You know Paul W. Downs as a writer, director, co-creator and star of the comedy series Hacks. But you may not know Paul has been an active and outspoken champion of SAG-AFTRA and the WGA. In this episode, Paul shares his journey from getting his SAG-AFTRA card to advocating for fair contracts during last year’s writer and actor strikes. He talks about balancing acting, directing and show-running while championing labor rights and how the spirit of collective bargaining helped fuel recent union victories. **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.