# Extended Interview: Bill Maher, 2026 Mark Twain Prize Recipient

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Podcast: [This Week with George Stephanopoulos](https://stenobird.com/podcast/this-week-with-george-stephanopoulos-1023398)
Published: 2026-07-20T17:38:00+00:00
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"This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl sits down with HBO's "Real Time" host Bill Maher to discuss receiving the prestigious comedy award and his thoughts on the current political climate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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