Bill Maher made waves last week when he shared a relatively glowing review of President Donald Trump. So what should fans expect to see on Real Time with Bill Maher tonight?
Last week, Maher revealed he sat down for dinner with President Trump. The late-night TV host indicated Trump is far more self-aware than he lets on, which is a far cry from Maher's previous criticism saying nothing is "self-evident" to President Trump.
Naturally, Maher's meeting with Trump inspired criticism, backlash, and more. Thankfully, Maher gets his chance to respond on Friday night.
There will be a brand-new episode of Real Time with Bill Maher tonight. Anticipate Maher taking the opportunity to respond to any critics questioning why he sat down with President Trump.
The rest of the show certainly has a lot of ground to cover. President Trump's trade war with China, the deportation debate, and more are all on the table.
Who's on Real Time with Bill Maher tonight, April 17?
First up, Bill Maher interviews British journalist, commentator, and author Douglas Murray. He's considered a neoconservative, so his political and social views may not exactly line up with those of Maher.
Murray's most recent book is On Democracies and Death Cults: Israel and the Future of Civilization. That should give viewers an indication of where Maher will steer the conversation.
On the panel, expect to see Matt Welch. The journalist, blogger, and author is known for championing libertarian viewpoints.
Joining him on the panel will be Senator Tina Smith of Montana. The Democrat recently announced she won't seek relection, so expect her to have no filter when it comes to the current state of the Democratic Party and the current administration.
Real Time with Bill Maher airs tonight, April 178, at 10:00 p.m. ET on HBO. The show is also available to stream on Max.