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Which Way, L.A.?

The Writers’ Strike, Five Weeks Old and Still Walking

Hosted by Warren Olney Dec. 11, 2007
Most of TV has gone into repeats and reality; three movies have shut down; writers accuse the studios of bad faith, and the studios say the writers are being “ideological.” The recipe calls for thousands of people to be out of work over Christmas and for some time beyond. Will a long walkout change long-standing practices in the industry of entertainment?

Most of TV has gone into repeats and reality; three movies have shut down; writers accuse the studios of bad faith, and the studios say the writers are being “ideological.” The recipe calls for thousands of people to be out of work over Christmas and for some time beyond. Will a long walkout change long-standing practices in the industry of entertainment?

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Talks Between Writers and Studios Break Down. Why? What’s Next?

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Teachers and Parents to Decide Tuesday whether to join Villaraigosa in School Reform

Mayor Villaraigosa today urged a big vote in districts he wants for the project he calls the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools . He now needs the support of parents and...

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Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Karen Radziner, Christian Bordal

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