Modern Times with Writers & WGA Strike Captains Erin Conley, Jackie Penn, and Aaron Harberts

Erin Conley, Jackie Penn, and Aaron Harberts, Writers and WGA Strike Captains, join Susan and Ben to discuss Modern Times, a 1936 comedy. Erin, Jackie, and Aaron break down why the WGA is on strike, the responsibilities of a strike captain on the picket line, how social media has made it easier to garner support through public awareness, and favorite solidarity moments on the picket line. Erin, Jackie and Aaron play our “Actor Movie Actor” game. 

Follow Erin on Instagram and Twitter @erinsk8, or IMDb. Erin is also a Lot Coordinator.

Follow Jackie on Instagram @jlpenn18, Twitter @JackiePenn18, or IMDb. Jackie is also a 2023 WGW Board Of Directors candidate.

Follow Aaron on Instagram @AaronHarberts or IMDb. 

Consider donating to the following funds: Pizza Strike Fund on Twitter @chessmorse; Entertainment Community Fund on Instagram @alifeinthearts; and Green Envelope Grocery Aid via Joelle Garfinkel on Instagram @joelle_garfinkel or on Twitter @msjoellegarf. 

For more information on how to support the strike, visit wgastrike.org. Everyone is welcome to walk the picket line.

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Life in Our Credits

Hosts: Susan Swarner and Ben Blohm

Executive Producer: Michelle Levin

Logo Art: Melissa Durkin

Music Composer and Performer: Steve Trowbridge