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Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel come together for strike-focused podcast

Late night talk show hosts Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver have launched a limited series podcast called "Strike Force Five" to support writers on strike. The podcast will feature conversations between the hosts and all proceeds will go to staff members from their respective shows.
The Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA are on strike after failed contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers . Many Hollywood productions have shut down, but some shows are continuing to film under the Interim Agreement.
The late night hosts express their support for unions and the writers' demands, and hope that the strikes can be resolved. The "Strike Force Five" podcast aims to shed light on the complexities behind the ongoing strike and raise funds for affected staff members.

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Portland Press Herald

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Late-night hosts team up for ‘Strike Force Five’ podcast to benefit their out-of-work staff

Because their respective shows have been dark since the Writers Guild of America went on strike in May, all profits from the podcast will go to their respective staffs.

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All Five Major Late Night Hosts Are Teaming Up For A Podcast Called "Strike Force Five" And Giving All The Money They Make To Their Striking Writers

Source - The titans of late night are teaming up to talk shop on a new podcast -- all in an effort to support their striking employees -- and at least one union is totally cool with that plan ... on c...

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