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Actors’ union president Fran Drescher discusses ongoing strike and future of Hollywood

For the first time in 63 years, actors and writers are striking at the same time, bringing movie and TV production to a halt. The Writers Guild has been on strike since May and SAG-AFTRA joined them last week. Key issues include how streaming and artificial intelligence are upending the industry, affecting income and profits. Geoff Bennett discussed more with SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher.

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