The Town with Matthew Belloni

What the Writers Guild Won, With a Negotiator

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Matt is joined by writer, TV host, and WGA negotiation committee member Adam Conover to break down the details of the deal and outline what exactly the writers won, including the groundbreaking success-based streaming residual, official language on AI restrictions, minimum staffing for writers rooms, and much more. Matt finishes the show by giving a prediction on NFL ratings in the wake of the Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce frenzy.

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Adam Conover

Producer: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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