Entertainment journalists Mark Harris and Diane Haithman dive deep into Hollywood's ongoing struggles post-COVID and recent strikes. They reveal how these events have ripped through the industry's fabric, leading to declining box office performance and troubling job losses for below-the-line workers. The guests discuss the decline of blockbuster franchises, the threat posed by AI, and a shift towards lower-budget productions. Their insights illuminate the critical disconnect between creatives and studio executives and raise alarms about the future of filmmaking.

The podcast discusses the 96th Academy Awards and their political moments, reviews FX's Shōgun as the new Game of Thrones, and dives into Kate Wagner's intriguing piece on Formula 1 that was mysteriously yanked from the internet. Plus, they explore upcoming movie trends for 2024 and share recommendations like HINT.FM's Wind Map and Tejal Rao's Kale Sauce Pasta recipe.

Mark Harris, co-founder of Axiom and Now Knowable CEO, discusses the founding and growth of Axiom, as well as the challenges they faced. He also talks about their partnership with Kira to translate contract data, their joint venture with LexisNexis, and the vision for Knowable in digitizing contracts.