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LISTEN: Tom Hanks On Weinstein Allegations: Some 'Think ... This Is How It Works'

Asked about the sexual harassment allegations roiling Hollywood, the actor offered a blunt assessment: There are some in power who "think it's OK to manipulate those under them in a sexual manner."
Tom Hanks, in conversation with NPR's David Greene in Los Angeles on Monday night.

When NPR's David Greene spoke with Tom Hanks on Monday night in Los Angeles, the actor offered a blunt take on the recent scandals engulfing Hollywood. More than two weeks after dozens of sexual harassment allegations precipitated — and just days since at least 38 similar claims surfaced — Hanks said that if women have experienced harassment

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