# Wga on The No Agenda Show Wga comes up in 10 chapters across 10 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from November 2007 to May 2026. - **Chapters:** 10 - **Episodes:** 10 - **Discussed:** November 2007 – May 2026 - **Related topics:** [Residuals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/residuals.md), [Sag-aftra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag-aftra.md), [Writers Guild Of America](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild-of-america.md), [Artificial Intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [Advertising Revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-revenue.md), [Blue Bloods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-bloods.md), [Daily Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-show.md), [Gimlet Media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), [Hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [Hollywood Strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood-strike.md) ## Chapters 1–10 of 10 ### SAG-AFTRA, Hollywood AI Protections Agreement - **Episode:** [1865: Wide Awakes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes.md) - **Published:** 2026-05-03 - **Time:** 1:39:18–1:43:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1865-wide-awakes/chapter/sag-aftra-hollywood-ai-protections-agreement.md SAG-AFTRA reached a tentative agreement with major Hollywood studios, securing protections against the unauthorized use of AI likenesses. The deal follows a similar four-year contract signed by the Writers Guild of America, which included a significant infusion into the union's health fund. Industry workers remain concerned that the rapid advancement of technology may still outpace the protections provided in these multi-year contracts. Keywords: [sag-aftra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag-aftra.md), [wga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga.md), amptp, [hollywood strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood-strike.md), [residuals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/residuals.md) ### Hollywood Writers Strike, AI Residuals, Tipping Points - **Episode:** [1593: Beast Train](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train.md) - **Published:** 2023-09-24 - **Time:** 6:28–8:52 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1593-beast-train/chapter/hollywood-writers-strike-ai-residuals-tipping-points.md The Hollywood writers' union is reportedly nearing a deal with studio producers after a five-month strike, with negotiations focusing on artificial intelligence and residuals. Despite the potential resolution for writers, SAG-AFTRA actors remain on strike. Public indifference toward the labor dispute is characterized as a "tipping point" where mainstream media influence is waning. Keywords: [wga strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga-strike.md), [sag-aftra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag-aftra.md), [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [residuals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/residuals.md), media tipping point ### Hollywood Strikes, AI Protections and Streaming Residuals - **Episode:** [1575: Numbers Station](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-23 - **Time:** 44:17–48:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1575-numbers-station/chapter/hollywood-strikes-ai-protections-and-streaming-residuals.md Actors and writers, including James Van Der Beek, advocate for protections against AI-generated scripts and digital likenesses during the ongoing Hollywood strikes. The shift to streaming models has decimated traditional residual income for performers. The hosts argue that big tech companies like Amazon and Netflix have fundamentally broken the entertainment industry's revenue model. Keywords: [sag-aftra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sag-aftra.md), [wga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga.md), james van der beek, [artificial intelligence](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/artificial-intelligence.md), [streaming](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming.md) ### Market Forces and the Decline of Residuals - **Episode:** [1573: 4 No Youth](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth.md) - **Published:** 2023-07-16 - **Time:** 12:00–14:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1573-4-no-youth/chapter/market-forces-and-the-decline-of-residuals.md The core problem in Hollywood is identified as an oversupply of actors and writers relative to the available money in the streaming era. The traditional model of long-term residuals is described as obsolete, with the future favoring upfront payments. The hosts argue that the industry must shrink because there is currently too much content being produced for the market to sustain. Keywords: [wga strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga-strike.md), [residuals](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/residuals.md), streaming model, content oversupply, [blue bloods](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/blue-bloods.md) ### Nick Pizzolatto, WGA Strike Force Majeure - **Episode:** [1561: Star Butler](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler.md) - **Published:** 2023-06-04 - **Time:** 22:50–27:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1561-star-butler/chapter/nick-pizzolatto-wga-strike-force-majeure.md True Detective creator Nick Pizzolatto and his wife, Suzanne Santo, provided insights into the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike. The discussion highlights a "force majeure" clause in contracts that may allow streamers to exit expensive deals if the strike continues into July, potentially disadvantaging the writers. Keywords: nick pizzolatto, suzanne santo, [true detective](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/true-detective.md), [wga strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga-strike.md), [writers guild of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild-of-america.md) ### Podcast Unionization and Production Models - **Episode:** [1552: Old Trout](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout.md) - **Published:** 2023-05-04 - **Time:** 8:57–11:23 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1552-old-trout/chapter/podcast-unionization-and-production-models.md Spotify-owned podcast studios Gimlet Media and Parcast have unionized under the WGA East, a move criticized for applying traditional Hollywood production models to the podcast industry. The "Value for Value" model is presented as a more sustainable alternative to the high-overhead executive producer structures that are currently failing as venture capital funding dries up. Keywords: [spotify](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/spotify.md), [gimlet media](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gimlet-media.md), parcast, wga east, [value for value](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/value-for-value.md) ### Writers Guild Strike, Hollywood Labor Dispute - **Episode:** [924: Golden Bozos](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos.md) - **Published:** 2017-04-27 - **Time:** 2:49:51–2:53:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/924-golden-bozos/chapter/writers-guild-strike-hollywood-labor-dispute.md The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is voting on a strike authorization that could shut down television and film production. Writers are seeking better pay and health benefits as the industry shifts toward shorter seasons on streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon. The hosts discuss the history of previous strikes and the economic impact on Los Angeles. Keywords: [writers guild of america](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/writers-guild-of-america.md), [wga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga.md), [strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/strike.md), [hollywood](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hollywood.md), [streaming services](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/streaming-services.md) ### WGA Writers Strike, Daily Show Staff Videos - **Episode:** [4: No Agenda 004](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/4-no-agenda-004.md) - **Published:** 2007-11-17 - **Time:** 40:01–41:39 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/4-no-agenda-004/chapter/wga-writers-strike-daily-show-staff-videos.md The ongoing Writers Guild of America strike has led to the creation of independent videos by staffers from "The Daily Show" on YouTube. While negotiations are set to resume on the 26th, the strike highlights the essential role of writers in the entertainment production cycle. Keywords: writers strike, [wga](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga.md), [daily show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/daily-show.md), [negotiations](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/negotiations.md), [youtube](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/youtube.md) ### Writers Guild of America Strike, Online Advertising Revenue - **Episode:** [3: No Agenda 003](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/3-no-agenda-003.md) - **Published:** 2007-11-09 - **Time:** 12:38–16:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/3-no-agenda-003/chapter/writers-guild-of-america-strike-online-advertising-revenue.md Reuters projects that online advertising revenue will double by 2011, coinciding with the ongoing Writers Guild of America strike. Media analyst Jack Myers suggests that the strike is complicated by the "smoky" nature of advertising accounting, which makes it difficult for writers to secure a fair percentage of digital profits. A proposed solution involves advertising agencies creating a 1% fund from their commissions to compensate writers, though the idea is considered unlikely to be implemented. Keywords: [wga strike](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/wga-strike.md), [reuters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reuters.md), jack myers, [advertising revenue](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/advertising-revenue.md), media buying, [press release](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/press-release.md) ### Writers Guild of America Strike, Strategic Blunder Analysis - **Episode:** [2: No Agenda 002](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/2-no-agenda-002.md) - **Published:** 2007-11-02 - **Time:** 0:46–4:12 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/2-no-agenda-002/chapter/writers-guild-of-america-strike-strategic-blunder-analysis.md The Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike is characterized as a strategic blunder due to a lack of clear metrics for new media monetization. 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