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109. David Simon Is On Strike. Here’s Why.

109. David Simon Is On Strike. Here’s Why.

FromPeople I (Mostly) Admire


109. David Simon Is On Strike. Here’s Why.

FromPeople I (Mostly) Admire

ratings:
Length:
58 minutes
Released:
Jul 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The creator of "The Wire", "The Deuce", and other shows is leading the Writers Guild on the picket lines. He and Steve break down the economics of TV writing, how A.I. could change television, and why he’s taking a stand even though he’s at the top of the game.
Released:
Jul 8, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Steve Levitt, the iconoclastic University of Chicago economist and co-author of the Freakonomics book series, tracks down other high achievers and asks questions that only he would think to ask. Guests include all-time Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, WNBA champion Sue Bird, Operation Warp Speed chief Moncef Slaoui, and neuroscientist/actress Mayim Bialik. People I (Mostly) Admire is a production of the Freakonomics Radio Network.