We talk to an entertainment writer and a labor union expert about Hollywood actors joining writers on strike. Then, a historian takes us through past examples of boycotts to businesses that were seen as too friendly to civil rights causes.
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Actors join writers striking in Hollywood
Nearly a week into a SAG-AFTRA actors strike, we get the latest on what asks the actors have, why they joined the writers already on strike, and how this could all affect entertainment going forward.
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Businesses that take social stands for minority groups face “anti-woke” protests today. A historian says that’s part of a story going back to the civil rights era–with boycotts, protests, and threats facing businesses that were seen as too friendly to the civil rights cause.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Tim Peterson Producer
- Rob Ferrett Producer
- Meg James Guest
- Michael Childers Guest
- Lawrence Glickman Guest
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