Best David Tester Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. #708: Aidan Walker, Rep. Nancy Mace, Michael Smerconish 58:49

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Bill’s guests are Aidan Walker, Rep. Nancy Mace, Michael Smerconish (Originally aired 9/26/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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From health to prosecutions, retribution defines the moment 50:28

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Since taking office, President Trump has vowed to seek political vengeance on his opponents. He followed up on this by asking Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Democratic Senator Adam Schiff. Senator Ted Cruz expressed concerns that all this could potentially impact…

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Beyond Accuracy: The Real Metric for AI Success in Radiology with Leonardo Bittencourt 38:04

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Innovation in radiology AI isn’t about chasing perfect accuracy, it’s about making AI tools fit seamlessly into clinical workflows to deliver real-world value. In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John welcomes Dr. Leonardo Bittencourt, Vice Chair of Innovation at University Hospitals Cleveland and leader of Radically, …

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Overtime – Episode #707: Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner 13:48

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 9/19/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #707: WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner 59:27

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Bill’s guests are WH Border Czar Tom Homan, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), Alex Wagner (Originally aired 9/19/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Testing in the Age of AI 35:54

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Welcome to episode 135 of the Testing Peers Podcast. This time join Chris, Russell, David and the returning Jon Robinson as we talk all things AI in testing. Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how we approach testing, QA and quality. But what happens when the pace of change accelerates? In this episode, the Peers explore what AI might mea…

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A big talk about how the country moves forward 50:34

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After the assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, both Republicans and Democrats called for unity and understanding — but polarizing rhetoric has continued to escalate. President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other White House officials have vowed to target the “radical left” for being politically violent. Democratic officials have…

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Overtime – Episode #706: Ben Shapiro, Tim Alberta 20:10

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 9/12/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #706: Charlie Sheen, Tim Alberta, Ben Shapiro 1:00:01

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Bill’s guests are Charlie Sheen, Tim Alberta, Ben Shapiro (Originally aired 9/12/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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America is in a dark era of political violence 50:34

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Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and commentator, was shot and killed while hosting an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Utah Governor Spencer Cox says it was a political assassination. Kirk, 31, co-founded the conservative youth organization, Turning Point USA, when he was 18. His visit to Utah Valley University was the kick-off f…

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Peer Learning: From Toxic Scoring to Transformative Education with Dr. David Larson 41:51

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In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John welcomes Dr. David Larson, Founding Director of the AI Development and Evaluation Lab at Stanford University School of Medicine, to discuss how peer learning is redefining quality assurance in radiology. With over a decade at Stanford and prior leadership roles at Cincinnati Chi…

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Overtime – Episode #705: Kaitlan Collins, Steven Pinker, Stephen Moore 15:30

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 9/5/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #705: Steven Pinker, Kaitlan Collins, Stephen Moore 1:01:59

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Bill’s guests are Steven Pinker, Kaitlan Collins, Stephen Moore (Originally aired 9/5/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Can Congress work its way back to relevance? 50:33

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The Trump administration announced that it will withhold $5 billion in foreign aid that Congress had already allocated. The “pocket rescission” is Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought’s latest move to give the executive branch control over America’s spending. House Democrats call it an unlawful attack on Congress’ power of the pu…

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Ariel Shin - Beyond Breaking: From Pen Tester to Problem Solver 1:00:08

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Ariel Shin is a Security Engineer at Stripe, specializing in threat modeling and proactively identifying and mitigating potential security risks. She is passionate about scaling application security while reducing engineering burdens and strives to create foundations that seamlessly integrate security practices into the development lifecycle. Ariel…

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Trump bargains between power, safety, freedom 50:34

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National Guard troops have been on the streets of Washington D.C. for about two weeks, and in June, they were deployed to Los Angeles during anti-ICE protests. Now, President Trump is threatening to send them to Chicago, which he calls a “killing field.” Some Americans are embracing Trump’s expanded use of the National Guard, while others call him …

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Overhauling Medical Physics: Transforming Annual Testers into Quality Partners 29:14

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In Part 2 of this two-part series on Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John welcomes back medical physicist Brad Lofton, CEO of Colorado Associates in Medical Physics and a recognized thought leader in imaging physics. Lofton brings extensive experience from both academic centers and community hospitals, where he has advanced Medical P…

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Overtime – Episode #704: Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo 22:03

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/22/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Opener tester 0:31

