Bill Maher Critiques CNN Interview with Harris, Walz

Bill Maher criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz for their joint CNN interview, accusing Walz of dishonesty and claiming both insulted viewers' intelligence with their evasive responses. Maher mocked Walz's silent demeanor during the interview and expressed frustration that significant issues like abortion and the opioid crisis were overlooked. He also highlighted the interview's high viewership of 6.31 million but lamented the lack of substantive questions posed by CNN's Dana Bash. While praising Harris for her handling of race-related questions, Maher questioned the effectiveness of traditional media in covering important political issues. He noted that Harris's interview marked her first extensive media appearance since President Biden's withdrawal from the race, which had previously drawn media ire. Maher's comments reflect broader concerns about media accountability and the quality of political discourse.