A Word: Hollywood Shuffle
Weeks into the Hollywood writers strike, and there\u2019s no sign of a settlement. WGA members say that studio chiefs are using artificial intelligence, streaming, and other methods to undervalue their work. And a wealth of already produced content, along with the misconception that writers are well paid, could minimize sympathy from fans. On today\u2019s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by Eric Haywood. He\u2019s a board member of the Writers Guild of America, and a creative whose work has been seen on Law & Order, Empire, and Power. Haywood explains what\u2019s at stake for striking writers,\xa0\n\nGuest: Screenwriter Eric Haywood, Writers Guild of America negotiator\n\nPodcast production by Ahyiana Angel\n\nYou can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months.\n\nThis Pride Month, make an impact by helping Macy\u2019s and The Trevor Project on their mission to fund life-saving suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth. Go to macys.com/purpose to learn more.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices