Overview
- On his Club Random podcast, Bill Maher argued Democrats are not doing enough to curb crime, focusing on repeat offenders in major cities.
- Maher cited an on-air claim that roughly 600 people in New York are responsible for a large share of crime, a figure not independently verified in the reports.
- Guest Charlie Sheen proposed isolating those alleged repeat offenders in a dedicated facility he dubbed the "600 Building," an idea Maher praised.
- Coverage framed the remarks within national politics, noting arguments that crime policy helps Republicans and citing President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in several cities.
- TV Insider added context from NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, who reported a 39% re-arrest rate within weeks for people arrested in early 2025 despite some declines in major crimes.