Politically Incorrect

American television program

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Politically Incorrect was an American television talk show that aired from 1993 to 2002. Hosted by comedian Bill Maher, the program featured a rotating panel of journalists, entertainers, and politicians who discussed current events. The show was known for its often humorous and sometimes controversial mediation of these discussions by Maher.1

The program initially aired on Comedy Central before moving to the ABC network in 1997 due to its popularity. Politically Incorrect was canceled in 2002 after Maher made controversial remarks following the September 11 attacks, which led to widespread criticism.12

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