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Bill Maher: Politics Strains Friendship with Jimmy Kimmel

12/9/2025

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HBO host Bill Maher says his friendship with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is strained because Molly McNearney urged cutting ties over politics.
On his podcast, Maher criticizes McNearney's stance, saying ultimatums do not foster political dialogue.
He says he remains in the talk-to-them wing of the Democratic Party and values American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
The episode illustrates the tension between personal relationships and political beliefs in the current climate.

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HBO host Bill Maher says his friendship with late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is strained because Molly McNearney urged cutting ties over politics.
On his podcast, Maher criticizes McNearney's stance, saying ultimatums do not foster political dialogue.
He says he remains in the talk-to-them wing of the Democratic Party and values American Broadcasting Company (ABC).
The episode illustrates the tension between personal relationships and political beliefs in the current climate.