It's been more than a week since the 11,500 television and film writers that make up the Writers Guild of America have gone on strike.

Thousands of writers have joined picket lines to demand higher compensation, increase the number of writers hired per show, and regulation on how networks and streaming companies can use artificial intelligence.

This is the first writer's strike in 15 years. The last strike lasted 100 days. Many industry analysts believe this one could last even longer given the number of production companies involved in the negotiating process and their varied demands.

We assemble a panel of writers, academics, and industry experts to discuss the strike and how it could impact the future of film and television.

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