Club Random with Bill Maher · August 20, 2026 · 57m

Kathy Griffin | Club Random Classics with Bill Maher

Bill Maher sits down with comedian Kathy Griffin in this Classic episode from May 2023. Griffin delves into the real story behind the infamous photo that got her investigated by the Secret Service and canceled by MAGA nation, detailing the lawsuits and professional blacklisting that followed. The conversation covers how she instinctively turns disagreements into fights, what actually happens when the internet decides to cancel someone, and her admiration for Joe Rogan's podcasting prowess. Maher also pitches her an entire TV show concept on the spot.

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The Real Cost of 'That Trump Photo'

Kathy Griffin explains that the infamous photo led to a two-month federal investigation by the Secret Service and the DOJ, placement on the no-fly and Interpol lists, and the loss of almost all her domestic comedy bookings.

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Federal No-Fly List as Cancellation Mechanism

Griffin's placement on the federal no-fly list shows how the infrastructure of national security can be leveraged against a comedian in a way that functions as extrajudicial punishment for speech.

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