This week, Mike and Mike are joined by returning guest Caroline for a deep dive into Wag the Dog, Barry Levinson's razor-sharp political satire about media manipulation and manufactured war. Together they unpack the film's uncanny relevance, its best one-liners, and the very weird energy of late-90s media cynicism. Plus: government interference, catchy patriotic jingles, and a whole lot of Albania talk. Wikipedia page for Wag the Dog. Films recommended this episode:

• The Death of Stalin
• Dr. Strangelove
• The Truman Show

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