The host used the offensive word during a segment with Sen. Ben Sasse(R-Neb.) on Friday’s show after he told Maher, “We’d love to have you work in the fields with us.” Bill Maher just said the n word, @BenSasse didn't look horrified, and the audience applauded. pic.twitter.

HBO Calls Bill Maher’s Racial Slur ‘Completely Inexcusable’

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HBO Calls Bill Maher’s Racial Slur ‘Completely Inexcusable’

HBO Calls Bill Maher’s Racial Slur ‘Completely Inexcusable’