WELCOME TO THE PREMIERE EPISODE OF "FRIEND IN HIGH PLACES" with Matt Friend and Bill Maher. 

Matt Friend travels to Club Random for an in-depth interview with Bill Maher in the first episode of his new podcast. Matt and Bill discuss Trump rejoining Twitter, Matt shares how surreal it was to meet Bill, the legendary stories about Johnny Carson and how he liked to party, Elon’s recent shift to the right, Kamala’s chances against Trump, how today’s polarized media is like the early days of the American republic, J.D. Vance’s favorite kind of couch, controversial jokes post 9-11, what Bill would change about Gen Z, Bill’s ability to predict political events, comparing him to "The Simpsons," known for their predictions, Bill’s impact on younger generations, Bill quitting stand-up, Donald Trump and Howard Stern talk to Bill, F-Marry-Kill with a twist, and Bill’s career advice to Matt.

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