Guests: Politician Ralph Nader, actor Tim Daly, National Review Online contributor Lisa Schiffren; via satellite, journalist Ron Suskind, comedian Chris Rock Topics: The first presidential debate, subprime mortgage crisis, economic stimulus package, Sarah Palin
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Maher | Writer | ||
| Adam Felber | Writer | ||
| Matt Gunn | Writer | ||
| Brian Jacobsmeyer | Writer | ||
| Billy Martin | Writer | ||
| Scott Carter | Writer | ||
| Chris Kelly | Writer | ||
| Jay Jaroch | Writer | ||
| Danny Vermont | Writer | ||
| Chris Rock | Guest Star | ||
| Ron Suskind | Guest Star | ||
| Timothy Daly | Guest Star | ||
| Ralph Nader | Guest Star | ||
| Lisa Schiffren | Guest Star | ||
| Hal Grant | Director |