Adam Conover Explains How Streaming Impacts TV Writers

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Apr 18, 2023

On Monday, the members of the Writers' Guild of America decided by 97.85% to authorize a strike over issues like how streaming has changed the funding model for TV and film, and Artificial Intelligence in the writers room. Self-described investigative comedian Adam Conover, YouTube and TV personality, WGA West board member and professional explainer, explains.

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