Topic: Dustin Hoffman

An old video of British PR agent Max Clifford resurfaced, in which he claimed to have suppressed a video of Bill and Hillary Clinton. Clifford also alleged that actor Dustin Hoffman paid for a "theater company" of bodyguards to hide his behavior in public cinemas. The hosts question the authenticity of the audio and suggest it may be a "payload" for other rumors.

Actor Dustin Hoffman faces new allegations of sexual misconduct dating back to 1980. Meanwhile, Ridley Scott has replaced Kevin Spacey with Christopher Plummer in the film "All the Money in the World," reshooting 22 scenes at significant expense. Plummer has already received an Academy Award nomination for the role, leading to speculation about the "race to erase" Spacey from Hollywood.

David Corn of Mother Jones is under investigation for inappropriate workplace behavior, while a Soros fund manager faces a $27 million lawsuit for alleged physical abuse and kinky sex. Additionally, Dustin Hoffman has been accused of sexually harassing a 17-year-old intern on a film set. These cases are presented as part of a broader wave of revelations following the Weinstein scandal.

Dustin Hoffman has been accused of sexual harassment involving an incident from 35 years ago. The discussion of historical misconduct in the entertainment industry transitions into a look at "The Queen of Party Records," Ruth Wallis. Her song "Boobs," which features lyrics about having a third breast in the back for dancing, is cited as an example of the "mixed messages" found in vintage comedy and pop culture.

The 1997 film "Wag the Dog" is highlighted for its prophetic dialogue regarding the shift from traditional state-on-state warfare to nuclear terrorism. A specific monologue by Robert De Niro's character describes the need for public alertness and the creation of "drills" to maintain job security for the military-industrial complex. The hosts recommend the film as a essential viewing for understanding modern geopolitical staging.

The 1997 film Wag the Dog is identified as a blueprint for current media narratives regarding the conflict in Libya. Similarities include the use of "B-roll" footage, suitcase nuke memes, and manufactured crises to justify military intervention. The transition from 1990s technology like Palm Pilots to modern tools like Twitter and Facebook is noted as the primary evolution in disseminating disinformation.

The hosts discuss the 1997 film *Wag the Dog*, noting its absence from Netflix and its relevance to current media narratives. They transition into Andy Carvin's professional history, including his time at Rocket Boom and his role in developing citizen journalism strategies at NPR. The segment emphasizes the potential for manufactured news cycles in the digital age.