Maher offered what sounded like a sincere apology but the late-night host did try to downplay his use of the n-word VIDEO
“Real Time” host is not one to show remorse for the things he’s said in the past. But on Friday, the political satirists found himself apologizing to the black community for his regrettable use of the n-word. Maher knew a simple apology would not be enough, so he invited Georgetown sociology professor Michael Eric Dyson on to the show to education him on white privilege. “I wanted you to come by here because . .. I wanted you to school me, ” Maher told Dyson. “I did a bad thing.” “That’s a great place to start, Bill, ” Dyson agreed. The late-night comedian then gave what sounded like a well-rehearsed apology for last week’s show: Maher’s audience greeted his apology with a loud applause. The comedian gestured to the crowd, thanking them for their support. “You are used to those cheers, ” Dyson quipped.
