5. Writers and the WGA Strike with Strike Captain, Writer/Producer, and Showrunner Brigitte Muñoz Liebowitz.

You may know Brigitte Muñoz Liebowitz from her work on People of Earth, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Cigarette Candy, Abby's, Diary of a Future President, and One Day at a Time. A prolific writer, producer, and showrunner, Brigitte joins Jess and Jenn to talk openly about the current Writer's Guild of America strike, which started at 12:01 am on May 2nd, 2023. They touch on what Brigitte feels are some of the key demands of the strike, why she is so proud the Writer's Guild, and when she thinks the strike might conclude. Brigitte also shares her journey from producer to staff writer to showrunner, how she advocates for diversity and representation, and what her experience with casting is like. — Brigitte's Wine of the Week: The AMPTP — A Lifelong Pursuit of the Art & Getting That First Writing Job — Being a Half-Latina, Half-Jewish Writer — The Writer's Room Hierarchy — Agency Campaign of 2019 — Responsibilities of a Strike Captain — Key Demands of the Writer's Guild — When & Why The AMPTP Might Start Listening — The Disaster of Mini Rooms — Artificial Intelligence — Support from Other Unions — Casting & Representation Episode Resources: Brigitte's IMDb Follow Brigitte on IG Follow Brigitte on Twitter Brigitte's Linkedin Learn More about the WGA Writer's Strike Tipsy Casting 101. Getting to Know Your Tipsy Casting Directors ──────────────────────────── Stay Tuned with Tipsy Casting on IG Follow Jessica & Follow Jenn Learn More About Jess & Jenn's Casting Journeys Get Casting Life Away Merch here!