The Town with Matthew Belloni
Should Reality Stars Have a Union? With Bethenny Frankel
Nov 2, 2023
Entrepreneur and former Bravo star Bethenny Frankel joins Matt to discuss the mistreatment of reality TV stars and the need for a union to protect their rights. They explore the challenges and exploitation faced by reality stars, the legality and ethics of reality TV contracts, the unregulated workplace of reality TV, and the potential for a class-action lawsuit. They also touch on Disney's acquisition of Hulu and its implications.
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Quick takeaways
- Reality TV stars should have a union to protect them from abusive working conditions and mistreatment on unscripted shows.
- The reality TV industry prioritizes sensationalism and rewards contestants' bad behavior, emphasizing the need for better safeguards and industry-wide standards.
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The Reality TV Unionization Push
Bethany Frankel advocates for the unionization of reality TV, highlighting the abusive and oppressive working conditions contestants face on unscripted shows. She calls for an end to non-disclosure agreements, protections against long shooting hours, industry-wide talent standards, and minimum fees per episode with raises each season.
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