Bill Maher Recaps Week's Top Stories & Economic Debates in New Clips

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Following are clips from 'Real Time with Bill Maher ' for Friday, September 18, 2026. 'Real Time with Bill Maher ' airs Fridays at 10:00pm ET (10:00pm PT, tape delayed) on HBO, with additional replays throughout the week on HBO and HBO 2, and is available for streaming on HBO Max.

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Bill recaps the top stories of the week, including President Trump's unconventional approach to tough economic times.

The national debt just passed $40 trillion, but humanity's days are numbered so let's go out strong and spend every last penny!

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This week's guests were Kevin Roose, Jessica Tarlov, and Christopher Rufo.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Photos-REAL-TIME-WITH-BILL-MAHER-Clips-Bill-Maher-Recaps-Weeks-Top-Stories-20260919)._