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Finally ... The Oscars; CAA agent Maha Dahkil and the Time's Up movement
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Episode 17975
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Finally ... The Oscars; CAA agent Maha Dahkil and the Time's Up movement

We take one last look at the nominees and the larger cultural and political issues surrounding the ceremony; talent agencies have been in the middle of Hollywood's abuse scandals. Maha Dakhil talks about what role the agencies should play to protect their clients.

HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26:  The Oscar statuette is seen backstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California.  (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
HOLLYWOOD, CA - FEBRUARY 26: The Oscar statuette is seen backstage during the 89th Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood & Highland Center on February 26, 2017 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
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We take one last look at the nominees and the larger cultural and political issues surrounding the ceremony; talent agencies have been in the middle of Hollywood's abuse scandals. Maha Dakhil talks about what role the agencies should play to protect their clients.

Listen 11:26
CAA agent and Time's Up co-founder Maha Dakhil: "This is as much a man's issue as it is a women's issue because we won't have peace until we're all equal."
Listen 13:10
John Horn, Kyle Buchanan from Vulture and Aisha Harris from Slate take a last look at the nominees and the cultural issues surrounding the 2018 Academy Awards.