SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Deal With Studios Ending Hollywood Strikes
On Thursday, for the first time in more than six months, neither Hollywood’s actors nor its writers will be on strike. The long-awaited clearing in the industry’s stormiest season in decades comes as a deal was reached late Wednesday to end what was, at nearly four months, the longest strike ever for film and television actors. The three-year contract must be approved by the board of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists and its members in the coming days. But union leadership declared that the strike will end on Thursday, putting all of the parts of production back into action for the first time since spring.
Today on AirTalk, we discuss the early news coming out of the reported deal with Dominic Patten, senior editor & chief tv critic for Deadline, and hear from SAG members listening to the program on how they’re feeling after months of striking. Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722 or you can email us at atcomments@LAist.com.
With files from the Associated Press
GOP Presidential Hopefuls Debate In Miami – Here's What Happened
The field of candidates onstage for the third Republican presidential debate was the smallest yet. Five hopefuls participated in Wednesday night’s debate at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County. In their first debate since the start of the Israel-Hamas war, the Republican presidential candidates all declared hawkish support for Israel but squabbled over China and Ukraine as they faced growing pressure to try to catch Donald Trump, who was again absent. Sparring over several issues were Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley, who has appeared competitive with DeSantis' distant second-place position in some national polls. Much of the debate focused on policy - especially foreign policy issues - rather than Trump and his record. All five candidates face growing urgency, with the leadoff Iowa caucuses just a little more than two months away, to cut into Trump's huge margins in the 2024 primary and establish themselves as a clear alternative. But it's not clear many Republican primary voters want a Trump alternative. And given his dominance in early state and national polls, Trump again skipped the debate to deprive his rivals of attention. Aaron Kall, director of debate at the University of Michigan, and Rob Stutzman, Republican political consultant and president of Stutzman Public Affairs, join to discuss.
With files from the Associated Press
A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic And Determined Life Of Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball is one of the most recognizable names and faces of Hollywood. Since the first episode of I Love Lucy in 1952, she has been a pioneering force for women in comedy. In the new book “A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball,” pop-culture historian Sarah Royal details how Ball changed the face of comedy and became one of the biggest stars in the world. She joins us today on AirTalk.
Veterans Series Part IV: Camaraderie, Purpose, And The Civilian-Military Divide
There are over 16 million veterans in the United States,but since the draft ended in 1973, the divide between civilians and military service members has never been greater. Many veterans and active service members feel as if civilians don’t understand their experiences in the military, and have even labeled themselves “the other one percent.” The reality of an all-volunteer military means that we now have what some are calling a “warrior class.” This can exacerbate feelings of disconnect and isolation of service members once they leave the military. Today on AirTalk, we want to hear from veterans and family members. What do you miss about the military, if anything? How has the loss of camaraderie impacted you? And if you have a loved one who served, how do you support them in their transition? Lastly, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the military-civilian divide. How can we bridge the gap between two worlds? Call us 866-893-5722 or email us at ATcomments@laist.com.
TV-Talk: 6 Shows To Watch Including ‘The Curse,’ ‘For All Mankind,’ ‘Everyone Else Burns’ & More
Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network tv and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we’re going to try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Danette Chavez, editor-in-chief at Primetimer and TV critic for the New Yorker Inkoo Kang.
Today’s shows/news include:
- The Curse (Showtime & Paramount+)
- For All Mankind [Season 4] (Apple TV+)
- Fellow Travelers (Showtime & Paramount+)
- Pact of Silence (Netflix)
- Everyone Else Burns (CW & CW App)
- Colin From Accounts (Paramount+)
