What the writers strike is all about

Alex Wagner explains the issues at the heart of the Writers Guild strike as streaming has drastically changed the media landscape. 

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[bdhanes]

Honestly, most industries need to wake up and unionize and realize that our broken capitalist system is squeezing the life, culture, and creativity out of the people.

[amiciprocul]

It was the Unions that made this country at least livable.

[curiousnerdkitteh]

Hmm I guess one way we can support writers is to unsubscribe from streaming services and cite the reasons as being in support of the writers' strike.

[devildiamond]

Is BIGLY a real word? 😳 lol Solidarity ❤

[marmac]

Honestly, i could go a full YEAR with NO new Primetime or even Daytime Soaps & still be getting caught up with ALL the SHOWS still on my DVR! But losing my COLBERT, is just killing me already!! Otherwise, take ALL the time you need - WRITERS!!!

[jcc]

It’s the same story over and over and over again. The only difference is these people have a union info unlike the rest office they are standing up for themselves. Even in progressive Hollywood the select few at the top of the food chain, have a hard time understanding. Why all of the little people who make it possible for them to be a star should receive fair compensation for their work. I recently saw a clip where Bernie Sanders told Mike Wallace, that it should be illegal to have more than $1 billion. Well, Mike Wallace seemed extremely flabbergasted at the idea. Bernie was very reasonable, logical, and convincing in his argument. Caller.

[sandburgmartin]

Only a fool would not realize that an economic strike to help any working people with better wages, benefits, and working conditions has an indirect ripple effect to help all workers.

[dribrom]

Well the writers are the backbone of any show. Good writers needs to get paid accordingly.

[mr.kilpatrick]

i stand in solidarity with solidarity because i like saying the word solidarity

[marmac]

Just about everybody else involved with this Industry is making some pretty nice change & yet, NONE of them would even have JOBS at all - were it NOT for the WRITERS! Give them what they've EARNED & DESERVE!!

[jawstrock]

OMG, stop using "bigly" please...

[francisengevik]

The bosses earn more cash every year, but you won't let the Richters get what they want? They deserve so much more. CNN should try to help them more

[pcmlc]

I'm just happy that Kimmel and Colbert aren't on TV :)

[sporkfaceman]

The writers are terrible they should all be fired.

[KGR]

Would have been nice if this much support had been on display for the rail workers. But good luck and god speed to the writers. I need my fantasy escapism.

[molefilebone]

She didnt really explain what the writers want.

[lydiaholland]

Im actually against collective bargaining and unionizing this way it’s dishonest and doesn’t leave room for individuals to have a voice of their own, most unions like this are pretty liberal.

[mathew]

Kids are going to be able to write this with AI anyway so all these people better grab a shovel or a mop and get back to reality.

[Chrisfeb]

There is a shocker. Like what's he gonna say that he doesn't support the strike?? I haven't watch late night TV since Lederman retired and even then his show was pretty bad the last few years. YouTube for me baby.

[dfkgjdflkg]

Great, Go Unions. This is why we get higher wages. Go! Go!