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Opening track test for Behind the BeatdownBy Robert Moriarty

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Sharing Quality with Non-Testers 34:05

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Welcome to Episode 134 of the Testing Peers podcast. This week, join Simon, David, Tara and Chris. How do we explain testing and quality to people who are not testers, in a way that actually lands? In this episode, we talk about meeting stakeholders where they are, translating quality into the language of risk, cost and outcomes, and building trust…

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Ep. #704: Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo 1:00:22

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Bill’s guests are Andrew Huberman, Frank Bruni, Christopher Rufo (Originally aired 8/22/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Trump pursues control of voting, teases a third term 50:34

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President Trump says he wants to end mail-in voting and voting machines. The Constitution outlines that state governments manage their elections, but in a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the states simply serve as agents for the federal government. "They must do what the Federal Government, as represented by the President of the United States…

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Overtime – Episode #703: Thomas Chatterton Williams, Molly Jong-Fast, Walter Kirn 14:25

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/15/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #703: Thomas Chatterton Williams, Molly Jong-Fast, Walter Kirn 59:50

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Bill’s guests are Thomas Chatterton Williams, Molly Jong-Fast, Walter Kirn (Originally aired 8/15/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Trump calls on National Guard to patrol D.C. 50:34

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President Trump promised to address crime in Washington, D.C. following an attack on a former DOGE employee. This week, the president put his plan into action. He ordered the deployment of 800 National Guardsmen to patrol the District. The guardsmen will be joined by members of a number of federal agencies. Is there more to the president’s decision…

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The Medical Physics Paradox: When Compliance Overrides Patient Care 41:52

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In Part 1 of this thought-provoking two-part episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John welcomes Brad Lofton, CEO of Colorado Associates in Medical Physics (CAMP), for a candid conversation about the crossroads facing medical physics today. Lofton, a seasoned leader in diagnostic and nuclear medical physics, argues that the prof…

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Overtime – Episode #702: Dr. Phil & Stephen A. Smith 16:10

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/8/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Influencing Quality 34:38

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Welcome to episode 133 of the Testing Peers podcast. In this episode, the Peers (Chris, Callum, David and Russell) explore the complex and often subtle art of influencing quality within teams, organisations and wider cultures. The team share stories from early careers to more recent consulting and coaching experiences. The conversation examines how…

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Ep. #702: George F. Will, Stephen A. Smith, Dr. Phil 1:00:46

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Bill’s guests are George F. Will, Stephen A. Smith, Dr. Phil (Originally aired 8/8/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Was there any good reason to fire BLS chief? 50:34

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President Trump fired the commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Erika McEntarfer, after the organization released its July jobs report. Trump claimed that several reports under McEntarfer had been manufactured to hurt him and his economic agenda. But will the firestorm around the jobs report hurt the credibility of the next commissi…

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Eva Benn - Embracing Your Own Cybersecurity Identity 1:04:53

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Eva Benn is a Principal Security Program Manager for the Microsoft Security and Response Center. She is deeply involved in the security community, having served/serving on the leadership boards of the OWASP Seattle Chapter, WiCyS Western Washington, ISACA Puget Sound Chapter, the EC Council CEH Advisory Board, and the GIAC Advisory Board. She is al…

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Overtime – Episode #701: Rep. Jason Crow, James Kirchick 13:39

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 8/1/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #701: Tristan Harris, Rep. Jason Crow, James Kirchick 1:00:52

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Bill’s guests are Tristan Harris, Rep. Jason Crow, James Kirchick (Originally aired 8/1/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Will MAGA fractures push Trump to pressure Israel? 50:34

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Leaders in France, Canada, and the U.K. have stated they would recognize and call for Palestinian statehood at the next General Assembly of the United Nations. The calls from world leaders come on the heels of troubling images of starvation and famine in Gaza. President Trump has long been an ally of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but T…

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Radiology AI Reality Check: Automated Reports, Implementation Failures and Agentic Future 47:38

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In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John welcomes Dr. Woojin Kim, an expert at the intersection of radiology and AI innovation, to discuss the future of generative AI in medical imaging. As Chief Strategy Officer at HOPPR and Chief Medical Officer at the ACR Data Science Institute, Dr. Kim draws from deep experience in…

