Topic: Miramax

George Clooney and Matt Damon gave interviews regarding Harvey Weinstein, both claiming they were unaware of the extent of his "atrocities" despite knowing he was a "bully" and a "womanizer." Clooney questioned the accountability of media outlets that accepted Weinstein Company and Miramax advertising dollars. The hosts criticize the actors' similar "lockstep" responses as being scripted and weak.

A montage of Hollywood actors thanking Harvey and Bob Weinstein precedes a discussion on the sudden collapse of the producer's career. Hillary Clinton's response to the scandal is contrasted with her past dismissals of sexual assault allegations. The segment notes how media titans like Roger Ailes and Bill O'Reilly were recently toppled, signaling a shift in the "culture of silence."

Professor Tomi Ann Roberts recounts a 1984 encounter with Harvey Weinstein during her time as an aspiring actress and student at Smith College. Roberts describes being lured to an apartment where Weinstein, while in a bathtub, pressured her to remove her top for a "topless scene" audition. The incident led her to abandon her acting aspirations and pursue psychology.

The New York Times published an explosive report detailing decades of sexual harassment allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The report includes accounts from actress Ashley Judd and details of at least eight legal settlements. Weinstein's attorney, Lisa Bloom, initially defended him as a "dinosaur" learning new ways before he announced a leave of absence.