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- From early alchemists to those obsessed with the atom itself, the collective knowledge of centuries of bold thinkers and tinkerers constructed what is today the basis of modern chemistry. This is the story of the trailblazers whose curiosity about their world helped unlock some of natures best kept secrets.
- This brief look at mid nineteenth century New York City, a period of mass immigration, street gangs, political corruption, and the worst civilian insurrection in the country's history, lends insight into the inspiration for Martin Scorsese's new movie, Gangs of New York.
- Anthropologist Jill Pruetz follows the chimpanzees of the Fongoli, a woodland area in Senegal, West Africa, to study their behavior. It is their unique behavior, in this unique place, that is leading scientists to new insights into the understanding of the earliest evolutionary steps taken by the human race.
- Bill's first satellite interview is Lawrence Wilkerson, retired Army Colonel and former chief of staff to Colin Powell. The panel consists of academic Cornel West and Brooklyn hip hop artist Mos Def. Later in the program Bill does another satellite interview with famed political activist Ralph Nader.
- Bill interviews the Republican Senator from Nebraska Chuck Hagel via satellite. The iconic journalist Carl Bernstein joins the panel this week, along with the Democratic Congresswoman from Illinois Jan Schakowsky and comedian Drew Carey. Bill also welcomes author Robert Draper for a satellite interview to discuss his new book about the Bush presidency.
- Bill's first guest, former head of the CIA's Bin Laden Unit Michael Scheuer, is welcomed via satellite. Musician Rob Thomas, actress/comic Janeane Garofalo, and author Salman Rushdie make up the panel this week. Bill then raises the topic of global warming with his second satellite interview, Danish economist Bjørn Lomborg, whose new book addresses the issue.
- First up on the satellite to talk about his new documentary on WWII is filmmaker Ken Burns. Bill invites House Democratic Caucus Chair Rahm Emanuel, author and Georgetown professor Michael Eric Dyson, and author/journalist Pete Hamill to the panel this week. Later on the satellite, Bill talks to CNBC's "Closing Bell" anchor Maria Bartiromo.
- To debate the politics of the week, Bill welcomes to the panel New York Times columnist Paul Krugman, MSNBC anchor Tucker Carlson, and co host of The View Joy Behar. Bill also does satellite interviews with former President of Mexico Vicente Fox and journalist Naomi Klein.
- Democratic Presidential candidate John Edwards sits down with Bill this week. Bill is then joined by LA Times columnist Joel Stein, Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, and Hardball host Chris Matthews. Later Bill talks with chess master Garry Kasparov on the satellite about the geopolitics of Russia and the US.
- Panel guests this week are comedian D. L. Hughley, Wall Street Journal columnist John Fund, and country music singer Trace Adkins. Real Time Real Reporter Dan Savage checks in on the Mike Huckabee campaign in South Carolina, and Bill does a satellite interview with Newsweek International editor Fareed Zakaria.
- In this fourth and final episode, presented by Michio Kaku, the nature of time is explored through the lens of physics. Kaku examines the anomalies of time that still defy our most basic sensory perceptions, including the fate of time itself. Is it eternal, or will it eventually end?
- Renowned physicist Michio Kaku embarks on a journey to put the earth's 4.6 billion years of age into context. With a human lifetime seeming so short set against the backdrop of the 4.6 billion year old earth, Kaku wonders about his place, and that of the human race, within earth's epic lifespan.
- In Yellow Stone National Park, grizzly bears and wolves share dominance as the region's top predators. Constantly at odds, the conflicts of these two civilizations, as well as their impact on the ecosystem as a whole, often define the very nature of the tumultuous life that exists here for all wildlife.
- Dr. Michio Kaku presents part one of this BBC miniseries by exploring the exponential growth of information technology, and examines the impact of this revolution on civilization. Improvements in artificial intelligence and human/computer interfacing are beginning to show how far the science is catching up with the science fiction.
- 2013–201725mTV-YTV EpisodeElla's yearning for adventure gets realized and then some when she and Sheriff Callie volunteer to help a family of bandits cross the desert. Then, Toby and Peck get more than they bargained for when they are determined to ride a carnival ride that is off limits to them because they aren't tall enough.
- Bill introduces Democratic Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders as his first interview. He then welcomes to his panel author Michael C. Moynihan, Libertarian Republican Wayne Allyn Root, and political commentator Melissa Harris-Perry for a vibrant discussion on the news of the week. Later the panel is joined by "Dilbert" creator and persuasion expert Scott Adams.
- Bill's first guest tonight, highly successful venture capitalist Nick Hanauer, makes a case for raising the minimum wage. The panel this week consists of editor-in-chief of The Daily Beast John Avlon, editor-in-chief of Reason Magazine Matt Welch, and food celebrity Eddie Huang. America's favorite astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins midway through the show.
