Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24 Episode 5 Synopsis

Guests: An interview with legendary singer and songwriter Paul Anka, who recently released his 37th studio album "Inspirations of Life and Love" and is the subject of the HBO Original documentary "Paul Anka: His Way". This week's panel discussion includes Rep. Lauren Boebert, Republican congresswoman who represents Colorado's 4th district; and James Talarico, Democratic state representative from Texas who is currently running in the 2026 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.

Real Time with Bill Maher Season 24 Episodes...

• s24e01 - January 23, 2026: Major General Paul Eaton, Sen. John Kennedy, Kasie Hunt
• s24e02 - January 30, 2026: Nate Bargatze, Joe Scarborough, Marjorie Taylor Greene
• s24e03 - February 6, 2026: John Mellencamp, Chris Christie, Chrystia Freeland
• s24e04 - February 13, 2026: Jonathan Haidt, Stephanie Ruhle, Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster
• s24e05 - February 20, 2026: Paul Anka, Rep. Lauren Boebert, James Talarico
• s24e06 - March 6, 2026: Annabelle Gurwitch, Sen. Adam Schiff, Don Lemon
• s24e07 - March 13, 2026: Gov. Josh Shapiro, Anthony Scaramucci, Lloyd Blankfein
• s24e08 - March 20, 2026: Tristan Harris, Paul Begala, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna
• s24e09 - March 27, 2026: Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Laura Coates, Stephen A. Smith
• s24e10 - April 10, 2026: Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, Douglas Murray, Paul Rieckhoff
• s24e11 - April 17, 2026
• s24e12 - April 24, 2026
• s24e13 - May 1, 2026
• s24e14 - May 8, 2026

Real Time with Bill Maher Show Summary

Real Time with Bill Maher is a talk show that airs every friday night on HBO, hosted by comedian and political satirist Bill Maher. Much like Politically Incorrect on ABC, Real Time features a panel of guests that discuss current events in politics and the media. It is an hour-long program that is filmed in front of a studio audience in Fairfax, Los Angeles.