Watch Ian Bremmer's appearance on Real Time with Bill Maher

Ian Bremmer on Bill Maher: New Normal

Ian Bremmer and Bill Maher discuss what life will likely look like when the economy begins opening up. They discuss the use of war analogies and why Trump is actually saying what other leaders are thinking. They also consider how the decisions surrounding opening the economy are different for developing nations.

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Finally, Bremmer and Maher discuss the 2020 election. Not only is COVID the only topic for the election, the election and voting itself will be a challenge. How will the democratic process play out in the age of social distancing?

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