We break down the actors and writers strikes : Pop Culture Happy Hour Actors and writers are on strike, and it looks like it could last a while. Production of TV and film has largely stopped, and there are deep divides in Hollywood over issues including how creative people should be compensated in the streaming era, how work is structured, and how artificial intelligence will be used. Pop Culture Happy Hour We break down the actors and writers strikes We break down the actors and writers strikes Listen · 22:49 22:49 Enlarge this image toggle caption Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images Michael Tran/AFP via Getty Images Actors and writers are on strike, and it looks like it could last a while.