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The Business

Krista Vernoff and Janis Hirsch on sexual harassment in Hollywood

Two women who have carved out great careers in Hollywood share their stories of sexual harassment. Comedy writer Janis Hirsch and Grey's Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff talk about what they've had to put up with and their hope that the culture will finally change.

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By Kim Masters • Oct 30, 2017 • 28m Listen

Grey's Anatomy showrunner Krista Vernoff and comedy writer Janis Hirsch and are two of the many women who have come forward in the wake of Harvey Weinstein's downfall to share their own accounts of gender bias and sexual harassment in Hollywood. They talk about what they've had to put up with and why they hope the culture will finally change. Plus, a banter segment about the continued fallout as even more accusers come forward.

Photo (L-R) Krista Vernoff and Janis Hirsch

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    Kim Masters

    partner/writer at Puck News, host of KCRW's “The Business.”

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    Kaitlin Parker

    Producer, 'The Business' and 'Hollywood Breakdown'

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