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With more than 20 years' experience covering TV business, Michael Schneider often appears on news and entertainment shows as a television expert. He is the executive editor at Indiewire and editor-at-large for Variety. He previously spent five years as chief content officer for TV Guide magazine, and once served as judge on a Fox Reality Channel show you probably didn't see. He's also a former television editor of Variety and Daily Variety, and the LA Bureau Chief of Electronic Media. He blogs at Franklin Avenue. Schneider is also co-host of KCRW’s The Spinoff.

FROM Michael Schneider

After the Oscar changes, should the Emmys follow suit?

After the Oscar changes, should the Emmys follow suit? As final Emmy voting begins, Mike and Joe agree, it's far past time for a "Best New Series" category.

4 MIN, 22 SEC Aug 14, 2018

In an industry obsessed with youth, what's old is cool again

In an industry obsessed with youth, what's old is cool again For decades the mantra in the TV industry has been, if you want a hit, you have to appeal to younger viewers. Now, some new shows featuring older stars suggest that networks may be finally changing their tune.

4 MIN, 55 SEC Aug 07, 2018

As TCA unfolds, a bombshell story drops outside the ballroom

As TCA unfolds, a bombshell story drops outside the ballroom While TV critics and reporters are holed up inside the Beverly Hilton for the summer press tour, another huge story dropped in the New Yorker. CBS CEO Leslie Moonves has been accused of sexual misconduct by six women.

4 MIN, 51 SEC Jul 31, 2018

Should old tweets be fair game for firing?

Should old tweets be fair game for firing? The anxiety in Hollywood ratchets up a couple notches after some recent surprise firings.

5 MIN, 3 SEC Jul 24, 2018

Is there anyone in America left for Sacha Baron Cohen to punk?

Is there anyone in America left for Sacha Baron Cohen to punk? Sacha Baron Cohen’s new Showtime series “Who is America?” uses some of the comedic actor's familiar gotcha tactics. We explore whether almost 20 years after introducing “Da Ali G” Show” he can still surprise and whether he should. And in the age of binge-watching, is the unexpected, full-season episode dump the way of the future for streaming series?

4 MIN, 48 SEC Jul 17, 2018

Can HBO remain HBO under AT&T’s control?

Can HBO remain HBO under AT&T’s control? An HBO town hall discussion with its chief executive and the new head of Warner Media, which oversees HBO, after last month’s merger with AT&T reveals tensions between the boutique network and its new parent company, which is looking for a “broader” appeal.

4 MIN, 51 SEC Jul 10, 2018

Amazon plans begin to come into focus

Amazon plans begin to come into focus As all the big streamers continue to bulk up their offerings, Jennifer Salke, the new head of Amazon Studios, starts to give interviews that offer some hints of how Amazon will try to stand out.

4 MIN, 57 SEC Jul 03, 2018

Fox creatives speak out against Fox News

Fox creatives speak out against Fox News For some Fox showrunners, Fox News' immigration coverage has been a bridge too far. Seth MacFarlane, Steve Levitan, Judd Apatow and others have called out the way Fox News has covered the humanitarian crisis at the border.

4 MIN, 27 SEC Jun 26, 2018

What the age of merger mania means for television

What the age of merger mania means for television After a judge gave the official go-ahead to the AT&T-Time Warner merger last week, the race is on for other media companies to combine in an effort to gain scale.

4 MIN, 53 SEC Jun 19, 2018

Checking out the inner workings of Netflix

Checking out the inner workings of Netflix Joe Adalian spent months reporting his New York Magazine cover story on Neflix. He shares some of what he learned about the company that's trying to be every channel at once.

4 MIN, 58 SEC Jun 12, 2018

Could there be a 'Roseanne' spinoff? Should there be?

Could there be a 'Roseanne' spinoff? Should there be? Already there are talks of Sara Gilbert and potentially other cast members doing something without 'Roseanne.' But is there a way to do it so Barr wouldn't get money as a producer? We discuss, plus talk about separating the art from the problematic TV artist.

4 MIN, 54 SEC Jun 05, 2018

ABC cancels Roseanne after racist Twitter tirade by actor

ABC cancels Roseanne after racist Twitter tirade by actor ABC cancelled its reboot of the show "Roseanne" after the show's biggest star went on a racist Twitter rant.

5 MIN, 41 SEC May 30, 2018

So much time for talk, so little time to watch

So much time for talk, so little time to watch Late night TV is everywhere--and now at any time you want. Much of it gets watched the next day in clip form. There's no way to watch all the shows--is this a case where less could be more? Not likely, but that won't stop us from making some suggestions!

4 MIN, 35 SEC May 29, 2018

Are networks failing when it comes to finales?

Are networks failing when it comes to finales? A couple of recent broadcast series finales have gone out with a whimper rather than a bang. And other recently-canceled shows didn't even have the chance to air a true finale. Should networks take more care in providing a fond farewell for once-beloved shows, even if ratings aren't what they used to be?

4 MIN, 53 SEC May 22, 2018

Checking in on the upfronts: cancelations, pickups, diversity & more

Checking in on the upfronts: cancelations, pickups, diversity & more Mike's in New York for the annual TV upfronts, where all the networks give presentations to ad buyers, hoping to convince them to invest in the upcoming season. It's also the time of year when we learn which shows live and die.

4 MIN, 27 SEC May 15, 2018

In the war of the streamers, where does Hulu stack up?

In the war of the streamers, where does Hulu stack up? With its critical acclaim and buckets of awards, 'The Handmaid's Tale' was a major milestone for Hulu. Now the series is back for a second season, but Hulu hasn't made much other noise in terms of original shows. Does Hulu need to up its development game, or is this all part of its strategy?

4 MIN, 50 SEC May 01, 2018

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Industry insights and lessons learned from memorable guests

Industry insights and lessons learned from memorable guests We have interesting guests on The Business, and sometimes our conversations are too long to fit into one show. This week we give you stories that were too good to leave on the cutting room floor, including some sharp insights on making it in the industry from David Mandel, David Simon, Shawn Levy and Matt Reeves.

28 MIN, 20 SEC Oct 09, 2017

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Why is Trump so behind on filling staff jobs, establishing concrete policies? Yesterday Donald Trump signed a “decision memo” to revamp the air traffic control system. But there was little legislative detail in the plan. There’s not much to other splashy announcements from the White House, including tax cuts and the arms deal with Saudi Arabia. And hundreds of positions are unfilled in federal agencies.

51 MIN, 18 SEC Jun 06, 2017

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

How do Trump supporters feel about the Paris Accord? Globally and around the U.S., there are strong opinions whether or not the Paris Climate Accord is a good idea. The American exit is either a horrifying abdication of American leadership or a forceful and long overdue statement about U.S. sovereignty.

51 MIN, 10 SEC Jun 02, 2017

Hua Hsu: A Floating Chinaman

Hua Hsu: A Floating Chinaman Author Hua Hsu stops by to discuss his book A Floating Chinaman, recounting the life of 1930's actor/writer H.T. Tsiang and his struggles entering the American literary world.

28 MIN, 30 SEC May 09, 2018