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The episode also touched on broader cultural issues, including the censorship Maher experienced on his previous projects and his dismissive attitude toward concerns about societal norms. His dismissive approach to serious topics like COVID mandates—favoring gossip and celebrity interviews instead—highlighted his focus on entertainment rather than social responsibility.
In one notable exchange, Maher accused de Mateo of engaging in unethical behavior by participating in platforms like OnlyFans, framing it as a choice for monetary gain rather than personal agency—an argument that many found reductive and dismissive of the complexity surrounding sex work and women's autonomy.