The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has rejected a proposal from Hollywood studios, prolonging the ongoing writers strike. However, amidst the strike, five renowned late-night comedy hosts have joined forces to create a unique and creative podcast called “Strike Force Five.” Spotify unveiled this limited series podcast, which premiered yesterday and features the voices of Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.
In an enticing press release, Spotify explained that the hosts of these major late-night talk shows came up with the idea to meet weekly and delve into the intricate details behind the Hollywood strikes. The result was a collection of uproarious and captivating conversations. Subsequently, the comedians decided to partner with Spotify to release these previously private discussions to the public.
The primary goal of “Strike Force Five” is not only to raise awareness about the strikes from the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), which involve both writers and actors, but also to support the out-of-work staff and crew from each of the late-night hosts’ shows. All proceeds from the podcast will be donated to these individuals who have been affected by the strikes. The late-night hosts involved in this project include Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver, whose shows are “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” and “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” respectively. The series plans to run for a minimum of 12 episodes.
Notably, other evening TV hosts are also showing their support for the striking individuals. Ken Jennings will be assuming all hosting responsibilities for the upcoming season of “Celebrity Jeopardy” as Mayim Bialik steps down in solidarity with the WGA.
The strike by the Writers Guild of America started in May, as members fight for a contract that meets their demands for improved pay, success-based residuals for streaming content, and regulations concerning the usage of artificial intelligence. In July, members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists also joined the strike, advocating for higher pay and stricter regulations regarding the implementation of A.I. in creative projects. It should be noted that while some CBS News staff are members of SAG-AFTRA, they work under a different contract and are not impacted by the strike.
To ensure accessibility for all, “Strike Force Five” will be available for streaming on any platform that offers podcasts. Stay informed and entertained with SIMRIN SINGH, CBS News’ social media producer and trending content writer. Thank you for choosing CBS NEWS as your source for information. Sign up for a free account or log in to enjoy additional features.
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