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Reiner and Maher Clash on Dialogue and Truth

9/25/2025

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On Bill Maher's podcast, Rob Reiner says dialogue requires shared basic facts.
Maher argued Democrats must engage Republicans, especially given their current lack of power.
He criticized the left for avoiding differing views and called Reiner's stance slippery.
Reiner maintained talks require agreement on basic truths first; Maher said relationships require accepting differences.

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Story summary

On Bill Maher's podcast, Rob Reiner says dialogue requires shared basic facts.
Maher argued Democrats must engage Republicans, especially given their current lack of power.
He criticized the left for avoiding differing views and called Reiner's stance slippery.
Reiner maintained talks require agreement on basic truths first; Maher said relationships require accepting differences.