The last time there was a strike 15 years ago, it damaged the Los Angeles economy by an estimated $2.1 billion. There are so many small businesses that help keep productions afloat. That includes drivers, costume dry cleaners, caterers and set carpenters. And a lot of them will soon be out of work as Hollywood production grinds to a halt.
This week, thousands of writers went on strike against Hollywood studios over what they say is an existential threat to their livelihoods.
John Koblin, a media reporter for The New York Times, explains how streaming turned the most prolific era in American entertainment into an industry-changing labor dispute.
Guest: John Koblin, a media reporter for The New York Times.
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