On with Kara Swisher

Fran Drescher on the SAG Strike and Hollywood’s "Fat Cats”

Jul 20, 2023

Fran Drescher, the iconic star of "The Nanny" and current president of SAG-AFTRA, discusses the recent SAG strike and the challenges facing Hollywood. She reveals what led to the breakdown in negotiations and her thoughts on corporate greed among the industry's "fat cats." The conversation delves into the impact of AI on actors' livelihoods and the urgent need for fair compensation and solidarity among performers. With her fiery passion, Drescher hints at the possibility of a future run for office, championing the fight for equitable treatment in entertainment.

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Episode guests

Fran Drescher

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

1min

The Struggles of SAG-AFTRA: Unity in the Face of Change

7min

The Complexities of Ownership in Entertainment Compensation

2min

Navigating Turmoil in Hollywood: Union Leadership and the Road to Strike

5min

Hollywood Labor Struggles

13min

The Battle for Fair Compensation in Hollywood

22min

Hollywood's Economic Struggles

9min

Today, a conversation with one of the most impassioned leaders of Hollywood’s historic double strike: Fran Drescher, star of The Nanny turned SAG-AFTRA president. We discuss what broke down in the union’s talks with AMPTP, her last words at the negotiating table, her leading concerns for a new deal – and whether this could all ramp up to a run for office.

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