SAG-AFTRA

Veteran singer-songwriter Dan Navarro shares his music and his insights. Dan is also a musician, voice actor and SAG-AFTRA’s Vice President, Recording Artists/Singers. Hosted by SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White.

**The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

"Deepfakes” place a performer’s face on someone else’s body and AI can now replicate the images and voices of broadcasters and performers, even after they're dead. Join SAG-AFTRA President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White in conversation with Rebecca Damon, SAG-AFTRA Executive Vice President and New York Local President as they discuss these technologies and what the union is doing to ensure members are protected. 

**The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

This episode demystifies the thrilling and often dangerous world of stunts. Veteran stunt performer and SAG-AFTRA Secretary-Treasurer and L.A. Local President Jane Austin and Chair of the National Stunt Committee Cort Hessler join Gabrielle and David to share their insights on working as stunt performers and on what the union is doing to ensure safe sets.

The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

Actor Chantal Cousineau talks with Gabrielle and David about her personal experience with harassment and how that inspired her to action including giving testimony before the California Senate. Join the hosts and their guest in an insightful conversation about effecting real culture change to protect SAG-AFTRA members and others in the entertainment industry and beyond. -- The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

Guests Amanda Cerny and DeStorm Power have amassed over 48 million followers across social media. As “influencers,” they’ve built lucrative careers making short and funny videos that go viral all over the world. Last year, they co-founded Zeus — a subscription-based video-on-demand service that produces original content. SAG-AFTRA recently inked an agreement with Zeus to provide coverage for content produced by ZEUS and a pathway to membership for ZEUS content creators. On this episode, they talk to us about their path to becoming digital media stars, the inspiring lessons they’ve learned along the way and why they partnered with SAG-AFTRA. The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

The First Amendment protects the freedom of the press, but recent incidents such as the horrific murder of journalists in an Annapolis newsroom to the death threats against White House correspondents at rallies, have shaken the foundations of the Fourth Estate. NPR’s Nina Totenberg and Eric Spillman of KTLA share fascinating stories from the field and weigh in on what it’s like to work in the media during the polarized era of “fake news” and social media bubbles. The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

In 2017, SAG-AFTRA approved the first-ever agreement with Telemundo Television Studios to cover Spanish-language television performers. This is the true, inside story of how that historic agreement came to be—the horrific conditions that caused the Telemundo performers to want to unionize, the scary and grueling months of negotiations that followed, and where we are one year later. Telenovela stars Pablo Azar and Katie Barberi risked their careers to fight for better rights. They join Gabrielle and David to tell this amazing tale. The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.

Welcome to the SAG-AFTRA podcast, hosted by President Gabrielle Carteris and National Executive Director David White. Each episode features in-depth interviews, industry insights, and compelling stories that affect members of the largest media union in the world. Episodes will cover diverse topics ranging from an insightful conversation with a brave survivor of sexual harassment to an inside look at organizing our first network contract in nearly 60 years. Why a podcast? To help keep you informed about crucial issues while you commute to work, workout or even do the dishes. Listen at sagaftra.org/podcast or on any other app that hosts podcasts, such as Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Stitcher.

The views expressed by the guests are their own and not that of SAG-AFTRA. Any mention of products or services does not imply SAG-AFTRA’s endorsement.