Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing
Nov 10, 2025•20 min
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Episode description
Work in Los Angeles’s entertainment industry is evaporating. A desire to cut production costs, changing viewer habits, and competition from other filming locations are all contributing to a dramatic reduction in Hollywood jobs. WSJ’s Ben Fritz explains how the city’s creative middle class is bearing the burden. Jessica Mendoza hosts.
Further Listening:
- Ron Howard and Brian Grazer on Longevity in Hollywood
- The Case of the Hollywood Shutdown
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