Bill Maher bungles greenhouse gases in attempted dunk against Doug Burgum

February 16, 2026

“Real Time” host Bill Maher appeared to inadvertently mix up carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide in an attempt to mock Interior Secretary Doug Burgum over loosening environmental regulations.

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