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Bill Maher ridicules SNL for ignoring Doug Emhoff accusations during podcast with show alumni


Published on 2025-01-09 10:45:31 - MSN
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  • Bill Maher, David Spade and Dana Carvey discuss why Doug Emhoff's #MeToo allegations were ignored by Saturday Night Live and barely covered by other outlets.

Bill Maher, during a recent episode of his "Club Random" podcast with former "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) cast member David Spade, criticized SNL for not addressing the allegations against Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris. Maher pointed out that while SNL often satirizes political figures, it has seemingly ignored the accusations against Emhoff, who has been accused of inappropriate behavior by his former staff. Maher suggested that this might be due to Emhoff's lower profile or the political sensitivities involved, questioning the show's selective coverage of political controversies. This discussion highlights Maher's ongoing critique of media bias and the selective outrage in political satire.

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