Real Time with Bill Maher

S24E16 May 29, 2026: Neil deGrasse Tyson, Katy Tur, Kevin McCarthy

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson joins the show to discuss his latest book, "Take Me to Your Leader: Perspectives on Your First Alien Encounter." The conversation explores what humanity might actually experience during first contact with extraterrestrial life. Joining the panel are Katy Tur, bestselling author and host of MSNBC's "Katy Tur Reports," and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican who led the chamber as the 55th Speaker. Together, they weigh the science, politics, and public reaction to such a profound discovery.