Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing

The podcast discusses the current crisis in Hollywood, focusing on the significant downturn in work for the creative middle class, such as production workers, since the late 2010s. It highlights how the shift in the entertainment industry, particularly the popping of the streaming bubble and the subsequent strikes, has led to a dramatic drop in production and job losses. The podcast features the story of Thomas Curley, an Oscar-winning production sound mixer, as an example of how these changes have impacted individuals. It also explores the potential long-term effects on Los Angeles and the broader entertainment industry, including the rise of user-generated content and the exodus of productions to other locations.