Introduction

The Writers Guild of America struck a deal recently with Hollywood studios, ending one of the longest strikes in the union’s history. 

Ellen Stutzman, Assistant Executive Director of the Writers Guild of America West, was the union’s chief negotiator in the talks. She is our guest this week on The Negotiators. 

The interview, conducted by our senior producer Laura Rosbrow-Telem, is the most extensive one Stutzman has given since the deal was reached.

The Negotiators is a collaboration between Doha Debates and Foreign Policy.