Bill Maher Criticizes Neil deGrasse Tyson Over Gender Differences in Sports Debate

The heated exchange on 'Real Time' centered on claims about biological differences in athletics and the ideological direction of Scientific American.

Bill Maher challenged Neil deGrasse Tyson on his refusal to acknowledge inherent physical advantages of male athletes over female athletes during a discussion on 'Real Time.'
The debate stemmed from a controversial Scientific American article suggesting gender inequities in sports are due to societal biases rather than biological differences.
Tyson defended the magazine, arguing the statement was made by a former editor and not representative of the publication as a whole, while urging a focus on science.
Maher criticized Tyson for avoiding direct acknowledgment of biological differences, claiming such stances erode public trust in science and contribute to political losses for Democrats.
The conversation touched on broader cultural and political tensions, including the role of social media and ideological shifts in scientific institutions.