2023 Writers Strike, Explained (ft. Leah Ettinger)

from Let's Talk Media with Vedant Akhauri · host Vedant Akhauri

On May 2, the Writers Guild of America (WGA) approved a strike, the first of its kind since the 2007-08 strike. I'm joined by a person who's a former Post Production PA. In this episode, Leah Ettinger explains why the WGA has gone on strike, her experiences at the strike, The WGA's demands from the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), scabbing, and the strike's ramifications.

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