted last night so I will repost. This episode was really disappointing. Both Bill and Talib went down a significant amount of notches in my book. For 1.) Bill endorsing Hilary over Bernie is highly upsetting, when Bernie has been fighting for the same issues Bill has bitched about in most of his shows (Race Inequality, Wealth Inequality, Education in America, Money in Politics, Women's Rights, Climate Change) Talk about voting against your own interests. Hilary won't do anything for those issues because she's bought by the same people who cause those problems. And 2.) Talib is just as ignorant as those women who interrupted Bernie's speech. What would lead him to believe Bernie Sanders is racist in any way? He's been fighting for racial equality his entire fucking career, and talks about it every speech he gives. Nothing those women would've said could've made any more of an impact than what Bernie would've said or has already said. In fact, it would be less of an impact, and those women only succeeded in hurting the BLM movement by showing such disrespect to someone who legitimately stands with them - most likely because they just saw a white man speaking and decided to intervene without knowing the reality of the situation. I thought Talib was a smart man, but it seems his ideology is just as tribal as the police he complains about, and refuses to call out the ones who do wrong strictly because they're his people. So fucking sad this was, and a real insight into the people I thought actually gave a shit in this country.

Sister Helen was fantastic on the show.

Awesome show!

Hillary Clinton sure seems to be doing a lot of "evolving" lately! Hmm.. I wonder where she got the idea for reforming student loan debt..? And where did she get the idea to make college education affordable to those who can't afford it..? Lol. #Sanders2016

Great debate. And I love when Bill Maher have people of faith on, they really CAN talk straight to the issue without any fear of political BS.

Keep preaching (no pun intended) the truth Bill!

Excellent panel.

if prison is such a terrible thing then why do people keep doing the things that put them back in there?

what a great panel.

The sister stuck between the 2 stoners. Roflmao And she says to Bill yeah yeah yeah LOL

Great Overtime conversation almost as good as # 293, that episode was more comical. However, this Overtime episode was just under #293 comically but more substantive. Bill should have more nuns on the panel Sister Simone and Sister Helen he's two for two batting at 100%. Look forward to all future Real Times

Why shouldn't you need to use an ID? You need an ID for literally everything. There should be no reason someone doesn't have one.

Tell me about Bernie.

On the subject of the absurdity of the drug war and locking people up for drugs, they forgot to mention the fact that you can still get drugs in prison...

Talib - Is absolutely right. The new music business models are a fact - not something to be judged goo or bad. It is all about strategy. Engaging your audience is #1 today. . He's a smart businessman.

looooove sis Prejean

Bill Mahr should watch his words: venal and venial are not the same word. A mortal sin would be venal.

The fear, my take is that it is cowardice, of letting people out of prison without changing drug laws, legalization is the only answer, allows the police, courts, and the rest of the system to keep arresting without jailing merely breaking drug offenders financially still has a draconian effect of society and turns just into another shameful act of financial opportunity for continuing corruption, malfeasance, and misguided ideology...

I would love to see Sister Helen, Cornel West and Bill Maher together on stage

“Trump is hillary’s secret weapon” “They won’t find anything in the emails” Watching news in hindsight makes me feel so smart.

Kweli's closing words about the prison industrial complex - and its making so many of the poor into tacit slaves - goes a ways in repairing the disgrace he made of himself during the show, defending those racist harpies who attacked Bernie Sanders and his supporters. All respect to those intending positive change, we need to unite as much as possible, not endorse those who stir up more hate and confusion in the world.

Sister Helen Prejean... Such a Cool Gal

Bill, I agree with you about 90% of the time... But allow me to say that you provide an incredible service to all -inside and outside the US- you are sometimes very funny but most importantly, you are almost always very relevant

I would appreciate a little more commentary on Bernie Sanders

The nun is fucking adorable!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏😂😂😂😂😂😍😍😍😍😍

I don't know a lot about Talib Kweli but I was impressed. A sharp mind. And even though I'm an atheist I LOVE that he said "Pardon" to the Sister after he said 'fuck." I'm a big fan of respect.

