Topic: Russell Simmons

The New York Times published a chronological list of 68 prominent men who lost their positions following sexual misconduct allegations after the Harvey Weinstein scandal. Notable figures mentioned include chef Mario Batali, journalist Matt Lauer, and music mogul Russell Simmons. The discussion notes a high frequency of allegations within NPR and the classical arts, while questioning the omission of figures like Bill O'Reilly and Roger Ailes from certain lists.

NBC News management, including Andy Lack, claimed they had no prior knowledge of complaints against Matt Lauer before his firing. However, Variety magazine reported that dozens of staffers and executives were aware of Lauer's behavior for years. The segment also covers sexual assault allegations against music mogul Russell Simmons and a classic Norm Macdonald joke about Lauer's journalistic integrity.

Rap mogul Russell Simmons endorses Hillary Clinton while attacking Bernie Sanders for being "insensitive" to black people and failing to address the "factory farming lobby." Simmons claims that factory farming is the primary cause of climate change, storms, and earthquakes.

CNN anchor Don Lemon engaged in a public dispute with hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons over the cultural significance of "sagging" pants. Lemon argued that the style originated in Rikers Island prison and perpetuates negative stereotypes, while Simmons compared it to civil rights era fashion like Afros. The segment examines the shift in Lemon's editorial tone and the origins of prison-influenced fashion in the black community.

Entrepreneur Russell Simmons is criticized for his involvement with Occupy Wall Street while operating Unirush, a financial services company. The hosts detail the high fees associated with his prepaid debit cards, including activation and ATM withdrawal charges. Simmons is accused of being a "bankster" who profits from underserved communities while publicly supporting anti-Wall Street protests.

An interview with Russell Simmons on MSNBC is deconstructed to show alleged coaching by producers via his earpiece. The hosts claim Simmons is acting as a "corporate shill" for the Obama administration to attach the President's jobs bill to the Occupy Wall Street movement. They mock Simmons' claims about his tax payments and his "eat the rich" rhetoric.