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Software That Cares 32:44

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Welcome to episode 132 of the Testing Peers Podcast. This time, joining David and Chris are the returning Rachel Kibler and first-time host Vanessa Zettler, with the Peers discussing Software That Cares. Key Quote “There is no average user.” – A reminder that designing for the “average” often excludes everyone. Accessibility as a Civil Rights Issue…

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Trump vs. the media 50:34

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President Donald Trump continued to air his grievances with the mainstream media this week. First, he filed a $20 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal. The suit claims that a “bawdy” birthday letter to Jeffry Epstein that the paper attributed to Trump is a fake. The president took to Truth Social to demean the paper and its owner…

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When you become the news 3:30

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Something you should know, from the team at Left, Right and Center.By KCRW

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PeersCon 26 Programme Committee and Theme Launch 35:22

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Welcome to a special episode of the Testing Peers to announce our Programme Committee and Theme for PeersCon 26, which is happening on 12th March 2026 in Nottingham, UK. Join our Co-Chairs David and Simon as they introduce you to the rest of the committee: Suman Bala Dan Ashby Beth Marshall Rita Avota More on the committee can be found here. After …

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Is the MAGA crowd losing faith in its leader? 50:30

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Prior to his re-election in 2024, Donald Trump committed to releasing files related to several controversial investigations, including the Jeffrey Epstein case. Epstein was an alleged sex trafficker who died while in prison in 2019. Epstein’s connections to prominent figures and the suspicious circumstances surrounding his death created fodder for …

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The Missing Piece in Medical Imaging Safety with Dr. Madan Rehani 38:17

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In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John welcomes Dr. Madan Rehani, a globally recognized expert in radiation protection, to examine the complexities of cumulative radiation dose tracking in diagnostic imaging. With a career spanning Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, and more than a decade at the …

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Knowledge Resilience 34:20

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Welcome to episode 130 of the Testing Peers Podcast. This time join David, Russell, Chris and Dermot as we talk Knowledge Resilience. After an ice breaker where Russell poses the question to the Peers of what have we wanted to learn, but have not yet achieved. Then Dermot sets up the main topic with the following question: "what would you do with t…

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Democrats sought accountability after deadly Texas floods. Was it too soon? 50:34

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Authorities were still searching for survivors of the deadly July 4 floods in Central Texas when some Democrats started asking whether President Donald Trump’s cuts at the National Weather Service exacerbated the disaster. Republicans, including Texas Senator Ted Cruz, accused those Democrats of “partisan finger-pointing.” How early is too early to…

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Jacob Salassi - Developer Empathy: A Thoughtful Approach to Product Security 1:03:24

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Jacob Salassi, former Director of Product Security at Snowflake, joined this episode of The Security Champions Podcast to share insights from his experience leading security transformation at scale. This episode explores the role of empathy in driving security engagement and how security teams can better align with engineering workflows. Jacob disc…

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Did the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ kill compromise in Washington? 50:34

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Congress signed into law the “Big Beautiful Bill” this week. The bill survived slim margins to passage through the Republican-led Senate and House. GOP Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina was one of its strongest holdouts, citing the nearly $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts outlined by the bill. His opposition created a war of words with President Tru…

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Bad Quality By Design 28:03

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Welcome to the latest episode of the Testing Peers podcast. This time, join David, Chris, Sanne and Beth as we discuss Bad Quality By Design (a more SFW term for ensh!ttifcation). Where products and services become deliberately less usable or joyful over time, often to drive monetisation. This isn’t accidental degradation, but intentional design ch…

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Balancing Crisis & Care: Life as a Medical Physicist with William Breeden 35:37

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In this episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging, host Chris St John speaks with Dr. William Breeden, a board-certified radiation physicist whose decades of experience span nuclear medicine, diagnostic medical physics, and clinical consulting. Together, they delve into the often-unseen world of medical physics. From rapid-response crisis manageme…

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Shouldn’t Congress have a say in US military action? 50:34

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President Trump’s decision to strike Iran has sparked debate in Congress over the executive branch’s ability to take military action without authorization. The strikes Trump ordered last week were in line with recent precedent. But some critics and supporters alike are calling for restrictions to his ability to take further action in Iran. House Sp…

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Overtime – Episode #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 13:11

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Bill Maher and his guests answer viewer questions after the show. (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts

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Ep. #700: Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala 1:01:37

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Bill’s guests are Dave Barry, Rep. Wesley Hunt, Paul Begala (Originally aired 6/20/25) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy HBO Podcasts