Sister Prejean is a scream! Who needs Maher? ;)

Bill compared Civil Rights to Pirating music...lol

Bernie Sanders is the talk of the (young voters Ville) town. I hope that we all get up and really listen to what this man has say. ANd also stop listening to people( H.Clinton) that only say the things they know you want hear. Its not fair that they are able to manipulate those(99%) who are in desperate need of change and not only are we searching for the right leader. We not only need that strong,honest,fearlessly leader to lead us but Also to SHOW THE STRENGTH!! of the millennium voters. Then and only then will this great country (that is made by the people for the people) will be able to push the b.s out of governments. good bless America.... and all of my Hispanics

In my opinion, When doing one of the most important things that you can do which is voting. Having to prove that you are a legal US citizen should be mandatory! If you don't believe this? Than you are the problem.

Less than 35 g of marijuana Misdemeanor 1 year$ 1,000, ; a sale of less than 5 g of marijuana up to 7 years and is a felony @RealTimers$5000 fine! How does sen. Claire McCaskill feel about that?

The digital sword cuts both ways. Yes, music is free and that's a good thing for musicians. If you are great you will become a valuable live attraction. The Internet is the new radio airplay for which artists used to pay. Getting paid for it isn't going to make you a living. Treat streaming as airplay and be grateful that somebody listened.

How was Jim Crow Laws profitable for America?

That holy sister was cool!

I'd love a Sanders/Granholm ticket.

The nun was fantastic!

Sister Helen is oh so gansta..

If there is one thing that absolutely must be fixed urgently is the US legal system. Vast number of people with very minor misdemeanors are being thrown into jail run for profit by prison industry. Highest percentage of population in prison in USA compared to anywhere else in the world except may be North Korea.

10:57 you got a like

in India, a country where most people earn less than $2 per Day, they have to show ID to vote, and they have among the highest voter participation rates in The World. Im a black American......i have no problem showing my damn id to vote

Sister Helen is so so gangsta

I love Sister Helen Prejean.

Sister Prejean sounds like she could be Dr. John's Sister.

If you ain't cheating you ain't trying

You gotta have a photo ID in Ohio... Is that not a requirement??

With regards to the first question, prisoners are also disenfranchised. That includes many minorities who are wrongly convicted just because of their race.

Personally I prefer buying music on physical media, where the stuff I own physically exists in my home, eventually we'll have no choice but to use the streaming model where you pay money for something on a server somewhere that you can lose at any moment for any number of reasons.

Maybe if they just didn't commit crimes?

Jennifer is a serious babe... My VP pick for whoever's running.

9:02 The death penalty is obscene?

Bill Maher is right about the Black Lives Matter method of taking over the microphones being rude and inconsiderate; but, Talib Kweli is right that sometimes you need to be assertive in order to be heard. It is so unfortunate that it is necessary that black people need to impose our presence into the stage in order to make a statement that should have always been obvious. We should not need to say it, but we do.

LOL coolest. nun. ever.

I thought the guy on the left worked with Colin Powell...why is he actually smart?

From 10:00 prison talk is incredible Bill. Have to agree with you wholeheartedly. Solitary confinement is cruel and unusual and beatings, rapings, personal injustices,including torture, should be outlawed. The separation and confinement, the restriction of movement under your own free will. That is the punishment. There is no need to heap other psychological punishments on top of everything. I also think a reform of catagorization of crimes. Murder for pleasure, murder for hate, murder for financial gain. Those are all murders, but some are more heinous than others. Those in which mentally ill people have perpetrated the crime should be handled differently than cold-blooded serial killers.

It would be so funny if they broke out the weed and started smoking!

who is this woman, a Helen Prejean. i love her! i have to research her now.

Although we certainly should recognize the racial inequality of the justice system, we should also recognize the gender inequality that leads far more men to be imprisoned, and for longer sentences, than their female counterparts. It's a multifaceted issue that we should all be working to solve.

10:49 I like Wilkerson but that’s wrong

As horrible as it is that you're not making millions by singing little songs any more? Bugger off. Go and get a proper job and stop whining that your easy life isn't so easy any more lol. If it's 'all about the music', then you shouldn't mind doing it for free on the weekends, should you?

Jennifer Granholm is gorgeous, funny, and really really smart

Keep in mind that when you refinance a loan, you will be charged a sizeable refinance fee. If Hillary truly wants to dial back the interest rates, her plan would do just that.

I love how they say Hilary wants to make college affordable and give people a chance to refinance--Bernie Sanders wants to make college free, provided by taxing Wall Street. Bernie Sanders is the only candidate I can even marginally relate to. I think he'd do more than good.

Did the sister get a contact high from Bill - i think so...lol

Talib Kweli seems like a smart guy. Why are rappers so smart?

Granholm looks tipsy.

That's a pretty funny nun!