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- 4 days ago41 min
Why the NO FAKES Act Matters Right Now
The NO FAKES Act heads to a Senate Judiciary Committee markup and vote on June 11, 2026. This is a moment three years in the making and the closest this bill has come to becoming law. Right now, anyone's face or voice can be cloned and dropped into a video they never agreed to, and most people have far fewer legal rights to stop it than they think. The NO FAKES Act would change that. To break down what the bill actually does, we're joined by SAG-AFTRA LA Local President and the SAG-AFTRA Government Affairs & Public Policy Committee (GAPP) Co-Chair Joely Fisher; actor-producer and GAPP Committee Co-chair Jason George and SAG-AFTRA Chief Legal Officer Jeffrey Bennett. They explain the new federal right NO FAKES would create in your voice and likeness, the fast "take down and stay down" process that would force platforms to remove unauthorized replicas and the built-in First Amendment protections. They also discuss the unusually broad coalition behind the bill and how you can support this at sagaftra.org/nofakes. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- 2 weeks ago35 min
Meet the 'Project Hail Mary' Puppeteer Who Brought Rocky to Life
One of the biggest movie surprises of 2026 has been the sci-fi blockbuster Project Hail Mary. Actor, puppeteer and puppet designer James Ortiz joins the show to discuss his groundbreaking performance as the five-legged alien Rocky in the film. James shares his journey from landing the role with a homemade puppet audition to building on-set chemistry with Ryan Gosling, describing how what began as a job focused on puppeteering evolved into one of the most talked-about performances of the year. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- May 14, 20261h 1m
Unpacking the 2026 TV/Theatrical Tentative Agreement
Earlier this month, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP reached a tentative agreement on a successor contract to the 2023 TV/Theatrical Contracts covering motion pictures, scripted primetime dramatic television, streaming content and new media. This agreement builds on our historic gains while securing the future for our members. In this roundtable discussion, SAG-AFTRA President Sean Astin, SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland and SAG-AFTRA Chief Contract Officer Ray Rodriguez discuss the headline achievements of this tentative agreement. Topics include: the historic pension and retirement plan merger, comprehensive AI protections for digital replicas and synthetics, increases in residuals and the streaming bonus fund, and what it means for working performers. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- Apr 30, 202643 min
The Most Memorable Moments of the Actor Awards
In March, SAG-AFTRA hosted The 32nd Annual Actor Awards Presented by SAG-AFTRA, which streamed live on Netflix from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. The show has been honoring outstanding performances in film and television for 32 years as the Screen Actors Guild Awards®, but this year marked the first ceremony under its new name. The night was a roaring success with some truly memorable and funny moments, thanks in no small part to an incredible production team. To take us behind the curtain and share some insider stories, we're joined by three people who made it all happen: Jon Brockett, showrunner and executive producer; Russell Norman, the show's director; and Steven Murphy, our head writer. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA.
- Apr 16, 202628 min
How the New Intimacy Coordinator Contract is Good for the Whole Industry
SAG-AFTRA's first collective bargaining agreement for intimacy coordinators took effect on Feb. 22, marking a watershed moment for a profession that didn't exist 15 years ago. The contract establishes industry-wide standards for the professionals who safeguard performers during intimate scenes. But what exactly does an intimacy coordinator do, and why does this agreement matter for every performer working today? We spoke with Alicia Rodis, Chair of the Intimacy Coordinator Negotiating Committee and a working IC whose credits include And Just Like That, The Gilded Age, and The Last Mrs. Parrish. Alicia discusses the critical protections now guaranteed under the agreement. She also addresses performer concerns about working with ICs and makes the case for why these professionals protect not just the performers in intimate scenes, but the entire crew. **The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.
- Apr 2, 202633 min
What's Really Holding Back Latino Representation in Entertainment
Latino performers face a persistent gap between their presence in the entertainment industry and their representation in actual roles. Typecasting, stereotyping, and limited opportunities remain real challenges. But there's also progress happening, and the union is fighting to accelerate change. We spoke to three SAG-AFTRA members leading this fight: Hector Garcia, National Board member and Co-Vice Chair of the National Latino Committee; Natalia Castellanos, Chair of the National Latino Committee; and Vanessa Morales, Co-Vice Chair of the National Latino Committee. They discuss where Latino representation stands today and why something as simple as updating your member profile matters more than you might think. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.
- Mar 19, 202631 min
The Women's Committee Gets Real About Industry Challenges
As we celebrate Women's History Month this March, we're recognizing not just the trailblazers of the past, but the women who are shaping our industry's future right now. In this episode, we share a powerful conversation that took place last November at our L.A. Local Women's Committee's second annual roundtable. Seven remarkable SAG-AFTRA members came together to discuss the real challenges women face in our industry—from stereotypes and ageism to gender bias. And more importantly, how we're confronting them together. The panel was moderated by Elyssa Phillips and included Tiffany Yvonne Cox, Frances Fisher, Ever Carradine, Minita Gandhi, Jessy Yates and Alisa Reyes. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.
- Mar 5, 202623 min
This Director Is Using Humor to Expose How AI Can't Act
We've all seen the headlines about A.I. and wondered what it all means for your career. There's a lot of anxiety and uncertainty about what AI synthetics can actually accomplish. Writer-director and Emmy-winning creator Sergio Cilli, decided to find out by auditioning them. In his viral video series "Will AI Actors Replace Us?!," which has reached 45 million views, Sergio puts AI synthetics through typical audition scenarios and watches them fail spectacularly at basic tasks like loading a dishwasher or performing emotional scenes. He joins the show to discuss how humor helps performers process anxiety about A.I., and why directors still prefer working with humans over robots. *The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of their organization or SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply endorsement.
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