He was able to survive the scandal only because he had several clever assistants who 'ran interference' for him.
We had to put up with loud noise and constant 'interference' from the neighbors.
It was hard to hear the radio program because of all the 'interference'.
(..) your position for a minute. L... Look around. Are you sure it's not there? It's got to be around there somewhere. Check that out, Lambert. You may be getting interference. Dallas, are you sure there's no sign of it? I mean, it is there. It's gotta be around there. - Dallas? (..)1979 Alien