Bill Maher talks comedy, atheism and his dinner with Trump | Newsmakers
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Bill Maher says he’s “exactly the same person” he plays on TV. He’s been hosting comedy shows for 33 years and just won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. NPR’s Steve Inskeep sat down with Maher at his Los Angeles home and asked him about his creative process, inviting Louis C.K. to honor him at the Kennedy Center’s Twain ceremony and what he thinks about President Trump since having dinner with him.
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AI GeneratedBill Maher discusses his evolution as a comedian and pundit, emphasizing the pursuit of objective truth over ideological bubbles. He explores his atheism, his nuanced views on Donald Trump, and his belief in rehabilitation and intellectual engagement, while reflecting on his Catholic upbringing and the disciplined craft of comedy.