Editing Politically Incorrect (section)

==Format==
[[Image:Bill Maher by David Shankbone.jpg|thumb|[[Bill Maher]] in 2007]]
The show began with a brief topical monologue from Maher. Then Maher introduces the guests individually, promoting their current projects. Four guests appear, usually a mix of individuals from [[show business]], [[popular culture]], [[pundit (expert)|pundits]], [[political consultant]]s, and occasionally regular people in the news, discussing topics in the news selected by Maher. Maher described the program as "''[[The McLaughlin Group]]'' on [[LSD|acid]]."<ref name="nytimes">{{cite news
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|title =  TELEVISION; Lots of Political Humor, and No Morton Kondracke
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|newspaper = [[The New York Times]]
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On rare occasions, Maher would interview a single guest. The show was pioneering in mixing political figures and entertainers. Maher tried to air all points of view, especially controversial ones. Guests could be both aggravating and insightful, with the conversation similar to a [[cocktail party]] with quick-witted guests.<ref name="nytimes" />