The hopes of a quick resolution to the months-long actors strike were dashed when, in the early morning hours, SAG-AFTRA announced that studio executives have walked away from contract negotiations.  Meaning the actors strike will continue indefinitely.

What went wrong and how soon before the two sides get back to talking?  We'll go In Depth.

And then we're going to hear from some of Hollywood's support businesses who are hurting badly ... and are growing desperate for film and TV production to get going again.

Then we turn our attention to Israel, where the bombardment of Gaza continues ahead of a likely ground invasion.

What what if Hamas had no real strategy ... or even goals ... after it's brutal terrorist attack on Israeli citizens?

Speaking of which, we'll end today's show by talking with one Israeli mother who's son was kidnapped from that dance music festival ... and he is now being held in Gaza.