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    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    What’s the latest in WGA and SAG-AFTRA negotiations?

    Last week, Hollywood executives publicly released their latest contract offer to WGA members, who did not react well. And SAG officials haven’t met with studios since their strike began.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Aug 30, 2023 • 1 min read

    Last week, Hollywood executives publicly released their latest contract offer to WGA members, who did not react well. And SAG officials haven’t met with studios since their strike began.

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    ‘It's scary every day’: Hollywood crew members during strikes
    1. 0:00‘We’re all dying’: Hollywood crews are treading water without work
    2. 14:41What’s the latest in WGA and SAG-AFTRA negotiations?You’re reading this
    3. 23:49Big tech investors want to build a new city from scratch
    4. 32:25Replay: Little Richard, not Elvis, created modern-day rock and roll
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      Madeleine Brand

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    ‘It's scary every day’: Hollywood crew members during strikes
    1. 0:00‘We’re all dying’: Hollywood crews are treading water without work
    2. 14:41What’s the latest in WGA and SAG-AFTRA negotiations?You’re reading this
    3. 23:49Big tech investors want to build a new city from scratch
    4. 32:25Replay: Little Richard, not Elvis, created modern-day rock and roll
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand