The union for Hollywood actors has gone on strike for the first time in 43 years after failing to agree a pay deal with media giants including Netflix and Disney.

It follows an ongoing strike of screenwriters, which began in May.

In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to these strikes and why you should care.

Guest: Lucy Tassell, TDA fact checker
Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Ninah Kopel

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The union for Hollywood actors has gone on strike for the first time in 43 years after failing to agree a pay deal with media giants including Netflix and Disney.
It follows an ongoing strike of screenwriters, which began in May.
In today’s deep dive we’ll explain what’s led to these strikes and why you should care.
Guest: Lucy Tassell, TDA fact checker Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski Producer: Ninah Kopel
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