From mini rooms to streaming, things have changed since the last big writers' strike
From "mini rooms" to the explosion of streaming, the media landscape has evolved significantly. Now it's heading for a new reckoning.
Television
Writers Guild of America strikes for higher wages and better healthcare
The Writers Guild of America has gone on strike against major Hollywood studios after both parties were unable to agree on a new contract. Picketing started Tuesday afternoon in New York and L.A.
Writers Guild of America goes on strike
Members of the Writers Guild of America are asking for a larger piece of the streaming platforms' pie. The WGA said picketing would begin Tuesday afternoon.
Here's what happens if Hollywood writers go on strike
The contract between the Writers Guild of America and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers end tonight. If the two cannot come to an agreement, Hollywood writers say they'll strike.
'White House Plumbers' puts a laugh-out-loud spin on the Watergate break-in
Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux are co-conspirators in HBO's outrageous five-part series about the men behind the Watergate break-in. White House Plumbers is definitely worth seeing and savoring.
'A tragedy that makes you laugh': HBO's 'White House Plumbers' revisits Watergate
A new show about the Watergate scandal provides perspective on today's politics. Actor Justin Theroux and director David Mandel speak with NPR's Leila Fadel about White House Plumbers.
'Succession' season 4, episode 6: 'Living+'
The Waystar Royco team travels to L.A., where Kendall pitches eternal life (kind of), Shiv reconnects with the most unlikely of men, and Roman can't stop firing women.
Christina Ricci talks 'Yellowjackets' season 2
NPR's Sarah McCammon talks to Christina Ricci about the second season of Yellowjackets on Showtime.
Activist reflects on Jerry Springer's depiction of transgender people
Trans activist Raquel Willis reflects on the legacy of The Jerry Springer Show and how it depicted transgender people. She shares her thoughts with NPR's Sarah McCammon.
Hollywood writers prepare to strike
The Writers Guild of America seems poised to go on strike next week, when their current contract with The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers expires.