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Club Random with Bill Maher · October 26, 2026 · 1h 48m

Justine Bateman | Club Random with Bill Maher

Justine Bateman and Bill Maher agree Hollywood has a problem but clash over solutions. Bateman challenges Maher on AI, while he pushes her to see its potential benefits. They examine who controls technology, why studios chase the loudest online voices, and whether entertainment can exist without a lecture. The conversation also touches on old-school pilot season, the math of fame, streaming's instant-access model, and the odd history of salt and pepper as table staples.

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Can movies entertain without lecturing?
Bill Maher and Justine Bateman question whether movies can simply entertain without delivering a political or social message.
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Old-school pilot season vs. streaming's everything-at-once model
They recall the traditional pilot season model and contrast it with streaming's everything-at-once release strategy.

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