- The 2016 Presidential Race dominates the discussion this week as Bill is joined by New York Times columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin, senior political correspondent for MTV News Ana Marie Cox, republican strategist Katie Packer, and later by Prophets of Rage guitarist Tom Morello. California Senator (D) Barbara Boxer is also interviewed.
- Bill interviews writer Rebecca Traister about the impact of today's growing single women demographic. Tonight's panel has Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, conservative politico Emily Miller, MSNBC contributor Josh Barro, and a little later the writer/director of the award winning documentary, Meet the Patels, Ravi Patel.
- A round table discussion with Bill Maher and his panel this week includes CNN contributor Paul Begala, political reporter Betsy Woodruff, and former RNC Chairman Michael Steele. Later in the program, The Nightly Show host Larry Wilmore sits in. Bill also interviews 16 year old environmental activist Xiuhtezcatl Martinez.
- Panel guests this week are MSNBC legal correspondent Ari Melber, British conservative Louise Mensch, and Democratic member of Congress Barbara Lee. Later they are joined by comedian Jim Gaffigan. Bill also interviews the 2016 Libertarian candidate for President, Gary Johnson.
- Actor Viggo Mortensen visits to discuss his film Captain Fantastic, bridging a discussion on modern parentage. Bill's interview with GOP pollster Dr. Frank Luntz gets a little heated. This week's panel are former NY Governor Eliot Spitzer, writer for "The New Yorker" Jelani Cobb, and CNN politico S.E. Cupp.
- Live analysis of the 2016 Republican National Convention, with LGBT activist Dan Savage, MSNBC's Joy-Ann Reid, and liberal icon Michael Moore. Bill also speaks to the co-author of the best selling 'The Art of the Deal', Tony Schwartz, one of the few people with intimate knowledge of the candidate not bound by a confidentiality agreement.
- On this special "Real Time Convention Edition", Bill and his panel guests, Lieutenant Governor of California Gavin Newsom, University of California, Berkeley professor Robert Reich, and Demos Action President Heather McGhee, recap the final night of the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
- Political scientist Ian Bremmer, New York Times Magazine columnist Ana Marie Cox, and former House Republican Jack Kingston fuel this week's panel discussion. Retired Lt. Gen. Michael T. Flynn lays out his support for Trump, and, later in the program, special guest America Ferrera pleads her case for Hillary.
- John lays out documents recently released in the ongoing lawsuit against one of Donald Trump's business venture's, Trump University. In the main story, John explains the ins and outs and sometimes shady dealings of the debt buying industry.
- In Moscow, VICE co-founder Shane Smith's in depth interview with controversial NSA whistle blower Edward Snowden serves as the backdrop for a story on the state of government sponsored surveillance both at home in the US and around the world.
- Tonight's main story focuses on navigating the complex financial labyrinth of retirement plans, including hints to get through the maze. John also highlights the emerging social media war between 2016 presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
- 2014– 29mTV-MA8.1 (339)TV EpisodeThe main story tonight concerns the upcoming in/out referendum regarding the UK's future status in the EU. John muses both sides of the issue, yet despite being torn, eventually endorses a position in what has become his own unique style. John also examines the NRA's political influence over gun legislation.
- This week Vice investigates the search for a cure for ALS. Vice correspondent Angelina Fanous, an ALS sufferer herself, tells the story of several diagnosed ALS patients and their families, and tracks the current commitment to finding a viable treatment.
- Dr. Cornel West and special guest Barney Frank hold an energetic debate on this year's election choices. They are joined by fellow panelists Reason Magazine editor-in-chief Matt Welch and senior editor of The Atlantic Alex Wagner. Bill also welcomes back Sen. Bernie Sanders, via satellite, fresh from the Democratic Convention.
- Bill does a satellite interview with new Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway. This week's panelists are New Yorker staff writer Adam Gopnik, CNN political contributor Margaret Hoover, and GOP strategist Ralph Reed. Special guest actress/activist Kerry Washington is welcomed into the discussion later in the program.
- Bill interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd. The panelists this week for Real Time are writer Max Brooks, ex-Romney policy director Lanhee Chen, and Hillary Clinton's former policy director Neera Tanden. Bill's special guest is musician/activist Michael Franti.
- 2014– 36mTV-MA8.1 (324)TV EpisodeJohn Oliver looks at the police accountability system. He also talks about the first debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton.
- A heated discussion on 2016 election politics erupts among Bill and his panel guests, political journalist Peter Hamby, CNN political analyst Angela Rye, Trump economic advisor Steve Moore, and special guest actress/comedian Sarah Silverman. Bill also interviews Oscar-winning actor Sean Penn.
- Senator Al Franken sits down with Bill for the first interview. This week's panel is British journalist Johann Hari, entrepreneur Mark Cuban, and democratic strategist James Carville. Special guest Pitbull joins the panel later in the show.