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	Podcast:		The Journal.
	Episode:		One Hollywood Writer on the Industry’s ‘Dire’ Situation
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:22:47
	Publish Date:		2023-05-04 20:44:00
	Description:		Thousands of Hollywood writers went on strike this week after failing to reach a new contract with studios. The dispute was caused, in part, by the industry’s shift to streaming, which writers say has left them shortchanged. Michael Schur is co-creator of “Parks and Recreation” and was a writer for “The Office” and “Saturday Night Live.” He tells us what’s behind the first writers strike in over 15 years. Further Reading and Watching: - Hollywood Writers Strike Might Give Studios Chance to Slash Costs - Late-Night Shows Go Dark Amid Writers Strike Further Listening: - Does the Future of Streaming Look More Like Cable? - Netflix Turns to Ads Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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