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Sidecast: On the SAG-AFTRA Picket Line

Episode - SC35

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October 2, 2023 Scriptnotes, Sidecast, Strike, WGA

Recorded live from Paramount and Amazon Studios, John and Drew talk with actors and writers marching in support of SAG-AFTRA as they re-enter negotiations with the AMPTP.

Thanks to everyone who talked with us!

Links:

* [SAG-AFTRA on Strike!](https://www.sagaftrastrike.org/)
* [WGA Solidarity with SAG-AFTRA](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/take-action/union-solidarity)
* [WGA Contract Ratification – Vote Here](https://eballot.app/wgamba/login.cfm?fb=1)
* [WGA Contract 2023 Tentative Agreement](https://www.wgacontract2023.org/the-campaign/tentative-agreement)
* John on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/johnaugust), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/johnaugust/?hl=en) and [Mastodon](https://mastodon.art/@johnaugust)
* Scriptnotes is produced by Drew Marquardt

Email us at ask@johnaugust.com

You can download the episode [here](http://traffic.libsyn.com/scriptnotes/SC35standard.mp3).

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  3. Sidecast: Disability and Visibility on the Picket Line

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