Seth MacFarlane destroys Bill Maher's anti-vax argument on 'Club Random' podcast, Internet calls it 'hilarious'

Bill Maher said, 'You completely want to shut your eyes to the fact that there are repercussions to all medical interventions, including a vaccine'
PUBLISHED JAN 3, 2024
Bill Maher and Seth MacFarlane got into a heated argument on the 'Club Random' podcast (@ClubRandomPodcast/Youtube)
Bill Maher and Seth MacFarlane got into a heated argument on the 'Club Random' podcast (@ClubRandomPodcast/Youtube)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: On December 30, 2023, Bill Maher and Seth MacFarlane engaged in a spirited debate about Covid-19 on the latest episode of MacFarlane's podcast 'Club Random.'

The conversation revolved around the vaccine's efficacy, with MacFarlane supporting it and Maher criticizing the US medical establishment for not emphasizing natural immunity.



 

Bill Maher and Seth MacFarlane engage in an argument

Maher expressed his belief in the country, emphasizing, "I would think this country did not allow for natural immunity to be considered. And I know this is a subject dear to your heart. Like, even if you had the disease, you still had to get a vaccine. That’s powerful stupid. They don’t do that in Europe."

In response, MacFarlane countered by stating that natural immunity had been discredited, highlighting the recurring instances of people contracting the virus.

MacFarlane added, “Don’t you know people have had Covid four or five times? I do. That’s not natural immunity. There’s no immunity there. You’ve had Covid five times."

In response, Maher defended his stance by suggesting that high-risk groups, like the elderly and the obese, should prioritize vaccination. However, he argued that elite athletes such as Novak Djokovic and Aaron Rodgers, in his opinion, didn't require the vaccine.

Maher throws a 'you don’t even have a clue' rant at MacFarlane

Furthermore in the podcast, when the animator inquired about the potential downsides of getting a vaccine, Maher launched into an anti-vax tirade, expressing his strong objections to the idea.

Maher ranted, “The fact that you don’t even have a clue what’s the cost of getting a vaccine that you don’t know the answer to that. You completely want to shut your eyes to the fact that there are repercussions to all medical interventions, including a vaccine, all vaccines."

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Bill Maher and Seth MacFarlane engaged in a spirited debate about Covid-19
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“They come, they say side effects, just like every medication does. You can see it in the literature. They can’t write it on their back on the vaccine. So you have to dig them. And of course, there is a vaccine court because so many people have been injured."

Maher added, “This is not a screed to say don’t do vaccines. I’m not against doing vaccines. I’m against doing vaccines that I don’t think I need. I should be able to decide that for myself inside my body."

Internet reacts

Fans of the show expressed their satisfaction in the comments section, sharing their thoughts, writing, "One of the best episodes, absolutely loved this."

"Man it was nice to hear some common since spoken on this show….Seth calling Bill on his bullshit was hilarious…..Bill was left stuttering several times."

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Other comments read, "I loved this interview! Unpolished and real. No cuts for time constraints. Great Men these two. Love ya."

"This is a fun interview with talented Seth. I like how he challenges Bill on his own beliefs. I love both these guys."

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Maher frequently delves into heated discussions on controversial political issues. During a recent episode of 'Real Time,' he debated with DNC chair Donna Brazile and former congressman Adam Kinzinger about the 2024 presidential race.

Maher emphatically argued that, given Joe Biden's age, another election victory seemed unlikely. 

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