Ted Johnson

political editor at Deadline

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Senior Editor covering the intersection of politics and entertainment for Variety magazine and writer of its political website Wilshire & Washington

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The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are costing California billions of dollars. Could the governor and LA mayor help broker a fair deal between workers and studios?

Hollywood strikes: Could Newsom, Bass or Biden be a mediator?

The WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes are costing California billions of dollars. Could the governor and LA mayor help broker a fair deal between workers and studios?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The first day of Donald Trump's nominating convention was short on policy but long on a Dystopian view of America in 2016 — and there was no doubt about who was getting the blame.

Can the Trump Family Reality Show Unify the Republicans?

The first day of Donald Trump's nominating convention was short on policy but long on a Dystopian view of America in 2016 — and there was no doubt about who was getting the blame.

from To the Point

Last week, North Carolina legalized discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.

Gay Rights, Religion and Public Bathrooms

Last week, North Carolina legalized discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people.

from To the Point

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In his first speech from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV – a 69-year-old Chicago native – shared a message of peace. He is the first American pope.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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Half a century after “Jaws” sparked a fear of sharks in Americans, recent research shows humans don’t need to be afraid of the big fish.

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Forrest Whitaker talks “Godfather of Harlem,” The Workers Club co-founder Adam Cameron talks denim, and Lucia Micarelli talks music for The Treat.

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The Trump administration’s scorched-earth media strategy has claimed new casualties at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, including Sony Film Chief Tom Rothman.

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Kerry Washington talks “Shadow Force,” Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck talk “Freaky Tales,” and James Mangold has The Treat.

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