Topic: The Globe

Robert De Niro and Michael Moore discuss their desire to see President Trump physically confronted or humiliated. De Niro's comments about wanting to see a "bag of shit" thrown in the president's face are compared to the political climate that led to the assassination of Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn.

The hosts discuss a successful prediction regarding NBC anchor Brian Williams appearing in supermarket tabloids. While one host initially dismissed the prediction as too easy, the specific mention of Williams in "The Globe" confirmed the forecast within two weeks. The conversation touches on the hierarchy of media, placing tabloid coverage alongside other niche broadcast platforms.

The hosts play a clip of actor Jake Gyllenhaal repeatedly using the word "amazing" during an interview. They mock the overuse of the word in Hollywood and debate whether "selfie" or "amazing" truly defines the current linguistic era.

Tabloid reports from "The Globe" claim that Hillary Clinton is seeking a divorce from Bill Clinton. The story includes sensational allegations about Bill's health. The hosts speculate that the "AIDS" headline might be coded information or a cover for a real impending legal separation.

The 2011 Golden Globes are characterized as a scam following a lawsuit between a PR firm and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association alleging bribery for nominations. Historical precedents, such as the 1982 Pia Zadora scandal, are cited alongside claims that voters were treated to luxury junkets in Las Vegas before voting for films like Burlesque.

Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin's Golden Globes acceptance speech is criticized for its defense of the word "elite." The hosts argue that Sorkin's "aspirational" view of elitism is a mask for the military-industrial-media complex and the financial interests surrounding the Facebook IPO.

Supermarket tabloids like The Globe are reporting a supposed "catfight" between Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey regarding influence in the upcoming administration. The reports suggest Michelle Obama is asserting her role as the sole First Lady, pushing back against Winfrey's perceived agenda and desire to host the inaugural ball.