It's Been a Minute

TV, Movies And Coronavirus

The coronavirus pandemic is affecting all parts of the entertainment industry. Sam talks to writer and comedian <a href="http://jennyyang.tv/">Jenny Yang</a> and camera operator Jessica Hershatter, whose jobs are on hold due to shutdowns. Also, Sam and LA Times entertainment reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/MeredithBlake">Meredith Blake</a> discuss television and streaming. And joining Sam for a special edition of Who Said That is <a href="https://twitter.com/SheaSerrano">Shea Serrano</a>, staff writer for The Ringer and author of the book Movies (and Other Things). Learn more about sponsor message choices: <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a> <a href="https://www.npr.org/about-npr/179878450/privacy-policy">NPR Privacy Policy</a>

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