"Just imagine how bizarre it would be to see Alex Jones showing up on Bill Maher to talk about a cultural issue, to attempt to reach across the isle. I think most of us would find that quite comical."
Because Bill Maher and Alex Jones are both professional entertainers, that specialize in political commentary, I am frankly surprised this has not happened. The entertainment value of such a production would surely well reward both.
However, I think the reason that hasn't happened is actually quite obvious. Both entertainers have their own market that disagree with the other, and if they enabled frank and forthright discourse between the market leaders, that would enable the markets on which they depend financially to also resolve their differences, which would cause those markets that only exist because of that opposition to shrink, decreasing their long term viability to Jones and Maher.
Too often, it is these economic realities that keep us divided - and conquered.
Thanks!