Bill Maher, speaking on HBO’s “Real Time,” comments on the ongoing Cornell “7” saga involving allegations connected to a fraternity setting. He says fraternities that exclude women “can’t function” and characterizes them as fostering “depravity,” using blunt language during the broadcast.
The outlets report Maher’s remarks as a call to abolish or end fraternities more broadly, framed as an indictment of the culture around male-only Greek houses. Coverage also notes his reaction to the allegations themselves, describing them as “deeply disturbing,” before shifting to criticism of fraternity life. While some reporting highlights audience reaction, including shock and applause, the common thread across sources is Maher’s central argument: fraternities should be closed in the wake of the Cornell controversy. Different outlets vary in how they quote and emphasize his more provocative statements, but all attribute similar sentiments to the host’s remarks.
