Welcome to Crash Zoom, a new podcast from Behind the Slate. Join entertainment journalist Sammie Purcell and filmmaker Aaron Strand as they explore the world of film and entertainment and how big picture changes affect the life and work of independent artists. On this episode we discuss:

Disney Cuts Transgender Storyline from 'Win or Lose' (The Hollywood Reporter)

ABC's Trump Settlement (CNN)

Ethical AI (Variety)

Network TV is back! (Vulture)

Barry Jenkins' Mufasa and the plight of the American Auteur (Vulture)

You can check out Sammie's work:

Rough Draft Atlanta

Sammie on Substack

You can check out Aaron's work:

@strandedonstage

@withdrawalfilm

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