Bill Maher Delays 'Real Time' Return Amid Writers' Strike

Bill Maher has decided not to bring back his HBO talk show, "Real Time," during the ongoing writers' strike. Maher initially announced the show's return but changed his mind after the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and studios agreed to resume negotiations. Last week, Maher's decision to continue the show sparked outrage from WGA members, as his show employs union members. Several other talk shows, including Drew Barrymore's and "The Talk," have also reversed their decisions to resume production amidst the strike. The WGA went on strike in May after failing to negotiate a new contract with studios and streamers.