Staff Reports
In a move likely to unsettle conservative audiences, CNN has made the controversial decision to broadcast reruns of the liberal late-night host Bill Maher's show, Real Time, on Saturday nights at 8 p.m. This development has sparked concerns among viewers seeking respite from what they perceive as mainstream liberal influence.
Despite this decision by CNN, HBO will maintain its original schedule, premiering Maher's show on Friday evenings while also offering it on its streaming platform, Max. The unsettling news for conservative viewers doesn't end there – HBO recently extended Maher's contract, ensuring his show remains on the network until at least 2026. For many conservative Americans, it feels like an ongoing nightmare.
Just in time for elections. The desperation is comical at this point. Give this leftist nut job Bill Maher an even more pathetic #CNN platform. https://t.co/0FotivUiqe #Trump2024
— Kobeissi™ (@Gopic) March 19, 2024
Amy Entelis, CNN Worldwide's executive vice president of talent, original programming, and creative development, expressed enthusiasm for expanding Maher's audience. However, her remarks, laden with liberal sentiment, have drawn criticism, with many interpreting CNN's move as a deliberate attempt to saturate weekends with liberal programming.
Adding to the discontent, CNN discontinued airing segments of Maher's OverTime, previously available on YouTube and described as an "after-show." This decision has fueled perceptions of a concerted effort to propagate Maher's liberal viewpoints across multiple platforms.
CNN's decision to integrate Maher's show into its lineup is perceived by some as part of Warner Bros. Discovery's broader strategy to consolidate its liberal media assets. This move follows the establishment of a dedicated CNN section on Max, underscoring efforts to unite liberal media outlets under a single umbrella.
Conservative viewers now brace themselves for increased exposure to liberal perspectives as CNN and HBO forge closer ties, positioning Bill Maher's show as a focal point in their joint programming efforts. Despite the challenges, conservative audiences remain steadfast in their resistance against what they perceive as a liberal media onslaught.
